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He was in Westminster on Saturday, January 4, at around 10.50pm mid-livestream when police surrounded Krimoe and a group he was with and quickly detained him. In a video posted on Instagram, police sirens can be heard as Big Ben chimes. Someone shouts, oh my f***ing Jesus and the social media influencer Krimoe puts his hands in the air. An officer puts him in handcuffs.

London ushered in 2026 with a spectacular fireworks and strobe-light display that celebrated togetherness. As Big Ben struck midnight, crowds counted down in unison before erupting into cheers to welcome the New Year. The London Eye took centre stage in the incredible display, organised by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, with towering fireworks and dramatic strobe effects. More than 12,000 fireworks and over 400 lights were used, making it the largest annual firework display in Europe.

Like a pub roast or a needless apology, a car boot sale is a quintessential British pastime; a staple weekend activity for those willing to venture into a field at 6am to flog old DVDs from the boot of their car at 50p a pop. But the Balham organisers, like others across the country, have rebranded the British car boot to represent something slightly more en vogue.

The latest fatberg shows exactly what happens when fats, oils and wipes go down our drains they don't disappear, they build up and cause serious damage, said Tim Davies, the head of waste operations for north London at Thames Water. The cost of clearing blockages and repairing sewers runs into tens of millions of pounds every year, and that money ultimately comes from our customers.

Anthony Gilheaney, 31, was drunk and when he mounted the pavement with his Mercedes and repeatedly targeted people to run over. He was convicted of the murder of Aiden Chapman, 25, who suffered catastrophic brain injuries after being struck by Gilheaney's car. A couple on their way home from midnight mass were also attacked in the early hours of Christmas Day 2024 in London's West End.

Outside the entrance to the red brick library, around 130 employees chant in unison, blow on brightly coloured plastic horns and cheer when passing drivers honk in support. Money, Money, Money by ABBA blasts out of a surprisingly powerful portable speaker. Yet beneath the jovial atmosphere is a sense of profound exasperation. I don't want to be out here dancing on a picket line. I want to be in there, doing my job, and getting a decent wage for it, says one library assistant.

While it's quieter than usual, Hampton Court Palace offers half-price tickets for a few weeks during January and February. The half-price tickets include entry to all open public areas of the palace, including the Great Hall and Henry VIII's Kitchens. The half-price offer runs from 7th January to 8th February 2026.

'For more than 150 years, Ally Pally has been the People's Palace, a place where everyone can come to experience something truly special, and we're thrilled to add Summit to that legacy. 'This new rooftop adventure, the highest roof walk in the UK, offers a completely new perspective on the Palace, with stunning panoramic views across London. Summit is an exciting and significant addition to our year-round destination, set to attract new visitors from further afield, whil

He had 272mg of alcohol in his system, more than three times the legal driving limit, jurors at East London Coroner's Court were told. The train operator of the fifth service to pass Mr Mitchell reported a blow-up doll on the track, and a member of staff, who did see the body was unable to stop the last train, as they were in shock.

Several car-sharing companies are considering launching or expanding in London, with the imminent closure of Zipcar's UK operation leaving a large gap in the market in one of Europe's biggest cities. Free2Move, owned by the carmaker Stellantis, said it was closely monitoring the London market, and actively assessing options for its services. It already operates fleets in cities including Berlin, Paris, Rome and Washington DC.

Earlier this year Marks & Spencers revealed that it would be investing a massive £90 million into its London locations, revealing that six new or improved locations would be added to its roster in the capital by Christmas. The last of those store additions has taken place this week, as M&S Chiswick has reopened.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

Leinster finished strongly to hold off a spirited Harlequins and launch their latest quest for a fifth Champions Cup title with a bonus-point pool 3 win at Aviva Stadium. Jordan Larmour's double and tries from Garry Ringrose and Ciaran Frawley gave Leinster the bonus point before half-time in Dublin, but Luke Northmore and Cassius Cleaves scores gave Harlequins a glimmer of hope.

Det Insp Sam Lockstone, from the Met, said: "With every hour that passes since Yafee was last seen, we are becoming increasingly worried." The boy is described as being of Asian appearance with brown hair, medium build, around 5ft 4in tall (1.6m). When last seen, he was wearing a school uniform a black blazer and trousers with a black and yellow tie. He was reported missing at 20:40. The Met said he was potentially alone last night on the streets with no phone or other means of seeking help.

Millions and millions of people flock to London for its Christmas markets. Most head for the world-famous Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park, the highly Instagrammable Covent Garden Christmas Market or the huge Leicester Square Christmas Market. But they're far from the only brilliant Christmas markets in the city. Now that it's December, London is full to the brim with sparkling huts and marquees selling glühwein, mince pies and all sorts of artisanal gems.

The tree, a 20m tall Norwegian spruce, has come from a forest in Oslo - Norway has gifted a tree to the UK every year since 1947, as thanks for support during World War Two. The tree in Trafalgar Square Dinendra Haria/SOPA Images/Shutterstock The spruce, which has been named Ever Oslo is about 65 years old, and was selected by experts and through a social media poll.

Rail passengers face early-morning disruption on the Overground's Lioness line between Watford Junction and London Euston due to an issue at Wembley Central. According to TfL, Network Rail workers are having to remove an obstruction from a bridge. Operators say trains may be cancelled or may terminate early at Willesden Junction while checks are carried out on the track. The disruption affects all services running through the Wembley Central area.

"I've been working hard to get ready for the UTS but frustratingly I'm just not quite ready," Draper said. "It's a tough call as I want nothing more than to compete but I've advised to take more time. Sorry to let down fans and miss out on the event."

A self-proclaimed Satanist who claimed he made a pact with a "red-horned devil" has been jailed for 23 months after being found guilty of having extreme right-wing material on his phone. Declan Candiani, 26, was stopped by counter-terrorism police at Stansted Airport as he attempted to go on holiday on 13 August 2024. On seeing the contents of his phone, officers arrested him and searched the home he shares with his mother in Streatham, south London.

The twice-convicted killer is serving 40 years in prison in Serbia. Scotland Yard told the Daily Mirror, which carried out an investigation: No unsolved murder is ever closed and detectives are assessing this information to understand whether it's a new and realistic line of enquiry. Jill Dando was killed in 1999 The newspaper said the original CCTV is believed to be buried somewhere in 223 boxes of material in Metropolitan Police deep storage.