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Man sought after women followed and man stabbed – BBC News
23 November 2023Updated 5 hours agoImage caption, Det Supt Dan O'Sullivan said: "We are extremely concerned about this man and we need to find him as soon as possible"Police have released new images in their hunt for a man after several women were followed and an Uber driver was stabbed in south London.It follows incidents during October and…
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Final Area Forums of 2023 approaching
The final round of Area Forums for 2023 is coming soon, kicking off with Hounslow South, Isleworth, Osterley and Spring Grove on Thursday, 30 November.
Area Forums have become a staple in Hounslow Council’s calendar, providing residents with a vital opportunity to have face-to-face discussions with their elected…
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Town to burn giant effigy of London Mayor Sadiq Khan for bonfire night
Locals in Edenbridge voted for Khan for their bonfire "celebrity guy" following their disapproval of the Mayor's ULEZ expansion.
As one resident of the town shared they were unhappy that the Mayor would bring the ULEZ "to the doorstep of the residents and businesses of Edenbridge."
Standing at 11 metres tall, the effigy was unveiled…
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This is the full list of when the London Christmas lights go on for 2023
Whether the festive time is your favourite time of year or you're more of a 'bah humbug', there's no doubt that the nights look pretty at Christmas time.
Across London, thousands of twinkling lights are strung up to help spread Christmas joy and attract thousands of tourists for the season.
From Oxford Street's dazzling stars,…
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Do you know this man? Police in east London seek cyclist after bike rider killed in crash
Police in east London have appealed for a cyclist whom they wish to trace after a bike rider was killed in a crash involving a Tesla car and a private hire vehicle.
The fatal collision happened at around 1745 hours on the evening of Monday 14 August this year in Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch in the London Borough of Hackney.
Detectives who…
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27 of London’s best winter terraces and rooftops for alfresco hangs
No matter where in London you find yourself, here are the best terraces and rooftop spots for a cosy, wintery time.
1 Pantechnicon, Belgravia
A snug, heated rooftop terrace filled with foliage hugging the delightful top floor of this west London destination. While the rest of Pantechnicon's venues take their cues from Japan, the…
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This 1940s steam train is returning to London this Christmas
It might only be October, but once Halloween’s out the way it’s basically Christmas. With London’s sparkly Christmas lights, ice skating and lots of mulled wine, the festive season in London is one of the best parts of the year. And good news: this winter, the hugely popular Christmas steam train, the Santa Steam Express, will be back for…
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London Playbook PM: Long-term decisions, short-term politics
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Good afternoon from the National Express coach stop in Manchester, after the Conservative conference packed up.
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— Rishi Sunak is heading back to London after…
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Derek Rose to open fourth London store in Marylebone – TheIndustry.fashion
Luxury nightwear, loungewear and underwear brand Derek Rose is opening a new 1,500 sq ft store at 39 Marylebone High Street in early November 2023, next to Paul Smith and Agnès B.
It will mark the brand’s fourth London location, already having stores in Knightsbridge, Notting Hill and Hampstead.
Sacha Rose, CEO at Derek Rose, said: "We’ve had…
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£250m turnover London M&E specialist sinks into administration
London M&E specialist Michael J Lonsdale has gone into administration after nearly 50 years in business.
The £250m Berkshire-based firm was set up in 1986 but earlier today Begbies Traynor was appointed administrator of a company that in its last set of accounts employed close to 250 people.
Both Michael J Lonsdale and Michael Lonsdale Group…
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