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Big rise in number of families taking council to SEND tribunal

Last year 63 appeals were lodged against the council, up from just 18 five years ago

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Shoplifting incidents across London up by half in one year, latest figures show

Latest Met Police data does however show violent crime is down by 15%

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Khan urged to do more to help London high streets

The London Assembly has told the mayor that residents often do not feel “meaningfully involved in high street regeneration plans”

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Walthamstow town centre improvement works set to begin next month

Waltham Forest Council says it will build a “more accessible, safer and greener public space" using government cash

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Fire destroys part of Wood Street flat

No-one was injured in the blaze which was believed to have "accidental"

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Man taken to hospital after being hit by train at busy central London station

A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a train at a central London station.

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Danny Dyer gives his 'most honest interview ever' in brand new ITV show

Actor Danny Dyer has shared that he gave his "most honest" interview in ITV's new show, The Assembly.

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Pope Francis's will in full confirming simple burial after death aged 88

Pope Francis died at the age of 88 on April 21, and his will decreed that he had a simple underground tomb.

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Cause of Pope Francis' death announced by the Vatican

Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and the Vatican has announced his cause of death was a cerebral stroke.

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When will EastEnders be on tonight after BBC announces scheduling shakeup?

When will EastEnders be on tonight as the BBC announces a TV schedule shakeup for Easter Monday?

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Union flag to fly at half mast at royal residences following Pope Francis' death

Following the news of Pope Francis’ death this morning (April 21), the Union flag will be flown half mast at royal residences where the King is not in residence.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer 'deeply saddened' following Pope Francis' death

Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has shared a tribute on X.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla pay tribute to Pope Francis after death aged 88

King Charles and Queen Camilla have paid a joint tribute to Pope Francis after his death aged 88.

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What are the plans for Pope Francis' funeral and where will he be buried?

What are the plans for the funeral of Pope Francis and where will he be buried after passing away at the age of 88.

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Busy London station CLOSED due to 'emergency services' incident

Holborn station has closed due to an "emergency services" incident.

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What is the papal conclave process? How the new Pope is elected

What is the papal conclave process? Find out how the new Pope is elected following Pope Francis' death.

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Who will the next Pope be? See who will succeed Pope Francis in the Vatican

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, which will lead many to wonder who will succeed him as the next Pope in the Vatican

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Pope Francis' last public appearance was just a day before his death

Pope Francis has died aged 88. His last public appearance came just a day before he died.

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What is a papal funeral and what happens when the Pope dies?

Pope Francis died this morning (April 21), but what happens now?

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When did Pope Francis become the pope and how long was he in the role for?

Pope Francis has died aged 88. He was in the role for more than a decade.