Ralph Blackburn Editor
  • London
  • National World

Ralph is an experienced news reporter and editor, who has written for a wide variety of local and national newspapers in London. He has covered numerous issues while working across the capital from crime to housing, and transport.

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126 Articles
over 1 year ago
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Greenwich shooting: Man shot by armed police was holding BB gun, IOPC finds

The man, 36, was shot by firearms officers in the torso after being seen brandishing a gun. His injuries are not cons...

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over 1 year ago
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Thornton Heath explosion: Police investigating gas blast which killed girl, 4

Little Sahara Salman’s mum, Sana Ahmed, 28, said that her “world has been torn apart” after her four-year-old daughte...

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over 1 year ago
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Rainham fire: 70 firefighters tackling grass blaze- residents urged to close windows

The fire is around a mile from the horrific blaze last month in Wennington, which destroyed around 19 houses and left...

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over 1 year ago
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Tower Bridge closed by police for more than five hours as man climbs up railing

Tower Bridge was closed for more than five hours due to “safety concerns”, however police made no arrests.

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over 1 year ago
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Unconfirmed sighting of missing student nurse Owami Davies & three kidnap arrests

The Met has said there has been a second unconfirmed sighting reported of Owami Davies on the day she was last seen a...

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almost 2 years ago
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A spooked homeowner giving away ‘cursed fridge’ haunted by soul of their stepmother

The bizarre poster claims to be from a worried person who is giving away the doomed kitchen appliance because it is c...

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almost 2 years ago
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Greenwich shooting: Police shoot man reportedly brandishing gun in Creek Road

The Met Police has said: “While the investigation is in its early stages, this incident is not believed to be terror ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Trident probe after man, 24, gunned down near London Fields in feared gang shooting

The 24-year-old victim remains in hospital in a critical condition, and the Met’s specialist gang unit Trident has op...

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almost 2 years ago
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Owami Davies: CCTV shows missing student nurse with man on night she was last seen

Worried mum Nicol Davies said: “Owami - if you see this appeal please believe you are not in any trouble, we just wan...

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almost 2 years ago
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London Overground staff join Tube strike on August 19 - day between two train strikes

London Overground workers have joined the RMT Union’s Tube strike - the day between two national train strikes are se...

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almost 2 years ago
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Feltham fire: 100 firefighters tackling blaze covering Heathrow Airport with smoke

The London Fire Brigade has asked residents in the area - particularly around Bedfont Sports Club - to keep their win...

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almost 2 years ago
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England heroes Leah Williamson and Beth Mead enjoy McDonald’s after Euro 2022 victory

After a lot of partying, Arsenal and England stars Leah Williamson and Beth Mead decided to treat themselves to a McD...

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