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Strike by some Gatwick Airport workers threatens to impact half-term flights
A strike by some workers at Gatwick Airport has started – and could continue over the May half-term school holiday, the Unite union has warned.
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Neighbours’ ‘ridiculous’ 7-year garden row racks up £250,000 in legal bills
A row between neighbours over a garden tap has been blasted as ‘ridiculous’ by a senior judge after racking up £250,000 in legal bills.
Man from Sydenham charged with starting fire at Keir Starmer’s house
A man has been charged with starting a fire at a house belonging to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
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Team GB star opens first Aldi in Wimbledon as bargain hunters flock to new store
Aldi has opened its first Wimbledon store on May 15, with Team GB’s Toby Harries cutting the ribbon. Shoppers queued early for bargains and a free fruit giveaway.
Reasonable force used in mistaken arrest of Sex Education actor, watchdog finds
The police watchdog said the use of force to arrest actor Reece Richards after he was mistaken for a suspect was "reasonable".
Search to find two teenagers after kittens tortured and killed in London
Police have released CCTV footage of two teenagers they want to speak to after a pair of kittens were tortured and killed in west London.
London Ambulance Service records fastest response times in two years
The London Ambulance Service recorded its fastest emergency response times in years this April, thanks to staff increases, hospital coordination, and innovative triage strategies.
It's time for a crackdown on playing of loud music and videos on trains
Lib Dem MP for Wimbledon, Paul Kohler, calls on the government to enforce rules to stop the playing of disturbing loud music and videos on public transport.
Full list of all the London Underground line closures this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (May 16 to May 18) and don't be caught out.
The best places to watch the Eurovision Song Contest in south London this weekend
Eurovision is back for another spectacular year, where countries across Europe (and beyond) battle it out with their most outrageous, unforgettable performances.
You can now Race Across the World without needing to leave London
Fans of BBC show, Race Across the World, can now experience the show all without leaving London with a new experience.
London teacher accused of sexually abusing pupils and sending nudes to kids
Teacher Julia Yeates is accused of engaging in sexual activity with pupils.
Michelle Obama has been named the most empowering female role model of 2025
Other powerful women include poet and activist Maya Angelou, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, and actress and humanitarian Emma Thompson
Newsquest murder investigation shortlisted for national award
Newsquest investigations reporter Charles Thomson is on the shortlist for the Orwell Prize for Journalism, for his investigation into Jason Moore's murder case.
Fire Brigade convoy to Ukraine with rescue gear
Firefighters running a convoy carrying desperately-needed rescue equipment to war-torn Ukraine have now returned to London.
Major UK fashion brand to cut 1700 jobs despite having 'best days ahead'
Burberry has announced plans to cut a potential 1,700 jobs worldwide as part of efforts to slash staff costs and return the luxury fashion brand to a profit.
The exact date you can next see the Red Arrows in London this year
Find out when you can next see the RAF display team, the Red Arrows in London this year.
Tory MP charged with sexual assaults at London's Groucho club
A Conservative MP has been charged with two sexual assaults at London’s famous Groucho Club.
Londoners slam UK-wide vote petition for mayor as 'ridiculous' and 'dumb'
A petition calling for all of the UK to be able to vote on the London Mayor has gone viral, but Londoners have branded it 'dumb' and 'ridiculous'.
Wimbledon Common Nature Club host pond dipping event
Children from Wimbledon Common Nature Club enjoyed a morning of pond dipping.