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Live: Child dies falling from upper floor flat in Brixton as police launch investigation
Enquiries are ongoing
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Man who raped woman caught by police after chicken shop meal proved his guilt
Metropolitan Police
Surugiu approached the victim and accompanied her into a nearby park where he raped her
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Mum left traumatised after ULEZ vandalism 'causes car accident' at junction where traffic light cut down
ULEZ
Irum Kashif says she feared her son was seriously injured as he cried out during the frightening crash which was followed by another, days later, at the same location
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London areas 'saved' by Elizabeth Line amid calls for trains to reach Kent
Transport for London
The line has added connection to areas that historically didn't have brilliant transport links
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The hidden lido in London's largest park branded 'perfect little gem'
Things To Do
The lido is the perfect destination for warm, sunny days
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Beautiful European city named best for food that's overshadowed by popular neighbour
Travel
It's a foodie's paradise
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Bank Holiday supermarkets, Westfield and major London attractions opening and closing hours
Supermarkets
Many stores and shops are operating on different hours
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London boy, 14, arrested for 'extreme right-wing' terror offence as police share warning signs to look for
Crime
Around a fifth of all those arrested for terrorism offences last year were aged under 18
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Area called 'downtown London' by Americans but real Londoners left fuming
Old Spitalfields Market
There is no such thing as 'downtown London'
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Teenager, 16, stabbed to death in broad daylight attack
Crime
Another teenager has lost their life to knife crime on the streets of London
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Girls Aloud tickets are half-price on Ticketmaster including O2 Arena date
Girls Aloud
There are few tickets left (contains affiliate links)
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Viral Caudalie hyperpigmentation serum that 'get rids' of skin texture & acne scars £10 off
Beauty
Boots shoppers say the Caudalie product is a 'miracle in a bottle' for textured and damaged skin (contains affiliate links)
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Antler bestselling suitcase branded 'perfect cabin bag' has huge £55 knocked off in summer sale
Deals
Antler's bestseller is the perfect travel accessory for summer getaways (contains affiliate links)
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'No iron' £30 New Look wide leg trousers shoppers claim are 'so flattering' & 'comfortable'
Fashion
New Look shoppers say they loved these so much they bought several pairs (contains affiliate links)
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Shark vacuum that 'makes hoovering fun again' is huge £170 off on Amazon
Deals
The Shark Vacuums are some of the highest rated on Amazon (contains affiliate links)
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Prue Leith didn't think she ticked enough 'diversity boxes' to land Great British Bake Off job
The Great British Bake Off
Prue admitted she had her doubts
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Travel
The seaside town near London with a fascinating World War 2 secret only seen at low tide
It can now be seen 500 metres west of the beach huts and about 100 metres offshore. It is the only surviving remnant of a 'beetle' pontoon left in England
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The hidden gem beach down the road from busy seaside spot with less crowds 1 hour from London
Travel
It's a great place to visit if you want to avoid the crowds during the summer
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New calculator shows how much energy prices are falling by - check how much your bill will be
Your Money
The price cap is set to rise in the autumn though
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Flood Re unveils Flood Resilient Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Partner Stories
The pioneering garden shows how water management techniques and a carefully curated selection of plants can help gardens thrive in wet conditions
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I found a ‘flattering’ £35 M&S summer dress that ‘looks expensive’ and is bound to sell out
Marks & Spencer
The M&S dress went viral last summer, selling out almost immediately - and now it's back in two new colourways for 2024
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Call the Midwife star Ella Bruccoleri is completely unrecognisable in Netflix's Bridgerton
Netflix
Ella Bruccoleri is starring in the popular period drama
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TodayTix spring sale kicks off in London with £25 West End theatre tickets
Books
The ticket-selling website has slashed prices on such massive shows as Wicked, The Book of Mormon, Sister Act and more
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EastEnders fans spot huge Whitney Dean blunder as Bianca Jackson's secret is finally exposed
EastEnders
Fans have accused the show of 'rewriting history' - did you spot the error?
