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‘Bomb threat’ closes busy south London road
A busy south London road has been closed due to a bomb threat in the area. Rosedene Road in Morden was closed in both directions as emergency services rushed to tackle the threat. Buses 80, 93 and 155 were placed on diversion as the incident
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Sara Sharif had more than 70 recent injuries after her death, court told
Sara Sharif had suffered more than 70 injuries shortly before she was found dead in her home, a court has heard. Taxi driver Urfan Sharif, 42, is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of his 10-year-old daughter’s murder alongside Sara’s stepmother
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'I killed my daughter' - Chilling transcript of phone call from Sara Sharif's dad
Jurors were played the full recording of an eight-and-a-half minute phone call Sara Sharif's dad made to police from Pakistan. Urfan Sharif, 42, is on trial accused of his 10-year-old daughter's murder, alongside her stepmum, Beinash Batool, 30
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Wallington teacher dies while serving prison sentence for sexual abuse of pupil
A teacher has died while serving a prison sentence for the sexual abuse of a student, a report has revealed. Brian Johncock was convicted of numerous offences in 2019 after a court heard how in the 60s and 70s he would meet the boy at his home
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The south west London pub where sustainability and community are at its heart
Nestled on Rectory Grove in Clapham, The Pig’s Head has become a beloved local fixture since opening its doors in October 2021. With a commitment to sustainability and community, it has recently earned the prestigious title of the most sustainable
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Meet the talented Croydon schoolboy who could compete in the next Olympics
A Croydon schoolboy could make an appearance at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Yousef Benzian-Regrag has been selected for the Great Britain Olympic team and is currently training in Taekwondo with the goal of competing in the 2028 Olympics
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Nearly 200 homes for 800 new residents could be coming to Croydon
More than 200 new homes which would house nearly 800 people could be coming to Croydon if the council approves it. On Thursday (October 17), Croydon Council’s Planning Committee will meet to discuss a pre-application submitted by The Hyde Group