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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.

The Cube

Did Google really delete Churchill's photo during protests?

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

Culture news

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.

United Kingdom

UK introduces bolstered terrorism Bill - here's what it means

Controversial new legislation introduced to the British parliament seeks to increase sentencing and monitoring for terrorism offences.

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Thousands of kids' shoes appear in London square as a form of protest

Why is London's Trafalgar Square covered in children's shoes this week?

United Kingdom

UK government 'optimistic' on deal to rescue London Undergound

London Mayor Sadiq Khan warned on Thursday morning that services would have to be cut if the government didn't provide emergency funding for the capital's public transport system, hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Huge contrast in mask use amongst Paris and London commuters

There's a slight increase in the number of commuters in both London and Paris - but a marked contrast between the use of protective masks in the two capitals. Use is mandatory in Paris and there is only limited takeup in London where wearing is merely advisory.

United Kingdom

Meet the EU nationals left homeless and hungry by London's lockdown

"They are living hand to mouth because they were fired straight away and were not put on unpaid leave or furloughed and that's a scandal."