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London had 8,900 claims [12,060], with a total cost of £1,025m [£1,475m]. Inner London - East had 2,800 [3,675], Inner London - West 3,990 [5,145], Outer London - East and North East 530 [860], Outer London - South 460 [745] and Outer London - West and North West 1,130 [1,635]. Information & communication led with 4,050 claims [4,925], followed by professional, scientific & technical at 1,590 [2,010] and manufacturing at 760 [1,060].

London is positively bursting at the seams with unmissable cultural events this month. The London Film Festival is well underway, with hyped films like Frankenstein, Hamnet and No Other Choice all making their UK debuts; esteemed contemporary art fair Frieze London has begun; Black History Month is being marked by book festivals, orchestra showcases and exhibitions and London Literature Festival is kicking off in the coming weeks with appearances from Zadie Smith, Malala Yousafzai, Reese Witherspoon and more.

"I welcome this move from the Mayor of London to help the London Ambulance Service reach their funding goal, giving every community better access to life-saving defibrillators. "This is a brilliant opportunity for community groups in Addiscombe one of the areas identified as a defibrillator desert - and across Croydon to step forward and host one. "By doing so, you could save a life."

The city's theatre district is a classic antidote to rainy weather. A matinee in the West End turns a grey afternoon into an unforgettable cultural experience, whether you choose a long-running musical or a sharp new drama. For something more intimate, London's independent cinemas, such as the Electric Cinema in Notting Hill, offer plush armchairs and a sense of nostalgia that transforms film-watching into an event. It's the same comfort you feel when revisiting a favorite childhood movie, only on a grander scale.

Google A man has been charged with raping a woman who was attacked in central London, the Met Police has said. A 19-year-old called the force at about 03:30 BST on Thursday to report that she had been raped on Euston Road in Camden. Officers attended the location, which was near a hospital, and a crime scene was put in place.

People coming from outside London to watch the city's flagship New Year's Eve fireworks display will face a 5 increase on last year. The first of about 100,000 tickets for London's annual New Year's Eve fireworks display will go on sale on 17 October. Ticket prices for Londoners remain 20 and 35, but those living outside the capital will pay 40 (up 14.5%) and 55 (up 10%), depending on the tier.

The Air Jordan 4 continues to dominate sneaker culture decades after its debut, and 2026 appears to be shaping up as another monumental year for the silhouette. Following a celebrated 35th anniversary in 2024 and a string of high-profile collaborations in 2025, new reports suggest Jordan Brand is preparing to pay tribute to one of the world's most iconic cities with an Air Jordan 4 "London."

Luxury travel mag Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) has just dropped its list of the 20 best cities in the world for 2025. Unfortunately, London didn't make the cut. The publication gave each destination a score out of 100, and said that the listed spots were the 'coolest cities to visit on the planet, as voted for by the readers of CNT '.

This is not who we are as a country. It's un-British to have so little respect for others. And that's before some of them decide to start chanting hatred towards Jewish people all over again.

It sums up a stillness, a sadness and a romantic passion that breathes in this show but you won't notice it straight away. Instead you'll be carried along in a rush of cheeky provocations and ludicrous juxtapositions of word and image: a joyous embrace of modern life or even, pardon my French, a jouissance. The pictures tower and expand in this perfect brutalist setting as if you're walking through a city of art a dirty, disreputable city.

I remember the first time I came here and I was completely relieved about my safety, Mr Galdino said. In Brazil you feel so scared in the streets. When I came here, I was completely free of that feeling. But in the last few years, seeing these things happen all the time, my perception has completely changed. I really do believe London is a paradise (for pickpockets).

People living in 17 boroughs in the capital who need financial support will be automatically enrolled on the water company's social tariff scheme without having to go through the application process. Under data-sharing agreements, Thames Water said it was working with councils and the Policy in Practice social data platform to identify customers whose water bills exceed 5% of their net income. Eligible households will be signed up to the WaterHelp scheme, which cuts bills by 50%.

The US President said: I look at London, where you have a terrible mayor, terrible terrible mayor, and it's been so changed, so changed. He then said: Now they want to go to sharia law, but you're in a different country. Trump's comments sparked instant backlash, with many pointing out the absurdity of his claim. A spokesperson for Khan, said: We are not going to dignify his appalling and bigoted comments with a response.

