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Olly Murs and Alison Hammond are among the famous faces supporting Christmas Jumper Day this year

When is Christmas Jumper Day 2024? Why the annual day is celebrated

Cruz Beckham was

Cruz Beckham was

Victoria Beckham reveals son wasn't aware how 'good' his dad David was at football

Lighting up the Tower of London

Lighting up the Tower of London

Tower of London

Tower of London to be lit up to remember those who fell in war

A new design for changes to London Liverpool Street have been revealed

A new design for changes to London Liverpool Street have been revealed

London Liverpool Street

'Ugly' redesign scrapped as new plans revealed for Britain's busiest station

Our day full of amazing memories at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Our day full of amazing memories at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur

'We spent a day at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - here's what we thought'

Hollywood star Hugh Jackman will sings songs from musical theatre accompanied by a live orchestra at BST Hyde Park.

Hollywood star Hugh Jackman will sings songs from musical theatre accompanied by a live orchestra at BST Hyde Park.

Hollywood star Hugh Jackman announced as BST Hyde Park headliner

Affected passengers will be able to travel using rail replacement services between stations

Affected passengers will be able to travel using rail replacement services between stations

Works on single c2c line to affect commuters for four days this week

Elm Street, Holborn

Elm Street, Holborn

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Man dies after being rescued from flat fire in London

Volleyball pro caught with 19kgs of cannabis in suitcase at Heathrow Airport

Volleyball pro caught with 19kgs of cannabis in suitcase at Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport

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Volleyball pro caught with £600k of cannabis in suitcase at Heathrow Airport

Hugh Bonneville meets Madame Tussauds' latest figure on the red carpet at the Paddington in Peru premiere.

Hugh Bonneville meets Madame Tussauds' latest figure on the red carpet at the Paddington in Peru premiere.

Madame Tussauds unveils new star attraction at Paddington film premiere

Services from King's Cross station will be impacted on November 30 and December 1

Services from King's Cross station will be impacted on November 30 and December 1

King's Cross Station

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This is the £1.4bn reason some trains will be cancelled at major London station

The Ark in Hammersmith

The Ark in Hammersmith

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Woman seriously injured after hit being by delivery van in west London

Police stock image

Police stock image

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Man in his 30s taken to hospital after stabbing in west London

Olivia Virag said broken glass, cans, chip shop packaging and bottles are all a regular sight when walking around Becontree Heath

Olivia Virag said broken glass, cans, chip shop packaging and bottles are all a regular sight when walking around Becontree Heath

Barking and Dagenham Council

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'Litter-filled streets make me feel ashamed if anyone comes to visit me'

The Edenbridge Bonfire Society effigy was 11 metres tall

The Edenbridge Bonfire Society effigy was 11 metres tall

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Ticketmaster and Oasis effigy burned at famous bonfire after tour ‘fiasco’

A man in his 40s was rushed to hospital after an 'assault' in Dagenham.

A man in his 40s was rushed to hospital after an 'assault' in Dagenham.

Metropolitan Police

Man in his 40s 'assaulted' and left with facial injuries after incident in Dagenham

A man has been taken to hospital after an incident in Hitherfield Road at around 9.30pm yesterday

A man has been taken to hospital after an incident in Hitherfield Road at around 9.30pm yesterday

London Ambulance Service

Man rushed to hospital after incident at a home in Dagenham

The March for Clean Water will see protesters rally in Parliament Square to call for more action to keep the UK's rivers and seas clean.

The March for Clean Water will see protesters rally in Parliament Square to call for more action to keep the UK's rivers and seas clean.

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Thousands to march through London today in demand of cleaner water

These men were jailed in October 2024

These men were jailed in October 2024

Murderers and teen killer among east Londoners jailed in October

London developer's Chelsea-on-sea flats unsellable due to second home ban

London developer's Chelsea-on-sea flats unsellable due to second home ban

Planning and development

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London developer's Chelsea-on-sea flats unsellable due to second home ban

A man, 46, has been charged with eight counts of shoplifting

A man, 46, has been charged with eight counts of shoplifting

Dagenham man charged with shoplifting eight times and using 'abusive' behaviour

Worn-out rail to be replaced on c2c lines

Worn-out rail to be replaced on c2c lines

Weekends of disruption on c2c network for planned line upgrades

Some Londoners on Reddit have shared their disbelief after some restaurants have began charging services charged twice.

Some Londoners on Reddit have shared their disbelief after some restaurants have began charging services charged twice.

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Londoners in disbelief as restaurants charge service tip TWICE amid new law

Police send historic sex offence allegations against Russell Brand to CPS

Prostate cancer affects one in eight men over their lifetimes

Prostate cancer affects one in eight men over their lifetimes

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and how serious is the condition?

Tim Lovejoy and Helen Chamberlain from Soccer AM are fondly remembered as one of the best broadcasting duos

Tim Lovejoy and Helen Chamberlain from Soccer AM are fondly remembered as one of the best broadcasting duos

Helen Chamberlain reveals how she was nearly fired from Soccer AM by Tim Lovejoy

McDonald’s has unveiled must-have family meal deals and TV recommendations for Saturday nights this autumn.

McDonald’s has unveiled must-have family meal deals and TV recommendations for Saturday nights this autumn.

