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Major blaze rips through block of flats in Worcester Park, London

Major blaze rips through block of flats in Worcester Park, southwest London

09/09/2019

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Dale Chihuly on his latest exhibition at Kew Gardens

One of the world’s most daring glass artists has taken over London’s Royal Botanic Gardens with an exhibition not to be missed.

06/09/2019

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This community has turned a wasteland into an urban paradise

I visited King Henry's Walk Garden to see how even the smallest of unused spaces can be used to grow your own fruit and veg,

05/09/2019

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Watch: Protests across the UK over parliament shutdown

Protesters have hit the streets across the UK to show their opposition to government moves to close parliament ahead of the Brexit deadline on October 31.

31/08/2019

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Two eyewear brands launch sunglasses made from human hair and coffee

Both the UK and Ukraine unveil new sustainable eyewear collections made from experimental materials.

29/08/2019

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Record breaking heatwave hits UK over holiday weekend

Another heatwave sends UK temperatures soaring.

26/08/2019

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We tried a new plant-based menu at London restaurant Scarlett Green

The Antipodean-inspired dishes are part of a collaboration with the plant-based chef, Kirk Haworth.

25/08/2019

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Indigenous protesters and environmental activists call to protect rainforest

Protesters from climate activist group Extinction Rebellion gathered at the Brazilian embassy in London on Friday (August 23) to call on Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to protect the Amazon rainforest.

23/08/2019

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Penguins to porcupines hit the scales for annual London Zoo weigh-in

Bullfrogs, meerkats and penguins were among the animals to hit the scales at London Zoo for their annual weigh-in.

22/08/2019

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The Brief: Britain's Labour Party wants to block a no-deal Brexit

The Brief: Britain's opposition Labour Party want to block a no-deal Brexit. Leader Jeremy Corbyn says the ultimate decision on Brexit should go back to the public in a second vote.

19/08/2019

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DragWorld celebrates of all things drag in London

DragWorld is a celebration of all things drag. Almost 150 years on, drag as an art form has exploded thanks to the US RuPaul's Drag Race television series. But fewer of us may know about drag kings.

19/08/2019

Green News

I visited a 120,000 honey bee sanctuary in the heart of London

My day as an urban beekeeper gave me a new appreciation for these feeders of humanity.

17/08/2019

Living

12 envy-inducing looks from the streets of London this week

There's nothing like summer in the city, someone in a rush next to someone looking pretty.

16/08/2019

United Kingdom

Ed Sheeran tattoo Ketchup bottles 'Fetchup' to £1500 at auction

Bottles of ketchup have been auctioned in London - one of which has a price of €1645. The bottles are based on the tattoos of British singer Ed Sheeran.

16/08/2019

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Thousands protest for Kashmir outside London's Indian High Commission

Thousands of people, many waving Pakistani and Kashmiri flags, protested outside the Indian High Commission in London on Thursday (August 15) in support of the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.

15/08/2019

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Watch: Promising signs for the Thames's seal population

In a river that was declared a biologically dead open sewer in the 1950s, an increase in marine life in the estuary is a sign that the river's health is improving.

15/08/2019

United Kingdom

Man stabbed in knife attack at Home Office in London

Man stabbed in knife attack at Home Office in London

15/08/2019

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Met police officer facing the sack after appearing Big Brother Nigeria

Khafi Kareem is currently starring in Big Brother in the Nigerian capital Abuja while being on unpaid leave from her job in London

13/08/2019

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Why does Extinction Rebellion want to kill London Fashion Week?

We spoke to activists ahead of the disruptions planned for September.

09/08/2019

United Kingdom

Teenager faces trial next year after French boy's Tate Modern fall

British police charged a 17-year-old with attempted murder after a six-year-old boy was thrown from a 10th-floor viewing platform at the Tate Modern art gallery in London.

08/08/2019