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Escape to the Country's Nikki Chapman forced to apologise to West Londoner trying to leave with huge budget
Escape to the Country
One house hunter wanted to move from Acton to Oxfordshire
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Dyson's 'very clever' Supersonic Nural means Origin styler is now £50 cheaper to buy
Beauty
As haircare fans snap up its new Supersonic Nural styler there's a discreet sale on its Origin hairdryer, which users say is 'worth every penny'
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TfL warns DLR passengers of timetable changes on 20 dates in May and June
DLR
Rail maintenance means journeys could be disrupted in the coming weeks
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Gunshots on busy Harrow road as crime scene in place and urgent hunt for shooters
Crime
No arrests have been made so far
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Tube and rail passengers warned Friday travel costs are about to rise by £2
London Underground
A trial aimed at getting more people to use trains on Fridays is set to end at the end of May
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Boy, 5, died falling from tower block after mum 'sent 5 emails complaining about dangerous window'
Walthamstow
His mum reportedly sent the council five emails begging them to fix it, claiming it was a danger to children
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Camden
Bridget Jones filming: Londoners 'on set' as Renee Zellweger spotted outside their window
Renee Zellweger was seen chatting to other women at a bus stop as one Londoner said it was 'just a casual night in London'
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I found a deal-stack that gets you £126-worth of Elizabeth Arden free this Bank Holiday
Elizabeth Arden Inc.
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Developers who squeezed more flats into Lambeth houses without permission take case to Government
Housing
The two adjoining properties were meant to contain six flats but the developers squeezed 14 apartments into them
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Elizabeth Line's busiest stations in London that lead to commuter town known for famous beer festival
Elizabeth Line
Some stations are used far more than others
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Teenager killed boy, 16, with 'ninja-style' sword in brutal park stabbing as victim screamed 'save me'
knife crime
The 17 year old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, stabbed Rahaan Ahmed Amin in the chest as Snapchat messages showed the knife used in the killing
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Amelia Stout
'I tried Chinese tapas from a Chinatown hole-in-the-wall - it was both cheap and delicious'
Alex Cooke
'I tried the Borough Market restaurant that literally just serves one sandwich'
Adam Toms
'I travelled the entire London bus Superloop and some parts were more super than others'
'I clean people's s*** off the street daily - I'm meant to be selling cheese'
City of Westminster
Traders on the Central London street say the lack of public toilets is a disgrace
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Rapist offered up toddlers in paedophile Telegram chat weeks after being deemed 'ready for prison release'
Croydon
Tyler Charter was jailed for over six years after police uncovered disturbing conversations on the encrypted messaging app Telegram
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Stabbing leaves woman in 30s injured in street as police hunt for the attacker
Crime
Paramedics arrived to treat the woman, in her 30s, within four minutes of being called
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Amanda Holden wows in ‘slinky, sheer’ dress in the Karen Millen sale
Karen Millen
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Foreign countries owe London over £100m in congestion charges - but USA is worst
Transport
China, Russia and Japan are among countries which owe Transport for London more than £5m each
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Goodmayes NHS hospital worker denies charges over death of patient on mental health ward
NHS
It's said that Alice had access to plastic items on the ward that she had used in 18 earlier suicide attempts
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2 people dead on train tracks near Croydon and King's Cross within 2 hours in tragic incidents
Transport
Emergency services rushed to the scenes
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Oh Polly to charge shoppers up to £8.99 for returns
