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Sex pest sends teenager 'disgusting' proposition after she asks for babysitting work

A teenager was sent a "disgusting" sex proposition by a man she had asked for a babysitting job.

Commuter fighting for life after being hit in the head by train in horrific accident at Stockwell station

The scene outside Stockwell station after the incident (Picture: David Churchill)

A commuter has been seriously injured by an oncoming train on a platform at Stockwell station in an horrific accident during the morning rush hour.

Shirtless man attacks driver through car window during 'heatwave' brawl in east London

Brawl: The aftermath of the fight in Shoreditch yesterday (Picture: Arla Saarainen /Twitter)

A man stripped to the waist, leaned through a car window and started punching the driver in the middle of an east London street - before the car drove off, hitting two people.

Watch hilarious video of London estate agents getting fright of their lives in haunted house prank

Scare: two of the estate agents get a shock in the video (Picture: YouTube/Sky Living)

Video:A group of London estate agents have received the fright of their lives in a haunted house prank.

Sylvester Stallone personally thanks City of London Police following man's arrest for 'Expendables 3 leak'

Personal thanks: Sylvester Stallone at the premiere of The Expendables 3 in London (Picture: Dave Benett)

Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has praised the work of the City of London Police after a man was arrested for allegedly leaking one of his films.

Ukip candidate Kim Rose faces police probe after claims he tried to influence voters with sausage rolls

Investigation: Ukip candidate Kim Rose will be questioned over allegations of treating (Picture: Facebook/Kim Rose)

Kim Rose, who is standing in Southampton Itchen, has been asked to report to a police station in Hampshire over claims he was breaking the law by “treating” voters.

Police were called to Hatton Garden heist but alarm was not deemed to 'require any response'

A police officer at the scene of the raid in Hatton Garden

Police have launched an investigation over their lack of response to an alarm which first went off during the heist at a jewellery firm in Hatton Garden.

Sue Perkins becomes bookies' favourite to replace Jeremy Clarkson as host of Top Gear

Top job: Sue Perkins could replace Jeremy Clarkson (Pictures: PA)

The 45-year-old television presenter, who currently co-hosts the Great British Bake Off with Mel Giedroyc, has surpassed Dermot O'Leary as front-runner for the role.

Series of sculptures set to be unveiled to replace much-loved Barbara Hepworth work which was stolen from Dulwich Park

Three Perpetual Chords: the new sculptures will be unveiled in Dulwich Park later this month (Picture: conradshawcross.com)

Video:A new series of sculptures are being unveiled next month to replace a much-loved Barbara Hepworth monument stolen from Dulwich Park in 2011.

Young Moroccan athletes killed after bus crashes into gas tanker

Bus crash: the vehicle burst into flames after crashing into a gas tanker in Tan-Tan, Morocco (Picture: YouTube)

Video:At least 33 people were killed when a bus carrying young athletes burst into flames after crashing into a gas tanker in Morocco, officials have said.

Michael Fabricant: Lichfield MP reveals skin cancer diagnosis

Michael Fabricant has revealed he is suffering from skin cancer.

'He won't be running in the Grand National!': horse rescued from muddy ditch by fire crews

Horse rescue: Cody was pulled out of the muddy ditch by London Fire Brigade crews (Picture: @LondonFire)

Firefighters were called to rescue the distressed creature in Anderson Way, Belvedere.

Burns victim fighting for life after attack in south London street

Burns: The man was found at the junction of Huntley Way and Beverley Way in Kingston (Picture: Google StreetView)

A burns victim is fighting for his life following a fight in south London this morning thought to be linked to the stabbing of a teenager.

Advert appears in east London shop for jigsaw enthusiast who will complete puzzles for up to £50 each

Advert: the poster in east London (Picture: Emily Power)

An advert has appeared in an east London shop for a jigsaw enthusiast who could be paid to complete a selection of puzzles.

Two middle-aged women and 23-year-old man arrested for being 'drunk and disorderly' on Ryanair flight

Arrests: Ryanair called police to arrest the trio who were allegedly drunk and disorderedly (Picture: Getty)

Two middle-aged women and a 23-year-old man have been arrested for being drunk and disorderly on a Ryanair flight.

Barrister accused of being Britain's biggest fair dodger after 'skipping £23,000 worth of tickets to London'

Fare dodge claims: Peter Barnett, 43, is said to have caused a loss of £23,000 to Chiltern Railways (Picture: PA)

A barrister who spent more than two years avoiding paying for his train ticket could be the "biggest" fare-dodger to be prosecuted, a court heard.

Police hunt 'despicable' thief who stole from pensioners as they visited graves of their former spouses at Staines cemetery

Theft: Staines cemetery (Picture: Google Street View)

Police are hunting for a "despicable" thief who stole from two pensioners as they visited the graves of their former spouses.

Lion Babe in London: we meet the New York ‘future soul’ duo who have Pharrell on speed dial

Mane event: Lucas Goodman and Jillian Hervey

Music: Phoebe Luckhurst talks Tidal, Mark Ronson, Pharrell and the Brits with New York ‘future soul’ duo, Lion Babe.

Woman in Gold - film review: Dame Helen Mirren and the case of the looted art

On a mission: Marta and Randy fight for justice

Film review: Mirren is mostly predictable but the film still has the power to shock.

Bespoke booze: the bars in London making their own whisky, gin and limoncello

Olivia Williams drinking Williams Gin at The Whip (Photo: Adrian Louire)

Food & Drink: When it comes to spirits, London bars are doing it for themselves.

Stormzy: Kanye West-endorsed South London rapper is the new king of grime

Spitting fire: he’s still not signed a record deal, but Stormzy is the hot name on everyone’s lips (Picture: Matt Writtle)

Music: Kanye West anointed him at the Brits, Radio 1 worships his homegrown sound — now south London rapper Stormzy is ready to conquer the world.

The Velveteen Rabbit, Unicorn - theatre review

Perplexingly human: Christian Roe as Rabbit with Ashley Byam as Boy(Picture: Manuel Harlan)

Theatre review: The charm of this well-loved classic children's book is almost entirely lacking in this production.

Order it Korean-style or on a waffle: why London is obsessed with fried chicken

Going Out: Drumsticks in a bucket are old news, says Susannah Butter. Now you can order your fried bird Korean-style or on a waffle

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The multi-time Champions League & World Cup winning legend listed his Spanish vineyard 'Bodega Iniesta' on Airbnb today.

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From £205,000 to £3.5 million: the story of an 400-year-old Spitalfields fur factory transformed into gorgeous Georgian home

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Ten commuter hotspots in Surrey and Hampshire within 60-minutes of Waterloo

With trains within an hour from the city, many parts of Surrey and Hampshire offer quick commutes and value for money. We find the best spots to look for rural homes...