Culture
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Fantastic beasts take over London's Natural History Museum
Fans of J.K. Rowling's "Fantastic Beasts" will already be familiar with nifflers, occamy and demiguise while unicorns, dragons and mermaids have been the stuff of legends for centuries.Read More... -
Lockdown inspires Beckham, de la Morena at fashion week
Many people struggled with the coronavirus lockdown but for designers Victoria Beckham and Emilio de la Morena, showing at London Fashion Week on Monday, it was a source of inspiration.Read More... -
Snooker great Hendry comes out of retirement
Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry, aged 51, announced on Tuesday that he will come out of retirement to play the next two seasons on the World Snooker Tour.Read More... -
Great expectations: O'Sullivan compares himself to Prince William
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan compares the expectation placed on him at an early age to that of Prince William being groomed to be king one day.Read More... -
Johnny Depp staff defend actor in London libel trial
Employees of Hollywood star Johnny Depp during his rocky marriage to ex-wife Amber Heard defended the actor in a UK court Tuesday on day six of his libel lawsuit trial.Read More... -
National Gallery becomes first major London museum to reopen
Britain's National Gallery reopens on Wednesday, with masks recommended and social distancing and advance booking mandatory, as the country continues to emerge from three months ofRead More... -
Johnny Depp libel trial set to start in London
A libel trial was due to begin on Tuesday between Hollywood actor Johnny Depp and a British tabloid newspaper over claims that he was violent to his former wife, Amber Heard.Read More... -
UK war-time 'icon' Vera Lynn dead at 103
Legendary British singer Vera Lynn, the so-called "forces sweetheart" who helped keep up morale during World War II, died Thursday aged 103, her family said.Read More... -
Three races to savour at Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot goes ahead on Tuesday despite being behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.Read More... -
Royal Ascot show must go on, says race chief
Royal Ascot will take a big financial hit when it goes ahead behind closed doors next week but racing director Nick Smith says it is important to put on a show.Read More... -
London Marathon may now be for elite only
This year's delayed London Marathon may now be restricted to elite runners only, race organiser Hugh Brasher has said.Read More... -
Coronavirus crisis presents opportunity for Saudi's Newcastle project
A Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United appears to be nearing completion at a time when the rest of the football industry is on its knees due to the economic crisis caused by theRead More... -
Bookies seek winning formula 'to survive' coronavirus slump
Bookmakers at an "emergency summit" this month will be trying to find a way to "survive the slump" triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.Read More...
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Mayor launches search for partner to build homes on Met driving school
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Over 90 per cent of cars in central London now meet the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards
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Mayor urges Government to go further with support as even before the pandemic 440,000 Londoners
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London’s Violence Reduction Unit to invest £6m to put communities at heart of tackling violence
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UK News
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Mayor launches search for partner to build homes on Met driving school
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today started the search for a development partner to deliver more than 730 homes on the site of the former ‘Hendon’...02 March 2021Read More... -
Over 90 per cent of cars in central London now meet the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is today tightening the London-wide Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards for heavy vehicles. Heavy Goods Vehicles...01 March 2021Read More... -
London’s Violence Reduction Unit to invest £6m to put communities at heart of tackling violence
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced that London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is to invest £6 million in new funding in providing...26 February 2021Read More... -
The Mayor of London launches mobile app to help Londoners report terrorist content
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today launched a new smartphone app to make it easier for Londoners to report terrorist content online.24 February 2021Read More... -
The Mayor of London urges others to accept vaccine as he receives first dose
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today urged Londoners to accept their invitation to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as he received his first dose...20 February 2021Read More... -
Sadiq Khan announces £5m plan to support safe reopening of Central London
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced proposals to invest £5m to support the eventual reopening of central London, including a brand-new...18 February 2021Read More... -
New funding brings Sadiq’s investment in policing and crime to £1.08 billion
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced his intention to invest a further £30 million – bringing his investment in policing to £1.08...17 February 2021Read More... -
‘Waking watches’ costing Londoners £16,000 an hour
New analysis by London Assembly published today has found that so-called ‘waking watches’ are costing Londoners who live in buildings identified...16 February 2021Read More... -
Two thirds of London’s nurseries risk closure within the next 12 months
Childcare providers across the capital will struggle to survive the year, with those in deprived areas being at the greatest disadvantage according...15 February 2021Read More... -
How defence contributes supports the UK economy
The impact of defence spending is felt in every region of the country through its support of 260,000 UK jobs and nearly £20-billion investment into...14 February 2021Read More... -
Sadiq Khan to host virtual St Patrick’s Day celebration
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today confirmed a virtual celebration will take place for London to mark the annual celebration of St Patrick’s...11 February 2021Read More... -
Former church sold
A building in Northfleet, Gravesend, that has been home to a Methodist church, has sold at an online auction for £391,000 – way above the guide price...11 February 2021Read More... -
Brexit will potentially cost London’s economy £9.5bn a year
Brexit will potentially cost London’s economy £9.5bn a year – with the capital’s service sectors bearing the brunt of the downturn, stark new...10 February 2021Read More...
