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Remembering the London victims known to have died in Air India plane crash

100 hours have passed since an Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed, killing all but one of the passengers and crew.

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Everything we know with a week to go until Gallows Corner full closure

It is a week to go until Gallows Corner roundabout and flyover shuts completely - here's everything we know about the project.

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Flash flood-hit school gets new defence system

A defence scheme has had to be installed at Caterham High School, that was previously hit by flash flooding.

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The toughest jobs in the UK include firefighters, paramedics and farmers

The toughest everyday jobs in the UK include firefighters, paramedics – and farmers.

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Person injured after bus crashes into flagpoles in Parliament Square

A bus has crashed into flagpoles in near the Houses of Parliament with emergency services at the scene.

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Person fighting for life after being hit by train causing delays at London station

A person is fighting for their life after they were hit by a train near Luton Airport, with major disruption to rail services for London.

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Heatwave set for London as temperatures set to soar all week

London is set for a hot, sunny week with highs reaching 32°C by Sunday, June 22. Stay cool and hydrated.

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Thameslink cancelled with 'major disruption' after person hit by train

Thameslink trains face "major disruption" after a person was hit between Luton and St Pancras International. Live updates here.

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One third of sunglasses sold on Amazon and more could damage child eyesight

One third of sunglasses sold on platforms like Amazon, eBay and Shein pose an eyesight risk to children.

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London couple spend £40k travelling down the world's longest road

A couple from London quit their jobs to travel down the world's longest road, along 40,000 miles.

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Man killed in Hammersmith double shooting named and pictured for the first time

A man who died following a double shooting in Hammersmith has been named as Jordan Oliver Rodney.

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Person taken to hospital after ‘falling from height’ at Marble Arch Station

A man has been taken to hospital after falling from a height at Marble Arch Station.

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Twins from London celebrate 100th birthday and reveal tip for a long life

A pair of identical twins from London have just celebrated their 100th birthday and have shared tips on how to live a long life.

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The common acts you do on the London Underground that you could get fined for

The London Underground byelaws state that several common acts you likely do every day could get you a fine; see the top five.

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London man spends £850 to try viral £225 Louis Vuitton chocolate bag

A content creator from London splashed out £850 on travel to try the £225 Louis Vuitton chocolate bag.

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Man ‘taken to safety’ after five hours by emergency services in Dagenham

A man was taken to safety by emergency services in Dagenham.

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Girl, 2, from London suffers kidney failure after catching E. coli on holiday

A mum has shared how her two-year-old daughter now suffers from kidney failure after catching E. coli while on holiday in Egypt.

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30,000 lightning strikes hit UK as Met Office thunderstorm warnings remain

The Met Office has revealed more than 30,000 lightning strikes hit the UK on Friday night (June 13) as thunderstorm warnings continue

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Housing group for London and South East welcomes new finance boss

Duncan Brown joins MTVH as CFO in July 2025, bringing more than 20 years of experience to the housing association.

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MBE for charity director after 45 years of volunteering

Maggie Mehta, Samaritans Redbridge branch director, has received an MBE after 45 years of volunteering with the charity.