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Family urgently appeals for help to locate 50-year-old Steven, missing in south east London; police request public information and are focusing search locally.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Family urgently appeals for help to locate 50-year-old Steven, missing in south east London; police request public information and are focusing search locally.
A Harry Potter–themed Christmas tree at King's Cross doubles as a retail shop built into the tree, blending festive display with overt commercialisation.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A Harry Potter–themed Christmas tree at King's Cross doubles as a retail shop built into the tree, blending festive display with overt commercialisation.
Cycling journeys in London rose 43% in six years to 1.5 million daily; cyclists feel safer on designated routes than on roads without cycle paths.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Cycling journeys in London rose 43% in six years to 1.5 million daily; cyclists feel safer on designated routes than on roads without cycle paths.
London's cycling has surged, with daily cycling stages reaching 1.5 million in 2025, a 43% rise since 2019 and tripling since TfL's creation.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
London's cycling has surged, with daily cycling stages reaching 1.5 million in 2025, a 43% rise since 2019 and tripling since TfL's creation.
London's New Year's Eve fireworks viewing on the Thames requires purchased tickets, with higher prices for non-Londoners and designated secured viewing areas.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
London's New Year's Eve fireworks viewing on the Thames requires purchased tickets, with higher prices for non-Londoners and designated secured viewing areas.
A 26-year-old man was fatally struck by a fleeing blue Ford Focus in Canary Wharf; a 20-year-old was arrested and released on bail.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
A 26-year-old man was fatally struck by a fleeing blue Ford Focus in Canary Wharf; a 20-year-old was arrested and released on bail.
Joshua Michals says he fatally stabbed Zhe Wang in March 2024 while defending himself after she attacked him over fears of catching an STD.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Joshua Michals says he fatally stabbed Zhe Wang in March 2024 while defending himself after she attacked him over fears of catching an STD.
Bank of England’s Grade I-listed Threadneedle Street headquarters will undergo a 2026–2029 internal refurbishment to replace aging infrastructure and adapt office space while preserving heritage.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Bank of England’s Grade I-listed Threadneedle Street headquarters will undergo a 2026–2029 internal refurbishment to replace aging infrastructure and adapt office space while preserving heritage.
Norway gifts an annual Christmas tree to London as thanks for British WWII support, transported sustainably and lit in Trafalgar Square on December 4.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Norway gifts an annual Christmas tree to London as thanks for British WWII support, transported sustainably and lit in Trafalgar Square on December 4.
A 31-foot Harry Potter-themed Christmas tree with Gryffindor colors and recreated Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade shopfronts is on display at King's Cross until January 5, 2026.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A 31-foot Harry Potter-themed Christmas tree with Gryffindor colors and recreated Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade shopfronts is on display at King's Cross until January 5, 2026.
A 27-year-old actress was physically attacked near Oxford Circus before an audition and continues to experience panic attacks and heightened anxiety.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A 27-year-old actress was physically attacked near Oxford Circus before an audition and continues to experience panic attacks and heightened anxiety.
Rodrigo Isgro switched from world-class sevens to 15s, joined Harlequins, overcame culture shock and language barriers with vital support from teammate Marcus Smith.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Rodrigo Isgro switched from world-class sevens to 15s, joined Harlequins, overcame culture shock and language barriers with vital support from teammate Marcus Smith.
A hotel room flooded during heavy rain, forcing an Australian tourist and friends to relocate and leaving them without the promised Booking.com refund.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:29 AM
A hotel room flooded during heavy rain, forcing an Australian tourist and friends to relocate and leaving them without the promised Booking.com refund.
An AI-generated Christmas mural in southwest London displays grotesquely distorted human and animal features and has been widely mocked online.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
An AI-generated Christmas mural in southwest London displays grotesquely distorted human and animal features and has been widely mocked online.
David Carrick, a former Metropolitan Police officer, was found guilty of sexually abusing a 12-year-old and raping a former partner and faces sentencing.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
David Carrick, a former Metropolitan Police officer, was found guilty of sexually abusing a 12-year-old and raping a former partner and faces sentencing.
A former Catford Police Station will be partially demolished and converted into 63 100% affordable homes led by Phoenix Community Housing.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A former Catford Police Station will be partially demolished and converted into 63 100% affordable homes led by Phoenix Community Housing.
Blackstock Road in London ranked 23rd on Time Out's coolest streets for 2025, with diverse restaurants, pubs, cafés, takeaways and independent shops along 1km.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Blackstock Road in London ranked 23rd on Time Out's coolest streets for 2025, with diverse restaurants, pubs, cafés, takeaways and independent shops along 1km.
Residents oppose a 24-hour McDonald’s on Earl’s Court Road, citing increased intoxication, litter, petty crime, anti-social behaviour, and harmful precedent.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Residents oppose a 24-hour McDonald’s on Earl’s Court Road, citing increased intoxication, litter, petty crime, anti-social behaviour, and harmful precedent.
A tired railway bridge will be refurbished as an inspiring gateway into Clapham, with four shortlisted designs featuring cladding, artwork, and lighting.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A tired railway bridge will be refurbished as an inspiring gateway into Clapham, with four shortlisted designs featuring cladding, artwork, and lighting.
The Dorchester team installs and decorates a 15-foot Nordmann spruce and gingerbread-themed ornaments overnight, creating festive displays throughout the hotel.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Dorchester team installs and decorates a 15-foot Nordmann spruce and gingerbread-themed ornaments overnight, creating festive displays throughout the hotel.
A van exploded on Queen's Road, Wimbledon after striking a car park roof, injuring the driver who was taken to hospital; incident not believed to be terror-related.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A van exploded on Queen's Road, Wimbledon after striking a car park roof, injuring the driver who was taken to hospital; incident not believed to be terror-related.
Plans for a 20-storey office block at 1 Silk Street near the Barbican face over 900 resident objections citing heritage, daylight loss, and dominance.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Plans for a 20-storey office block at 1 Silk Street near the Barbican face over 900 resident objections citing heritage, daylight loss, and dominance.
Clerkenwell is a vibrant central London neighborhood with outstanding food, thriving arts and dance venues, historic charm, and frequent film locations.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Clerkenwell is a vibrant central London neighborhood with outstanding food, thriving arts and dance venues, historic charm, and frequent film locations.
Highgate Cemetery will undergo a 25-year, £18 million restoration to fortify structures, restore monuments, add facilities, and improve biodiversity and drainage.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Highgate Cemetery will undergo a 25-year, £18 million restoration to fortify structures, restore monuments, add facilities, and improve biodiversity and drainage.
Crowds at the Churchill Arms Christmas lights switch-on spilled onto a busy road, forcing a bus to be nudged aside before the countdown could begin.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Crowds at the Churchill Arms Christmas lights switch-on spilled onto a busy road, forcing a bus to be nudged aside before the countdown could begin.