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Breaking with Convention
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Man dies after stabbing near pub in Ewell
A man has died following a stabbing near a pub in Ewell.
Psychotherapist who groped patients called it ‘complementary therapy’
The investigation into him had been closed for nine years
Trump’s blessing of Nvidia AI chip sales to China gets a chilly reception from GOP
Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping “responded positively” to the proposal to let Nvidia sell H200 AI chips on condition that the U.S. gets 25% of revenue.
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Club ‘not in crisis’ after first WSL defeat since 2024, says Millie Bright
Chelsea captain Millie Bright says the defending Women’s Super League champions are not facing a crisis after losing 1-0 to Everton on Sunday – their first league defeat since May 2024.
Social media ban for children under 16 begins in Australia
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LIVE updates after boy, 15, dies following stabbing in Islington
A 15-year-old boy has died following a stabbing in Islington. Find the latest updates here.
Brits face five-year social media history screening before entering Trump’s USA
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Windy weather continues as Storm Bram lingers
Yellow warnings for wind remain active in Scotland.
Labour suspends West London councillor over illegal worker case
A West London councillor has been suspended by the Labour Party after a court ruled earlier this year that she had employed a worker who did not have the
Change European human rights laws interpretation to tackle small boats
Sir Keir Starmer and David Lammy are leading the UK push for changes to the way the European Convention on Human Rights is interpreted.
Flower tributes at scene where boy, 15, was stabbed to death in Islington
Flowers have been laid to rest at the spot next to where a 15-year-old was stabbed to death in Westbourne Road, Islington.
Cinema chain Everyman to miss forecasts amid weak UK box office
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Train dos and don’ts when you’re travelling home for Christmas this year
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London council refuses two major housing schemes because of worries over buildings’ height
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Residents fear 24-hour casino near school ‘would risk exposing kids to gambling’
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UK will ‘keep close eye’ on Australia’s under-16s social media ban – Lisa Nandy
The Culture Secretary said ministers would be watching carefully to see how the Australian policy unfolds.
Lorries overturn in high winds as Storm Bram travel disruption continues
Lanes of the M74 were closed for a period on Wednesday morning when a number of HGVs overturned.
‘Ridiculous’ new six-person Christmas jumper to keep London pub-goers warm
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Thousands still without power after Storm Bram
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Gaza and the unravelling of a world order built on power
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Two men rushed to hospital after double stabbing in Mile End
Two men have been rushed to hospital after a double stabbing in Mile End Road.
New contractor promises more rush-hour trains under £3bn deal
Mildmay line and Windrush line will be first to benefit as TfL drops Arriva for First Group
UK’s most accessible shopping centres revealed, study ranks top 25
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Security guarantees needed before Stakeknife is named – Burghart
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Widow of Church of England’s most notorious abuser breaks her silence
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World champion Lucy Charles-Barclay on coeliac and why pasta was poisoning her before races
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Tube stop forced to close because rich locals didn’t want ‘undesirables’ in area
It was pretty unpopular from the get go
Hamas leader vows to curb Gaza attacks on Israel but rejects disarmament
Khaled Meshaal says surrendering weapons will ‘remove the soul’ from the Palestinian group as ceasefire momentum slips.
Full list of health conditions that drivers must tell DVLA or face £1,000 fine
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Don’t go to Christmas parties with flu-like symptoms, says London NHS chief
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Windy weather to continue on Wednesday as Storm Bram lingers
An amber warning for wind in north-west Scotland expired at 3am.
South London ‘bridge to nowhere’ has opening delayed again by 10 months
The bridge across the busy East Croydon station was first proposed in 2012
Worker pulled over edge of scaffolding suffered life-changing injuries
Two construction firms have been fined a combined £800k after a worker suffered life-changing injuries in a “wholly avoidable” scaffolding fall…
House extensions and spire construction
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‘Incredible’ motorbike run revs up toy appeal
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Inside ‘artfully extended’ Walthamstow Victorian terraced house on the market
See inside a three-bed Victorian terrace in Woodlands Road, Walthamstow, listed for sale.
Average bus speed in London falls below 9mph
Bus operators blame roadworks, cycle lanes, 20mph speed limits and LTNs as passenger numbers continue to plummet
Call off Christmas strike! London NHS chief’s message to doctors amid superflu wave
Dr Chris Streather, medical director for the NHS in London, also urged people to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms
Why Trump Flip-Flopped On Boat Strike Video
President Trump no longer seems committed to releasing a video that shows the U.S. military killing sailors in the Caribbean, Transportation Secretary Sean D…
the dramatic fall and subsequent rise of Guan
Guan was the manager of a top-end fashion store before losing everything and ending up sleeping rough in Finsbury Park. Now, thanks to a brilliant little charity, he is back on his feet and makes postcard art that sells across the UK and around the world








