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The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess has said she is 'praying' for an inquiry as she hit out at the previous Tory government for refusing to meet with her.

Over the past few years, some of the UK’s most beloved brands have seen massive upheaval. From new openings from the likes of Aldi and Costco to store closures by Wilko, M&S, Boots and Next, some of the country’s most recognisable retailers are adapting to new trends and markets.

In 1833, a rower from Lambeth won the annual race to be the fastest on the Thames. The prize he won 192 years ago has just been returned to Lambeth.

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A consultation has been launched to axe late night buses at the weekend for route 319 between Sloane Square and Streatham Hill.

These services have been suspended since the pandemic, but TfL plans to now make this change permanent.

A consultation has been launched to axe late night buses at the weekend for route 319 between Sloane Square and Streatham Hill.

These services have been suspended since the pandemic, but TfL plans to now make this change permanent.

Homebase is closing 13 stores across the UK this month in another blow to Britain's high streets. The DIY and garden retailer confirmed the closures will take place this weekend, though exact dates for individual stores have not been announced.

Two men have been sentenced for killing and attempting to rob a drug dealer for a stash of cocaine in south London.

Michael Afonso-Peixoto, 27, drove to Thornton Heath after someone offered to buy drugs, but was instead ambushed by five men.

On 31 January, Millennium Community Solutions (MCS) launch a 40-week free computer programmer training program exclusively for women.

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New owners of The Norbury, the big old boozer on London Road that closed its doors nearly five years ago, have put forward a set of proposals for public consultation to refurbish the building as an Islamic community centre, to be called the Norbury Hive.