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London leavers: How people are quitting boroughs as population shrinks

London London leavers: How people are quitting boroughs as population shrinks

JK Rowling centre says Amnesty apology does not solve ‘reputational damage’

JK Rowling centre says Amnesty apology does not solve ‘reputational damage’

London thief jailed after victim spots him flogging his e-bike online

London thief jailed after victim spots him flogging his e-bike online

Crews reduce appliances at Suffolk wildfire as National Trust launch fundraiser

Crews reduce appliances at Suffolk wildfire as National Trust launch fundraiser

What is Yorkshire Day and why is it celebrated?

What is Yorkshire Day and why is it celebrated?

Whole Foods vs The Market: Who will win the battle for Queensway?

Whole Foods vs The Market: Who will win the battle for Queensway?

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EastEnders star Shane Ritchie arrested for drink driving

EastEnders star Shane Ritchie arrested for drink driving

Tony Adams shares reason he sold £4m Cotswolds home to Liam Gallagher

Tony Adams shares reason he sold £4m Cotswolds home to Liam Gallagher

EastEnders unveils new family joining Albert Square

EastEnders unveils new family joining Albert Square

Lauren Laverne talks 'tricky' health after blood disorder diagnosis

Lauren Laverne talks 'tricky' health after blood disorder diagnosis

UK temperatures to cool with ‘chilly start’ to the weekend for many

UK temperatures to cool with ‘chilly start’ to the weekend for many

William and Kate to visit Commonwealth Games

William and Kate to visit Commonwealth Games

Healey tells ministers to prepare to make cuts to fund Burnham’s new pledges

Healey tells ministers to prepare to make cuts to fund Burnham’s new pledges

What does Andy Burnham's devolution plan mean for London?

What does Andy Burnham's devolution plan mean for London?

Rain needed to reverse London's drought 'not expected until October'

Rain needed to reverse London's drought 'not expected until October'

Woman jailed after fatal acid attack on ex-husband

Woman jailed after fatal acid attack on ex-husband

How will London cope with 40C summers?

London How will London cope with 40C summers?

What happened to Flight BA919? Terror on board 'stalled' London plane

What happened to Flight BA919? Terror on board 'stalled' London plane

Sinn Fein sounds warning over future of powersharing amid ‘DUP behaviour’

Sinn Fein sounds warning over future of powersharing amid ‘DUP behaviour’

Teacher died day after leaving hospital that didn't spot blood clot

Teacher died day after leaving hospital that didn't spot blood clot

Disabled woman 'trapped in rodent-infested flat plagued with flies'

Disabled woman 'trapped in rodent-infested flat plagued with flies'

Chinese super embassy critics vow to fight on after High Court decision upheld

Chinese super embassy critics vow to fight on after High Court decision upheld

Gilruth to meet Edinburgh council leader to discuss Princes Street fire support

Gilruth to meet Edinburgh council leader to discuss Princes Street fire support

Irish border poll ‘not top of my list of priorities’, says Bryant

Irish border poll ‘not top of my list of priorities’, says Bryant

‘Everybody is going to have to give a bit on legacy’ – Chris Bryant

‘Everybody is going to have to give a bit on legacy’ – Chris Bryant

England and Wales on course for driest July since records began

England and Wales on course for driest July since records began

National Trust launches fundraising drive over ‘devastation’ at Suffolk reserve

National Trust launches fundraising drive over ‘devastation’ at Suffolk reserve

Burnham: Infantino is ‘wrong man to lead’ Fifa

Burnham: Infantino is ‘wrong man to lead’ Fifa

New NI Secretary arrives with a ‘check list’ rather than a ‘cheque book’

New NI Secretary arrives with a ‘check list’ rather than a ‘cheque book’

Perseid meteor shower: Everything you need to know

Perseid meteor shower: Everything you need to know

Man who stole Maserati and killed pensioner in crash faces ‘lengthy’ sentence

Man who stole Maserati and killed pensioner in crash faces ‘lengthy’ sentence

Suffolk wildfire evacuees given ‘small window’ to collect belongings

Suffolk wildfire evacuees given ‘small window’ to collect belongings

Swinney urges Burnham to scrap windfall tax after BP announcement

Swinney urges Burnham to scrap windfall tax after BP announcement

Residents lose court battle against new China mega-embassy in London

Residents lose court battle against new China mega-embassy in London

£4m found stuffed in shopping bags after police stop in south London

£4m found stuffed in shopping bags after police stop in south London

Is London's private members' club bubble about to burst?

London Is London's private members' club bubble about to burst?

Giving mayors a share of tax collected will ’empower’ regions, Burnham says

Giving mayors a share of tax collected will ’empower’ regions, Burnham says

SNP demand details of MP probe to be released as she is readmitted to Labour

SNP demand details of MP probe to be released as she is readmitted to Labour

Funeral director who hoarded bodies and gave out wrong ashes jailed for 20 years

Funeral director who hoarded bodies and gave out wrong ashes jailed for 20 years

Southport killer charged with assaults on prison staff at Belmarsh

Southport killer charged with assaults on prison staff at Belmarsh

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

‘Hardest part is not knowing why’ – Son whose mother’s body was found at Legacy

‘Hardest part is not knowing why’ – Son whose mother’s body was found at Legacy

Taylor Wimpey trims home completion guidance amid ‘challenging’ market

Taylor Wimpey trims home completion guidance amid ‘challenging’ market

London venue that hosted Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Self Esteem to close

London venue that hosted Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Self Esteem to close

£20,000 appeal for information over the murder of Lyra McKee

£20,000 appeal for information over the murder of Lyra McKee

Controversial Brick Lane data centre plans given go-ahead by ministers

Controversial Brick Lane data centre plans given go-ahead by ministers

Homeless families moved out of block where air con was switched off

Homeless families moved out of block where air con was switched off

Chinese super embassy planning permission decision upheld at High Court

Chinese super embassy planning permission decision upheld at High Court

Londoners rejoice as first rain in weeks falls in capital

Londoners rejoice as first rain in weeks falls in capital

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Mayors given fast-track route to build new trams and transport links

Mayors given fast-track route to build new trams and transport links

Axel Rudakubana 'assaulted prison officers at Belmarsh Prison'

Axel Rudakubana 'assaulted prison officers at Belmarsh Prison'

More than 600 pigeons shot and killed across London Underground

More than 600 pigeons shot and killed across London Underground

Decision time for ministers over ‘fairer’ funding for Northern Ireland – O’Dowd

Decision time for ministers over ‘fairer’ funding for Northern Ireland – O’Dowd

LibDems call for Princes Street fire aid as businesses dealt ‘heavy blow’

LibDems call for Princes Street fire aid as businesses dealt ‘heavy blow’

Wildfire on Suffolk coast near nuclear power station ‘stabilised’

Wildfire on Suffolk coast near nuclear power station ‘stabilised’

Solar eclipse weather forecast: Will there be clear skies in London?

Solar eclipse weather forecast: Will there be clear skies in London?

Tube chaos clears up after early-morning line suspensions

Tube chaos clears up after early-morning line suspensions

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