American bully XL ban will hit responsible owners, says campaigner

The first stage in the American XL bully ban takes effect from New Year's Eve.

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Eurostar services to resume after major disruption

Many passengers are still stranded in London and Paris after flooding cancelled all Eurostar trains.

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Premiership: Harlequins 32-26 Gloucester - Quins hold on to win Twickenham thriller

Harlequins turn on the style to beat Gloucester 32-26 in front of a crowd of 76,813 at Twickenham in Big Game 15.

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Camberwell protesters arrested after clash with police

Traffic was brought to a standstill as police and protestors appeared to clash.

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Championship: Ipswich Town fan experiences 'medical emergency'

The Ipswich Town supporter fell ill during a Championship match against QPR.

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Elizabeth Line: Rail worker honoured for saving 29 lives

Rizwan Javed has helped vulnerable people and raised awareness about mental health.

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The curious contests no longer on racers' radars

From feather hat making to sitting on poles, these quirky competitions are unlikely to make a comeback.

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London charity teaches parkour to help people with their mental health

The charity says it brings "couch therapy to the street" by combining the sport with counselling.

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Croydon: Second man arrested over fatal stabbing of 27-year-old man

A 19-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murdering Michael Patrick Afonso Peixoto.

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Meeting the animals and people of Hackney City Farm

The farm provides a hidden oasis of calm away from the pubs and sirens of east London.

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Old Bailey sells silk scarves as first merchandise

The scarves, designed by a judge's son, will raise money for a rehabilitation charity.

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Suspected arson at MP Mike Freer's office concerning, No 10 says

Firefighters were called to a fire at Conservative MP Mike Freer's office on Christmas Eve.

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'Godfather' of avocado toast chef Bill Granger dies, aged 54

He passed away in a London hospital on Christmas Day, aged 54, with his family by his side.

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London church in fundraising bid to restore a 146-year-old organ

London’s Union Chapel says it needs to urgently secure funds to repair the 146-year-old instrument.

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How does London’s political year look for 2024?

Next year looks like it will be a ballot bonanza in the capital with potentially three elections.

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Fire patrols cost causes concern for flat owners

Over 180 London tower blocks now require costly fire patrols after failing safety inspections.

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'Big players are good for Soho's independent record shops'

HMV's return to Oxford Street is a good thing for Soho's vinyl scene, local creatives say.

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Richard Franklin: Doctor Who and Emmerdale star dies on Christmas Day

The 87-year-old - who also stood for parliament - died in his sleep, it has been confirmed.

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Teen arrested after woman stabbed to death in London

Police were called on Christmas Eve to reports of a 22-year-old woman with a stab injury.

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The odd illustrations of Charles Dickens's Christmas books

With goblins and men attacking small boys, the "festive" images are more disturbing than decorative.

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Christmas: London workers on Christmas Day 1949

A look at the bus drivers, traffic police and milkmen who went to work on Christmas Day 1949.

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Christmas Eve: Hottest since 1997 after 15.3C recorded near Heathrow

Mild conditions lay the groundwork for what forecasters say could be the hottest Christmas Day since 2016.

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London charity donates pyjamas to children in hospital

Children's Hospital Pyjamas was started by a mum who wanted children to feel at ease in hospital.

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High winds likely to add to Christmas Eve travel disruption

Weather warnings cover parts of the UK, with rail disruption expected from engineering works and staff shortages.

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Ulez vehicle exports to Ukraine needs rule change, says London mayor

Sadiq Khan is requesting the government change the rules around scrappage schemes to allow exports.

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Watch: How do you make snow-window art?

A couple whose business involves painting snow art on windows show how to create the wintry designs.

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Gallagher Premiership: Sale 22-20 Saracens - Sharks hold off visitors to stay top

Sale Sharks go four points clear at the top of the Premiership as they edge past Saracens in a repeat of last year’s final.

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Investment banker Tarun Ghulati announces London mayoral candidacy

Tarun Ghulati announced he was standing in the election because London was "at a standstill".

