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Albert Bridge in London has reopened to pedestrians and cyclists this morning after an emergency closure due to structural movement. Repairs, estimated at £8.5 million, are planned to fully restore the bridge for traffic in the coming months.

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Defence Secretary reveals ongoing Russian submarine activity

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A British man, Jermaine Grant, faces charges linked to Al-Shabaab activities, including directing the group and weapons possession. He will appear in Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning.

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A manhunt is underway following a fatal stabbing at Primrose Hill yesterday evening, where a 21-year-old man died, and another in his 20s was injured.
An increased police presence remains in the area as investigations continue.

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A human skull has been found hanging from a tree in Brooke Wood, east London, with 80% of the rest of the bones located nearby. Emergency services were called following the discovery by an Enfield Council worker this morning.

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A teenager in Penge threatened a fast food worker with an imitation firearm over a sauce mix-up this morning.
Marwan Khadir, 18, has been jailed for three years following the incident on Christmas Eve.

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This morning, police cadets conducted tests in Bethnal Green shops to assess compliance with sales regulations on knives to minors, revealing alarming results regarding accessibility and enforcement in the ongoing fight against knife crime.

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An Epstein survivor plans to hold a mock tea party outside the White House this morning during King Charles’s state visit, urging the Monarch to support funding for therapy for victims of sexual abuse.

Pepsi withdraws sponsorship of Wireless Festival following criticism over Kanye West’s booking amid his antisemitic remarks.

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This morning, supermarkets have confirmed their Easter opening hours. All large stores in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will close on Easter Sunday, with many operating reduced hours on Easter Monday.