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London holds first-ever mural festival despite coronavirus crisis

Over 150 artists from around the world will paint more than 60 large murals across the UK capital.

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Best COVID-Safe Restaurants and Dining Experiences in London

The UK’s capital is getting creative with how it can offer a safe yet fun dining experience in the coronavirus era.

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Extinction Rebellion begins fresh series of UK climate protests

Protests calling for more action to tackle climate change returned to London's streets on Tuesday.

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Extinction Rebellion starts new season of ‘mass rebellions’ worldwide

Activists are taking to the streets once again to demand that governments take the climate emergency seriously.

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Watch: Extinction Rebellion protesters march to UK parliament

The marches on Tuesday kicked off 10 days of demonstrations across central London as part of the movement's ongoing campaign to highlight climate change.

Earth News

Why did this grandmother want to get arrested for climate activism?

Sylvia Dell tells the story of her journey from a quiet life in rural Devon to member of Extinction Rebellion.

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson tells UK parents to send their children back to school

The UK prime minister was speaking ahead of the beginning of the new school year next week.

United Kingdom

London policemen sanctioned after 'disturbing' arrest on black man

The lawyer of Marcus Coutain said the incident “mirrors almost identically what happened to George Floyd” and demanded police an apology.

United Kingdom

Police officer suspended for 'kneeling on neck' of black suspect

An officer has been suspended after video footage emerged showing police kneeling on a man's neck in north London, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement on Friday.

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The London Underground could soon run on 100% renewable energy

The Tube is about to go green.

United Kingdom

New coronavirus-themed Banksy appears on London underground

The work is called "If you don't mask - you don't get" and features spray-painted rats in various guises relating to the pandemic

United Kingdom

One dead and four injured after crane falls on house in London

The #crane fell on a site where flats are being constructed, and crashed onto two houses.

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London pubs pull first pints after months of lockdown

In the British capital, restaurants and bars are now open for the first time in over three months following the coronavirus pandemic.

United Kingdom

Seven police officers injured in London as pubs reopens in England

London's 'hot summer' continues as police confront revellers for the second consecutive weekend.

United Kingdom

22 police officers injured after lockdown clashes in London

Local authorities in Bournemouth have also declared a "major incident" after thousands of people were pictured on local beaches on Wednesday.

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Did Google really delete Churchill's photo during protests?

Fact-check: Did Google really delete Churchill's photo during protests? | #TheCube

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Final curtain? How coronavirus might have killed off London's West End

The show must go on. But what if it can't?

United Kingdom

London police arrest more than 100 in far-right protest

Far-right protesters scuffled with police in central London, as hundreds gathered to demonstrate despite strict police restrictions and warnings to stay home to contain the spread of coronavirus.

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Mass protests in London over the death of George Floyd

Protesters gathered in London's Parliament Square on Saturday to show solidarity with protesters in the United States over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota last week.

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Thousands march in London to protest George Floyd death

Protests that began in the US have now spread to Europe.

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