Fashion
Oh Polly is looking to clamp down on those who regularly return the clothes they buy
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Bridget Jones filming: Londoners 'on set' as Renee Zellweger spotted outside their window
Camden
Renee Zellweger was seen chatting to other women at a bus stop as one Londoner said it was 'just a casual night in London'
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The Chase fans praise Mark Labbett as he looks 'slimmer than ever' while enjoying steak dinner
The Chase
The Chase star, who is also known as The Beast, confirmed a 10 stone weight loss while dining out in restaurant for a "sneaky" dinner
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E.ON Next customers on track to save over £17m with innovative Pledge tariff
E.ON
Living up to its 'playmaker' promise to make things happen for customers, E.ON Next customers could save millions between them
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There’s no place like home: How a live-in carer can help you stay in the place you love
Partner Stories
Helping Hands knows that remaining at home provides a wealth of quality of life and emotional benefits that go beyond physical comfort and is urging families to have a conversation about future care plans
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Netflix's new series Buying London branded 'most hateable TV show ever made'
tv
Some viewers have been so unimpressed they're turning the show off half-way through the first episode
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'Quiet' Philips electric razor that gives 'close shave' is huge £62 off on Amazon
Deals
The shaver can be used both wet and dry (contains affiliate links)
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BBC brings back Outnumbered for Christmas special for first time in 8 years
BBC
All the grown-up children will be back - plus one grandchld
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Primark releases new Bridgerton homeware range fans say they 'desperately need'
Shopping
To celebrate the release of season three of Netflix's Bridgerton, Primark shoppers can live their Lady Whistledown fantasy with its new homeware range
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Philips electric toothbrush that 'gives whiter teeth in 3 days' is massive £165 off on Amazon
Deals
The toothbrush has four modes and an accompanying app (contains affiliate links)
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DWP
'I'm living off £29 a week Universal Credit after my boss died leaving the pay I'm owed trapped'
Dave Hardman-Bennett, 64, is forced to rely on foodbanks to survive
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'Tragic' death of woman, 21, in Limehouse leads to Met Police increasing officer numbers in Tower Hamlets
Limehouse
Both women were known to each other, police said
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Inside Met Police's 'training programme' for nightclub owners to stop drink spiking and sex attacks
Metropolitan Police
There are cameras everywhere to catch predators and spikers, even in the toilets
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Exclusive Antler code slashes 25% off suitcases, backpacks and other travel accessories
Deals
The Antler sale comes just in time to help you prepare for your summer getaways (contains affiliate links)
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James Corden's 'frustration' at The Late Late Show as he opens up on new role
James Corden
James Corden has spoken out about his time hosting The Late Late Show in the US, admitting he had one 'frustration' with the series during a chat at The Podcast Show 2024 in London
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EastEnders' Whitney Dean makes life-changing decision but fans 'point out' major flaw
EastEnders
As the new mum takes a huge step some fans of the BBC show aren't happy
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'Light and powerful' cordless vacuum 'much better than Dyson' is £100 off on Amazon
Deals
The cordless vacuum is designed to clean up after pets (contains affiliate links)
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Love Actually In Concert arrives at Eventim Apollo this Christmas - here's when you can get tickets
Colin Firth
The iconic Christmas-themed romantic comedy is hitting big screens around the country this December with a live orchestra
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EastEnders fans convinced Mick Carter is returning after Danny Dyer is pictured with Kellie Bright
EastEnders
"Mick and Linda reunion!"
