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Lalitkumar Muljibhai Nirmal has been jailed for more than 15 years. Credit: Metropolitan Police

'Predatory' former GP jailed for historical sex assaults against girl
A former doctor who sexually assaulted a young girl multiple times over 35 years ago has been jailed.

Children in London are to be offered a polio jab in bid to stop an outbreak after more than 100 samples were detected in sewage since February

London children to be offered polio jab in bid to stop outbreak

West Hendon Playing Fields. Credit: Barnet Council

Design contest launched for £18.8m plans for playing fields

The ground-breaking ceremony on the Upper and Lower Fosters estate. Credit: Barnet Council

Ceremony held to mark start of affordable housing development

The fire broke out in North Finchley

E-bike fire destroys part of building prompting another safety warning

A teenager has been assaulted in Watling Park

Teenager in life-threatening condition after assault in park

Hendon FC calls for a ban on gambling advertising in football. Pictures: Canva

Hendon FC calls for gambling advertising ban in football

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BBC Eastenders and Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils Barbie doll with hearing aids. (PA)

Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils first Barbie doll with hearing aids

London hosepipe ban to be announced within days as fire brigade

London hosepipe ban to be announced within days as fire brigade "stretched to the limit"

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan at the Newham Food Alliance warehouse hub in North Woolwich. Photo: PA

Mayor warns of cost of living 'national disaster'

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is

Mayor ‘concerned’ about flash flood risk in London

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for London(PA/Canva)

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for London

A DfT spokesperson said the increase, which usually comes in effect in January, will be delayed until March (PA)

Rail fare rise below inflation rate to combat cost of living, Government says

Paul Welsh believes the BBC should face an indepedent investigation over the way it uses licence payers' money

'BBC needs independent probe into how it spends licence fee'

London weather forecast for this weekend as extreme heat continues (PA/Met Office)

London weather forecast for this weekend as extreme heat continues

The damage to the roof of the property. Credit: Cllr Michelle Vince

Huge emergency response after fire at flats in Borehamwood

How to beat the heat: From what to eat to what to wear and more (PA)

UK Heatwave: From what to eat to what to wear

Drought officially declared in London and parts of Kent (PA)

Drought officially declared in London and parts of Kent

The mini castle at Totteridge's Brook Farm Open Space. Credit: Barnet Council

Playpark and outdoor gym open in Barnet parks

Sport

Serena Williams reveals her intentions to retire from Tennis. Credit: PA

Serena Williams reveals her intentions to retire from Tennis
The 23-time Grand Slam Tennis Champion has confirmed her plans to retire.

Hendon FC calls for a ban on gambling advertising in football. Pictures: Canva

Hendon FC calls for gambling advertising ban in football

Up to 7,000 supporters will have the opportunity to join the team at an event hosted by ex-player Alex Scott in Trafalgar Square (PA)

Watch Lionesses Euro 2022 celebrations in Trafalgar Square live

Chloe Kelly’s extra-time goal sealed a 2-1 victory over Germany as the Lionesses claimed the first major trophy in their history (PA)

Lionesses and Sarina Wiegman given Freedom of the City of London after Euros win

The Queen sends emotional message to England Lionesses after Women's Euros victory. (PA)

The Queen sends emotional message to England Lionesses after Euros win

All the banned items and bag policy for UEFA Women's Euros Final at Wembley Stadium (PA)

All the banned items and bag policy for UEFA Women's Euros Final at Wembley Stadium

Everything you need to know for UEFA Women's Euros Final at Wembley Stadium (PA)

Everything you need to know for UEFA Women's Euros Final at Wembley Stadium

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National Sport

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez walks past manager Jurgen Klopp

Darwin Nunez has time to learn from red card in Liverpool draw – Jurgen Klopp

Alvaro Morata (right) in action for Atletico Madrid

Alvaro Morata bags brace as Atletico Madrid begin season with Getafe victory

Eilish McColgan crosses the line in Munich (Martin Meissner/AP).

Commonwealth champion Eilish McColgan battles to European 10,000m silver

Former footballer Len Johnrose dies aged 52 after MND battle

Anthony Joshua was in relaxed mood ahead of Saturday's fight

Relaxed Anthony Joshua eyes early stoppage in bid to reclaim world titles

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Rudy Giuliani speaking

Rudy Giuliani targeted in criminal probe of 2020 Georgia election

Conservative leadership bid

Sunak and Truss both promise more scrutiny of Scottish Government

Summer weather Aug 15th 2022

Flash floods and thunderstorms will give way to breezy conditions by end of week

A British Airways plane

Tax fuel on domestic flights to fund train fares freeze, urges lobby group

Failure is baked in from an early age, the author of a report by the IFS into educational inequalities warned (Ian West/PA)

Educational disadvantage gap virtually unchanged in 20 years, says report

Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils first Barbie doll with hearing aids

Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils first Barbie doll with hearing aids

Propstore’s poster auction

Classic film posters including Star Wars and James Bond up for auction

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