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London protesters block coach taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

Dozens of demonstrators in Peckham surround coach before it can take people to barge in Dorset A coach sent to collect asylum seekers and take them to the Bibby Stockholm barge has been surrounded by protesters in south London. Dozens of demonstrators in Peckham have blocked a coach before it was ...

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London protesters block coach taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

The Guardian

‘Those two weeks felt how the world should be’: the young single mums who took on the housing crisis – and won

When a group of teenage mothers were evicted from their homeless hostel, Focus E15, they took over a tower block of empty council flats in protest. Ten years on, they are still fighting On 23 September 2014, protesters entered a disused block of council flats on the Carpenters estate in Newham, east ...

15 minutes ago

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‘Those two weeks felt how the world should be’: the young single mums who took on the housing crisis – and won

BBC

Man due in court over sword attack that killed boy

Marcus Arduini Monzo is charged with the murder of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin in Hainault.

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BBC

Man due in court over sword attack that killed boy

The Guardian

Islamophobia has warped the London mayoral race. That makes Sadiq Khan’s poll lead even more impressive | Zoe Williams

Donald Trump opened the floodgates and bigoted attacks from the right became a new normal. It’s been a sorry spectacle Mayoral elections can seem set apart from the main drag of politics. People vote for individuals and their records, it’s not outlandish to stand as an independent, and even candidates ...

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Islamophobia has warped the London mayoral race. That makes Sadiq Khan’s poll lead even more impressive | Zoe Williams

The Guardian

UK arts need ‘rescue package’ to avoid lost generation, says Royal Court boss

David Byrne calls for urgent state support for young playwrights, particularly those from minority or working-class backgrounds David Byrne, the artistic director of the Royal Court theatre in London, has called for the next government to create a “rescue package” to keep young people in the arts ...

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UK arts need ‘rescue package’ to avoid lost generation, says Royal Court boss

BBC

Londoners go to the polls in mayoral election

Polls are open between 07:00 and 22:00 BST, with results expected on Saturday afternoon.

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BBC

Londoners go to the polls in mayoral election

BBC

London's baby deer protected by extra volunteers

Royal Parks says the move is aimed at ensuring the safety of both deer and visitors.

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London's baby deer protected by extra volunteers

BBC

Rats and sewage in prison unbearable - volunteer

A former chaplain at HMP Wandsworth describes conditions as "unbearable" amid a "smell of despair".

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Rats and sewage in prison unbearable - volunteer

Bing News

Thiago Silva faces painstaking choice as Prem trio hope to capitalise on family ties and Fluminense lurk

Thiago Silva faces a painstaking decision between staying in London, where his sons are, with one of three teams, or returning to Brazilian side Fluminense, with multiple offers on the table.

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Thiago Silva faces painstaking choice as Prem trio hope to capitalise on family ties and Fluminense lurk

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Social worker awarded &163;58,000 in harassment claim victory over gender-critical beliefs

Rachel Meade has been awarded over &163;58,000 in compensation after winning a harassment claim against her employer and the regulatory body, Social Work England.

7 hours ago

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Social worker awarded &163;58,000 in harassment claim victory over gender-critical beliefs

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Social worker wwarded &163;58,000 in harassment claim victory over her gender-critical beliefs

Rachel Meade, has been awarded over &163;58,000 in compensation after winning a harassment claim against her employer and the regulatory body, Social Work England.

7 hours ago

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Social worker wwarded &163;58,000 in harassment claim victory over her gender-critical beliefs

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Revealed: How punters are paying more for soft drinks than a pint of beer at some London boozers - is YOUR local on the list?

MailOnline can reveal today that there are at least 28 JD Wetherspoon venues where Londoners can go and buy an alcoholic beverage for less than a soft drink.

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Revealed: How punters are paying more for soft drinks than a pint of beer at some London boozers - is YOUR local on the list?

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Jeff Lynne announces death of ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy at 76

Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist Richard Tandy has died at the age of 76. The news was announced by ELO leader Jeff Lynne, who paid tribute to a “remarkable musician”. Tandy was responsible for ...

7 hours ago

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Jeff Lynne announces death of ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy at 76

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10,000 London cabbies sue Uber in High Court over taxi booking rules

The cab drivers claim that Uber misled Transport for London (TfL) over how it operated its ride-booking system and therefore breached private hire licensing rules ...

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10,000 London cabbies sue Uber in High Court over taxi booking rules

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Ange Postecoglou may have accidentally discovered Tottenham's own Rodri ahead of Chelsea clash

Latest Tottenham news with Cristian Romero delivering a positional hint to Ange Postecoglou ahead of the Premier League clash against Chelsea ...

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Ange Postecoglou may have accidentally discovered Tottenham's own Rodri ahead of Chelsea clash

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Women’s Prize Trust Discoveries shortlist chosen from 3,000 entrants

The Women’s Prize Trust has revealed the shortlist for its annual Discoveries prize, which aims to find and support aspiring female novelists from the UK and Ireland.

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Women’s Prize Trust Discoveries shortlist chosen from 3,000 entrants

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‘I bought my three-bedroom shared ownership home aged 25 with only a &163;13,250 deposit’

Teacher Farhana Mallick bought a shared ownership home in the Royal Docks, at the centre of a &163;2bn regeneration zone.

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‘I bought my three-bedroom shared ownership home aged 25 with only a &163;13,250 deposit’

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UTB promotes Bradley Illman to key account manager

United Trust Bank has promoted Bradley Illman to key account manager for London. Illman joined the lender in 2012 as an underwriter in the bridging division and was instrumental in the creation of ...

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UTB promotes Bradley Illman to key account manager

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London Marathon winner Munyao to represent Kenya in Paris 2024

Alexander Mutiso Munyao, the surprise winner of this year's London Marathon, was rewarded for his victory on Wednesday by being selected for the ...

7 hours ago

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London Marathon winner Munyao to represent Kenya in Paris 2024

The Guardian

Animals on the run: from a runaway racehorse to an escaped circus elephant – video

So far, 2024 has been a busy year for animal escapes. From a sauntering circus elephant in Montana to huskies breaking out of a pet cafe in Shenzhen, here are five times animals went on the run Brass neck: giraffes stroll on to 18th hole during Kenya Ladies Open –video Continue reading...

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Animals on the run: from a runaway racehorse to an escaped circus elephant – video

BBC

Blue plaque honours adventure playgrounds pioneer

Lady Allen is known for creating adventure playgrounds for children in London in the 1950s.

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BBC

Blue plaque honours adventure playgrounds pioneer

BBC

Tower Bridge walkways 'come up well' after clean

The boss of a specialist cleaning firm says he does not think his team "missed a bit".

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BBC

Tower Bridge walkways 'come up well' after clean

The Guardian

Hainault sword attack: police release first image of Daniel Anjorin – as it happened

14-year-old killed in attack was a student at Bancroft’s school in Woodford Green; police say two men in their 30s were injured and suspect is in custody The head of Bancroft’s School, Simon Marshall, has sent a statement to parents, in which Daniel Anjorin, the 14-year-old boy killed in the Hainault ...

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Hainault sword attack: police release first image of Daniel Anjorin – as it happened