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Betting shop employee killed in south London – reports
The deceased, 55, is understood to have died in Ladbrokes’ Aberconway Road branch early this morning.
Murder of London soldier raises fears of ‘lone wolf’ attacks
“The problem with amateurs is they just do something – and that’s what makes them dangerous,” said one expert.
Spy agency MI5 ‘approached’ suspect soldier killer, says childhood friend
A British Minister has claimed that even if Lee Rigby’s killers were known to MI5, it is impossible to keep tabs on everyone at all times.
# london - Yesterday’s News
Two arrested on ‘suspicion to endanger aircraft’ after flight diverted to London
The Pakistan Airlines flight was travelling to Manchester when a disruptive passenger led to it being diverted to Stansted.
Police unsure if decapitated British soldier was targeted or not
It has been revealed that the two men suspected of killing the 25-year-old had been part of previous investigations.
# london - Thursday 23 May, 2013
Two more people arrested as police continue investigation into Woolwich attack
A man and a woman have been arrested, while the two chief suspects remain under arrest in separate hospitals.
Woolwich victim named by UK Ministry of Defence
The soldier killed in a machete attack on a London street has been named as Drummer Lee Rigby.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Good morning! Here are the nine things to know before you start your Thursday.
Security increased at London barracks after suspected terrorist attack on soldier
Witnesses to the brutal attack said the men responsible stayed on the scene encouraging passers-by to take photos.
# london - Wednesday 22 May, 2013
Emergency meetings after soldier ‘decapitated’ in London machete attack
The UK’s national emergency committee has been convened after a soldier was attacked and killed in Woolwich.
Donegal man charged with 1982 Hyde Park attack
John Downey, 61, is charged in relation to the murders of four men.
# london - Monday 20 May, 2013
500 million-year-old fossil named after Johnny Depp
The resemblance is uncanny.
# london - Sunday 19 May, 2013
John Hinde: Nostalgic images are not just for Ireland
London and Amsterdam will see exhibition of shots from major landmarks around England and, of course, Ireland.
# london - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Four LulzSec hackers sentenced to jail for “cowardly and vindictive” attacks
“You cared nothing for the privacy of others but did everything you could through your computer activities to hide your own identities while seeking publicity,” a judge told the four men.
Google exec grilled in UK over ‘devious’ use of Ireland to reduce tax
MPs suggested that more sales activities are taking place in the UK than the company is willing to admit to.
# london - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Seven convicted of operating paedophile sex ring in Oxford
Children as young as 11-years-old were abused by what prosecutors called “vicious sexual predators”.
# london - Monday 13 May, 2013
The Evening Fix… now with added curse words
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
Accused changes plea and admits murder of 12-year-old Tia Sharp
Stuart Hazell dramatically changed his plea on the fifth day of his trial at the Old Bailey in London.
# london - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
40 new jobs to be created in newly-formed E-drive Group
The company already employs 62 people in its offices in Waterford, Monaghan and London.
# london - Thursday 25 April, 2013
Hillsborough families to attend pre-inquest hearing today
The pre-inquest hearing at London’s High Court is likely to set a date and location for the full inquests into the death of 96 people at Sheffield’s Hillsborough stadium 24 years ago.
# london - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
DUP deputy leader hospitalised after falling ill in Westminster
Tests are still being carried out on the north Belfast MP Nigel Dodds.
# london - Sunday 21 April, 2013
Extra security in place as London Marathon begins
A 30-second moment of silence to honour those injured in the Boston Marathon will take place before the start of the event.
# london - Saturday 20 April, 2013
Column: I’m running in the London marathon and I’m proud I’ll be able to pay my respect to the Boston runners
Jenny Conlon says it’s difficult to understand why an event of achievement like the Boston Marathon would be targeted in such a way. Training for a marathon is one of the most challenging things you can do and it makes you realise that life is for living, she writes.
# london - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Thatcher’s funeral to have twice as many security staff as mourners
2,300 people will attend the ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral, with 4,000 police officers and 700 military personnel on duty.
# london - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Thatcher supporters set up camp ahead of funeral
Danny Jones and his son Jordan came from Liverpool and are willing to stay outside for the night ahead of tomorrow’s ceremonies.
Boston Marathon blasts put world’s cities on alert
British police are reviewing security plans for Sunday’s London Marathon, which is the next major international race.
# london - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
# london - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
Thousands of ancient Roman artifacts uncovered in London City dig
Archaeologists have so far discovered around 10,000 objects including writing tablets, clothing, jewellery and pottery.
Matthew Elderfield steps down as Financial Regulator (and waives €100k bonus)
Elderfield, who has been the financial regulator for three years, is returning to London to pursue other interests.
# london - Sunday 31 March, 2013
Human placenta found in buried ice cream tub
A man walking his dog in London came across the suspected human organ.
# london - Friday 29 March, 2013
‘Class A drugs’ found after London police car chase
A 30-year-old man was arrested for possession and dangerous driving causing death.
Officers in Jimmy Savile investigation arrest 82-year-old
The suspect has been bailed until a date in May.
Two dead after police car chase in London
A third man – the driver – was arrested on the scene.
Photos: Exhibition examines daily lives destroyed by Vesuvius
The exhibition in the British Museum in central London seeks to shed light on the everyday lives of the people killed in Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79AD.
# london - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
Girl, 3, killed after wind blew buggy in front of van in London
The 36-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
# london - Sunday 24 March, 2013
Video: Uncomfortable Boris Johnson insists he’s not a ‘nasty piece of work’
Interviewed on the BBC this morning, the Mayor of London looked distinctly uncomfortable as he was questioned about allegations of making up quotes and lying about an affair.
Boris Berezovsky death ‘unexplained’ but no signs of radiation – police
Police officers trained in detecting chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) material inspected the house where the Russian billionaire and Vladimir Putin critic was found dead yesterday.
# london - Saturday 16 March, 2013
VIDEO: The 2012 Olympics completely changed how we consume sports
Some of the numbers are staggering, such as how social media discussion of certain brands grew nearly 1500% after ads for those companies ran during the London Games.
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