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A record high of 13,231 people were recorded as sleeping rough in London this year, marking a 10% increase from the previous year, according to recent figures.

Westminster School was revealed as the third most pricey school in the UK, with fees reaching up to £21,992 per term, totaling £65,976 for the year.

Boots Fragrance will showcase more than 400 'luxury and niche' scents, highlighting UK exclusive perfumes and over 20 brands that are new to Boots.

Trans Wicked will grace the stage at the Clapham Grand in London on Sunday 27 July, raising funds for London Trans+ Pride - the largest trans Pride globally.

"Private rents in Ealing were below the city-wide average as recently as 2020. Yet in just five years, they have doubled in some parts of the borough."

The Wallace Collection will display Caravaggio's Victorious Cupid (1601-02), which is on loan from Berlin's Gemäldegalerie and will be the centerpiece of an exhibition accompanied by two ancient Roman sculptures.

A nine-year-old girl was shot during a planned assassination attempt by a gunman on a motorbike, as she dined with family in east London.

Napoli on The Road will be handing out thousands of slices of free margherita pizza on July 29-30 at Observation Point near Gabriel's Wharf.

The CÎROC Club Riviera at Kitty Hawk features a coastal vibe with floral decorations and a menu of seasonal cocktails inspired by the beach clubs of Provence.

Canada Water is undergoing redevelopment into a vibrant town centre with approximately 3,000 new homes, retail and leisure spaces, and abundant public amenities, including parks.

The installation of 6,500 sq m of advanced solar membrane panels at London’s Olympic Stadium will provide energy for major events throughout the year, including athletics meets, West Ham matches, and concerts.

London is set to experience hot and humid temperatures peaking around 30C this week, with unsettled weather expected to bring thunderstorms over the weekend.

Erith Town Centre has been selected as one of twelve London high streets to receive 50,000 funding as part of the High Street Place Labs initiative.

London's 5G network performance is significantly lagging behind other major UK and European cities due to various challenges, including restrictions on Huawei technology and slow rollout.

Living in London is a rush, but every now and then, it's healthy to trade the noise for a bit of nature, sea air, or somewhere that doesn't involve a queue.

"From Belgravia to Chelsea, these women balance ambition, family and fierce friendships - all while living life at full volume."

The Wolseley's private dining room offers a unique experience with a separate staircase, large windows overlooking the main dining area, and seasonal set menus crafted by head chef David Stevens.

London's fintech ecosystem, with over 1600 companies and 250 foreign banks, is bolstered by its multicultural backdrop, establishing the city as a global finance innovation hub.

Buying a house in London now costs up to nine times the median salary, with a median multiple of 9.0 making it 'impossibly unaffordable'.

The congestion charge payments owed by overseas embassies in London have reached over £160 million for the first time, rising from £152 million in September 2024.

Brockwell Lido in London has been crowned the best outdoor pool in Britain by the AA, achieving an impressive score of 82.9 out of 100 based on various data.

"It was really difficult for me at first, I didn't know what to do or where to go, I didn't speak English at first. I never had somebody there who I could speak to, who I could open up to about how I was feeling. That was the hard thing, and if you don't have anyone you can trust, how do you navigate the system - how do you understand the system?"

The hotel will form part of the wider Twickenham Experience complex, which includes the World Rugby Museum, RFU Conference & Events Centre, and TW2 Health & Wellbeing.

London's Metropolitan Police confirmed that 41 individuals were arrested for showing support for the proscribed group Palestine Action, with one arrest made for common assault.

Around 150 firefighters are battling a major fire at an industrial estate in southeast London, specifically targeting a single-storey warehouse engulfed in flames.

Ice Cream Union, praised as 'London's best-kept secret,' has won the title of the UK's best ice cream shop thanks to its wide variety and quality.

Sir Ian Blair, who served as the Metropolitan police commissioner from 2005 to 2008, has died at the age of 72. Blair implemented significant changes across the police force during his tenure.