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fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

'See it. Say it. Censored' - Kneecap ad banned from London Tube

The poster featured the group's balaclava logo. Kneecap criticized political interference, stating they have successfully advertised multiple times before without being rejected.
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fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago
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Tourist tax planned by Wembley's local council

Brent Council plans to introduce a visitor levy to fund borough improvements amidst high visitor numbers.
#public-safety
fromTime Out London
14 hours ago

London travel disruption this weekend: full list of tube and train closures for July 11-13

The Central line will be shut from Leytonstone to Epping and Woodford (via Hainault) on Saturday and Sunday, including the Friday Night Tube.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 hours ago

Foreign worker who put 1,239 work visa on City Hall expenses rumbled in fraud probe - as 9million agency staff bill revealed

The near breach of the Greater London Authority's financial rules only came to light following a chance investigation by its internal counter fraud team.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
13 hours ago

London finance hiring rises 14%, but volumes trail 2023 levels - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The latest figures from our London Employment Monitor points to a continued rebound in London's financial services hiring. Following a 12% seasonal bounce in Q1, we've seen a further 3% increase this quarter and a 14% year-on-year uplift.
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fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
5 hours ago

Borough branded 'mouldiest in England' over state of council housing

Haringey has been ranked as one of the mouldiest boroughs in England, with eight of the ten worst local authorities in the country being London councils.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
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These words of defiant unity followed the horror of the 7/7 bombings. Imagine what we would hear today instead | Hugh Muir

fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago
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Heatwaves likely caused 263 more deaths in London, scientists estimate - as soaring temperatures trigger week-long health alert

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
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These words of defiant unity followed the horror of the 7/7 bombings. Imagine what we would hear today instead | Hugh Muir

fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago
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Heatwaves likely caused 263 more deaths in London, scientists estimate - as soaring temperatures trigger week-long health alert

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fromwww.standard.co.uk
10 hours ago

Parents blast 'silent corridors' policy at London secondary school: 'Are you running a prison?'

Parents claim the authoritarian measures, where pupils are required to remain silent while moving between lessons or campuses, were imposed with no prior engagement.
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fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 day ago

Campaigners rally outside High Court over review into plans to expand Wimbledon

Sasha White QC, representing SWP, stated: 'You could not have a more protected piece of land in London.' This land is classified as Metropolitan Open Land (MOL), with protections equivalent to green belt areas.
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 day ago

Lewisham to have first Travellers site for 16 years in Catford

Lewisham will have its first Travellers site for 16 years with the approval of three pitches adjacent to a railway line in Catford.
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fromianVisits
2 days ago
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TfL trials full tube line sponsorship with Waterloo & City rebrand opportunity

fromianVisits
2 days ago
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TfL trials full tube line sponsorship with Waterloo & City rebrand opportunity

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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago
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City Hall pay rises take Sadiq Khan's top aides above 150,000 (but no decision on mayor's new salary)

The mayor's aides received salary increases below inflation, while the mayor's salary decision remains outstanding.
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 days ago

'An act of solidarity': exhibitions raising funds and awareness for Palestinians open in London

The exhibition, titled GAZAGAZAGAZA, features more than 400 donated works by over 200 artists from 35 countries, aiming to challenge the art world's silence on the Palestinian situation.
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fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 days ago

Person dies after being hit by train at Mile End station

Police were called to Mile End station at 7.40am to reports of a casualty on the track. The person was pronounced dead at the scene.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Windrush portraits not racially targeted police

"The distressing vandalism was driven by racial hatred and was seen as a blatant act directed at a community that has given so much to the life and spirit of the UK."
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fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
2 days ago

Family's heart-breaking tribute to 'kindest' man killed in Chingford Mount stabbing

The family stated, 'We are struggling with the tragic loss of Tyler, a beautiful soul with the kindest of hearts. A much-loved son, grandson and brother, that will be missed immensely.'
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

