The murderer of a teenager who bled to death in a Deptford stairwell after being stabbed was found guilty at the Old Bailey last Friday. Ahmed Mire, 20, from Catford, fled to Dubai after fatally stabbing 18-year-old Adam Pervaiz in the leg. Police arrested him as he returned to Britain at Heathrow Airport.

Limited services along the East London line could commence as early as 4 April, EastLondonLines understands. Transport for London confirmed that up to 12 trains will run along the line every hour but said this will depend on the success of tests.

It is commonly said that we are living in a small world. Designer Elaine Shaw from Brockley, South East London has just created an even smaller one.