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Missing fisherman pictured as crewmate killed in accident off Scotland coast named

The fishing vessel the men were on, the Kilda, has also yet to be found.

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Met Police told to re-examine whether Father Ted co-creator faced discrimination due to gender-critical stance

Scotland Yard has been ordered by the police watchdog to look again at a discrimination claim made by the Irish writer

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Secret video shows Reform figures calling King ‘Muslim’ and black kids ‘animals’

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Mansion tax: what it means for Londoners and how it will work as John Healey prepares to deliver Budget

Chancellor John Healey will deliver his first Budget on October 28

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Woman charged after ‘lacing co-worker’s curry with snail poison’

A Perth woman is accused of slipping snail poison into a colleague’s curry (file image) (Picture: Getty Images) An Australian woman has been charged after allegedly slipping snail poison into a colleague’s curry. The 43-year-old from Perth, whose name has not been revealed, is said...

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Motorcyclist followed ‘trail of blood’ to find fatally injured headteacher

Michael Mullins was a beloved grammar school head teacher (Picture: MEN Media) A motorcyclist followed a mile-long trail of blood to find Stretford Grammar School headteacher Michael Mullins dying on the side of the road, a murder trial heard. Andrew Besant-Roberts noticed the ‘stran...

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International trains stopping at second major station in London backed by key Aslef union

The Aslef train drivers union has thrown its weight behind a halt in east London for international services

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Dangerous e-bikes will be impounded after new powers granted by London council

The change means e-bikes can be removed from the street without a court order

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London council starts legal process to challenge 40% funding cuts

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea announced the decision after 9 in 10 residents said they backed the move

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Support for Brexit collapses in London as Sadiq Khan leads calls for Britain to rejoin EU

Just 15% of adults in city would vote to stay out the EU, says new survey

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London travel news LIVE: Delays across Tube lines as commuters face disruption during rush hour

Various delays on the London Underground are causing issues for commuters during rush hour

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Severe rush hour delays on London Underground because of signal issues

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Revealed: London's worst mobile internet black spots as Sadiq Khan unveils plan to tackle problem

A report and interactive map show how mobile performance varies across the capital, and sets out ten actions London boroughs can take to support better connectivity

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Elon Musk accused of ‘manipulating’ Starlink to ‘stop Ukrainian drone attacks’

The restrictions on Starlink cut communications with attack drones (Picture: Reuters) Ukraine has been scrambling to find out what – or who – restricted its Starlink satellite internet system, disrupting drone attacks on Russian forces and risking undermining its air defences. The r...

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Average asking rent in London reaches new record high of £2,825 as supply falls

The number of available homes to rent in London is down by 9% compared with a year ago, while renter demand has increased by 6%, according to Rightmove

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Harry and Meghan to carry out first joint public appearance since UK move

The couple set up a new home in England in August (Picture: AP) Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a packed schedule today as they carry out their first joint engagements since their UK return. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are heading to Nottingham on Thursday for a run of three quas...

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Outrage over Houthi TV station ‘allowed a base in London for 12 years’

Al-Masirah has been described as a hub for Iranian disinformation A Houthi-controlled TV station appears to have had a base in the UK for 12 years, Metro can reveal. Al-Masirah TV has operated an apparent ‘shell company’ in London since 2014, according to Companies House documents. ...

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World-leading genomics lab launches in London to improve care for NHS cancer patients

The centre is the first of its kind to deliver a new generation of cancer diagnostics known as composite biomarker testing

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How much is the Real Living Wage going up by in London?

The pay rise will benefit almost half a million workers at almost 17,000 employers who pay the Real Living Wage

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Abu Dhabi royal passed out in London street in front of child, 3, after 'cocaine binge'

Mahrah Al Nahyan was found lying on the ground next to an unconscious man, while the toddler played barefoot nearby