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Fury as London council clamps down on standing in Soho pubs

London Fury as London council clamps down on standing in Soho pubs

Why did Jason Arday resign? All claims as Cambridge professor quits

Why did Jason Arday resign? All claims as Cambridge professor quits

Sadiq Khan: 'London hosting WorldPride would show how far we've come'

Sadiq Khan: 'London hosting WorldPride would show how far we've come'

Man charged with homicide with intent over death of Scottish aid worker

Man charged with homicide with intent over death of Scottish aid worker

London firefighters battle 10 grass fires in a day amid drought

London firefighters battle 10 grass fires in a day amid drought

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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Emmerdale’s Lawrence Robb joins Strictly Come Dancing: ‘It’s a dream come true’

Emmerdale’s Lawrence Robb joins Strictly Come Dancing: ‘It’s a dream come true’

Funeral of Brenda Fricker held in Dublin area ‘where she was happiest’

Funeral of Brenda Fricker held in Dublin area ‘where she was happiest’

Mel C addresses Spice Girls bandmate Geri Halliwell's wedding faux pas

Mel C addresses Spice Girls bandmate Geri Halliwell's wedding faux pas

Katie Price shares fears for pal Perez after distressing livestream

Katie Price shares fears for pal Perez after distressing livestream

How heatwaves have transformed London's green spaces

How heatwaves have transformed London's green spaces

Badenoch rules out pact with ‘woke’ Reform UK

Badenoch rules out pact with ‘woke’ Reform UK

Sports at London Stadium could be cut after West Ham relegation

Sports at London Stadium could be cut after West Ham relegation

Amanda Knox show ‘trivialises violence against women’ – Meredith Kercher sister

Amanda Knox show ‘trivialises violence against women’ – Meredith Kercher sister

Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism resigns from university

Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism resigns from university

London bus drivers ‘break down’ after working 13 days in a row

London bus drivers ‘break down’ after working 13 days in a row

How will London cope with 40C summers?

London How will London cope with 40C summers?

Covent Garden stabbings: Woman arrested 'may be unfit to face charges'

Covent Garden stabbings: Woman arrested 'may be unfit to face charges'

Logistics firm’s premises vandalised over ‘Israel links’

Logistics firm’s premises vandalised over ‘Israel links’

Mark Hughes’ son died from ‘sudden adult death syndrome’ – inquest

Mark Hughes’ son died from ‘sudden adult death syndrome’ – inquest

Ex-antisemite Tory adviser not Government-certified for anti-extremism training

Ex-antisemite Tory adviser not Government-certified for anti-extremism training

Restore Britain’s Rupert Lowe declines to say whether King is a white Briton

Restore Britain’s Rupert Lowe declines to say whether King is a white Briton

Peter Duncan calls for approval of ‘life-changing’ prostate cancer treatment

Peter Duncan calls for approval of ‘life-changing’ prostate cancer treatment

Outcry after exclusive tennis club shoots geese making mess on courts

Outcry after exclusive tennis club shoots geese making mess on courts

Police continue to investigate Covent Garden attack after woman arrested

Police continue to investigate Covent Garden attack after woman arrested

Apology after elderly couple 'trapped and isolated’ in London flat

Apology after elderly couple 'trapped and isolated’ in London flat

Crime Man accused of killing Scottish aid worker in Athens arrives in court

Moment hero cop takes down drugs suspect with crowbar

Moment hero cop takes down drugs suspect with crowbar

How Covent Garden stabbing attack unfolded as new details emerge

How Covent Garden stabbing attack unfolded as new details emerge

Kemi Badenoch under fire for appointing former antisemite as adviser

Kemi Badenoch under fire for appointing former antisemite as adviser

Girl, 15, victim of serious sexual assault on train to London

Girl, 15, victim of serious sexual assault on train to London

BBC faces complaints storm over 'disgusting' Ann Widdecombe remark

BBC faces complaints storm over 'disgusting' Ann Widdecombe remark

Man accused of killing Scottish aid worker in Athens expected back in court

Man accused of killing Scottish aid worker in Athens expected back in court

Funeral for Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker to be held in Dublin

Funeral for Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker to be held in Dublin

Sheep wool to make seaweed farming plastic free

Sheep wool to make seaweed farming plastic free

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

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

King plants royal rose as he begins summer break in Scotland

King plants royal rose as he begins summer break in Scotland

Some ‘high strength’ omega-3 supplements contain ‘surprisingly low’ amounts

Some ‘high strength’ omega-3 supplements contain ‘surprisingly low’ amounts

Britons taking ‘drastic action’ such as sleeping in kitchen to cope with heat

Britons taking ‘drastic action’ such as sleeping in kitchen to cope with heat

Wildfire cordon around village could be lifted on Friday, says fire service

Wildfire cordon around village could be lifted on Friday, says fire service

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

Miliband denies relations with ‘closest ally’ US harmed by his Trump criticism

Miliband denies relations with ‘closest ally’ US harmed by his Trump criticism

PM urged to ditch mansion tax as huge bill for four boroughs revealed

PM urged to ditch mansion tax as huge bill for four boroughs revealed

UK and US ‘closest allies’, says Miliband as he ducks criticism of Trump in DC

UK and US ‘closest allies’, says Miliband as he ducks criticism of Trump in DC

Avoiding three things in middle age ‘linked to 13 extra years without dementia’

Avoiding three things in middle age ‘linked to 13 extra years without dementia’

Miliband ignores questions about past views on Trump during Washington trip

Miliband ignores questions about past views on Trump during Washington trip

Former antisemite Joshua Bonehill-Paine quits as Tory council candidate

Former antisemite Joshua Bonehill-Paine quits as Tory council candidate

Police appeal after man in his 20s dies in motorcycle crash

Police appeal after man in his 20s dies in motorcycle crash

‘Random scissor attack’ in Covent Garden believed to be mental health incident

‘Random scissor attack’ in Covent Garden believed to be mental health incident

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

Father in court on murder charge after death of nine-year-old daughter

Father in court on murder charge after death of nine-year-old daughter

Death of Scottish aid worker in Athens devastating for community, locals say

Death of Scottish aid worker in Athens devastating for community, locals say

Ex-Neo Nazi withdraws as Conservative council candidate

Ex-Neo Nazi withdraws as Conservative council candidate

Central London square overrun by 'aggressive' rough sleepers

Central London square overrun by 'aggressive' rough sleepers

Zack Polanski calls for fossil fuel firms to cover wildfire costs

Zack Polanski calls for fossil fuel firms to cover wildfire costs

The Mummy poster banned from Tube over fears it could scare kids

The Mummy poster banned from Tube over fears it could scare kids

Jaded London has advert banned for 'glamourising smoking'

Jaded London has advert banned for 'glamourising smoking'

Volodymyr Zelensky hosts meeting with new Defence Secretary in Kyiv

Volodymyr Zelensky hosts meeting with new Defence Secretary in Kyiv

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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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