13 h. ago Lambeth axes Country Show to save Brockwell Park festivals after dropping court appeal

The council has scrapped its flagship free event and abandoned a legal fight to keep major Brockwell Park festivals running in 2026

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13 h. ago Lambeth axes Brockwell Park Country Show amid major budget squeeze

The council has scrapped its flagship free event and abandoned a legal fight to keep major Brockwell Park festivals running in 2026

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35 h. ago Umana Yana has launched a GoFundMe to save London’s ‘best roti shop’

Umana Yana has launched a GoFundMe to save London’s ‘best roti shop’  Southwark News

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36 h. ago Leading British surgeon issues urgent warning against common cough and cold remedy over serious burns risk

They are concerned that young children as well as adults are increasingly requiring long-term treatment or surgery due to spilled boiling hot water.

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43 h. ago Myleene Klass stuns in a sparkly red gown as she joins Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston at Save the Children carol concert in London

The radio presenter, 47, channelled old Hollywood glamour in the floor-length gown, which elegantly pooled on the floor.

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49 h. ago Norris’ date with F1 destiny arrives as he aims to keep Verstappen and Piastri at bay

He has a 12-point lead before Sunday’s Abu Dhabi GP but the British driver vows to ‘crack on’ if the title goes elsewhereThe atmosphere at a season-deciding finale in the Formula One world championship is like no other. The paddock positively hums with a febrile, pulsing excitement and sense of expectation that is impossible to ignore. Amid all of which the title favourite, Lando Norris, finds himself at the moment he has dedicated his life toward, destiny lying in his own hands.After a gruelling 23-race trek around the world, the conclusion of all the work, sacrifice and effort will be decided in just an hour and a half on Sunday afternoon in Abu Dhabi. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Northern Irish leaders use Council Summit to push Starmer on budget

British and Irish leaders have met at the fourth British-Irish Council Summit in Wales.

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59 h. ago Badshah set to be first Indian rapper to perform at London's iconic O2 Arena; see details inside | Hindustan Times

Badshah set to be first Indian rapper to perform at London's iconic O2 Arena; see details inside | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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6 d. ago Made in Britain, ISIS's new leader: Terror network's latest chief 'preached in British mosques for years after being given sanctuary as a migrant in Sweden'

Abdul Qadir Mumin is on the run from forces in Somalia, who have so far failed to capture the latest supreme commander of the Islamic State, known for his beguiling charisma.

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6 d. ago New ISIS leader 'runs global network from Somalian mountain after years preaching in British mosques'

Abdul Qadir Mumin is on the run from forces in Somalia, who have so far failed to capture the latest supreme commander of the Islamic State, known for his beguiling charisma.

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6 d. ago 'I'm a travel expert and my simple train ticket trick saved me up to £70'

A travel expert has shown how a perfectly legal train booking method called ticket splitting helped her save significant money on a journey from London to Manchester

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9 d. ago South London NHS trust will save £700k moving blood cancer care

South London NHS trust will save £700k moving blood cancer care - patients 'feel angry and unheard'  My London

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1 week ago 'Save our LTNs!' £100,000 crowdfunded battle to save three low traffic neighbourhoods in east London reaches Court of Appeal

Campaigners say it would cost £2.5m for Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman to axe the schemes

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1 week ago Elton John says Trump should end Aids if he wants to be ‘one of the greatest presidents in history’

British pop icon says apathy from world leaders towards those living with Aids and HIV is ‘inhumane’

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1 week ago Conservationists unite to save London’s rare 'German' hairy snail

Conservationists unite to save London’s rare 'German' hairy snail  BBC

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2 w. ago Rail fares freeze to save London commuters up to £350 in Reeves Budget giveaway

Rail fares freeze to save London commuters up to £350 in Reeves Budget giveaway  London Evening Standard

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2 w. ago Rail fares freeze to save London commuters up to £350 in Reeves Budget cost

The Chancellor promised train passengers would “not pay a penny more” next year on season tickets, peak returns for commuters and off-peak returns between major cities

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2 w. ago Mark Kaylor dead aged 64: Frank Bruno leads emotional tributes as former British boxing champion passes away

FORMER British boxer Mark Kaylor passed away - leading to emotional tributes from Frank Bruno and West Ham. The ex-British champion died aged 64 on Sunday. He represented his country at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, missing out on a medal after a split-decision in the quarter-finals. The East Londoner - who was crowned British amateur...

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2 w. ago Russia mocks Britain hours after warning saying UK suspicions 'raise a smile'

The Russian embassy has hit out against the 'suspicions of British leadership' after defence secretary John Healey called a Russian spy ship in UK waters 'deeply dangerous'

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2 w. ago Caribbean slavery reparations body calls for ‘mutually beneficial’ restorative justice from UK

On first official visit to UK, leaders say aim is not to ‘break the British Treasury’ but to find solution to help clean up ‘mess’ left by colonialismThe Caribbean’s slavery reparations body has decried misleading press reports that suggest their aim is to “break the British Treasury” by demanding trillions of pounds, as they call for a mutually beneficial restorative justice programme.Prof Sir Hilary Beckles, chair of the Caricom Reparations Commission (CRC), which was set up to progress the Caribbean’s pursuit of justice for centuries of enslavement and colonisation by European nations, made the comments during the body’s first official visit to the UK. Continue reading...

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