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Is the party over for London?

London is one of the world's nightlife capitals, with a vibrant club and music scene that earns billions for the economy. But clubs are closing at a record rate and stricter laws mean many fear that t

25/08/2016

United Kingdom

Virgin Trains disputes Jeremy Corbyn's train was 'rammed'

Britain’s Labour Party leader, who last week said he was forced to sit on the floor of a crowded train, is having his version of events questioned by the train…

24/08/2016

Cult

UK: The Queen's wardrobe on display

London’s Buckingham Palace opened a unique and unprecedented new exhibition celebrating 90 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s style.

22/08/2016

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Night tube starts in London

The London Underground began its first overnight service in the early hours of Saturday morning, a move city leaders hope will make the British capital a 24-hour city and bolster the local…

20/08/2016

United Kingdom

London gets first 24-hour tube service

London has taken the first step towards realsing its ambition to become a truly 24-hour city by opening two tube lines for an all-night service, with plans to extend to more lines if it is a…

20/08/2016

United Kingdom

One woman dead and five injured in central London knife attack

Police and forensic teams have cordoned off an area in central London after a woman was killed in a knife attack and five others injured.

04/08/2016

United Kingdom

One dead and five injured in knife attack in central London

Police and forensic teams have cordoned off an area in central London after a woman was killed in a knife attack and five others injured.

04/08/2016

United Kingdom

More armed police officers to guard London against 'severe' terrorist threat

London's police force is to put 600 more armed officers on London's streets to deter would be attackers from carrying out acts of terror.

03/08/2016

Cult

Refugee stories brought to life in 'Queens of Syria'

A group of refugees are taking to the stage in the UK to tell their stories through the play “Queens of Syria.

31/07/2016

Cult

Tate Modern pays tribute to Georgia O'Keeffe and her world view

One of the highlights of Tate Modern’s new retrospective exhibition dedicated to Georgia O’Keeffe is a piece called Jimson Weed, White Flower.

31/07/2016

Sport

Looking back at the Olympics 1936-1952

28/07/2016

Sport

Looking back at the Olympics 1956-1964

28/07/2016

Sport

Looking back at the Olympics 1908-1920

28/07/2016

Sport

What does it take to win an Olympic medal?

28/07/2016

Sport

Hosts with the most: why home advantage brings more Olympic medals

28/07/2016

Sport

Eleven weightlifters, including six medalists, retest positive from London 2012

The International Weightlifting Federation has announced that 11 weightlifters, including six medalists, have tested positive in retests on samples taken at the 2012 London Olympics.

27/07/2016

United Kingdom

Alleged gay serial killer facing seven new rape charges

25/07/2016

Business Series

Uber drivers fight for workers rights in London

Two Uber drivers in London have brought a test case at an employment tribunal arguing the ride service is acting unlawfully by not offering paid holidays and sick pay.

20/07/2016

Sci-Tech

Saving London's bees one tag at a time

Scientists in London are using a novel technique to save the world’s bees: tagging hundreds of the insects to track their movements around cities.

18/07/2016

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Anti-Theresa May protesters call for an election

People dressed as Theresa May parade outside the British prime minister’s official residence at 10 Downing Street, dancing and singing to call for a new general…

14/07/2016