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Lewisham Council refers itself to social housing watchdog

It is motivated by concern for the 19,000 homes it has just brought back under authority control.

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Reece James: Chelsea captain has surgery on hamstring injury

Chelsea captain Reece James says he has experienced more "hate and negativity" since suffering a hamstring injury that has required surgery.

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Watch: Christmas snow-window art helping Crisis charity

Tom and Keri create "snow art" on windows and they're using it to help the homeless this Christmas.

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Regent's Park plan for garden in late Queen's memory

The garden would open in 2026 to mark what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday.

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British Museum signs £50m funding deal with BP

The money will be used in a major renovation programme - but climate campaigners criticise the move.

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Tube workers vote to strike over pay, union says

The RMT union says its officials will meet on Wednesday to discuss the next steps.

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London Paddington station set to close on Christmas Eve

There is also due to be disruption at Kings Cross and on the M25 as the festive getaway approaches.

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Two men admit verbally abusing pro-Palestine protesters

Kevin Sweeney and Ian Beim admit racially aggravated public order offences on Armistice Day.

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Hyde Park gun attack plotter Edward Little lunges at detective

Edward Little has been sentenced to 16 years, after admitting preparing to commit acts of terrorism.

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Skateboarding: Londoner finds diversity in sport he loves

Faisal ‘Tre’ Shah says he used to think he would not fit in with other skateboarders.

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Christmas: Is this south London's most festive home?

The Mustafa family has been decorating their home for more than 20 years for charity.

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London's Ulez-scrapped cars cannot go to Ukraine, Sadiq Khan says

London's mayor says he cannot legally change the Ulez scheme and send scrapped vehicles to Ukraine.

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Two men jailed after drugs found in animal feed at Somerset farm

The feed sent to a Somerset farm contained cocaine worth more than £15m, after a mix up in Columbia.

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Three jailed for life for murdering man in London gang feud

Taylor Cox was shot near a primary school in north London.

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Greenwich: Closed pub reopens as community hub

Three friends saved a Greenwich pub from closure and it now doubles as a nursery and school.

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Hanukkah: Two menorahs vandalised in London

The leader of Islington Council says she is "utterly appalled" at the "horrific antisemitic attack".

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Gang jailed for £1m cocaine-coated broom handle plot

Police said 30kg of cocaine was chemically converted into lacquer and used as broom handle varnish.

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Pinner: Ex-rabbi sentenced for indecent images of children

Yuval Keren, 56, from Pinner had 1,694 indecent images of children on his devices.

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Refaat Alareer: UCL urged to issue statement on ex student's death

Writer and literary scholar Dr Refaat Alareer studied at UCL and was killed in an air strike in Gaza.

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Susan Hawkey murder: Killer who 'terrorised' woman for Pin code jailed

Xyaire Howard tied up and stripped 71-year-old Susan Hawkey before strangling her in her home.

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British Museum deputy director to leave after thefts inquiry

Dr Jonathan Williams had agreed to step back from his duties until the conclusion of an external review.

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Lianne Gordon: Mother died trying to protect family, court hears

Lianne Gordon was shot by a teenager trying to force his way into her home, a court hears.

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Thames Water says it can't pay back £190m loan

Thames Water boss tells MPs it doesn't have enough money to pay back a loan due in April next year.

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Walthamstow: Kacey Boothe's killers found guilty of murder

Kammar Henry-Richards, Kay-O, boasted about killing rival gang member Kacey Boothe in a rap video.

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Plans for London's first fully electric ferry service submitted

The new Thames Clippers ferry would travel between Canary Wharf and Rotherhithe in east London.

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Winter pop-up clothes rails see rise in demand

Take One Leave One enables those facing winter hardship to pick up warm clothing that has been donated.

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Alicia Keys' surprise performance for London commuters

Watch the US artist sing and play on a public piano inside St Pancras International station.

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Watch: The legacy of London's former City Hall

A look at the history of London's former City Hall, a building famous for its striking exterior.

