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'Deep concern' over DWP bank checks for PIP and Universal Credit
One MP called it 'Orwellian levels of mass surveillance of those who have means-tested benefits'

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Philip Pullman announces final chapter of The Book Of Dust trilogy
The Rose Field will be released on October 23, 30 years after Sir Philip introduced Lyra Belacqua and her daemon Pantalaimon in the novel Northern Lights, part of the His Dark Materials trilogy


First pictures of Mitcham murder investigation crime scene as man arrested
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 39-year-old was stabbed to death in south London

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Forest Gate shooting LIVE updates as three people in hospital
London's Air Ambulance was sent to the scene


Man kicked victim on head until he passed out in 'savage' attack at North London Overground station
The victim now has permanent scarring and hearing loss as a result of the attack


Cocaine and heroin baron on the run could be in London after not turning up to his own trial
If you see Alexi Morgan, dial 999 immediately


Enfield man arrested after gang 'burst into home and steal WW1 medals'
Police are still hunting for four suspects over the burglary


Maida Vale fire leaves 4 flats uninhabitable as residents await news on where they'll sleep tonight
Around 100 residents had to be evacuated from Aberdeen Place near St John's Wood after the fire broke out at the substation in the early hours


East London builder banned after lying about profits for £50k loan
A builder has been banned as a company director for fraudulently claiming taxpayers money


£5k reward being offered for information on 'shocking' vandalism of Muslim graves in Watford
One bereaved mum was left 'shattered' by the attack


M&S London stores hit with empty shelves as as cyber attack fallout continues
Marks and Spencer has paused orders through its website and app due to the issue


South London council's £9.3m HQ upgrade unveiled as Citizens Advice moving in and £1m sell-off plan
A greener building with better workspaces and more space for voluntary groups is on the way for Richmond Council


'It's unbearable': North London Lebanese restaurant blames constant heavy smoke in air on last owner
Lebanese Grill claims the ventilation system was never cleaned by the previous owner


West London man accused of killing two people and dumping their remains in suitcases
He pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of one of the victims


Cocaine dealer ordered shooting of rival drug courier using hitman who started killing at 14, court told
James Harding is accused of directing a multi-million drugs importation scheme with the help of Jayes Kharouti


Person allegedly raped in dead of night on quiet South East London road
There have been no arrests


London's oldest weightlifting club 'in limbo' as it's given another stay of execution from eviction
Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club had been ordered to leave its premises by January by Tower Hamlets Council


'We are beside ourselves' - Barnet mum's message to daughter, 14, missing for 5 days
The teenage girl has was last seen at New Barnet train station


A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton gives health update after blood disorder diagnosis
The Channel 4 star has been a familiar face on screens for 13 years


'London needs more than just Ronnie Scott's': Iconic New York jazz club tries again to open venue
Blue Note Jazz Club agreed to cut the number of customers on site after midnight to 250 in a bid to secure permission to open a late London venue