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I tried Tala's bomber jacket that 'goes with everything' and gets you two different looks
Selfridges
Tala by Grace Beverley has popped up in three Selfridges stores across the UK, allowing customers to shop the collection in person for the very first time (contains affiliate links)
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Super Size Me star who ate McDonald's every day for a month dies at age of 53
Health
The American filmmaker came to fame following his award-winning documentary in which he claimed to show what eating only McDonald's every day for a month did to his body
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Council investigating its handling of family's complaints and concerns raised about windows after boy, 5, fell to his death
Newham Council
The investigation is due to be completed by June 12
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Man arrested over 'attempted murder' after Sidcup GP surgery stabbing
knife crime
A man in his 50s was stabbed in the arm
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Two South London leisure centres set for £30m revamp with swimming pool upgrade and new cafés
Bromley
The Bromley leisure centres, which see over 20,000 visits a month, will both be renovated in a nearly £30 million scheme
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Food and Drink
London's 'best' Sri Lankan restaurant opens new branch after people travel from abroad for curry
Visitors say Colombo Kitchen has the best Sri Lankan food, and they even travel across the world for it
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Sutton restaurant's bottomless brunches 'made building shake' - live music licence stripped
Sutton
The music at Spaghetti Tree restaurant meant a private tutor living above it was having their lessons disturbed
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Bexley nightclub's request to stay open later refused as police claim they break up 5 fights a night
Bexley
Police claimed the nightclub generated the most crime reports out of any other venue on the high street
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'Hidden gem' restaurant loved for its brunches opens third branch in West London
Food and Drink
Specialising in European and British cuisines, Bobo Social has become a fixture in the capital since its launch 10 years ago (contains affiliate links)
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Plans to be build 72 new homes in Newham next to DLR station rejected for a third time
Newham Council
One councillor called the plans for the East London site 'appalling'
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Family of 13 squeezed into 3-bed mouldy house plead for new home as pregnant mum sick
Housing
Each night three of the children have to sleep in the living room with cushions piled up high
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Plans to renovate Bexley hockey club approved despite locals fearing parking 'chaos'
Bexley
Councillors at the meeting said congestion in the area was already 'horrendous'
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London job advert's 'insulting' 'criminal underclass' and 'benefit class' diversity tick-box slammed
Camden
People also took issue with the ad calling for people who 'self identify as disabled' or who are from the 'benefit class'
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Brixton slasher jailed for life for 'horrific' attack on woman walking home
Brixton
He will be behind bars for at least 32 years
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£500 a year change to household bills announced on Friday
News
'With a General Election coming up, voters will rightly be asking politicians what they will do to help'
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Developer behind 35-storey Greenwich tower block told to reduce height by council
Greenwich
The scheme would bring over 550 new homes to the area across three blocks
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Photos from horror lorry crash in Hackney as woman, 50, dies at scene
Hackney
The tragic road collision happened on Cambridge Heath Road
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BBC Breakfast host Jon Kay takes swipe at Jeremy Hunt in 'car crash' interview
BBC
Presenter Jon Kay didn't hold back as he quizzed the Chancellor of the Exchequer about tax cuts
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Charlotte Hawkins' exact Chelsea Flower Show dress goes on sale ahead of Royal Ascot 2024
Fashion
TV presenter Charlotte Hawkins sported a stunning floral dress at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show - and you can get it with 25% off at Coast (contains affiliate links)
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The 'very comfortable' £35 M&S jeans which are 'bang on trend'
Fashion
The jeans come in four colours and have a gentle stretch (contains affiliate links)
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The 'life saving' travel adapter you can 'take to most countries'
Travel
The adapter works with US, UK, EU, and Australian plugs, and has USB-C and USB-A chargers too (contains affiliate links)
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'Miracle' anti-ageing Olay retinol cream that gives shoppers a 'facelift' £19 off in Amazon sale
Beauty
Amazon shoppers say the Olay product makes their wrinkles and fine lines disappear while leaving their skin plumped and hydrated (contains affiliate links)
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Get ready for roar-some fun at Hertfordshire Zoo this summer
Animals
From evening events and prehistoric adventures to meeting beloved TV stars, there's something for everyone to enjoy
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Samsung knocks £1,000 off 8K QLED and 4K TVs in flash sale ahead of the Euros
Technology
Samsung and John Lewis have dropped the prices of brand-new Samsung TVs as England gears up for the Euros next month (contains affiliate links)
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Morgan Wallen BST Hyde Park support acts confirmed after singer's arrest
Things To Do
Morgan Wallen will be playing BST Hyde Park this July, alongside other massive headliners such as Kylie Minogue, Shania Twain and Stevie Nicks (contains affiliate links)
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Netflix Buying London cast, release date and how to watch it for free
Netflix
The London property show is all about drama between estate agents- as well as some mega pads
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How to get tickets to Darts Premier League at The O2 to watch Littler, Humphries, Van Gerwen & Smith
Darts
The final night is heading to London this week (contains affiliate links)
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Red Arrows
Red Arrows flypast for King's birthday as Spitfires and Lancaster bombers join iconic jets over London
The RAF flypast will take place on Saturday, June 15
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Holidaymakers heading for France face new £50 a night charge
Home
You could pay around £13 per person, per night - quickly adding up if you are travelling in a group or staying for a few nights
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'I don't let my kids cycle anymore - our borough is city's most dangerous'
Parenting
Parents feel drivers have been prioritised over bikes for years but the council says it is making strides in cycling safety
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'Godsend' Amazon festival trolley shoppers say is 'a must' for Glastonbury and summer camping
Glastonbury Festival
The Timber Ridge Festival Trolley on Wheels is a bestseller on Amazon, with thousands of customers having left glowing reviews for it
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M&S shoppers snap up 'hugely versatile' linen shirt that's 'perfect for summer' in every colour
Fashion
The Marks and Spencer piece is a great comfortable yet stylish staple to have for the new season (contains affiliate links)
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EastEnders spoiler sees Nish Panesar return and he has devastating news
EastEnders
WARNING: Spoilers ahead!