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Man arrested in connection with 1984 murder

Anthony Littler, 45, was found with with head injuries in an alleyway near a London Tube station.

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Met 'underfunded for London's unique demands'

Mayor Sadiq Khan writes to the home secretary to request a funding boost for the Met Police.

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Art: Year of Drawing 2023 exhibition opens in Shoreditch

The Royal Drawing School also named Louis Pohl Koseda as the winner of the first Christie's Award.

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Roy Hodgson: Crystal Palace manager says 'game heading in wrong direction'

Roy Hodgson says the Premier League's current directives are taking the joy out of the game for him after 10-man Crystal Palace lost to Liverpool.

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*NSync: Musical based on '90s boyband opens in London

Chriskirkpatrickmas, a musical based on the band *NSync, is in London for the Christmas season.

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Paul Bryan: Murderer jailed after 39 years on the run

Paul Bryan is sentenced to at least 24 years in prison after killing Roman Szalajko in 1984.

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Tony Blackburn: Veteran DJ turns railway announcer for new London station

The veteran DJ has recorded special railway announcements ahead of a new station opening.

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FA Cup third round: Arsenal v Liverpool and Middlesbrough v Aston Villa live on BBC

The highly-anticipated clash between Arsenal and Liverpool is one of two FA Cup third-round ties you can watch live on the BBC.

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London must build on green belt, thinktank says

The Centre for London says the approach would enable the capital to double annual housebuilding.

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Tower Hamlets Council faces legal challenge for scrapping LTNs

Campaigners want a judicial review, saying a decision to scrap traffic calming measures was flawed.

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Hanukkah more pertinent than ever before - Union of Jewish Students

Events will be held in Golders Green and Trafalgar Square to mark the start of the Jewish festival.

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Majority of London's black cabs now 'zero emission capable'

Over half of the capital's black cabs can cover minimum journeys powered by electric batteries.

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Watch: The labradoodle that helps out in the classroom

Teddy the labradoodle helps with a host of tasks at St Margaret’s CE Primary School in south-east London.

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Sutton railway station and roads closed after stab death

A 17-year-old boy has died after a stabbing in Sutton High Street, the Met Police have said.

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ULEZ: Slough MP says there is 'no appetite' for scheme

Tan Dhesi does not believe people want to see the clean-air scheme extended to the home counties.

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Aaron Ramsdale: Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal & England goalkeeper to stay

Boss Mikel Arteta wants goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to stay at Arsenal despite losing his starting place to David Raya.

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'World's most famous Christmas tree' arrives in Trafalgar Square

Every year since 1947 Norway has sent a tree to London to say thank you for its support during WW2.

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Marcus Smith: Harlequins fly-half on 'hard' return to 10 after stint at full-back

England and Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith says he has had to go "back to basics" after playing at full-back at the World Cup.

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Delays continue over crumbling railway bridge

South Western Railway say reduced train speeds may cause delays in the area until 6 December.

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Crumbling Woking rail bridge causes delays for passengers

The line will be closed on Sunday evening so engineers can remove the bridge.

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Chelsea v Brighton & Hove Albion preview: Team news, head to head and stats

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion.

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UK weather: Temperatures plunge to -12C as snow disrupts travel

Drivers in Cumbria say they have been in stop-start traffic with no food or water for up to 19 hours.

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Art: Immersive nature exhibition opens in Oxo Tower

Shifting Landscapes transports people through ecosystems using virtual reality, films and photos.

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Nutcracker: Drew McOnie reimagines Christmas classic

Tchaikovsky’s classic Christmas ballet has been reimagined by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie.

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Premiership: Harlequins 36-3 Sale - Marcus Smith stars as leaders are crushed at Quins

Marcus Smith impresses as Harlequins score five tries to beat Premiership leaders Sale 36-3.

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Thames Water's new app to report blocked sewers and flooding

The app allows users to report problems, upload images and provide a location, Thames Water says.

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'Digital activism has power to influence politics'

Young people attend the Next Gen Conference 2023 to make their voices heard and to discuss politics.

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