Greater London County, England News

THE daughter of Ted Syrad, who died after being tied up during a robbery at his Barnehurst bungalow, has today said: "I hope killing my dad will haunt you in your dreams forever". This morning Gezim Delijah, 41, from Leyton, east London, was jailed for 20 years for killing 64-year-old Mr Syrad at his home in Edendale Road.

The From Around Here exhibition in the 639 building in the High Road is supported by Haringey Borough Council and will run until the end of May 31.

A vigilante band of Jewish crime fighters helped police detain two men who are appearing in court today charged with burglary offences.

Britain's Prince William has joined his father Prince Charles in urging global action to tackle the illegal poaching of wild animals.

The girlfriend of a man killed after being pinned against a steel column by an industrial vehicle has paid tribute to the man who left a 'hole in their lives'. Lithuanian-born Linas Mataitis, 25, from Mitcham, was struck by the bucket of a wheeled loading shovel at European Metal Recycling's site on Scrubs Lane, Willesden, during a shutdown ... (more)

A small Comox Valley winery is proving that British Columbia's best wines aren't always synonymous with the more established wineries of the Okanagan Valley.

The London Underground came into public ownership in 1933. Above, the Piccadilly Line extension in the 1930s.

Hundreds of walkers donned their pyjamas as they pounded the streets of Enfield under the cover of darkness to raise money for charity.

The Alzheimer's Society in Barnet is working with hospitals, business and members of the public across the borough to raise awareness of dementia.

LOCAL residents are angry with Bromley Council as it plans to double the size of a New Beckenham car park.

Berkeley Homes has submitted plans to the London Borough of Islington to transform a low density, 1980s business park into a low energy, high-density residential community in Islington.

But as the Olympic torch weaved its way gradually to almost every corner of the host nation, the cost to local authorities - including Worcestershire - was adding up.

The site in Grebe Avenue has been granted Statutory Allotment Status, which stops the area being developed without the formal consent of the Secretary of State.

The Greater London Assembly Member for Brent and Harrow launched a petition today to oppose the Mayor of London's plans to close fire stations.

An eight-year-old boy has said it was "totally awesome" to receive the Wandsworth honorary pin for his volunteering work.

A rising star in Britain's Labour Party, described by some as the "British Barack Obama," Chuka Umunna urged the United Kingdom to more aggressively forge ties with West Africa's fast-growing economies.

West Middlesex Hospital ran a clinical trial that any chocolate lover would be rushing to take part in this week.

Carl who is the owner of Croydon music shop Rock Bottom and is in Statin' Quo, gives the band the thumbs up The Purley based tribute band formed in 2006 in honour of one of Purley's most celebrated inhabitants - Francis Rossi.

The home of the London Jewish Cultural Centre , Ivy House, in Golders Green, will be throwing open its doors the fourth annual Gefiltefest The home of the London Jewish Cultural Centre , Ivy House, in Golders Green, will be throwing open its doors from 9.30am until 6pm for the fourth annual Gefiltefest.

Residents will be able to have their say on the future of the fire and rescue service in Merton at a public meeting next week.