Met to use ‘psychological tools’ in cop vetting process
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said the force was “tightening up”.
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Google one-star review scam ‘attack on small businesses’
Owners of the Thai Silk Massage parlour were stunned by the one-star reviews.
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From Long Covid to Mount Everest Base Camp: Man takes on challenge to raise money for charity
Charlie Russell lived with Long Covid for two years.
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‘Every day there is fighting’: Residents fear Croydon’s new crime hotspot
Two 13-year-olds were stabbed last week in Church Street.
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Battersea Dogs and Cats Home pays tribute to comedian Paul O’Grady
Mr O’Grady’s partner, Andre Portasio, announced the news of his passing.
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Major Croydon road to be divided for cycle lane
Wands are currently being installed along the cycle lane.
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Wandsworth to improve night-time transport in areas not reached by Night Tube
Wandsworth council put forward recommendations in its draft night-time strategy.
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Council outlines new night-time strategy with businesses to stay open later
The draft outlines ways to improve the borough from 6pm to 6am.
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Outrage as council to start charging for previously free tennis courts
Tennis courts in Lewisham will be locked up behind gates.
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Where in South London will the new Superloop bus service stop?
City Hall said the Superloop would provide quicker journey times.
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Firefighters on verge of mental health crisis, with sharp increase in sick leave
18,663 working days were lost in the LFB due to stress, anxiety and depression in 2022.
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Peep Show’s home to Jez and Mark to get new community garden
A planning application submitted to Croydon council also includes five new flats.
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Sixth man charged in Kai McGinley murder investigation
An investigation was launched after police were called to reports of shots fired.
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Town hall bans use of goldfish as fairground prizes
Giving out live animals as prizes is still legal in England.
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13-year-old boy in ‘critical condition’ after being hit by car outside Stockwell Tube station
Emergency services were called at around 7.45am.
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‘It’s not a problem until someone dies’: Southwark residents want lorries banned from their street
They say many of the lorries are too big for the narrow stretch of road.
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Croydon to sell council homes to pay off debts
The authority said the money will reduce the council’s debts.
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Southeastern customers facing ‘utter misery’ as Sidcup loop faces axe
Rail minister Huw Merriman said Southeastern had to save £10m.
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London nightlife facing ‘unprecedented challenges’ to survival
London struggles with high energy bills, staff shortages and noise-sensitive neighbours.
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