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Disruption ahead as escalator upgrades set to begin at Waterloo station

From August 3, Network Rail will begin escalator upgrades at London Waterloo’s Exit 2.

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Jannik Sinner dethrones Carlos Alcaraz as Wimbledon tennis champion

Revenge proved a dish best served on grass for Jannik Sinner as he put his Paris heartbreak behind him to claim a first Wimbledon title.

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'Small plane crashes' at London Southend Airport

Emergency services have confirmed a small plane has crashed at Southend Airport this afternoon.

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'Rare' £2 London Underground coin for sale for £8,000

A "rare" London Underground £2 coin has been listed on eBay by a seller based in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, for more than £8,000.

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All the new stations, extensions and lines planned for London transport network

TfL’s network spans hundreds of miles of track and records billions of passengers journeys every year – but it will soon be even bigger.

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William and Kate arrive at Wimbledon with George and Charlotte for men's final

The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived at Wimbledon for the men’s singles final with Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

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London renter shocked at estate agent's 'tricks' to secure property

A London renter was left shocked after receiving an email from an estate agent that included "tips and tricks" for securing a property.

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Epsom mum's fear newborn son 'wouldn't make it' after he stopped breathing

After her newborn son Ari stopped breathing, Lee Adams from Epsom raised £530 for The Sick Children’s Trust by walking 50 miles to thank Stevenson House for their vital support during his hospital stay.

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Universal theme park could beat Thorpe Park with tallest rides in the UK

A new Universal theme park could boast the UK's tallest rides.

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5 beautiful villages all within a short drive from London for a weekend getaway

From Wye in Kent to Ripley in Surrey, discover five beautiful villages all within a short drive from London to visit for a weekend getaway.

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Adorable penguin chicks take first dip in London Zoo’s main pool during heatwave

Penguin chicks at London Zoo have cooled off in the heatwave with their first dip in the main pool.

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How much money did Live Aid raise? See total amount from historic 1985 event

The benefit concert organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure was to help the 1983 to 1985 famine in Ethiopia.

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Young woman sexually assaulted next to ticket barriers at London station

A young woman was sexually assaulted next to the ticket barriers at Farringdon station, British Transport Police have said.

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Ten pubs in London named among best in England

A list of the 500 best pubs in England has been released by The Telegraph and these ten are in London.

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Gorgeous forest walk near London with 'breathtaking views' that inspired Narnia

Surrey Hills National Landscape is less than a two-hour journey from London and is said to be the inspiration behind Narnia.

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Heat health alert for London upgraded to amber as risk to life increases

A heat health alert for London has been upgraded from yellow to amber, as officials warn the extreme temperatures could put lives at risk and strain essential health and care services.

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Man, 24, stabbed to death outside Knightsbridge hotel pictured for first time

A 24-year-old man who was stabbed to death outside a hotel in Knightsbridge has been pictured for the first time. 

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Flower tributes left at scene of tragic fatal stabbing of dad in Knightsbridge

Tributes from the "brokenhearted" have been left for a dad stabbed to death in Knightsbridge.

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Sections of Northern line have 4G and 5G coverage for the first time

Sections of the Northern line, including Euston to Bank and Balham to South Wimbledon, now have 4G and 5G coverage for the first time, with more London Underground stations and tunnels to follow.

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Londoners outraged as landlord charges £2,200 cat sitting fee for tenants

An advert on SpareRoom has created some outrage amongst Londoners on Reddit after noting that tenants would have to cat sit.