TfL sells sponsorship rights for Tube line in multi-million pound branding deal

The Independent has become a key source for critical stories in the US, covering a range of impactful topics from reproductive rights to climate change.
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fromLondon On The Inside
1 week ago

New Plans Are Calling for Part of Regent Street to Be Pedestrianised

The proposals include making Regent Street St James's traffic-free and enlarging the pedestrian space at Piccadilly Circus. The introduction of safer cycling routes on the main section of Regent Street and two-way traffic on Haymarket, plus the improvement of pedestrian crossings on Regent Street and the removal of the road's central island have also been presented.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'We've lost 30% of customers since Ulez expanded'

More than 400,000 drivers in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex have been fined for not paying the £12.50 daily charge for older, more polluting vehicles since it expanded in August 2023.
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fromianVisits
3 days ago

TfL's credit rating gets Moody's upgrade following the government funding deal

Moody's has upgraded Transport for London's long-term debt rating from A2 to A1, reflecting an improved operating environment and greater financial stability under the new government funding deal.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

London landlord fined 75,000 for illegal Airbnb rentals

George Nathanel, director of Zenobia properties, was fined £75,000 for illegally renting out two flats on Grove Road, North Finchley, for short-term holiday rentals.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Waste company fined 400,000 after London council employee crushed in horror accident

"The investigation found the company had failed to implement suitable controls to segregate pedestrians and vehicles for which detailed guidance is available. This can be achieved through physical barriers and safe systems of work."
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

London's 'super sewer' exec gets 600,000 pay rise whilst Thames Water customers foot the project cost

Andy Mitchell CBE's pay for the year to March 2025 surged to 2.5 million, up from 1.9 million the prior year, amidst rising project costs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Flight of the non-doms: how worried should Labour be about the super-rich leaving the UK?

Luxury properties in exclusive London locations like Chester Square and Montpelier Square are struggling to sell, with many homes sitting unsold for months or years despite price cuts.
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fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
3 days ago

Homeless man dies three days after collapsing at east London station

CCTV evidence indicates Mr. Panashchenko had a fall near Barking station before he was found unresponsive, leading to an inquest into his traumatic brain injury causing death.
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fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
3 days ago

Man guilty of murdering dedicated and greatly loved family man' in Hackney

Kamar Williams, 34, killed 53-year-old Derek Thomas outside his home in a brutal and premeditated attack, demonstrating clear intent by sending threatening messages beforehand.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Fury as London schools give parents four days notice of teachers' strike

"Hundreds of London's teachers at Charter Schools Education Trust are striking over maternity pay with little notice, demanding equality across the nine academies in the group."
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fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 days ago

The Southern trains cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week

Southern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this second week of July due to necessary engineering work affecting operations from July 8 to July 11.
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fromIndependent
3 days ago

Tom McCaughren: What Grace Livingstone's husband told me when I called to their home after her murder

A senior officer who reviewed the case said he believed a man with long hair who was seen in the vicinity of the house was "most likely" the killer.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Conservatives Fume, Threaten to Boycott New Superman Movie After Director Calls It Political' Story About an Immigrant

James Gunn stated, 'I mean, Superman is the story of America... it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost.'
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago
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Bank junction to reopen to black cabs as a trial

Black cabs will be allowed through Bank junction again for an 18-month trial, aimed at improving access for those unable to use public transport.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Children's centres closure could face legal action

Claire Welsby, a campaigner, said: "There are lots of things we would look at and we would focus on the process. But also, we will continue to hold them to account, through freedom of information requests, continuing to go to public meetings, and continuing to hold protests."
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Elite royal protection unit called in for Notting Hill Carnival over safety concerns

Hundreds of highly trained specialists usually tasked with guarding members of the Royal Family, senior politicians and VIPs will be deployed to help uphold security at the two-day Notting Hill Carnival.
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fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 days ago

New clergy ordained across Diocese of London

The deacons will support their communities through leading worship, teaching, and pastoral care. The office of deacon is an important step on the path to becoming a priest.
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