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Murderer of schoolboy recalled to prison after ‘shamelessly’ boasting of killing

Jake Fahri was recalled yesterday morning following a breach of his licence conditions.

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Lee bakery killer recalled to prison after ‘shamelessly boasting’ about boy's murder

Jimmy Mizen’s murderer has been recalled to prison after he is alleged to have bragged about the killing in a rap.

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Jamie Theakston reveals he is 'cancer free' as he returns to Heart Breakfast

TV and radio presenter Jamie Theakston has said he is “cancer free” months on from his stage one laryngeal cancer diagnosis.

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Dame Joan Plowright has died aged 95, her family has announced

British actress Dame Joan Plowright has died at the age of 95, her family has announced.

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The latest Greenwich planning submissions including tree works and extensions

Greenwich Borough Council has validated planning applications for January 2025, including home extensions, loft conversions, and tree works.

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Fox rescued by RSPCA after getting stuck in Mottingham garden chair

RSPCA rescues a fox trapped in a garden chair in Mottingham. The fox is recovering at The Fox Project, with hopes for release back into the wild.

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Man in hospital after crash between car and motorbike in Dulwich Common

The rider of a motorbike has been taken to hospital following a crash in Dulwich Common.

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Two stabbed within hours during day of brutal violence across London

Two men have been stabbed just hours apart from each other in separate incidents across London.

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Five day-long cold health alert issued for London

A yellow cold-health alert is set to be in place for almost five days as London braces for more cold weather.

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Elianne Andam's parents vow to keep fighting saying 'knife crime won't go unanswered'

The parents of a 15-year-old stabbed to death in Croydon in 2023 have pledged to continue to fight knife crime.

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Bromley's Emma Raducanu: Swiatek clash is without "external expectations"

Emma Raducanu is ready to thrive as the underdog when she takes on world number two Iga Swiatek in the third round of the Australian Open.

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Elianne Andam was 'standing up for friend and doing what she thought was right’

Elianne Andam had ambitions to become a human rights lawyer and was killed standing up for her friend and “doing what she thought was right”, a senior police officer has said.

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Teen guilty of murdering 15-year-old Elianne Andam over a teddy bear

Hassan Sentamu has been convicted of murdering Elianne Andam in Croydon.

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Boy, 14, was 'stabbed 27 times on bus home from school in Woolwich'

Kelyan Bokassa was stabbed around 27 times on the 472 bus in Woolwich.

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Mum of boy murdered at Lee bakery ‘shocked’ at claims killer boasts in rap

Jimmy Mizen's killer Jake Fahri is allegedly now a drill rapper has been promoted on the BBC.

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Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan has died aged 46, his management has said

Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan has died aged 46, his management has said in an Instagram post.

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Serious warning from major retailers about price rises ahead

Britain's biggest shop owners have issued a serious warning that they will be forced to sharply increase prices this year

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How to spot the Royal Mint's rarest 50p coin selling for more than £100

The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p sparked a mini bidding war amid coin collectors on eBay this week

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Social tariffs that millions are eligible for - how to apply today

Social tariffs are cheaper broadband, phone and water deals for people claiming benefits, highlighted by Martin Lewis. Here's who is eligible and how to apply

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Only days left to apply for the Newsquest Young Reporter short course

Newsquest Young Reporter Short Course is currently recruiting students, with the deadline closing on Friday, January 17.