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Green-run councils to resist new trans guidance on single-sex spaces

Politics Green-run councils to resist new trans guidance on single-sex spaces

English National Ballet suffers possible data breach from cyber attack

English National Ballet suffers possible data breach from cyber attack

Boy, 14, who died after entering water at London dock named

Boy, 14, who died after entering water at London dock named

‘Mega dinghy’ that capsized in Channel was largest to attempt crossing

‘Mega dinghy’ that capsized in Channel was largest to attempt crossing

London finally sees rain as dry spell broken by ‘pathetic’ showers

London finally sees rain as dry spell broken by ‘pathetic’ showers

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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Gleb Savchenko hits back at Maura Higgins over 'sexism' allegations

Gleb Savchenko hits back at Maura Higgins over 'sexism' allegations

James Bond producer shares surprising casting update

James Bond producer shares surprising casting update

Original artwork of Bagpuss, The Clangers and Basil Brush fetches £400,000

Original artwork of Bagpuss, The Clangers and Basil Brush fetches £400,000

Noel Edmonds blasted for releasing lobsters into the sea

Noel Edmonds blasted for releasing lobsters into the sea

Several athletes ‘unaccounted for’ after Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Several athletes ‘unaccounted for’ after Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Norris: Victims’ families ‘carrying the can’ for failure to build enough prisons

Norris: Victims’ families ‘carrying the can’ for failure to build enough prisons

London PC who shared video of vulnerable woman is sacked

London PC who shared video of vulnerable woman is sacked

Nicola Sturgeon’s attacks on SNP’s election campaign are wrong: Constance

Nicola Sturgeon’s attacks on SNP’s election campaign are wrong: Constance

8,000 homes planned for new south London neighbourhood

8,000 homes planned for new south London neighbourhood

Woman found in suitcase remembered for ‘unstoppable passion’ in helping the poor

Woman found in suitcase remembered for ‘unstoppable passion’ in helping the poor

How will London cope with 40C summers?

London How will London cope with 40C summers?

London Sports Festival hosts homecoming celebration for Team England

London Sports Festival hosts homecoming celebration for Team England

Families living in 'pain and anguish' in overcrowded housing

Families living in 'pain and anguish' in overcrowded housing

Teen sexually assaulted after being followed onto Elizabeth line train

Teen sexually assaulted after being followed onto Elizabeth line train

Bryant pressed to deliver ‘fair and balanced’ legacy legislation

Bryant pressed to deliver ‘fair and balanced’ legacy legislation

Record number of 18-year-olds admitted to university in 2026 academic year

Record number of 18-year-olds admitted to university in 2026 academic year

Huw Edwards criticised for using pseudonym to enter poetry competition

Huw Edwards criticised for using pseudonym to enter poetry competition

Four charged with attempted murder after Arsenal victory parade

Four charged with attempted murder after Arsenal victory parade

Badenoch refuses to criticise Burnham for holidaying after fortnight in No 10

Badenoch refuses to criticise Burnham for holidaying after fortnight in No 10

Exact times for solar eclipse in London and how to watch it safely

Exact times for solar eclipse in London and how to watch it safely

Firefighters tackle grass fire in Woolwich amid amber heat alert

Firefighters tackle grass fire in Woolwich amid amber heat alert

Best places in London to watch the solar eclipse

Best places in London to watch the solar eclipse

Honeymoon nightmare after groom bumped off easyJet flight

Honeymoon nightmare after groom bumped off easyJet flight

West Ham co-owner Sullivan advised to stay away from London Stadium

West Ham co-owner Sullivan advised to stay away from London Stadium

Clark nominates Lennon for leadership after decision not to stand

Clark nominates Lennon for leadership after decision not to stand

Music stars and fans gather for funeral of Glen Hansard

Music stars and fans gather for funeral of Glen Hansard

Government apologises to Pc Andrew Harper’s family over early release scheme

Government apologises to Pc Andrew Harper’s family over early release scheme

Gatwick second runway expansion set to begin after court ruling

Gatwick second runway expansion set to begin after court ruling

What has changed in the Government’s prison early release scheme?

What has changed in the Government’s prison early release scheme?

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

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

London is the 'worst city' for affordable housing planning delays

London is the 'worst city' for affordable housing planning delays

Man killed neighbour's fish after being 'driven insane' by pond noise

Man killed neighbour's fish after being 'driven insane' by pond noise

Sturgeon comments on SNP election campaign ‘nonsense’, says education secretary

Sturgeon comments on SNP election campaign ‘nonsense’, says education secretary

Mega-dinghy 'carrying 160 migrants' catches fire in Channel

Mega-dinghy 'carrying 160 migrants' catches fire in Channel

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

Police seek nine men following violence at Arsenal Victory Parade

Police seek nine men following violence at Arsenal Victory Parade

Gatwick to open second runway as Government wins legal challenge

Gatwick to open second runway as Government wins legal challenge

60 firefighters tackle blaze at flat above shop in north London

60 firefighters tackle blaze at flat above shop in north London

Secret Cinema 'permanent' venue in London a step closer

Secret Cinema 'permanent' venue in London a step closer

Police offer £20k reward in manhunt over Finbar Sullivan stabbing

Police offer £20k reward in manhunt over Finbar Sullivan stabbing

Rain forecast but driest areas may still not see a drop, Met Office warns

Rain forecast but driest areas may still not see a drop, Met Office warns

London Green leader vows to make it harder for people to drive cars

London Green leader vows to make it harder for people to drive cars

Nigel Farage 'open' to election pact with Rupert Lowe's Restore

Nigel Farage 'open' to election pact with Rupert Lowe's Restore

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

PC Harper's mother 'devastated' as killers still set for early release

PC Harper's mother 'devastated' as killers still set for early release

Eight London boroughs get new tech to combat shoplifting in crackdown

Eight London boroughs get new tech to combat shoplifting in crackdown

Sadiq Khan slammed as public foot £7m bill for delays to taxi licences

Sadiq Khan slammed as public foot £7m bill for delays to taxi licences

White-tailed eagles released in Exmoor to boost bird’s return to English skies

White-tailed eagles released in Exmoor to boost bird’s return to English skies

Funeral to take place for ‘trailblazer’ Glen Hansard

Funeral to take place for ‘trailblazer’ Glen Hansard

Burnham blocks early prison release for rapists and serious child sex offenders

Burnham blocks early prison release for rapists and serious child sex offenders

Burnham taking overseas holiday after fortnight in No 10

Burnham taking overseas holiday after fortnight in No 10

Pastor pays tribute to ‘precious’ church member found dead in suitcase in Athens

Pastor pays tribute to ‘precious’ church member found dead in suitcase in Athens

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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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