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'I was escorted off a rollercoaster and told I was putting people at risk - now I'm 20st lighter'

Fiona Carter was devastated after she was removed from the ride during a day out with her family after being told the rollercoaster couldn't run with her on it

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'Don't blame the drivers' - Uber and Bolt fares expected to surge during Tube strikes

Prices are likely to increase during peak disruption at no benefit to drivers, the App Drivers' and Couriers' Union claims

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Camberwell shop closed after being caught selling fake cigarettes and vapes in undercover sting

Two cases saw children sold fake fags for £5 a pack

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State Pensioners urged to check if they could be getting free TV licence with underused benefit

Up to 910,000 eligible households are missing out on an underused DWP benefit

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Jet fuel shortage - will summer 2026 holidays be cancelled? What the crisis means for British holidaymakers

Fuel prices have surged due to shortages triggered by the Strait of Hormuz crisis

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Emmerdale actor took his own life day after being arrested, inquest hears

Frazer Hammill was said to be in 'good spirits' after leaving police questioning

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A40 Westway reopening but will shut again for 4 weekends - full list of dates

Weekend closures will continue until June 1

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X Factor finalist facing attempted murder charge makes heart sign from dock

The judge ordered that Carrington is held in prison until the next court hearing

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Historic Croydon rugby club hits £25k target in bid to avoid closure but 'job only just beginning'

Streatham and Croydon RFC now has enough to avoid the immediate threat of closure but wants to fund a plan to keep the club sustainable for the future

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’I was rejected by 500 jobs even with a top-class degree - the system is broken’

The Kingston University graduate estimates that his degree cost him over £100,000

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Restaurants beg Londoners hit by Tube strikes give them 'fighting chance' if they cancel bookings

Pubs and restaurants are expected to lose tens of millions of pounds this week due to industrial action

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Heathrow-bound Virgin Atlantic flight declares mid-air emergency

The crew of the Airbus A350-1000 issued a Squawk 7700 due to a reported "serious medical situation" involving a passenger on board, according to reports, prompting an expedited descent to London Heathrow

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Notting Hill residents paint colourful houses black to put off 'rude' influencers

Residents in West London say they are fed up with tourists and influencers posing outside their homes

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Uncollected rubbish strewn across street in London borough where council issues £1k fly-tipping fines

Lee residents say Lewisham Council is effectively fly-tipping by placing the bags on the street then failing to collect them

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Teenage boy charged with arson over North London synagogue attack

The attack was the latest in a string of separate incidents that have targeted Jewish sites in London

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City of London made decision to close leisure centre 5 weeks before public announcement

Rajesh Thind, a spokesperson for the Save Golden Lane Leisure Centre campaign group, said the City of London's decision to close the facility is not a "resource problem", but "a choice"

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New Battersea warning over 'cute' dogs and cats

A health alert has been issued

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Successful North London trial of electrical repairs voucher scheme 'should be rolled out citywide'

Boroughs including Barnet and Enfield saw a successful trial of the scheme which a campaigner now wants to see Sadiq Khan get behind

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'People call me the Croydon Mamdani' - Surrey Street Market trader running to become Mayor

Jose Joseph says he wants to "show the power of common people"

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East London council seeks £80m to repair 'vital' bridge closed after concrete fell on Tube tracks

Redbridge Council will be submitting a funding bid to the newly opened national Structures Fund