Summary

  • Met Police cleared over custody death

  • Fare dodging costs London £100m a year

  • No-deal Brexit fear prompts food concern

  • Uber drivers sue London's mayor

  • National Gallery group win workers' rights

  • Updates on Friday 1 March

  1. Lockdown surge in catalytic converter theftspublished at 07:02 Greenwich Mean Time 25 March 2021

    More than 300 officers took part in raids across east London, Kent and Essex, with three men arrested.

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  2. Kingspan fire test 'not relevant' to Grenfell Inquirypublished at 21:05 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021

    An executive is asked why the result of a safety test was not shared with with the inquiry into the 2017 fire.

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  3. Met Police issue e-fit over vigil indecencypublished at 15:10 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021

    A man was reported to police after exposing himself following a vigil for Sarah Everard on Clapham Common.

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  4. Man dies in hospital after Met Police restraintpublished at 15:10 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021

    The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation following the death.

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  5. Renewed appeal to find man missing for four yearspublished at 08:29 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021

    Shaune JonesImage source, Family handout

    Police have renewed an appeal to find a man that has been missing for nearly four years.

    The last known sighting of Shaune Jones, aged 49 and from Eltham, south-east London, was in June 2017.

    The Metropolitan Police Service described the disappearance of Mr Jones, who owned a business in Greenwich, as "out of character".

    The force said the latest lead they have is that Shaune may have relocated to the south-west of England, although this has not been confirmed.

    PC Jim Bennett said: "We have not given up hope in finding out where Shaune is.

    "His family are desperate to hear from him and have many questions that need to be answered...

    "I urge anyone who has seen him in recent years or who knows where he is, to get in touch."

  6. London's weather: Mainly dry and overcastpublished at 08:02 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021

    BBC Weather

    This morning will start largely dry and overcast. In the afternoon, the odd patch of light rain or drizzle may drift in from the west. A moderate south-westerly wind.

    Maximum temperature: 9 to 12°C (48 to 54°F).

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  7. Concerns over 'queue jumping' for Covid jabpublished at 07:09 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021

    People are falsely claiming they are front-line workers in order to get the vaccine, the BBC understands.

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  8. Autistic boy's lockdown quotes turned into artpublished at 00:08 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021

    Woody's inspirational lockdown quotes have been turned into artwork by his dad.

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  9. UK shines 'beacon of remembrance' on lockdown anniversarypublished at 21:48 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    Candlelight vigils were held across the country in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the pandemic.

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  10. Man arrested over suspected London terror plotpublished at 19:45 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    The 53-year-old is being questioned about planning an act of terror and possessing explosives.

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  11. Historical London burial ground 'saved'published at 18:03 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    Crossbones cemetery in south London holds the remains of thousands of paupers and children.

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  12. Boy jailed over rival gang member's sword deathpublished at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    The judge says the defendant used "grossly disproportionate violence" in the Leamington Spa attack.

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  13. Police seek dog owner after seal deathpublished at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    A dog attack which resulted in a seal, named after Freddie Mercury, being put down is being investigated by the Met.

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  14. The Thames seal named after a rock starpublished at 17:22 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    Freddie Mercury Freddie the seal had to be put down after suffering serious injuries in a dog attack.

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  15. Fire safety cost protection for residents rejectedpublished at 11:28 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    MPs overturn an attempt by peers to pass the cost of fire prevention measures on to developers.

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  16. Police buy gifts for boy found alone in 'tragic' circumstancespublished at 09:11 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    Police officers clubbed together to buy toys and games for a young boy they found alone in "tragic circumstances".

    The boy, 11, was found alone in a home in Hackney on 6 February after police responded to a call raising concern.

    Wanting to bring a smile to the boy's face and let him know they were thinking of him officers donated £1,000 to buy him a bike, clothes, toys, games and books. The boy has since been placed in a new home.

    After finding out he was an Arsenal fan they contacted the club who also donated a replica training kit and clothing.

    He was surprised with the gifts during a visit to Stoke Newington Police Station on 18 March.

    Insp Gareth Wiles, said: "I am incredibly proud of my team. As response officers, we face a great many dangers every day - but this example demonstrates just how much we care and go above and beyond for the most vulnerable people out there too. I hope the actions of the team will go some way to giving this child some comfort at what is a very dark time for him."

    Officers clubbed together to surprise the boy with giftsImage source, Metropolitan Police
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    Officers clubbed together to surprise the boy with gifts

    Arsenal also donated clothes to the young boyImage source, Metropolitan Police
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    Arsenal also donated clothes to the young boy

  17. London's weather: Mainly dry with brighter spellspublished at 08:25 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    BBC Weather

    Today will be mostly dry and cloudy for much of the day. There will be odd brighter spell at times. Moderate south-westerly winds.

    Maximum temperature: 9 to 12°C (48 to 54°F).

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  18. Police arrest man over pregnant woman attackpublished at 08:17 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    The woman had a pillow case or cloth put over her head and was punched several times, CCTV shows.

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  19. The last 'normal' pictures of life before lockdownpublished at 07:15 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    Pub drinks, visiting elderly parents and watching football are among the images you shared with us.

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  20. Parties, pubs and snowballs: A year of Covid finespublished at 06:38 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    Dracula fans, takeaway lovers and thwarted drinkers are all counting the cost of flouting the rules.

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