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Catalogue of errors contributed to patient's death in hospital

10:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A hospital has been severely criticised after a catalogue of errors in its care contributed to a patient’s death.

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Campaigners accuse south London incinerator firm of 'blackmail'

9:24am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Campaigners have accused a company of blackmail to get planning permission for a controversial incinerator.

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St George's Hospital scoops Chelsea Flower Show award

7:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A garden created to recognise the work of a neonatal unit charity at St George’s Hospital has been awarded a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.

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Absolutely fabulous £150,000 raised for St Raphael's Hospice

6:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

In a year of fire walks, Motown and mountain climbing our Give Your Quid campaign raised £76,000 for St Raphael’s Hospice.

• £510,000 government funding for St Raphael's Hospice in North Cheam
• Volunteers climb Mount Kilimanjaro for St Raphael's Hospice's Give Your Quid Campaign
• VIDEO: Journalists bare their soles in St Raphael’s Hospice charity firewalk
• Olympic cyclist, Joanna Rowsell, launches St Raphael's midnight ladies walk in North Cheam

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Deen City Farm farm hosts 'bee friendly' fun in bid to boost population

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Residents took part in a day of ‘bee-friendly’ action to help boost the dwindling population of bumble bees on Sunday.

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Free guided walks through Common and Wimbledon Park on bank holiday weekend

5:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Bank holiday revellers can enjoy London with a spring in their step this weekend with a free guided walk.

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Business award for innovative new invoicing system

5:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A food hygiene worker has won a national business award which recognises employees who have made successful changes to a company.

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UPDATE: Travellers move from Mitcham Common to Three Kings Piece

3:11pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A group of travellers who broke through barriers to set up camp on Mitcham Common have moved on to another public green space in the area.

• Monday: Travellers set up camp on Mitcham Common

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Woman 'touched inappropriately' at train station during morning rush hour

1:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Detectives are appealing for information after a teenager was touched inappropriately at Tooting station.

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Cleaner and construction worker to the rescue for distressed toddler

12:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A couple have thanked a teenage construction worker and a cleaner who stepped into help their daughter who was in the grip of a fit.

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