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RMT drivers walked out for 24 hours at midday in the second of a series of six strikes.
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Boy held at young offenders' institution dies
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Why should we care about housing in the local elections?
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'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick
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Fairway or driveway? The furious debate over building houses on golf courses
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What you need to know as Redbridge heads into local elections
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What the 'biggest changes to renting in history' mean for London
'With four jobs in London I couldn't afford rent so I'm going to Manchester'
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Shakespeare's 'missing' home mapped with discovery
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New England boss McDermott offers route back for Connor
England's new head coach Brian McDermott offers Man of Steel Jake Connor a path back into the squad for this autumn's Rugby League World Cup.
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Two down, one to go - who will join Burnley & Wolves?
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Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge
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Spain defender Batlle close to agreeing Arsenal move
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Ipswich go back second with comeback win at Charlton
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Tottenham advertise sport psychologist roles
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Cucurella's barber and the 'leaked' Chelsea team news
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Leyton Orient's Wellens given three-game touchline ban
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Chelsea suffer fifth loss in row without scoring as Brighton coast
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Best friends with Hamilton - the man 'ruffling feathers' in fencing
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Millwall beat Stoke to make play-offs and go second
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Chelsea to play all WSL games at Stamford Bridge
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