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A pedestrian who was hit by a Metropolitan Police van as she crossed the road has settled a legal claim against the force for £1.3 million.

The woman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was hit by the van responding to an emergency call as she crossed a road in Streatham, south London, in 2019.

Giles Mooney KC, for the woman, told the High Court on Tuesday his client suffered serious head injuries in the collision and is now cared for by her family.

Headteachers argue the use of the schools will cause disruption to pupil’s learning and force parents to find alternative childcare arrangements

Megan Howe

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Two London primary schools have hit out being used as polling stations for an upcoming by-election only weeks after they had to close for the local elections.

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Tube strikes cancelled - but Londoners are set to be hit by two more 24-hour walkouts in June

Tube strikes cancelled - but Londoners to be hit by two more walkouts

Why Liverpool did not appoint Xabi Alonso as new Arne Slot sack decision made

Why Liverpool did not appoint Alonso as new Slot sack decision made

The Metropolitan Police has released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a rape attack in Streatham, south London.

The attack took place at 5:30am outside Gaumont Place on May 12. The attack was not reported at the time, but was captured on CCTV. The police were made aware the following day.

The man has been described as black, of medium build, and in his early 30s.

Armoured vehicles, armed police, drones and 4,000 police officers are part of an unprecedented public order operation being imposed by the Metropolitan Police

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The Tube, rail stations, bus routes and roads in central London are set to be impacted by two marches on Saturday.

Gang member Chris Kaba was shot dead by police officer Martyn Blake after trying to ram his way past police cars in Streatham, south-east London

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Broadcast regulator Ofcom has upheld part of a complaint by the police watchdog over an episode of Panorama about the fatal shooting of gang member Chris Kaba.

What the main political parties are promising in the local council election in Lambeth on May 7

Ruby Gregory

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With just days to go until the local elections, political parties across Lambeth have published their manifesto pledges which detail how they would rule the council over the next four years.

The Standard’s list of all the confirmed high street closures in London this year

Tom Place

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The British high street continues to struggle in 2026, with a number of major retailers closing stores for good.