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LookFantastic launches exclusive £45 Father's Day grooming edit worth over £130 with perfect reviews
Beauty
The curated seven-piece collection is a great gift for a loved one or as a treat for yourself (contains affiliate links)
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'I switched Apple for Currys and got AirPods for a much cheaper £99'
Apple
The discount is a welcomed cheaper rate for Apple shoppers, as fans of the brand will be well aware that it's unusual to find regular sales (contains affiliate links)
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Channel 4 Imposter: Who is Nicholas Rossi, what happened to him and where is he now?
TV and film
Arthur Knight, the fake name of American sex offender Nicholas Rossi, faces trial for two charges of rape
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Sarah Jessica Parker's 'gorgeous and distinctive' perfume is huge £29 off on Amazon
Beauty
Shoppers say they are "very pleased" with it (Contains affiliate links
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2 people hit by trains as major disruption expected for rest of the night
Transport
Southern Rail have made an announcement
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Stabbing first photos show blood on pavement near McDonald's as teenager fights for his life
Finchley
Police are appealing for witnesses
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The Ivors 2024: Raye wins big as Bruce Springsteen says London was missing out on one thing he loves
Music
Springsteen also said he 'yearned to be British'
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General Election 2024 - how to register to vote, rules and deadlines
UK & World News
The country will go to the polls on July 4
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Days out
The water park less than 2 hours from London where you can change the slides to your liking
The park underwent a makeover in 2017, spending a whopping £13 million on new slides and flumes
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Woman, 50, dies in lorry crash as road closed and cordon in place
Hackney
Several areas have been taped off
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London commuters to 'save up to £124 a week' with new fare cap
Transport
It benefits passengers who don't know how often they may have to travel into work
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'I'm living off £29 a week Universal Credit after my boss died leaving the pay I'm owed trapped'
DWP
Dave Hardman-Bennett, 64, is forced to rely on foodbanks to survive
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Couple's £1 million Bromley home destroyed by sewage flooding
Chislehurst
There is up to three inches of raw sewage in some rooms
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RideLondon 2024 road closures, route and start times as cycle race returns
Westminster
More than 20,000 cyclists will be involved in the race from Essex to London
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London nurse who cut off man's nipple 'for sexual pleasure' is struck off register
Courts
Nathan Arnold admitted stealing local anaesthetic lidocaine from Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, where he worked, between 2016 and 2022, to carry out the procedure
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Rishi Sunak's announcement sees Brits coin cheeky general election nickname
Rishi Sunak
As Rishi Sunak declared a General Election for July 4, Brits took to social media to share their thoughts on the news - and a cheeky new term was coined. But not everyone is a fan of it
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M25 drivers experiencing severe delays after accident blocks key road
West London News
A diversion is in place for those heading to the airport
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Double stabbing near Tesco leaves teen fighting for his life and boy in hospital
Finchley
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the street attack
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Survivor speaks out about 'horrifying' abuse after shameless paedophile teacher refuses to apologise
Crime
A survivor of Richard Gaines says they are upset by his 'continued lack of acknowledgement and remorse'
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Full list of London General Election July 4 2024 constituencies with majority changed
General election
You can use our interactive gadget to check your constituency
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The Importance of Being Earnest tickets drop this week with Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa in the main role
