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- Local News · Edgware
UKIP march moved from Edgware Road to Hyde Park Corner
A UK Independence Party (UKIP) anti-Islam march planned for Edgware Road this weekend has been moved to Hyde Park Corner. The Metropolitan Police imposed restrictions under the Public Order Act to prevent serious disorder and disruption to communities.
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Local News · Golders GreenPolice detonate suitcases at Golders Green bus stop
Metropolitan Police officers carried out a controlled explosion on two suitcases found at a bus stop in Golders Green on Thursday, August 20. The items were later confirmed to be non-suspicious, and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
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Barnet crime rate: below the London average, but rising
Barnet recorded 29,647 offences in the twelve months to June 2026, up 4.1% while London as a whole fell 2.2%. The rate remains below the capital’s average, but violence rose 13.8% and robbery 19.4%.
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WorldPalestine Action ban challenge reaches Supreme Court
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori can challenge the group's terror ban at the UK Supreme Court. The decision comes as 77 people were arrested outside Westminster Magistrates' Court for supporting the organisation. All related cases are adjourned until October 26.
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WorldIslington Man Dies After Attack, Murder Charge Laid
A man who died from serious head injuries after an attack in Islington has been identified as Ahmed Jama, 50. Mohamed Touitha, 23, has been charged with murder. Police continue to appeal for information and CCTV footage.
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WorldOfficer's Sentence Doubled for False Assault Claim
A former Metropolitan Police officer has had her prison sentence doubled to two years after falsely alleging a sexual assault. Lauren Evans invented the attack to cover being late for work, leading to the arrest of PC Alex Watson.
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WorldFilm About Drug Dealers Seized by Police
The 2005 film 'Breakin' the Cycle', about drug dealers aiming to become film producers, had its rough cut seized by the Met police. Directed by imprisoned gang leader Colin Browne, who was later killed, the film featured Bradley McIntosh from S Club 7 and Lethal Bizzle.
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WorldMan Seriously Injured in Hackney Bus Collision
A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital with life-threatening or life-changing injuries after a collision with a bus on Kingsland Road, Hackney. The Met Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred on Tuesday, July 28.
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