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Bride criticised for 'shocking' £77K wedding: 'My house cost that much'
Christina Theofanous and James Dodd spent almost £8,000 on flowers alone

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'I tried the overlooked restaurant on my doorstep and it's better than my childhood favourite'
With its killer King Prawn Biryani and extremely zen head chef, family-owned Needoo is a winner for me


EastEnders Tyler Moon actor makes career announcement 12 years after BBC soap exit
EastEnders star Tony Discipline played Tyler Moon in the BBC soap a decade ago - and a lot has changed for the actor since he left Albert Square in 2013

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Why Tube train doors still have buttons even though they open automatically
The London Underground's latest trains have a number of modern features, including door buttons, but many passengers are left baffled by what they're for


Chadwell Heath murder live after woman in 20s found dead in 'truly tragic' attack
Forensic officers are probing for clues at the scene in Chadwell Heath Lane in the area of Romford


Man in his 40s dies after being found with head injury in Walthamstow
Police are treating the death as "unexpected"


London public transport ranked 5th best in world - here are all the cities that beat it
The iconic red double deckers and the - relatively - new Elizabeth line were all highlighted as massive advantages of using public transport in London


New Cross crime scene photos show stabbing aftermath after man attacked in street
New Cross Road remains shut after a man was stabbed during the early hours of Saturday morning (August 16)


Beloved South London Indian restaurant 'over the moon' to celebrate 40-year anniversary
"We hardly get anyone through the door that we don't know - we've become a real part of the neighbourhood."


Ex BBC presenter mugged by gang in London - she wants security like Royal Family and Sadiq Khan
She had her purse stolen near Waterstones on Piccadilly, an attack she says she blames on Mayor of London Sadiq Khan


'I tried London's Mexican 'afternoon tea' with shots of tequila and tacos'
From chipotle steak between watermelon slices to cheddar scones, this tequila-fuelled afternoon tea is unlike anything London’s ever served


New Cross Gate stabbing leaves man, 55, in hospital after street attack
An emergency cordon remains in place on New Cross Road near the Marquis of Granby pub


Could you pass a Maths A-Level exam? Test your knowledge in our fun quiz
A-Level students received their results this week, let's see how you would fare in an exam


The massive royal mansion so expensive to maintain Queen Elizabeth's cousins couldn't afford it
Once the family home of the Queen's cousins, it was a property that was too big - and too expensive - for the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester to keep, eventually forcing them to sell up


Vile Sunbury thug stabbed partner in the head while she slept - she'll never smile properly again
The victim suffered life-changing injuries and said her "mental and physical scars will last forever"


Doorbell camera catches 'loud bang' sonic boom heard across London as RAF jets intercept plane
RAF Typhoons were authorised to fly at supersonic speeds


'I tried Spitalfields Market’s hidden pizza spot for £5 - it might be the best slice in London'
Finding a filling meal for under £10 in central London is not an easy task


The huge £16m Royal mansion Prince William and Kate are moving to as 'forever home'
William and Kate will be funding all renovations to Forest Lodge, which is owned by the King


Dad took his own life after South London hospital staff let him out alone despite unescorted ban
The man would still be alive if hospital staff had not allowed him to leave on his own, a coroner has found


Venomous spiders invading UK homes - how did they get here and how do you keep them out
Experts have issued advice on how to keep this one venomous spider out of your home