World News
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Royal Navy seizes £11 million worth of drugs in Arabian Sea
Royal Marines from HMS Montrose, part of a Combined Maritime Forces Task Force in the Middle East, boarded a suspect boat in the Northern Arabian Sea...25 February 2021Read More... -
EU Commission decides to refer Slovenia to the European Court of Justice over waste water treatment
The European Commission has decided today to refer Slovenia to the European Court of Justice for failure to comply with the requirements of the Urban...19 February 2021Read More... -
Georgia: EU report highlights the need for political compromise
Georgia remains committed to the implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement, despite the COVID-19 related challenges. Further efforts are...09 February 2021Read More... -
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron about Libya and Russia
The Prime Minister spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron this evening. The leaders discussed the fight against coronavirus. The Prime Minister...06 February 2021Read More... -
The United Nations declares 2015 – 2024 the International Decade for People of African Descent
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2015 – 2024 the International Decade for People of African Descent. The theme is “People of African...05 February 2021Read More... -
Joint Communiqué following the Paris meeting of Foreign Ministers of Baltic states and France
The Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Mr Edgars Rinkevics, Lithuania, Mr Gabrielius Landsbergis and the Estonian deputy minister for European...28 January 2021Read More... -
Swiss shooting accuracy
Swiss neutrality in armed conflicts is widely known. A lesser-known fact on the country of snowy peaks, mountain lakes and milk chocolate is its army....28 January 2021Read More... -
Gorillas at San Diego Zoo test positive for COVID-19
Gorillas at San Diego Safari Park are tested positive for the coronavirus. It is the first case of a primate infection in the United States and probably...12 January 2021Read More... -
Theresa May calls Boris Johnson's government from policy of nationalism and isolationism after Brexit
Theresa May has called on Boris Johnson's government to abandon any attempts to embark on a policy of nationalism and isolationism if the government...12 January 2021Read More... -
Criminals Are Threatening a European Official in Kyiv
The Kyiv police have launched an informational investigation into the threats against Political Advisor of EU Parliament authorities Dr O.J.Kozerod,...05 January 2021Read More... -
British government opens further testing locations for hauliers heading to France
The government is taking further steps to help hauliers get tested before they travel to Kent or any port heading to France, in an effort to reduce disruption...03 January 2021Read More... -
Nurturing resilient rural communities in a time of change
2020 has been a tumultuous year. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone across the world – and meanwhile, the other challenges faced by rural...29 December 2020Read More... -
CAR elections: results to be announced on January 4
People in the Central African Republic (CAR) voted on Sunday to elect the country's president for the next four years, as well as 140 members of the...29 December 2020Read More... -
Johnson jets in to Brussels in bid to save Brexit deal
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was Brussels-bound on Wednesday, with Britain's fading hopes for a post-Brexit trade deal hanging on crisis talks with EU...09 December 2020Read More... -
Sadiq Khan calls to European Londoners to apply for settled status
With a month to go until the end of the Brexit transition period, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is today making a direct appeal to the more than...01 December 2020Read More...
Media
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Amersham becomes London’s 81st step-free Underground station
TfL has today announced that Amersham Underground station has become step-free, helping those with accessibility needs to access the station and the...07 February 2021Read More... -
London launches a new taskforce to tackle digital exclusion in the city
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and London Councils have launched a new taskforce to tackle digital exclusion in the city and source new and...03 February 2021Read More... -
The Mayor of London and Assembly to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day online
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and the Chair of the London Assembly, Navin Shah AM will today (Monday 25) join Jewish community leaders and Holocaust...25 January 2021Read More... -
Statement from Mayor of London about Brexit deal
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Whichever way you slice it, there is no doubt that this deal falls short of what’s best for London, the...24 December 2020Read More... -
British Army develops spray to kill coronavirus
Virusend will complement the existing range of protective products available currently in the UK that help keep people safe, with bottles available...17 December 2020Read More... -
Statement from the Mayor of London on Covid-19 vaccine
Statement from the Mayor of London responding to the approval of the Covid Pfizer vaccine for use in the UK03 December 2020Read More... -
Sadiq Khan launches new Property Licence Checker
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is standing up for the safety and wellbeing of London’s private renters by launching a new online tool to help them...18 November 2020Read More...