Absconding double rapist detained
25/12/2009 15:35:47
A convicted double rapist who absconded from the Pakistan High Commission in London in October is arrested in Wembley.
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Gas cut off at Christmas for 150
25/12/2009 12:14:59
About 150 households in north London will have no gas on Christmas Day, as supplies remain cut off after six days.
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Firefighters tackle hotel blaze
25/12/2009 11:40:00
Dozens of firefighters bring a blaze under control at the Athenaeum, a 10-storey hotel in central London.
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Party for 2,000 children
25/12/2009 12:16:34
The Kids Company charity holds a Christmas Day party for about 2,000 vulnerable inner-city children.
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UK tourist goes missing in Alps
25/12/2009 03:47:32
The family of a UK tourist missing in the Swiss Alps say they are "hopeful" of finding him, but his disappearance is a "mystery".
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Why recovering mother wants no gifts
25/12/2009 12:30:51
A mother suddenly paralysed by a mysterious illness will spurn Christmas gifts and ask friends to give to charity instead.
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New Archbishop warns over gangs
24/12/2009 01:51:24
Many young people are drawn into gangs to find community identity, the Archbishop of Westminster will say later.
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Christmas fire risk alert issued
25/12/2009 12:24:06
A warning about the dangers of Christmas candles and overloaded plug sockets is issued by the fire brigade.
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Sara Payne improving in hospital
24/12/2009 16:19:01
The condition of child-protection campaigner Sara Payne, treated in hospital in London after brain surgery, has improved.
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Humbugs for 'Scrooge' councillors
24/12/2009 14:52:04
One of the London councils which is planning to charge for parking on Boxing Day is given humbugs in protest.
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Christmas burglary police warning
25/12/2009 12:27:53
The Metropolitan Police warns it expects an increase in house burglaries over the Christmas period.
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Man charged over car park death
24/12/2009 13:38:24
A 25-year-old is charged with manslaughter after a man suffers fatal head injuries in a supermarket car park in north-west London.
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CCTV images after murder
24/12/2009 12:27:51
Police release CCTV images of some of the last movements of a man who was found beaten to death in his south London home.
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Diners sign Christmas pud waiver
24/12/2009 09:59:48
A London restaurant asks diners to sign an indemnity form before eating Christmas puddings, due to their silver charms.
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Walkers' Snowdon rescue
23/12/2009 15:50:10
Two London students wearing just tracksuits and trainers are "lucky to be alive" after separate rescues on Snowdon.
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