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Residents hit out at 'death trap' junction after motorcyclist, 25, dies in crash in Barnet

Russian roulette: residents said they were 'not surprised' by the tragic incident (Picture: Google Street View)

A young motorcyclist died after falling off his bike at a notorious “death trap” junction in north London.

Girlfriend of Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz 'pregnant'

French Alps tragedy: Andreas Lubitz running in a half marathon in this photo taken in 2009

The girlfriend of Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz is pregnant, it has been reported.

Police probe video of 'racist’ rant on Tube over passengers speaking in their own ‘lingo’

Race rant: police are appealing for information following the incident, thought to have taken place on Friday

Video: Police are investigating footage showing a woman launching into a "racist" tirade on a busy London Underground train.

Nine injured and nine arrested after late night knife fight in Borough

Cordon: police closed the road while they combed the scene for evidence (Picture: Alberto Nardelli/@AlbertoNardelli)

Nine men have been arrested following a large violent street brawl in Borough on Sunday.

Police e-fit software used to depict most beautiful man and woman in the world

Wanted: the most beautiful man and woman in the world?

These pictures show the most beautiful man and woman in the world - according to software normally used to track down wanted criminals.

Hackers compromise tens of thousands of British Airways frequent flyer accounts

Compromised: Hackers have targeted British Airways frequent flier accounts

Hackers have accessed tens of thousands of British Airways frequent flyer accounts.

Man held on suspicion of murder after fight in east London house

Fight: police were called to Compton Avenue early yesterday evening (Picture: Google Street View)

Police have launched a murder inquiry following a suspected fight at a house in East Ham on Saturday night.

Girl, 4, found on bus at 3am after 'leaving house in search of a slushie'

Adventure: the intrepid four-year-old captured on CCTV

A four-year-old girl slipped out of her house in the middle of the night and hopped on a bus where she chanted: "All I want is slushie."

Sir Roger Moore denies ‘racist’ accusations following claims he said Idris Elba could not play James Bond

Backlash: Roger Moore said the comments were taken out of context by a French Magazine (Picture: PA)

Sir Roger Moore has denied claims he remarked Idris Elba cannot play James Bond because he was not ‘English-English’.

Woman raped at knifepoint while walking home in south-east London

CCTV: If you recognise this man, detectives urge you to contact them (Picture: Met Police)

Police are hunting a sick sex attacker who raped a woman at knifepoint in south-east London.

Meredith Kercher family 'surprised, and very shocked' as Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito are cleared of murder

Relief: Amanda Knox speaks to the media during a brief press conference in front of her parents' home in Seattle yesterday (Picture: Stephen Brashear/Getty)

The family of Meredith Kercher say they are “shocked” by a court’s decision to clear Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito of the murder of the British student.

'Britain's most prolific burglar' sparks manhunt after fleeing mental health unit while on day release

Prolific: Peter Kerrigan, 26, absconded while on day release

Police are hunting a man once dubbed Britain's most prolific burglar after he went on the run from a mental health unit.

Ex Ukip councillor says she cannot explain her 'discomfort' around black people

Rozanne Duncan was expelled from Ukip over 'deeply racist' comments

A former Ukip councillor who was expelled from the party for "deeply racist" comments has said she cannot hide her "discomfort" around black people.

Two men injured in serious assault in south-west London

Assault: Electric Parade in Surbiton, where the incident is believed to have taken place (Picture: Google Street View)

Two men are in hospital, one with a serious neck injury, following a violent attack in south west London.

Cahoots bar, Kingly Court

All aboard: in Cahoots, drinking on the tube is not a problem

Bar review: Head back to 1946 with this charming Underground-themed bar.

'Streatham needs some love after all,' says Grace Dent as she visits Hood

Restaurant review: "Hood boasts an inviting, locally sourced menu and an intelligently hewn drinks menu," writes our critic.

Rag’N’Bone Man, Scala

The real deal: when he opened his mouth, Rag'n'Bone Man was transformed (Picture: Andy Sheppard/Redferns via Getty Images)

Music review: Rory Graham is far from the finished article as a performer but as an artist he’s the real deal, says John Aizlewood.

Fun things to do in London with the kids for the Easter holidays

Catch me if you can: kids get stuck in with interactive theatre experience Against Captain's Order at the National Maritime Museum (Picture: Stephen Dobbie)

Going Out: Because even super-mums and dads need a little help when it comes to keeping little ones entertained for two weeks solid.

Sam Smith, O2 Academy Brixton - music review

Brilliant: Sam Smith at Brixton Academy (Picture: Steve Gillett/Livepix)

Music review: He's not pushing boundaries but Sam Smith is doing fine as he is and will only get better, says John Aizlewood.

Bad Jews, Arts Theatre

Great comic timing: Jenna Augen as the astonishingly caustic Daphna (Picture: Robert Workman)

Theatre review: This play is full of sharp comedy, says Henry Hitchings, even if the writing's histrionics seem excessively contrived.

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London’s poorest boroughs - but for how long?

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Arty and edgy: east London's 'forgotten' neighbourhood and coolest new address

Stratford's edgy neighbour, Fish Island, has finally jumped on the Olympic Games band wagon and is a key component of an ambitious master plan for the wider Hackney Wick area...