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Kensington Gardens closure live as police investigation shuts Royal Park
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The East London areas ‘cut off’ as Tube and bus strikes to hit on same day
Residents in areas of East London are facing a difficult commute next week as a combination of London Underground and bus strike
Lyrid meteor shower 2026 best time and chances to see in London
An astronomy expert at Greenwich Observatory said catching a glimpse from London is doable but optimal viewing conditions are essential
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Men charged over Wembley arson attack named - amid 'wave' of incidents
It comes as counter-terror police are treating three arson attacks in north London as separate
'I feared the worst when I forgot my sons' names – it took seven years for a diagnosis'
Meera Mehat spent seven years fearing early-onset dementia after suffering severe memory loss and brain fog
Mum going blind at 36 says she can't even see her daughter
Kaylie is having to raise money for private surgery
Children ‘least likely to get first choice primary school in London’
Children were the least likely to get their first choice of primary school in London this year, early analysis suggests.
Southall's 'first Goan store' to open selling authentic food and drink including coconut feni
Objections related to existing alcohol-related antisocial behaviour on the same road were waved away
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be asked to give up freedom of city
All of Andrew's siblings – including the King – also have freedom of the city of London
Exact dates London will bask in 5 days of sunshine in April
BBC Weather is forecasting a steady period of clear blue skies
West London off-licence hired illegal worker 'who was also a drug dealer'
The family running the Southall shop claim they were duped into hiring the worker, and when they discovered he was dealing drugs they fired him, then rehired him under pressure from his father
Islington local election candidates 2026 - who to vote for in your area
From Arsenal and Clerkenwell to Finsbury Park and Highbury, these are the candidates you can choose from when you cast your vote
From housing to transport and environment - what each party promises in Westminster local election
Labour faces a stiff contest from the Conservatives as well as the Green Party, Lib Dems and Reform but what is each party committing to if it wins?
Tribute paid to 'fun-loving and generous' motorcyclist killed in Hertfordshire crash
A 50-year-old man from Pinner has been arrested in connection
From BMX to DJ to MBE - meet Croydon's wildcard in race to become Mayor
Michael Pusey MBE says he's "always been a solutions guy" and would tackle youth violence through mentoring and connection with elders
The London borough where residents live longer than anywhere else in UK
Both men and women make it well into their eighties
Two men and boy arrested after botched arson attempt in Wembley
It has not been linked to the attempted arson in Finchley this week or last month’s arson in Golders Green
Man jailed after choking stranger in drunken attack
The attack took place near a primary school
M1 horror crash involving £32,000 Alfa Romeo leaves man dead
The blue Alfa Romeo Giulia slammed into the barrier whilst entering the slip road at junction 12 before slamming to a halt in a nearby field
Known offender jailed after upskirting over 20 people in Soho
He was caught by police walking alongside queues outside busy West End venues