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Headless horseman spotted at Kew as spooky Halloween trail returns
A headless horseman was spotted near the famous Palm House as a spooky Halloween light trail returns to Kew Gardens
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Discover 5 of London's oldest pubs you can still enjoy a pint in
Looking for a pub in London? Try out five of the oldest pubs that are still open today, ready to serve you a pint.
Hero member of the public helped foil ‘SMS blasting’ scammer at Underground station
A hero member of the public helped catch a scammer spamming thousands of commuters with fraudulent text messages.
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Man accused of sexual assault at central London Tube station
A man has been charged with a sexual assault at a central London Underground station.
Mental health and finance topic for women at Bromley conference
"Unfortunately, in 2025 women are still experiencing huge gaps in their finances due to fragmented career breaks due to caring responsibilities persistent pay and investments gaps(*)In addition, there is still a lack of practical jargon-free guidance that meets women where they are which is why I st...
Resurfacing worker killed by reversing road sweeper
A worker resurfacing a Harringay street was killed by a reversing road sweeper.
Families ‘priced out of London’ as birth rate falls 20%
London Assembly hears that sharp fall in number of children in capital’s primary schools is prompting closures that are likely to continue
Martin Lewis urges homeowners to find this switch and avoid £9k bill this winter
Martin Lewis has warned Brits to find their stopcocks in their homes to avoid a £9,000 bill this winter if the pipes freeze.
Cadbury axes 3 of the 'best ever' chocolates from family-size variety pack
Cadbury has removed Flake, Chomp and Curly Wurly bars from Family Treatsize Packs in 2025 - see what they have been replaced by.
Thousands sue Johnson & Johnson in UK over alleged talcum powder cancer risks
Johnson & Johnson and its consumer health arm, Kenvue, are being sued in the UK over possible cancer risks from their talcum powder
Full line and station closures for the London Underground this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (October 17 - 19) and don't be caught out.
Four stabbed with one dead in horror 24 hours across London
Four people have been stabbed in 24 hours in London leaving one man dead and a teen fighting for his life.
Met Police U-turns on Tottenham front desk closure
Although the police station’s opening hours will still be reduced, the Met has been persuaded against closing it completely
‘I lost one of the most important people to me in a hit-and-run - now I want justice’
A woman says her husband who was killed in a hit-and-run 2 years ago in Southall was one of the most important people in her life.
Met officer who called woman 'daft cow' in wrongful fare evasion arrest keeps his job
Pc Perry Lathwood made the comments as he wrongly arrested a woman for bus fare evasion in Croydon.
Met Police marksman who killed man in prison escape has misconduct case dismissed
Jermaine Baker, of Tottenham, was shot during a Metropolitan Police operation that thwarted a plot to snatch two prisoners from a van in Wood Green.
Driverless taxis coming to London in 2026 with promises of 'safer roads'
Waymo has announced that it will be launching its driverless taxis in London in 2026.
Just four people prosecuted by TfL for noise nuisance in five years
There are fresh calls for TfL to take stricter action to combat disruptive behaviour on public transport
Enjoy afternoon tea like a Duchess with Downton Abbey themed experience
A Soho bakery has teamed up with the makers of the Downton Abbey movies to offer an immersive afternoon tea experience - or a box of goodies to have at home.
Spiritual herbalist believes natural treatments should be available on NHS
Dounne Alexander MBE, a spiritual herbalist, believes natural treatments should be available on the NHS as an additional treatment.