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London Paddington: Disruption to Elizabeth line and Heathrow
Overhead line cable damage at London Paddington has caused major disruption for the Elizabeth Line and trains heading to Heathrow.
BBC TV licence will be increased to £169.50 a year
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced the BBC TV licence will increase to £169.50 a year, a total rise of £10.50 for households.
Protestors removed from Covid inquiry as Boris Johnson apologises
Four people have been removed from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry as Boris Johnson began his evidence with an apology to victims of the pandemic.
Woman dead after triple shooting in Vine Close, Hackney
A woman is dead and two others are in hospital after a triple shooting in Lower Clapton.
TfL Christmas travel advice: Full affected timetable
Find out how the London Underground, London buses and travel services will be affected this Christmas.
Johnny Depp appears to pay touching Shane MacGowan tribute
Shane MacGowan recently passed away after a long health battle and tributes have been pouring in for the great Irish songwriter.
Opinion: BBC now a threat to all local newspapers
Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers
Inside the 'true London oasis' named House of the Year 2023
The House of the Year has been named and it's London's Green House, take a look inside.
Flu and Covid NHS winter jabs December 15 deadline
The NHS is urging anyone still eligible for Covid and flu jabs to book an appointment ahead of Christmas before bookings close on December 14.
UK government: What to do in a radiation emergency?
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued guidance on what to do in the event of a radiation emergency.
Met officer accused of taking photos of penis at police stations
A Metropolitan Police officer will face a misconduct hearing after he is alleged to have taken photos of his penis at police stations.
Met Office London weather forecast: Rain all day
Met Office has forecast London to be hit with rain for the entire day – here’s an hour by hour weather forecast.
Phantom Peak in Canada Water is a haven for big kids
My colleague Amy and I headed to the immersive world of Phantom Peak, located on Canada Street in Canada Water.
Madonna at London O2 Arena: Support act and door times
Madonna is taking over the O2 for ‘The Celebration Tour’ find out door times, tickets and seating plans.
How long is the snow going to last? Met Office gives verdict
This is how long the snow is going to last in the UK according to the Met Office and BBC Weather forecasters.
Why is London called London? How the capital got its name
How did London get its name? Was it the Romans? The Celts or even a King- find out now.
Met Office issues yellow warning for ice in London
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of ice across Greater London as the temperature is set to drop overnight.
Shaun of the Dead 2: Simon Pegg addresses future of a sequel
Hot Fuzz star Simon Pegg says being asked the question 'Is there a Shaun of the Dead 2?' "winds him up" and addresses the future of a sequel.
Claudia Winkleman to step down from BBC Radio 2 show
Claudia Winkleman will be stepping down from her BBC Radio 2 Saturday morning show next year but who will replace her?
Shane MacGowan’s wife hopes Fairytale of New York is Christmas No.1
The wife of the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan says "it would be nice" for Fairytale of New York to get UK Christmas number one.