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Big Ben chimes again for Christmas and New Year

London's iconic bell resumes normal service until 1pm local time on New Year's Day.

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London Zoo to reopen after fire that killed animals

An aardvark died and four meerkats are missing, feared dead, after Saturday's fire at the popular tourist destination.

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This hotel turns you into a movie star

Being a guest at Victory House in London has its advantages.

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Selfieccino debutes in London cafe

A cafe in London is taking barista art to a new level by giving customers the chance to sip on their own self-portraits.

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Memorial service for victims of Grenfell inferno

A multi-faith memorial service has been held in London, exactly six months after the Grenfell Tower tragedy

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British royal's Prince William and Prince Harry at Star Wars premier

British royals Prince Harry and Prince William walked the red carpet at the European premiere of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' in London on Tuesday

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Court hearing for jailed British-Iranian charity worker postponed

A court hearing for a jailed British-Iranian charity worker has been postponed, just hours after a meeting between the UK Foreign Secretary and the Iranian President

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Anti-slavery march calls on Libya to end "crime against African humani

Protesters gathered outside the Libyan embassy in London to demand the end of slave auctions in the North-African country on Saturday, December 9.

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Pressure mounts on British PM to salvage Brexit deal

Theresa May is facing pressure to salvage a deal on the first stage of Brexit talks with Brussels, while keeping key allies on side

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A closer look at Meghan Markle’s engagement ring

Two of the ring’s jewels come from Princess Diana‘s personal collection, while the third diamond is from Botswana.

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Harry and Meghan appear briefly in public

Prince Harry and his future wife Meghan Markle made a brief appearance before photographers on the grounds of Kensington Palace hours after their engagement was announced.

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Delight over Harry and Meghan's engagement

Tourists gathered outside Kensington Palace expressed delight at the news of Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle's engagement

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Police quiz two men over Oxford Circus panic

British transport police say a brawl may have been responsible for the scenes of panic and mass evacuation in central London on Friday.

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Warning about risky home appliances

Lawyers who represent victims of faulty products are sounding the alarm in the UK

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Police end operation over reports of 'gunshots' in central London

Met Police said there was "no evidence of shots fired or casualties"

Economy

Goldman Sachs to switch London for Paris and Frankfurt

Investment bank hopes to open two new European hubs in order to avoid Brexit hurdles.

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Brexit and the City - Lucrum interruptus?

Six key indicators of London's financial health, post Bexit, under the spotlight.

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London buses get a shot of coffee

London's buses got a double shot of energy on Monday - from a new bio-fuel made from coffee. Some six thousand litres of oil extracted from ground coffee waste have been added to the city's public fuel supply.

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Grenfell fire death toll rises as police give final figure

A stillborn infant, Baby Logan, has also been recorded as a victim.

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