McDonald’s reveals the perfect family meal deals for Saturday evenings in

City Hall has said a decision on TfL fares for next year has not yet been made

City Hall has said a decision on TfL fares for next year has not yet been made

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Tube fares should be increased next year, Sadiq Khan told

Police were called to Gurnell Grove, Ealing

Police were called to Gurnell Grove, Ealing

Dog killed and man 'stabbed multiple times' in west London knife attack

An inquest has been opened at East London Coroner's Court into the death of Dagenham woman Mahlet Goshu Debas

An inquest has been opened at East London Coroner's Court into the death of Dagenham woman Mahlet Goshu Debas

Coroner's Court

Young woman died after taking 'a concoction of drugs', court hears

Muridi Bahdon has been sentenced

Muridi Bahdon has been sentenced

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'Dangerous' Tube thief who told man 'I'm a killer' in knifepoint Rolex robbery jailed

Discover the best award-winning restaurants across London you need to visit and why.

Discover the best award-winning restaurants across London you need to visit and why.

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These are the best award-winning Indian restaurants across London

Vorderman joined LBC to front her new Sunday programme from 4pm to 7pm in January.

Vorderman joined LBC to front her new Sunday programme from 4pm to 7pm in January.

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Carol Vorderman’s LBC Sunday slot replacement announced - see who it is

Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason was offered the chance to appear on BBC reality show Strictly Come Dancing back in 2021.

Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason was offered the chance to appear on BBC reality show Strictly Come Dancing back in 2021.

Only Fools and Horses star Sir David Jason turned down Strictly Come Dancing

The BBC has announced that the Christmas special of Call the Midwife will be a two-part special.

The BBC has announced that the Christmas special of Call the Midwife will be a two-part special.

Call The Midwife

Call the Midwife to make major change to Christmas special in shock BBC move

The Word of the Year 2024 was inspired by the release of Charli XCX's latest album Brat

The Word of the Year 2024 was inspired by the release of Charli XCX's latest album Brat

Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year is one of 2024's 'most talked about'

Journalism Matters as justice minister shares gratitude for the media's reporting of the recent riots in the UK, following the Southport attacks in July

Journalism Matters as justice minister shares gratitude for the media's reporting of the recent riots in the UK, following the Southport attacks in July

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Journalism Matters: Media played vital role reporting on riots, says justice minister

The incident took place close to Manor Park station during rush hour

The incident took place close to Manor Park station during rush hour

Elizabeth line passenger 'thrown to ground by speeding train'

East London Coroner's Court has opened an inquest into the death of Jakub Lucky, who collapsed with a serious heart condition on his 45th birthday

East London Coroner's Court has opened an inquest into the death of Jakub Lucky, who collapsed with a serious heart condition on his 45th birthday

Coroner's Court

Court opens inquest for Mr Lucky, who collapsed and died on his birthday

The 103 bus route has been called 'completely unreliable' by MP Margaret Mullane's constituents

The 103 bus route has been called 'completely unreliable' by MP Margaret Mullane's constituents

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The 'completely unreliable' bus route TfL has been urged to address

Met Police stock image

Met Police stock image

Metropolitan Police

Met Police officer who said senior barrister looks like Taliban leader keeps job

Emergency service flocked to Hatfield Road

Emergency service flocked to Hatfield Road

London Ambulance Service

Woman, 78, dies after incident on residential road in Dagenham

Dr Nadarajah Niranjan was previously a GP partner at Victoria Medical Centre, which has since become Victoria & Five Elms Medical Centre

Dr Nadarajah Niranjan was previously a GP partner at Victoria Medical Centre, which has since become Victoria & Five Elms Medical Centre

Former GP suspended after he 'allowed unqualified doctor to work at medical centre'

A toilet at Battersea station - currently, there are toilets at 145 TfL sites. The Mayor of London has announced a £3 million yearly investment in facilities

A toilet at Battersea station - currently, there are toilets at 145 TfL sites. The Mayor of London has announced a £3 million yearly investment in facilities

Transport for London

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Sadiq Khan announces major investment for London transport toilets

Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.

Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.

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Every London Underground station and line closed this weekend - Full list

Black Friday takes place in November each year

Black Friday takes place in November each year

When is Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024? Shop deals and discounts this month

Have you ever wanted to learn to dance like a Strictly pro?

Have you ever wanted to learn to dance like a Strictly pro?

Dancing lessons with Strictly winner and Downton Abbey tour in charity auction

Live travel updates across London

Live travel updates across London

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RECAP on rush hour travel, breaking news and weather across London

The Arab Market Store: A Taste of Home in Canterbury

The Arab Market Store: A Taste of Home in Canterbury

Community contribution

The Arab Market Store: A Taste of Home in Canterbury

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has approved funding to begin HS2 tunnelling work to London Euston station

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has approved funding to begin HS2 tunnelling work to London Euston station

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HS2 will make it to Euston after years of uncertainty

Volunteers out collecting for the Poppy Appeal

Volunteers out collecting for the Poppy Appeal

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Poppy Day to remember and help those in need

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

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Businesses considering lay-offs in response to National Minimum Wage hike

Ex-Met Police officer PC Che Homersham pictured outside court

Ex-Met Police officer PC Che Homersham pictured outside court

Met Police officer accused of 'inappropriate relationship' with 16-year-old girl

The 175 bus route runs between Collier Row and Dagenham

The 175 bus route runs between Collier Row and Dagenham

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Bus route which connects Romford and Dagenham gets timetable changes

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