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‘Groundbreaking’ community alliance launches to ‘campaign for political alternative’ in Hackney

Hackney Independent Socialist Collective, one of the UK’s newest political parties, has joined forces with four other local organisations and will launch their collaboration later this week

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Ridley Road fee hikes could ‘break’ historic market, council hears

This year the council increased the cost for traders selling at street markets across the borough

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London housebuilding starts plummet despite housing crisis

Housebuilding starts in the capital have fallen by 84 per cent since 2015

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Renters’ Rights Act will have ‘significant’ impact on Londoners – but only if enforced properly

From 1 May, new laws contained within the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) will come into force

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Chaos as mouse spotted running around the Ritz as guests enjoy afternoon tea

The Ritz London has launched an investigation after diners spotted a mouse running around the restaurant.

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London's best and worst train stations have been revealed - Do you agree?

A travel expert has named the best and worst train stations in London. Do you agree with the ranking?

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Two stabbed in one horrifically violent day across London

Two people have been stabbed in horrifically violent attacks across London in just one day during the weekend.

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Will you be able to see Northern Lights in the UK tonight? Aurora Borealis returns

The Northern Lights could be be visible across parts of the UK again tonight (January 20) following Monday's Aurora Borealis display - see where

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HMRC data shows house sales 8 per cent up as average house prices increase by £10k

Rightmove said the £9,893 average asking price increase is the biggest for the month of January in its 25 years of house price studies as the number of sales also jumps

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Ambulance volunteers to go to life-threatening emergencies near their own homes

London Ambulance Service launches first Community First Responder volunteer recruitment drive. No medical experience needed—help save lives in London.

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Brooklyn Beckham 'doesn't want to reconcile with family' as he breaks silence on feud

Brooklyn Beckham publicly accuses parents David and Victoria of family rift, claims “Brand Beckham” pressured his marriage to Nicola and personal life.

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UK government considers banning social media for under 16s - what to know

The UK government is considering an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s as it beings a new consultation this week.

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Woman 'mortified' as stranger tells her off for being too loud in handwritten note

A London teacher was left 'mortified' after a stranger passed her a handwritten note in a café, accusing her of being so loud she had to leave.

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Why is Prince Harry suing the Daily Mail publisher? All to know as London case begins

Prince Harry and six others are taking legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mail over alleged unlawful information gathering at its titles.

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Major disruption expected until end of day on London King’s Cross line

Train passengers are facing a day of major disruption after overrunning engineering works blocked lines near London King’s Cross.

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Person dies after being hit by train with rail line closed from London

Trains on a busy train line from London have been closed by the emergency services. Live updates here.

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Figures reveal shocking number of London firefighters injured on duty

London Fire Brigade staff injuries top 1,000 in three years, with rising cases linked to inadequate PPE, training, and staffing.

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Fans wish former GMB star Piers Morgan a ‘speedy recovery’ after latest health update

Fans have wished former Good Morning Britain star Piers Morgan a 'speedy recovery' following his latest health update

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Piers Morgan in hospital after tripping on a step in London hotel restaurant

Piers Morgan has been taken to hospital for treatment after he tripped on “a small step” in a London hotel restaurant.

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Delivery driver 'kidnapped at knifepoint' by in central London

A delivery driver was kidnapped at knifepoint while delivering packages near central London in Farringdon.