Things To Do
The Doctor Who star will take on the role of Jack Worthing in this revival of an Oscar Wilde play, taking place in London this winter (contains affiliate links)
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New Look's £34 'perfect summer dress' that's 'very flattering' and makes shoppers 'feel confident'
Fashion
New Look shoppers say the piece is very comfortable while fitting well (contains affiliate links)
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How to get last-minute tickets for Mighty Hoopla 2024 plus line-up and new acts
Music
Mighty Hoopla is returning to Brockwell Park with an even bigger line-up than ever (contains affiliate links)
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'Must-have' La Roche Posay anti-ageing serum that 'transforms' skin 'within days' £11 off
Beauty
Sephora shoppers say they started getting compliments on their skin after using the La Roche Posay product (contains affiliate links)
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M&S shoppers are buying several of summer dress that 'looks expensive' and it's selling fast
Fashion
The dress comes in two colours which are both proving popular (contains affiliate links)
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EastEnders icon Laila Morse's real name and very famous Hollywood brother as Big Mo returns to Walford
EastEnders
Big Mo is back in town on the BBC soap
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What happened to Porridge cast from from death at 31 to controvesy
BBC
Porridge was one of the most popular sitcoms of the 1970s and 1980s and featured a whole host of legendary actors
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M&S denim shorts 'perfect for summer' that are 'so flattering' shoppers bought several colours
Fashion
The Marks and Spencer piece is a great wardrobe staple for the new season (contains affiliate links)
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I found a little-known website selling gin cheaper than Amazon, Waitrose and Craft Gin Club
Deals
The price cuts make for the ideal opportunity to stock up on spirits ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend (contains affiliate links)
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BBC Homes Under The Hammer sees 'grotty' Chiswick terrace transformed to make developers a staggering profit
Chiswick
The Victorian property in West London was given a make-over taking its value over £1 million
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Housing
The London estate where bills skyrocketing by £60k leave leaseholders scared flats are unsellable
Leaseholders on the estate may have to fork out as much as an extra £60,000 for the works
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From a theatrical jazz singer to borough's first Polish mayor - Merton has a new ceremonial leader
Merton
Polish-born Slawek Szczepanski first moved to the UK with his partner 20 years ago
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Public inquiry into planned 1,075-home Richmond neighbourhood 'last chance to reset the clock'
Housing
The public inquiry for the Stag Brewery site to finally decide on the major scheme kicks off next week
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Sephora launches huge 60% off sale with hundreds of products reduced - top ten deals
Shopping
Sephora has slashed price of hundreds of products by up to 60% in its latest Skin and Body online sale
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Paramore's setlist for Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour UK revealed
Taylor Swift
It's not too late to get tickets (contains affiliate links)
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EastEnders fans beg 'please let her stay' amid fears icon is about to leave
EastEnders
"No other character has made me laugh and cry like she has"
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Bridgerton's Sam Phillips' life from EastEnders and The Crown fame to little known Dad's Army role
Netflix
Season three of the popular period drama has launched on Netflix and there's a new character in town
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Student travels Europe in day trips cheaper than train from London to Bristol
Travel
Ellie Whiten, 22, has been on nine foreign day trips since October 2023, experiencing a cheap "taster course of Europe"
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Call the Midwife quiz: How well do you know Nurse Trixie Aylward?
Call the Midwife
Take our test consisting 10 questions and find out!
