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People learning on an apprenticeship

Apprenticeships rise in London, but remain well below national average

There has been a large increase in apprenticeship starts in the first half of this academic year in London but

Ophelia: The Masterpiece That Still Moves Visitors at Tate Britain

Among the most admired works at Tate Britain in London is Ophelia, the famous painting created by John Everett Millais

Is Kensington & Chelsea London’s most literary borough?

You do not need to walk far in the streets of Kensington and Chelsea before encountering one of London’s famous

Robin with red chest perched on wood with green leafy blurred background

LISTEN: Britain’s bird populations continue to decline despite growing interest in birdwatching

Britain’s bird populations continue to decline, with conservationists warning that habitat loss, disease and climate change are pushing some species

A mattress with a duvet on the street

South west London sees rough sleeping rise despite drop across capital

Rough sleeping in south west London has risen in the last year despite a 2% drop across the whole capital,

Photo of the back of a Metropolitan Police officer.

A quiet bus, a crowded mind, and a non-contact sexual offence in broad daylight

There was space to spread out. No rush hour crush. No sea of passengers blocking the aisle or doors of the bus. 

Holi festival at Swiss Cottage

WATCH: Hindu festival of colour brings thousands of people together

This year, thousands of people travelled to Swiss Cottage in London to honour the transition of winter into spring with

View of Lord's ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final, with the flags of England and Australia on display. The skies are clear and the grass is beautifully green.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 the next chapter in growth of women’s cricket

Sophie Molineux and Nat Sciver-Brunt believe the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 marks the next chapter in the exponential

WATCH: Pride in London 2026 attendees on why showing up matters

Pride in London returned to the capital on 4 July, transforming central London into a sea of rainbow flags in

Cat-walking

Has there been a rise in cat walkers in London?

There has been an apparent increase in people walking their cats in London recently.  A growing number of people on

WATCH: Annual cask race returns to City of London for fifth year

Barrels were rolled by beefeaters and bakers across Guildhall Yard on Tuesday as the annual Coopers’ Cask Race returned for

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