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Man sexually assaulted stranger as she slept on flight landing at Gatwick Airport

Momade Jussab, 66, sexually assaulted a woman on a flight from Doha to London Gatwick Airport.

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Three dead and three taken to hospital after crash near Heathrow Airport

Three people have died and three people have been taken to hospital after a crash near Heathrow Airport.

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Louis Theroux issues alopecia health update as he 'prepares' for a big change

Documentarian Louis Theroux has issued an alopecia health update to his fans and has said he is preparing for a 'full head shave' in the next year.

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Do you want Idris Elba to be London Mayor? Labour eyes Sadiq Khan replacement

Reports suggest that the Labour Party would like actor Idris Elba to replace Sadiq Khan as London Mayor.

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Spring heatwave in London this week with temperatures hotter than Marbella

London is set to enjoy a full week of warm, sunny weather, with temperatures expected to reach 20°C by Friday – making London hotter than Marbella.

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Woman arrested after baby boy found dead in bin outside Notting Hill church

A woman has been arrested after a newborn baby was found dead in a bin in Notting Hill.

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UK to heat up as Met Office forecasts sunny weather and high temperatures

The Met Office's weather forecasts share that the UK can expect sunny and dry days as temperatures rise.

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A brief history of the Hammersmith & City line in four forgotten maps

The Hammersmith & City line was largely built on a viaduct across fields in west London, also using the “cut and cover” tunnels of the Metropolitan line.

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Beloved Shogun actor Richard Chamberlain dies at 90, his family confirm

Richard Chamberlain once guest-starred in the British television series "Hustle" as James Whittaker Wright III.

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Grandad left 'dripping blood' after Tube ticket barrier slammed shut on him

A grandfather was left “dripping blood all over the floor” at London Bridge station after his hand was trapped by the Tube ticket barrier.

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London's best stations for bike storage revealed

A survey by Leisure Lakes bike suppliers has revealed Euston and St Pancras are among the London Network Rail stations with the most storage space for bikes.

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Met police officer used his work phone to text sex workers while on duty

A Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked after using his work phone to hire sex workers while on duty.

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All the timetable changes coming to nine London bus routes this weekend

TfL has announced changes to eight bus routes across London, starting this Saturday, March 29, 2025.

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King backs local press: 'A free media at its best is a cornerstone of democracy'

The King has made a public declaration supporting your local newspaper in London and in the rest of the UK.

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Person dies after falling from height near Liverpool Street

A person has died after falling from a height near Liverpool Street.

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Teenager taken to hospital after stabbing in west London

A teenager has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in west London.

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Major police cordon and tent set up near Liverpool Street

A police cordon is in place outside Heron Tower near Liverpool Street today (March 27).

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Black cab fares to rise despite 'disproportionate impact' on disabled Londoners

Black cab fares in London are set to rise by almost 7.5 per cent next month, TfL has confirmed.

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TfL announces ban on non-folding e-bikes

Transport for London will ban all non-foldable e-bikes on Tube, Overground, Elizabeth line, and DLR services from March 31, 2025, following safety concerns raised in a joint review with the London Fire Brigade.

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Northern line shut due to 'casualty on track' - recap

The Northern line was suspended due to a casualty on the track. Follow our blog for updates.