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New fault-reporting tech introduced in Tube stations to help people with access needs

New fault-reporting technology has been introduced in Tube stations to help people with access needs.

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Man ‘unsafe in own home’ in Kent after waking up to knifepoint robbery

A man has been left feeling “unsafe in his own home” after three men - two from London - robbed him at knifepoint in Kent.

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The best north London schools according to The Sunday Times

North London schools have scored highly in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, with QE Barnet winning multiple national awards and several others ranked among the UK’s best.

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Is Shopify down? Users report Cloudflare outage affecting big brands

Popular online retail platform Shopify is reportedly down as a major Cloudflare 500 error outage affects dozens of online brands.

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Man launched ‘frenzied and unexplained’ double stabbing in Tube station - and laughed

A man launched a “frenzied” and unprovoked knife attack on two older men at a Tube station as they returned home after a dance class.

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The London schools named in the Sunday Times Top Schools List 2026

The Sunday Times School Guide 2026 has revealed the top schools in London in their Parent Power Guide.

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Three dead in three days after huge fire, two stabbings and fatal crash in London

Three people have died in a shocking three days that saw a major fire, two stabbings and a fatal crash across London.

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EastEnders star hosts 'moving and special' ceremony at North London Hospice

Michelle Collins hosted the North London Hospice’s Light Up A Life ceremony, where hundreds gathered to remember loved ones, raising nearly £30,000 for hospice care.

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Major disruption expected until end of day at busy central London station

Major disruption is expected at London St Pancras until the end of the day due to a fault

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'Scared' dad left with 'necrotic' rotten finger after cat bite as warning issued

A 48-year-old dad was left with a 'necrotic' rotten finger after a cat bite, as a health warning for Pasteurella has been issued

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Person taken to hospital after crash on busy central London road

A person has been taken to hospital after a crash Cavendish Square, Westminster at 6.45am today (December 4).

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This 75p supermarket item hailed a 'secret weapon' for stopping dry skin

One 'superfood' has been dubbed a 'secret weapon' to surviving the weather changes this winter

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Recap as busy central London road closed for HOURS after crash

Wigmore Street in Westminster is closed after a crash. Diversions are in place for bus routes 12, 22, 55 and 73.

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Every London Underground line and station closed this weekend listed

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (December 5 - 7) and don't be caught out.

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London woman scalded so badly she can't walk after epileptic seizure in shower

A London woman had an epileptic seizure in a hot shower - suffering such severe burns she couldn't walk for 18 months.

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Ealing murder suspect, 18, arrested after man stabbed to death in Kent

A teenager has been arrested as part of a murder investigation into a fatal stabbing in Kent.

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Person dies after being hit by train causing major delays at Kings Cross

A person has died after being hit by a train at Stevenage station at around 1.20pm on December 3.

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Person fighting for their life after incident on London rail line with major delays

A person is fighting for his life following an incident on a railway line for London.

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Woman in her 20s raped in historic central London park

A woman in her 20s was raped around 4.10am on December 2 in Embankment Gardens in Westminster. Police enquiries are ongoing.

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Recap as Kings Cross services shut after person hit by train

A person has been hit by a train in Stevenage, with delays to Kings Cross. Follow our blog for updates.