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A teenager battles for her life after being hit by a car

Charities fraudster is at it again - a woman is jailed after targeting an 89-year-old.

If you're dreaming of travel, don't miss our 16-page cruise and adventure holiday special.

There's another chance to win your dream wedding in our free leisure guide, What's On, plus we have a £1,000 party up for grabs. And one lucky youngsters could be a Charlton mascot in our great competition.

All this plus the latest sports news, jobs, homes and motors.