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When direct trains between London to Switzerland could start
The Transport Secretary said direct train services to Switzerland would offer “an incredible passenger experience”

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Ex-RAF site in West London to have 356 flats built on it with historic cinema to become gym & café
The development in Uxbridge has been 13 years in the making


Zombie Knife attacker at Carnival is convicted over near-fatal attack on reveller
Rumarni Tuitt, 19, of Sutherland Road, Walthamstow was charged on August 29 last year with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.

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Incredible map shows all the London parkruns you can sign up for now
There are 2 London boroughs that do not currently have a parkrun event


The London Underground station that was meant to have much nicer name but opted for confusing one
It's original name would have made it stand out more on the Tube map


The straightforward blood test could offer hope to patients with treatment-resistant lupus
The trial will get underway across different hospitals next year


South London shop granted extension to hours after owner said Post Office caused 'massive' losses
The Plumstead off licence wished to remain open until 1.30am but it has only been permitted to stay open until midnight


'Outstanding' South London school where kids take part in magic club and bullying is 'extremely rare'
Inspectors said pupils at the primary school benefitted from an 'excellent education'


West London borough's 18-month waits for social care assessment slammed but autism scheme praised
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said occupational therapy assessments were being delayed


Full list of London Overground line disruptions this summer amid works
Nine weekends are set to be disrupted by the works


Sadiq Khan to back building homes on London's green belt due to housing crisis
The Mayor of London is expected to announce plans to build on more low-quality green belt land


The real-life ‘Adolescence’ case of Olly Stephens and what happened to his killers
A new Channel 5 documentary is delving into 13-year-old Olly's murder


Identity of new Pope revealed as US cardinal Prevost
The pontiff is the 267th Pope, becoming the religious leader of Catholics across the globe


'It's outrageous': HMP Wandsworth governor slammed for pulling out of meeting on state of prison
Andy Davy was due to face questions over what had been happening inside the crisis-hit prison since he took over as governor last summer


Shaky finances, substandard homes and 'cultural issues': East London council given improvement notice
Newham Council must make several improvements to ensure it is fulfilling its Best Value Duty


Man killed ‘gentle, much loved’ man in Croydon B&B on Christmas Eve
His death followed more than a year of financial and physical abuse


Zombie-knife attacker found guilty of attempted murder at Notting Hill Carnival
The attacker and his victim did not know each other


How Popes choose their new name and the meanings behind Francis, Benedict, Peter and more
Pope Francis was clear from the beginning of his papacy about how he wanted to lead the Church


New Pope chosen after historic vote as white smoke billows appears above Sistine Chapel
White smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney confirms a new Pope has been elected


Warning over unsafe perfume after £18k worth of fake goods seized at East London car boot sale
Police made six arrests and recovered around 1,500 items at the boot sale