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Shark discount code slashes £110 off cordless vacuum that's 'undeniably superior' to Dyson
Deals
The Shark product is designed to be effective even in homes with pets and a Money Saving Expert discount code cuts a big chunk off the price (contains affiliate links)
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Redevelopment of London's busiest train station will see 'big' changes after 2,200 objections
City of London
The City of London Corporation has confirmed the redevelopment plans are going through a 'redesign process'
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The corner of London that looks more like Amsterdam because of the Dutch-style houses
Chelsea
The houses look like they'd be more at home in another European city
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'Pioneering' hub to open in Wandsworth offering rough sleepers beds and help finding a home
Housing
The new rough sleeper hub will be the first of its kind in Wandsworth
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Man stabbed in Croydon ambush as teen attacker banned from entering M25 faces jail
Crime
Kieron Salisbury stabbed Jordan Morgan-Scott outside the college in a daylight attack
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HS2 works set to cause A40 traffic chaos for months with lanes cut and 20mph limit
Transport for London
Long delays are expected on routes across Ealing and Wembley
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Full Flower Moon 2024 set to be visible in sky today
UK & World News
May's full moon is known as the Flower Moon in recognition of the flowers that bloom during the month
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‘Outstanding’ Bromley secondary school where pupils read to primary schools pupils and visit care home residents
Beckenham
The school was praised for pupil's' characters developing in an 'exceptional' way
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New cycle and pedestrian bridge connecting two East London boroughs approved
Travel
The bridge will be built across the River Lea
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Politics
Merton
From a theatrical jazz singer to borough's first Polish mayor - Merton has a new ceremonial leader
Polish-born Slawek Szczepanski first moved to the UK with his partner 20 years ago
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Everything that went wrong during Rishi Sunak's election speech
Rishi Sunak
"What a mess", blasts BBC News viewers
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What happens if a general election is called - voting, changes, timeline, who is in power
Politics
There has been mounting pressure for a general election to be called
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Elected Lib Dem Greenwich councillor 'first since 2010' after he defected from Labour
Greenwich
The move marks the first time the party has been represented by a councillor in Greenwich since 2010
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The Infected Blood Inquiry explained- what happened, and who was involved?
NHS
The infected blood scandal has led to around 3,000 deaths so far
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Race
Crime
Racist blasted by judge for 'load of rubbish' defence over violent P-word Tweet at Suella Braverman
Mark Davies called the former Home Secretary a 'P**i' on Twitter then argued it was a joke with a friend whose photo was handed around the court to check if he could have been offended by it
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Man who called Bukayo Saka racist slur after World Cup loss cleared on legal technicality
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Monzer El-Sharnouby posted a vile slur about England winger Bukayo Saka on Twitter after an England loss to France
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Romford worker blew £18k on calls to Nigerian church using taxpayer-funded phone
Crime
Alessandra Akiwowo made over 1,100 calls worth over £18,000 on a phone given to her by the Cabinet Office
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The British-Moroccan streetwear start-up giving teenagers T-shirts to sell instead of drugs
Kensington and Chelsea
Marocafella started as a fashion idea - but the company is now giving young people a chance to put their sale skills to better use in the hope the brand might be able to sustain a full-time outreach programme
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Stephen Lawrence day: Eltham locals on life in neighbourhood 31 years on from his murder
Eltham
'The murder of Stephen Lawrence in a vile racist attack 31 years ago is still felt deeply across our community'
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TV and film
Netflix
Call the Midwife star Ella Bruccoleri is completely unrecognisable in Netflix's Bridgerton
Ella Bruccoleri is starring in the popular period drama
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EastEnders fans spot huge Whitney Dean blunder as Bianca Jackson's secret is finally exposed
EastEnders
Fans have accused the show of 'rewriting history' - did you spot the error?
