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Barking teacher banned after making pupil 'uncomfortable and upset' by pulling her aside every day she was in school

He would pull her into his classroom privately every day, and make comments about sex and how he would cheat on his girlfriend

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Update on 15-year-old's condition after being stabbed at Sloane Square station

A 15-year-old boy has been stabbed at a popular shopping destination in central London.

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Recap after emergency services flock to Hammersmith street due to fire

Emergency services have gathered in large numbers on Edith Road in Hammersmith, with police, ambulance, and fire crews on site. A cordon has been set up around the area.

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Pictures from the scene show cordons place after teen stabbed at London tube station

Pictures from the scene show that cordons are in place after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed at a central London tube station this afternoon.

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Ex-Met Police officer David Carrick accused of rape and sexual assault

Former Met Police officer David Carrick is charged with rape and sexual assault.

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TGI Fridays reveals all 35 restaurants closing across the UK 'immediately'

TGI Fridays has confirmed the restaurants that will be closing across the UK.

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Boy, 15, taken to hospital after stabbing at busy London tube station

A teenager has been taken to hospital after a stabbing at a busy tube station in London.

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Recap after busy London tube station CLOSED following stabbing

Sloane Square station has closed due to a 'police incident.'

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Hundreds of east Londoners set for 'smartphone free childhood'

More than 2,500 parents across east London and Essex have signed a pledge to give their children a "smartphone free childhood".

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TGI Fridays to close 35 UK restaurants with more than 1,000 staff to lose jobs

More than 1,000 staff at TGI Fridays have been made redundant with the immediate closure of 35 restaurants, administrators have revealed.

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Person found injured after two-car crash on M4 in London

A person has been found injured after a two-car crash on the M4 in London

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These are the five Alzheimer's warning signs you may be missing

These are the five warning signs that could indicate the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease.

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Man charged with murder after stabbing in corridor of flats in Ilford

A man has been charged with murder after a 50-year-old man was stabbed in Ilford.

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Person dies after incident causing MAJOR delays at busy London station

A person has died after an incident near Reading which is causing major delays at London Paddington.

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Who is taking over from Johnnie Walker as BBC Radio 2 DJ announces retirement

Johnnie Walker has announced he is leaving BBC Radio 2 after 58 years on radio, find out who will be replacing the DJ.

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Recap after signalling fault at London Charing Cross causes travel chaos

We are bringing you live updates on breaking news, travel and weather across London today (Monday, October 7). There will be disruption until 12pm due to an emergency incident between Paddington and Reading. A crash on the M4 in west London has brought traffic to a halt. Please contact amy.clarke@ne...

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Biting bug spotted in the UK for first time in 18 years sparks 'serious concern'

The plane lace bug has been spotted in the UK for the first time in 18 years which is a “serious concern” according to Woodland Trust experts - see why.

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Man arrested over acid attack on schoolgirl in west London bailed

A 35-year-old man who was arrested after a suspected acid attack outside a west London school has been released.

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The best areas of London with the cheapest price tag to buy a home

Looking for your next home? These are the London areas with the cheapest price tag and the best rated.

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Most wanted in London by Crimestoppers including wife stabber and 'rapist'

The charity Crimestoppers named the most wanted men and women in London.