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Christmas at Alexandra Palace

Get into the festive spirit with these Christmas events

Mounting cost pressures mean council may have to raid reserves

Will we get snow this Christmas? Experts answer the question

Ambitious plan to end homelessness agreed by council

Enjoy mulled wine and carols at upcoming Christmas concert

Enfield north candidates say why you should vote for them in December's election

Enfield Southgate candidates say why you should vote for them in December's election

Morning update: Mostly clear roads on mild December day

Christmas posting dates 2019: When to send your cards and presents by

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Sadiq Khan's fare freeze not working for outer London, says report

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Edmonton candidates say why you should vote for them in December's election

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Czech national accused of trafficking people into UK and forcing them into slavery

Teenager who was shot now in stable condition in hospital

Councillors ‘can help tackle exploitation – but people are not aware’

Teenager in life-threatening condition in hospital after suffering gunshot wound

Enfield and Haringey cycling and walking groups win community funding

Traffic news: Minor tube delays and heavy fog lingers on roads

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Lorry on fire on the M25

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Chlorine gas incident sparks call for leisure centre contract to end

Benefits claimants see paperwork dealt with more quickly by council

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It is time for political newspapers to be banned, for the sake of local news

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Why we're taking a stand against fake newspapers

Healthcare merger will open door to privatisation, campaigners warn

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Morning update: Slow traffic on roads and part suspension on Central line

We are calling on political parties to stop creating fake local newspapers

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Labour's London manifesto promises spending boost and "radical" devolution

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Angry backlash over low-traffic scheme amid congestion fears

Fire at cinema was due to electrical fault

Kiddies Kingdom in Mothercare takeover talks

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London Bridge attack victims Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones remembered at vigil

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Waking up to icy windscreens? Here's how to properly de-ice your car

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Morning update: Crashes on M25 and severe delays on Piccadilly line

Music group to perform traditional carols in candlelit church

Sonic boom caused by RAF jets scrambled to unresponsive plane

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A waste company thinks the Coca Cola Christmas truck should be banned

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Parties to halt public campaigning after the London Bridge incident

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Christian charity trustees takes unauthorised £450,000 from charity

Why running out of fuel could land you with a hefty fine

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Transport for London admits losing thousands in Oyster hack

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Three people confirmed dead in London Bridge terror attack

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Pantomime promises festive fun for all the family

TSB announces all 82 branch closures

Man denies trying to kill five people during stabbing spree

Sadiq Khan could build more houses if "brave enough", says Rory Stewart

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Morning update - Delays on A1 and good tube service

‘Rabbit-hutch’ homes plan sparks wave of opposition

M25 reopens after seven hours following serious collision

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'Not a one off': Two more anti-semitic attacks on TfL services this week

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Morrisons is selling a huge 19-piece breakfast for just £5 on Black Friday

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Vue to reinstate Blue Story in cinemas after backlash

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Rory Stewart: outer London should not bear the "burden" of low emission travel

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TV critic Clive James dies aged 80

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Twitter warns accounts will be deleted if they haven't been used in 6 months

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Man with dementia who went missing found

More homes need to be built to meet 'ridiculously high' housing target

Rory Stewart vows to avoid unnecessary tall builds in central London

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An unmissable pantomime involving magic, love - and a goose

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TV chef Gary Rhodes dies in Dubai aged 59

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How to use yellow box junctions...just in case you're unsure

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Woman left to live on £36 a week after benefits shake-up

Traffic News: Minor delays on TFL and heavy congestion on M25

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Vue's decision to ban Blue Story is absurd - it celebrates love, not violence

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'We're not dead yet' - hospice photography group gives members purpose in life

Council criticised for ‘fine dining’ staff at awards dinner

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Future of London Uber in jeopardy as TfL refuses new licence

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Man hospitalised after attacked by a group of people

TSB to close 82 branches putting '400 jobs at risk'

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Morning update: Heavy traffic on the M1 and delays on A1

London man wanted for missing jail sentence

Traffic news: Overnight repairs on M25 and M1 set to begin

Two injured following fight

Sisters take to the stage with West End stars

Sport

Son scores wonder goal as Spurs thrash Burnley

Mourinho 'not worried' by Blues' transfer ban being lifted

Rashford ruins Mourinho's Old Trafford return

Mourinho coy on future of Spurs trio

Southgate edge out Bath

Pochettino 'willing to listen to projects'

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Spurs net Boro in FA Cup

FA Cup third round ties to be delayed to raise mental health awareness

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Salamis bounce back in style

Ignatians out of Vase

Alli form a welcome dilemma for Southgate

Payne snatches point for Town

Dele at the double as Spurs beat Cherries

Mourinho denies meeting Gunners before taking Spurs job

Pochettino grateful for chance to have been part of Spurs' 'history'

Kane hoping to build good Mourinho relationship

Davies suffers ankle ligament blow

Moura thrilled to have Mourinho's 'confidence'

Mourinho praises Spurs - and ballboy

Kane brace caps comeback as Spurs reach knockout stage

Southgate knocked off the summit

Borough thrashed at Amersham

Manning disappointed despite dominant win

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Messi hits 53rd career hat-trick as Barcelona return to LaLiga summit

Stylish Joshua regains world heavyweight titles with dominant win over Andy Ruiz

Ronnie O’Sullivan: Personal reasons had nothing to do with not playing Masters

Solskjaer wants action amid claims United players were racially abused at Etihad

Solskjaer believes Manchester derby victory was best performance of his reign

Stephen Maguire sets up UK Championship final against Ding Junhui

Former Aston Villa manager Ron Saunders dies aged 87

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Global sleep-out shines spotlight on homelessness

McDonnell underlines ‘no pacts’ with SNP

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18 killed in air strikes on rebel stronghold in Syria

Tactical voting could prevent Boris Johnson getting a majority, pollster warns

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Campaign highlights: Leaders prove sporting credentials ahead of final push

US naval base gunman ‘watched videos of mass shootings before attack’

Pensioner endured legal battle for £193,000 inheritance after sort code error

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