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Murderer fled to Sweden after stabbing man to death outside Leytonstone café
Sabajet Shuti travelled to Folkestone and took a ferry to France following the fatal attack

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3 dead and 2 in critical condition after horrific week of crime in London
Police have also launched a manhunt after a 15-year-old girl was raped in Romford


The number of PIP cases in each London constituency as Labour dominate places with highest percentage
17 London MPs have backed an amendment to try and block the government's changes to the benefits system

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New poll sees Reform become the largest part in a hung parliament - see how your constituency could vote tomorrow
One London borough is predicted to give 40% of their votes to Reform


Record numbers of Asian Hornets seen in Britain - see all sightings of 'yellow-legged' pest so far this year
There have been almost double the sightings this year


Crystal Palace school celebrating 'outstanding' award in Ofsted inspection
"We are very fortunate to have such fantastic students who display such positive attitudes to their learning..."


What to look out for in Olivia Rodrigo’s Glastonbury set, from special guest to sparkly outfits
We just watched Olivia Rodrigo light up Hyde Park - here’s everything you need to know before her Glastonbury takeover


Sostrene Grene to open new East London store with giveaway for first customers
The Danish giant will open its 51st UK location in Canary Wharf


Matty Healy says he is the ‘best songwriter of his generation’ in Glastonbury set
'These lyrics are poetry, I believe'


Massive cocaine haul valued at £100m seized at London port
It's 'one of the biggest drugs busts in years'


‘I tried the best pizza in Europe - and it’s in a quiet corner of West London’
A London pizzeria has just been crowned Europe’s best (outside of Italy) - here’s why it lives up to the hype


Dad who quit floor-laying job now earns thousands building mechanical props for films such as How To Train Your Dragon
He had an 'incredibly difficult' first few years


The London neighbourhood with a village feel where independent businesses are thriving
The bustling high street has everything locals need


'We live near Stansted airport - we're sick of holidaymakers dumping their cars here'
Holidaymakers park in the village to avoid paying airport parking charges


Rusty pipes, leaks and patch-up jobs - the fight to keep one of London's busiest hospitals running
We took a tour of St Mary's Hospital with Professor Tim Orchard, Chief Executive at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust


'Police need to be in the community': Westminster Bridge officers on Batman & Robin antics, shoplifting crackdown and what needs to change
Shops around Waterloo station say they have seen a vast reduction in shoplifting in recent months


The extremely rare offer Queen Elizabeth made Kate Middleton that might explain why they were so close
Kate Middleton was reportedly given access to the Queen's personal office before she married Prince William in a bid to help the Berkshire-born citizen prepare for royal life


DWP state pension would rise to more than £30,000 a year under new scheme
This would more than double the current full new state pension rate


The London Underground station that you might pass through twice if you've had too much to drink
Don't get caught out if you've been down the pub


The London commuter town known for film studios that is two areas merging into one
Famous for being the home to Elstree Studio’s, the area is becoming more expensive
