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Merton Count 2026 Credit Bertie Carter-Semenczou
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London elections 2026: Labour hold Merton, defying Lib Dems

Sutton Count 2026 Credit Tom Appleby
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London Elections 2026: Liberal Democrats win clear majority in Sutton to continue decades-long control

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Local Elections 2026: Conservatives wrestle Westminster back from Labour

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London elections 2026: Live results map

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London elections 2026 LIVE! Council and mayoral results as they happen

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Local Elections 2026: Labour hold strong in Hammersmith and Fulham

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London elections 2026: Kensington and Chelsea results

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Local elections 2026: Hounslow results

This thread is the 2026 local election results for Hounslow. Going into the election, Labour held 41 seats, Conservatives held

Kingston Lib Dems celebrate

Local Elections 2026: Liberal Democrats hold Kingston comfortably 

Local Elections 2026: Conservatives keep Croydon Mayor

Local elections 2026: Wandsworth Labour councillor blames party for loss

Counters in Wandsworth

Local elections 2026: control of Wandsworth rests on one man’s shoulders

Sport

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London Marathon runner breaks Guinness World Record in Transformer suit

A runner dressed as a Transformer has broken a Guinness World Record at the London Marathon. Matt Batchelor, 45, feared

Chelsea Grogan with her Guiness World Record certificate

The marathon record-breakers who didn’t make headlines

Harry Newton in red British Heart Foundation t-shirt

Meet the 88-year-old set to be London Marathon 2026’s oldest runner

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Seven legends who could leave their club this season

Eddie BATTYE of London Broncos scores his second try of the game during the Betfred Super League match between London Broncos and Wakefield Trinity at Castle Bar , West Ealing , England on 3 February 2019. Photo by David Horn.

What makes rugby league special as a sport to bet on?

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Over 75s in Wimbledon are connecting over cakes, sausage rolls and cups of Yorkshire tea

‘It’s so vital’: The LGBTQ+ walking group taking strides towards a stronger sense of community 

The Small Quarter: Mitcham’s hidden eco-safehaven

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Pergolas and carports: How to add real value to your garden without the big price tag

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What to do in London on May bank holiday weekend

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Will there be an increase in bingo halls in south west London?

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Goodnight Nashville, hello London: Ashley Campbell’s music journey in the UK

Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht, Translated by Anna Jordan

‘Joy-as-rebellion’ Mother Courage comes to the Globe next month

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Black Sheep Coffee Banana Arcade range (Credit: Black Sheep Coffee)

I tried Black Sheep’s banana menu and it surprised me

April Fool’s Day: UK brands and retailers announce new spoof products

Founder and Head Chef of winning Sri Lankan Restaurant

Putney eatery named Sri Lankan Restaurant of the Year 2026

Molesey friends quit city jobs to open their dream coffee trailer

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The Londoners magazine part two: From the London banana to the future of British basketball

The Londoners magazine part one: From animal testing to festive gift guides

Trump baby balloon at protests in central London

Watch: Windsor and London protests over Donald Trump state visit 

Serena Kohar, founder of Paulena's Bakery

Meet the micro-bakery founder finding freedom at Fulham Farmers’ Market

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