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fromCageside Press
10 hours ago

McGregor-Owned Black Forge Inn Set Ablaze in Suspected Arson

The Dublin Fire Brigade and gardaí (police) were called to the scene, with the incident believed to be criminal in nature. A report of the fire was made sometime around 3AM local time.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Freud Museum faces inquiry over bullying and board misconduct claims

A group of 20 writers, academics, and psychoanalysts alleges serious governance issues at the Freud Museum, leading to political interference and an alienating atmosphere.
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#housing-crisis
fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Bill Linnane: I want to turn my 22-year-old daughter's bedroom into a home office - but she still thinks it's her room

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Bill Linnane: I want to turn my 22-year-old daughter's bedroom into a home office - but she still thinks it's her room

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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago
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Met Police surround Canary Wharf hotel as protesters claim asylum seekers are being housed there

Protests and counter-demonstrations occurred in Canary Wharf over claims asylum seekers are being housed there.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
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Police arrest protesters in London for holding placards supporting Palestine Action

Protests in London supporting Palestine Action led to 55 arrests under the Terrorism Act, amid escalating tensions surrounding the group's proscription.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago
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London council apologises to hundreds of teachers and pupils after decision to shut primary schools ruled unlawful

fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago
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London council apologises to hundreds of teachers and pupils after decision to shut primary schools ruled unlawful

fromTime Out London
1 day ago

Central London could soon get another 24-hour McDonald's

Some locals and the Metropolitan Police are raising concerns that the new all-night license for McDonald’s in Westminster would attract more crime and antisocial behavior.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Ex-soldier jailed for killing amputee with own car

Errol Woodger, a former soldier, was sentenced to 13 years for manslaughter after running over Marc Allen, who was trying to prevent his car theft.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Kevin Spacey told actor 'don't worry about it' after alleged sexual assault, documents claim

According to the documents, filed in June, Mr Spacey was working as artistic director at the Old Vic Theatre at the time of the alleged assaults on a production of a play by Tennessee Williams known as Sweet Bird Of Youth, and Mr Cannon was a member of the cast in this production.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Bryan Johnson is hiring a CEO for his company, Blueprint, so he can focus on living forever: 'I don't need the money'

Bryan Johnson stated that the business aspect of Blueprint had become a "pain in the ass" and detracted from focusing on his core mission, 'Don't Die.'
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fromianVisits
3 days ago

Barbican tunnel to prioritise cyclists and pedestrians in clean air plan

The Bunhill, Barbican and Golden Lane Healthy Neighbourhood Plan aims to improve local air quality by restricting traffic access in the Beech Street tunnel, prioritizing cyclists and local traffic.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago
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Exclusive: Sadiq Khan CLEARED after accepting 3,000 of free tickets to Taylor Swift Wembley Stadium gig

Sir Sadiq was cleared of breaching the GLA's code of conduct regarding Taylor Swift concert tickets.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago
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Mayor cleared over free Taylor Swift tickets

Sir Sadiq Khan cleared of wrongdoing over accepting free concert tickets, no breach of GLA code of conduct found.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

London Stock Exchange considers 24-hour trading to stimulate market

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is considering 24-hour trading to enhance UK market competitiveness, evaluating technology needs, regulatory hurdles, and liquidity impacts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Man who decapitated and dismembered London couple convicted of murder

Yostin Andres Mosquera, 35, was convicted of the murders of Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71, oversaw severe brutality, including decapitation and dismemberment.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Performer unfurls Palestinian flag on Royal Opera House stage

During the curtain call for 'Il trovatore,' a background artist waved a large Palestinian flag on stage, leading to an attempted intervention by officials.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Chilling CCTV shows gunman entering London park before shooting boy, 15, in chest

CCTV footage reveals a masked gunman calmly walking into a London park before fatally shooting 15-year-old Rene Graham in a crowded area during a family fun day.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Andy Farrell says Lions in a fantastic place' to clinch Test series with a week to spare

Andy Farrell emphasized the winning start against Australia is huge, stating, 'We started very well, our game control was excellent throughout and the back row were immense throughout.' This execution sets a strong tone for the series ahead.
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fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's weekly railway news

London Underground faces challenges including fare evasion prosecutions and delays in station construction projects.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

EY's London cleaners are picketing its office after over a third were told their jobs could be cut

"Whilst partners at EY take home an average of £723,000 a year ($969,000), the already overworked cleaning workforce who make just £13.85 an hour are being told that over a third of their jobs are at risk," said Henry Chango Lopez, IWGB's general secretary.
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fromLondon On The Inside
1 week ago

Palestine Solidarity Campaign Is Organising a March This Weekend

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign is organizing a march in London on Sat 19th July to call for an end to the genocide in Gaza and to pressure the government to stop arming Israel.
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fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 week ago

Man dies on tracks in Kilburn with train lines through London closed by police

A man has died on the tracks at Kilburn High Road station, leading to train line closures through London as investigations ensued into the circumstances of the incident.
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

Four arrested and one charged after quadruple stabbing in south east London

At around 4pm on July 10, officers and London Ambulance Service responded to reports of a stabbing at the junction of Denmark Hill and Camberwell New Road.
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fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 week ago

Major police presence with yellow tent erected after incident in Harlesden

A major police presence has been reported attending an incident on a residential road in Harlesden. The incident happened in Curzon Crescent near Beveridge Road at around 8pm today (July 17).
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

New levy on foreign students would be act of immense self-harm, Sadiq Khan warns Rachel Reeves

Closing the UK to international students would harm the economy and damage university finances.
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fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago

Do trans flag road crossings infringe Christians' rights? Here's what you said

Camden resident Blessing Olubanjo aims to have pedestrian crossings removed, arguing they infringe on her Christian rights and constitute unlawful political messaging.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Council tenant made to hand back keys after lying about owning a home won in a competition'

The tenant was investigated after a tip-off regarding a competition win for a home, which they failed to report to Kensington and Chelsea Council.
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fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago

Lambeth school pupils want action on SUVs which are three times deadlier for kids

"Big cars take up more space, and that creates traffic jams in our small streets. I have friends with asthma, and these big cars and traffic jams make it worse, which makes me feel sad."
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fromVulture
1 week ago

Emma 'Speed Demon' Watson Banned From Driving for 6 Months

Emma Watson has been banned from driving in the U.K. for six months after being caught driving 38 mph in a 30-mph zone, while already having nine points on her record.
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fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago

Major road in Harold Hill set for new crossing as part of Gallows Corner works

A new pedestrian crossing is set to be implemented on Straight Road, replacing the informal crossing that currently exists without traffic signals, enhancing safety for all, particularly vulnerable road users.
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