33 m. ago Voices: I watched the police arrest hundreds of peaceful protesters – I fear Britain is on a slippery slope towards authoritarianism

What human rights campaigner Bianca Jagger saw at the Palestine Action demonstration in Parliament Square was not public order policing – it was the suppression of lawful dissent, and the deliberate targeting of vulnerable people to send a chilling message: no cause is now safe from criminalisation

Events

52 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing stars spotted at rehearsals as identities finally revealed

This year's Strictly Come Dancing stars have finally been confirmed, and the celebrities are already hard at work, having been spotted entering a rehearsal studio in London

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54 m. ago Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool soccer parade faces a further 24 charges

A man accused of driving into a parade of Liverpool soccer fans in May faces 24 more charges

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62 m. ago ‘Coward’ jailed for robbing elderly deaf woman at Westminster Tube station in central London

Liam McGuicken was caught on CCTV rifling through his victim’s wallet

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65 m. ago Is the humidity causing you to break out in pimples? Here is how to combat it

London’s humidity is set to skyrocket tomorrow, which could have knock-on effect on your health and your skin.

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66 m. ago Britain’s next UFC champion? Lerone Murphy takes crucial step in Josh Emmett clash

Interview: The Manchester featherweight eyes a dream title fight on home soil, but first up is Emmett in Vegas, after UFC London proved elusive

Sport

71 m. ago Labour councillor's cutting throats comment at east London rally 'out of character', says friend

Ricky Jones, 58, is on trial accused of one count of encouraging violent disorder at the Walthamstow rally, which he denies

Politics

79 m. ago Huge ‘Butchered’ artwork installed on North Sea gas rig by Greenpeace activists

Anish Kapoor work referring to ‘butchering of our environment’ believed to be first fine artwork exhibited from a working gas extraction platformGreenpeace activists have scaled a gas rig, stretched a 96 sq metre canvas across its side and stained it crimson, in a protest designed with Anish Kapoor.The work, in the North Sea, is believed to be the first piece of fine art exhibited from a working gas extraction platform. Continue reading...

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83 m. ago The London Standard: Best Pictures of the Day from around the world

See the best images of the day from around the world.

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87 m. ago LIVE: Patients evacuated from central London hospital due to 'chemical explosion'

Patients have been evacuated from a central London hospital due to a “chemical incident”.

Science

91 m. ago Man guilty of killing ‘caring’ mother as brother slept in next room

Leticia Brobbey, 52, suffered multiple blunt force injuries to the head and neck in Wingate Square, Clapham

Events

92 m. ago Things to do in London this weekend, from Chance the Rapper's comeback to a once

Josh Barrie picks the very best of what to do in the capital this weekend

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94 m. ago Greenpeace installs Anish Kapoor artwork on Shell platform in North Sea

The piece, titled BUTCHERED, was conceived specially for the protest on the Skiff platform, 45 nautical miles off the Norfolk coast.

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99 m. ago 'Artists aren't drinking or doing drugs now' – the return of The Maccabees

It’s not just those Oasis reunion shows lighting up London’s summer — beloved five-piece The Maccabees are back after a seven-year break and loving it more than ever

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99 m. ago The London beauty hot list: Our health director's favourite salons, spas and skincare specialists

Rose Beer rounds up London’s best insider beauty addresses, from the cult and the luxe to the indie and the A-list approved

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99 m. ago Chemical explosion at major hospital sparks mass evacuation: Engineer 'accidentally mixed up chlorine and sulphuric acid' in basement

Firefighters rushed to St Guy's and Thomas' Hospital in central London this morning after the London Fire Brigade received a call at 8.49am.

Science

1 hour ago David Ellis on Paulie's: New York pizza for £5 a slice? Fuhgeddaboudit

David Ellis on Paulie's: New York pizza for £5 a slice? Fuhgeddaboudit  London Evening Standard

Economics

1 hour ago David Ellis reviews Paulie's: New York pizza for £5 a slice? Fuhgeddaboudit

A pizza joint offering proof there’s American culinary life beyond the Hard Rock Cafe

Economics

2 h. ago Labour councillor’s cutting throats comment at rally ‘out of character’ – friend

Ricky Jones is on trial accused of one count of encouraging violent disorder, which he denies.

Politics

2 h. ago Proskauer Expands London Offering with White & Case Partner Hire

Proskauer Expands London Offering with White & Case Partner Hire  Law.com

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