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London homicide rate hits record low yet little change among women killed

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Richmond theatre to perform spy thriller

Chelsea in Bloom 2026

Chelsea in Bloom – the free ‘Chelsea Flower Show’

FGM Summit

Women are waiting decades before being identified with female genital mutilation

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UK deaths now exceed births – are we ‘penalising parenthood’?

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WATCH: Domestic abuse charity joins A Million Acts of Hope campaign

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London set to sizzle in May bank holiday heatwave but experts warn of dramatic temperature changes

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More people getting trapped in lifts across London, LFB data shows

The number of incidents in which firefighters are rescuing people trapped in lifts is rising in London. Data released by

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Can hospitality close the employment gap for people with learning disabilities?

London rape cases are taking years longer to finalise than other crimes, CPS data shows

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New era for banking in London – meet the driving forces behind community hubs

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How Brexit has changed Italian migration to the UK

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Ultimate Frisbee: Clapham Ultimate prepare for 2026 World Club Championships – but is winning on the cards?

Ultimate Frisbee team Clapham Ultimate has been prepping for the WFDF 2026 World Ultimate Club Championships this August. Invented in

Damien Duff eyeing coaching return after visiting Brentford training ground

Andrews hails Nørgaard after ex-Brentford star announces international retirement

A different way to experience matchday at Stamford Bridge

Retiring Mee was ‘brilliant signing’ for Brentford, reflects Andrews

Ethnic minorities lead library use as overall numbers fall

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What is the point of banning children from social media?

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More men are awarded PIP than women for psychiatric conditions

Man crouches over symbolising suicide.

Mental health sector divided over link between extreme heat and suicide

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Nobody goes for the stars anymore: the death of celebrity-led cinema

A devotion to fan culture: Holy pop! At Somerset House

First Zurbarán exhibition at the National Gallery

The cast of I'm a Celeb 2025

Does I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here have a diversity issue?

A baked Alaska dessert decorated to look like a comet from Starling Bistro

Seeing stars: London relives its Michelin star heyday

Viral family-run matcha cafe opening second location in Covent Garden this month

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New London restaurant openings highlighted by Great British Menu winner

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Side eYe host immersive theatrical evening inspired by Ifrah F. Ahmed’s debut cookbook

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

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

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Watch: Windsor and London protests over Donald Trump state visit

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