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Escape to the Country's Nikki Chapman forced to apologise to West Londoner trying to leave with huge budget
Escape to the Country
One house hunter wanted to move from Acton to Oxfordshire
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Bridget Jones filming: Londoners 'on set' as Renee Zellweger spotted outside their window
Camden
Renee Zellweger was seen chatting to other women at a bus stop as one Londoner said it was 'just a casual night in London'
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Michael Palin hits back at John Cleese after Monty Python swipe
TV and film
He said John Cleese couldn't have done it without him
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Transport
Transport
Foreign countries owe London over £100m in congestion charges - but USA is worst
China, Russia and Japan are among countries which owe Transport for London more than £5m each
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2 people dead on train tracks near Croydon and King's Cross within 2 hours in tragic incidents
Transport
Emergency services rushed to the scenes
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London Underground and rail passengers warned Friday travel costs are about to rise by £2
London Underground
A trial aimed at getting more people to use trains on Fridays is set to end at the end of May
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Two people die after being hit by trains between East Croydon and Purley and London King's Cross and Cambridge
Transport
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Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink passengers to 'save up to £124 a week' with new fare cap
Transport
It benefits passengers who don't know how often they may have to travel into work
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Royal family
Red Arrows
Red Arrows flypast for King's birthday as Spitfires and Lancaster bombers join iconic jets over London
The RAF flypast will take place on Saturday, June 15
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Anne Robinson confirms she's in a relationship with Andrew Parker Bowles but says 'mind your own business'
Royal Family
The ex-Weakest Link presenter is officially dating the Queen's ex-husband
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King Charles portrait artist's life & work including making collage of George Bush out of porn mags
King Charles III
The contemporary portraitist from London revealed his artwork of King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday
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Prince William has 'disowned' Prince Harry and fans must 'give up hope' of reconciliation
Prince William
Prince William has 'disowned' his brother Prince Harry and royal family fans must 'give up hope' of a reconciliation, top Royal expert Jennie Bond has claimed
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Prince Archie's 'humble' birthday gift from King Charles as he turns 5
Royal Family
Prince Archie is said to be a fan of the less extravagant gifts, based on Prince Harry's former complaints
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Housing
Newham Council
Plans to be build 72 new homes in Newham next to DLR station rejected for a third time
One councillor called the plans for the East London site 'appalling'
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Developers who squeezed more flats into Lambeth houses without permission take case to Government
Housing
The two adjoining properties were meant to contain six flats but the developers squeezed 14 apartments into them
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Newham Council investigating its handling of Plaistow mum's concern over windows before boy, 5, died
Newham Council
The investigation is due to be completed by June 12
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Developer behind 35-storey Greenwich tower block told to reduce height by council
Greenwich
The scheme would bring over 550 new homes to the area across three blocks
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'Pioneering' hub to open in Wandsworth offering rough sleepers beds and help finding a home
Housing
The new rough sleeper hub will be the first of its kind in Wandsworth
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Travel
Travel
The hidden gem beach down the road from busy seaside spot with less crowds 1 hour from London
It's a great place to visit if you want to avoid the crowds during the summer
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Beautiful European city named best for food that's overshadowed by popular neighbour
Travel
It's a foodie's paradise
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The seaside town near London with a fascinating World War 2 secret only seen at low tide
Travel
It can now be seen 500 metres west of the beach huts and about 100 metres offshore. It is the only surviving remnant of a 'beetle' pontoon left in England
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New cycle and pedestrian bridge connecting two East London boroughs approved
Travel
The bridge will be built across the River Lea
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The beautiful city in Sweden you can get to on the train from London in less than a day
Travel
If you don't fancy hopping on a plane, why not try this instead?
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London Stories
London Underground
Abandoned London Underground station has been closed for nearly 100 years but you can still go in
Apart from its brief stint as a war bunker, the Tube station in Mayfair has sat empty and idle for almost a century
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Henry VIII's forgotten palace right next to what is now a London Underground station
London History
You're now more likely to find a brand meeting about soap taking place there
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Croydon's haunted pub where customers 'went in and never came back' and 'witch boiled bones'
London Stories
The ghost was said to have murdered travellers who visited the inn and boiled their bones in a pot
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The London Underground's first ever escalators that turned out to be a 'total disaster'
London Underground
In 1988, the crumpled rusty remains of this lost engineering experiment were found buried at the bottom of a lift shaft
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The 'ugliest building' in every London borough from TESCO to famous Tube station
London Stories
There's some real monstrosities out there folks!
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New calculator shows how much energy prices are falling by - check how much your bill will be
The price cap is set to rise in the autumn though
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London boy, 14, arrested for 'extreme right-wing' terror offence as police share warning signs to look for
Crime
Around a fifth of all those arrested for terrorism offences last year were aged under 18
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