I'd clocked him as I walked up to the restaurant. Well dressed, not Irish. Nice tattoos. What did you talk about? Having quickly established that we are both from the same part of London, we ascertained that we'd had the same driving instructor as teenagers (shoutout to Ollie). We also talked about recent plays we've seen, our tattoos and their meanings, trainspotting (the actual activity) and the fact I've been reading this column religiously since I was seven.

"David Wolanski, co-founder of Chick 'n' Sours, expressed concern about the pressure on independent operators, stating that food inflation and rising wages are squeezing them. He described the situation as an exhausting, never-ending battle to keep the lights on."

While there are plenty of wild swimming spots within an hour's travel of London, it seems like local authorities want more to be done to encourage outdoor recreational swimming closer to home. As it stands, there are just eight safe places to swim in natural bodies of water around London, such as London's Royal Docks and Hampstead Heath. However, none of them are in local rivers amid broader health and safety concerns over water quality.

Despite being England's capital city, many parts of London have rubbish phone signal. Ever tried loading Citymapper while in Covent Garden? Yeah, think again. Now it's been revealed exactly where in the Big Smoke has the worst, and best, phone signal. Consumer advice site Which? has unveiled a new mobile network coverage map, using analysis powered by Opensignal. The analysis measured signal for four major network providers - EE, O2, Three, and Vodafone.

Are you claustrophobic? Look away now. Because a brand-new capsule hotel has just opened in central London. For people who enjoy being confined in small spaces - it's cosy! - the Zedwell Capsule Hotel in Piccadilly Circus has just welcomed its first guests. The 1,000-pod hotel costs £30 per night, and it has taken over the the Pavilion, a Grade II-listed building on Great Windmill Street.

There's just one more match left between England's Red Roses and the Rugby World Cup final 2025. On Saturday evening, the girls will take on France at Ashton Gate to vie for their place at Twickenham next weekend - and there are a whole bunch of places across London that'll be following the action. Watch the game go down at free screenings at Battersea Power Station or Canary Wharf, or at your local rugby club or participating pub.

A man has denied murdering his colleague and alleged former lover in central London before disposing of her body. Juan Francisco Toledo, 51, is accused of killing fellow cleaner Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, at an office block on Grays Inn Road on 29 May and dumping her body in Hampshire. Appearing at the Old Bailey, the defendant, a Venezuelan national of Crystal Palace, south London, pleaded not guilty to murder

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said 15 fire engines were in attendance at the building on Wood Lane. The fire is affecting floors towards the top of the building, which include a restaurant and an area of external decking and ducting, while an unknown number of flats have also potentially been affected. LFB and the Metropolitan Police are working to evacuate nearby buildings as a precaution with a rest centre being set up for those who had to leave their homes.

According to a study put together by Locals Insider, the capital city was ranked the best UK destination to let your hair down one last time before officially tying the knot. In a survey of more than 2,000 people, London came out on top with more than a quarter of respondents naming it the best spot to celebrate a stag do. A further 20.7% of voters agreed that London was also the place to be for hen dos as well.

In the 1970s and 80s, when it was possible to envisage curbing car use in favour of integrated public transport in Britain's towns and cities, my father, Rob Lane, who has died aged 84, was a leading exponent of prioritising public services and pedestrian safety over the car. As a lecturer in transportation studies at the Polytechnic of Central London in the 1960s he wrote

2. The British Museum Home to a vast collection of art and antiquities from around the world, the British Museum is a treasure trove of human history. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles, and the Egyptian mummies. 3. The Tower of London Step back in time at the Tower of London, a historic castle that has served as a royal palace, prison, and treasury. Marvel at the Crown Jewels and take a guided tour with one of the Yeoman Warders.

PA Media A bus driver has been taken to hospital after a collision in central London in which several passengers and pedestrians are understood to have been injured. The Met Police, the London Ambulance Service (LAS) and London's Air Ambulance were called to Victoria Street in Westminster at about 08:20 BST, the force said. There are no reported fatalities, the Met added.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today reiterated that one death is one too many and committed to continuing to tackle violence and its complex causes, as early figures show that London recorded the fewest number of homicides across June, July and August since 2018. The Mayor has vowed to continue building on the hard work to tackle violence across the capital and hailed the impact of his London Violence Reduction Unit and the hard work of the Met Police,