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London's first 'real' population fall for 37 years as 420k quit city

London London's first 'real' population fall for 37 years as 420k quit city

Andy Burnham 'is not anti-London' says Sadiq Khan

Andy Burnham 'is not anti-London' says Sadiq Khan

Green mayor gave Israeli city October 7 twinning move deadline

Green mayor gave Israeli city October 7 twinning move deadline

Donald Trump says Andy Burnham told him he will ‘open up North Sea oil’

Donald Trump says Andy Burnham told him he will ‘open up North Sea oil’

Properties evacuated as firefighters battle heath blaze amid heatwave

Properties evacuated as firefighters battle heath blaze amid heatwave

How will London cope with 40C summers?

How will London cope with 40C summers?

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Gemma Collins' heartbreaking tribute as she announces death of mum

Gemma Collins' heartbreaking tribute as she announces death of mum

Zendaya dazzles with husband Tom Holland at London Spider-Man premiere

Zendaya dazzles with husband Tom Holland at London Spider-Man premiere

JLS star 'immensely proud' as he gets fellowship from London uni

JLS star 'immensely proud' as he gets fellowship from London uni

Stars pay tribute after death of ‘loyal and brilliant’ publicist Neil Reading

Stars pay tribute after death of ‘loyal and brilliant’ publicist Neil Reading

Polls open for election to replace Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor

Polls open for election to replace Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor

Parents set to spend average 88 hours on unintended phone scrolling over summer

Parents set to spend average 88 hours on unintended phone scrolling over summer

Sea view properties record 27% surge in value since 2019, report finds

Sea view properties record 27% surge in value since 2019, report finds

Andy Burnham urges Greater Manchester voters to back Labour in mayoral election

Andy Burnham urges Greater Manchester voters to back Labour in mayoral election

Bob Geldof pays tribute to Glen Hansard: ‘We have lost one of the greats’

Bob Geldof pays tribute to Glen Hansard: ‘We have lost one of the greats’

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

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

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

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

Best places in London to watch next month's spectacular solar eclipse

Best places in London to watch next month's spectacular solar eclipse

Watch: Grass fires rage in London amid 'exceptional' wildfire threat

Watch: Grass fires rage in London amid 'exceptional' wildfire threat

Grass fires burn as drought declared in London amid latest heatwave

Grass fires burn as drought declared in London amid latest heatwave

Reform MSP reports lawyer Aamer Anwar to police over hate speech claims

Reform MSP reports lawyer Aamer Anwar to police over hate speech claims

Animal charities welcome NatureScot recommendations to reject guga hunt licence

Animal charities welcome NatureScot recommendations to reject guga hunt licence

Springsteen, Bono and Sheeran pay tribute to ‘one of the greats’ Glen Hansard

Springsteen, Bono and Sheeran pay tribute to ‘one of the greats’ Glen Hansard

Police taking no action against Polanksi over Farage guillotine post

Police taking no action against Polanksi over Farage guillotine post

Mayor says Oxford Street American candy shops will soon be extinct

Mayor says Oxford Street American candy shops will soon be extinct

Assisted dying Bill MP says new law and better end-of-life care both possible

Assisted dying Bill MP says new law and better end-of-life care both possible

Shamed funeral director accepts he is ‘hated and despised’ pariah, court told

Shamed funeral director accepts he is ‘hated and despised’ pariah, court told

Glen Hansard: The Oscar winner who never stopped busking on Dublin’s streets

Glen Hansard: The Oscar winner who never stopped busking on Dublin’s streets

How Hansard called out division, busked for the homeless and marched for Ukraine

How Hansard called out division, busked for the homeless and marched for Ukraine

Die-hard England fans threaten World Cup boycott as Fifa plans spark backlash

Die-hard England fans threaten World Cup boycott as Fifa plans spark backlash

Serial killer to die in prison as police review four deaths at homeless hostel

Serial killer to die in prison as police review four deaths at homeless hostel

Chief constable promises further action after ‘disgraceful scenes’ in Glasgow

Chief constable promises further action after ‘disgraceful scenes’ in Glasgow

Fire crews making ‘significant progress’ tackling Cairngorms blaze – chief

Fire crews making ‘significant progress’ tackling Cairngorms blaze – chief

Half of England plunges into ‘flash drought’ after low rain and hot weather

Half of England plunges into ‘flash drought’ after low rain and hot weather

Police reviewing deaths at homeless shelter which housed serial killer

Police reviewing deaths at homeless shelter which housed serial killer

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Politics The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Revealed: London's 10 new wild swimming and revitalised beauty spots

Revealed: London's 10 new wild swimming and revitalised beauty spots

Gerry Kelly was ‘voice of sanity during insane times’, funeral hears

Gerry Kelly was ‘voice of sanity during insane times’, funeral hears

Taoiseach: Glen Hansard made significant contribution to Ireland’s cultural life

Taoiseach: Glen Hansard made significant contribution to Ireland’s cultural life

Mayor wades into row over air con switched off for homeless families

Mayor wades into row over air con switched off for homeless families

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

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

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Harry among celebrities facing £18m legal bill after Mail court defeat

Harry among celebrities facing £18m legal bill after Mail court defeat

Burnham makes emotional pledge to end care crisis that has ‘gone on too long’

Burnham makes emotional pledge to end care crisis that has ‘gone on too long’

Woman begs to be allowed to board migrant boat in busy day for Channel crossings

Woman begs to be allowed to board migrant boat in busy day for Channel crossings

Funeral director who admitted hoarding bodies is ‘sorry’, lawyers tell judge

Funeral director who admitted hoarding bodies is ‘sorry’, lawyers tell judge

Commonwealth Games closing ceremony to bring ‘joy, colour and unity’

Commonwealth Games closing ceremony to bring ‘joy, colour and unity’

Commonwealth Games ‘mop man’ describes mother’s surprise at his viral fame

Commonwealth Games ‘mop man’ describes mother’s surprise at his viral fame

Met Police inspector appears in court to deny rape and GBH

Met Police inspector appears in court to deny rape and GBH

Population growth slows to lowest rate since pandemic

Population growth slows to lowest rate since pandemic

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

The ruin of China's London property boom

The ruin of China's London property boom

Ten key pledges by Count Binface as he fights Nigel Farage in Clacton

Ten key pledges by Count Binface as he fights Nigel Farage in Clacton

BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live At The Apollo

BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live At The Apollo

Norwegian hitman guilty of murder plot for gang linked to Iran

Norwegian hitman guilty of murder plot for gang linked to Iran

Boy, 7, dies after beach tragedy that killed aunt and cousin

Boy, 7, dies after beach tragedy that killed aunt and cousin

Crooked funeral director Robert Bush should face 20-25 years in jail, court told

Crooked funeral director Robert Bush should face 20-25 years in jail, court told

Palliative and social care needs fixing before assisted dying debate, PM says

Palliative and social care needs fixing before assisted dying debate, PM says

Dua Lipa reveals her curated line-up for London Literature Festival

Dua Lipa reveals her curated line-up for London Literature Festival

Taxes to rise to fund social care reforms, signals Andy Burnham

Taxes to rise to fund social care reforms, signals Andy Burnham

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Fresh ways to explore London this summer

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This new London school is shaking up children’s education

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