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Person dies after being hit by train with ‘major disruption’ to London services
A person has died after being hit by a train, with London railway lines currently closed by the police.
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Cash to make 'Olympic boroughs' safer places up for grabs
Money is up for grabs for community groups to make neighbourhoods across east London safer with measures such as improving street lighting and providing 'safe spaces'
LIVE updates as person hit by train with 'major delays' and London lines closed
A person has been hit by a train with London rail lines closed by the emergency services, and live updates here.
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'Vile' child predator caught in the act at work by police
Lester Sharpe, a child predator has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being caught at his workplace in Kensington.
Police search for 'shirtless man' after sexual assault on Jubilee line
Police have released an image of a shirtless man walking in a London Underground station after reports of a sexual assault on a Jubilee line.
Mounjaro 'golden dose' revealed to stop 'food noise' in new study
A new study shows that weight loss medication patients can experience hunger, eat well-balanced meals, and still make significant progress towards their health.
Three people charged for supporting terrorist group in London
Three people have been charged for supporting Palestine Action in Westminster in July.
Crooked boss at Heathrow airport plotted to smuggle £2m Colombian cocaine
A corrupt manager at a London airport was caught bringing 22kg of Colombian cocaine into the country.
UK set for ‘one of the biggest drills in history’ in Emergency Alert test next month
The emergency alert test, which is being described as "one of the biggest public safety exercises” in UK history, is set to take place next month.
London travel updates as delays hit Elizabeth line in morning rush hour - recap
The Elizabeth line has been hit by delays as we cover live travel across London's transport network.
Full list of all the London Underground stations and lines closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (August 8 - 10) and don't be caught out.
Man found guilty of killing 'frail and defenceless' dad with dumbbell in west London
Aston Lambert from Kensington and Chelsea has been found guilty of murdering his father, Alban Lambert with a dumbbell.
'Stop and search is vitally important in saving lives from knife crime'
A senior Metropolitan Police officer spoke to this paper about the force's ongoing work to tackle knife crime and youth violence - including the significance of the use of stop and search.
Hunt for man after woman sexually assaulted on Victoria line
Police are hunting for a man after a woman was sexually assaulted on the Victoria line between Victoria and King's Cross.
Video of man’s last moments with friends before ‘senseless murder’ in Bethnal Green
A video shows a man’s last moments walking with his friends before he was shot to death in Bethnal Green.
Bethnal Green police desk to be axed as part of budget cuts
Tower Hamlets will be left without any police front desks under new plans to cut services across London.
Mounjaro users report surprising side effect - pharmacists share their tips
While Mounjaro weight-loss injections can help with their waistlines, some users have reported issues with their hairlines
Real-world learning. Real-world results with Waltham Forest College
Students at Waltham Forest College are stepping confidently into their futures.
Bloodshed across London after sixth fatal shooting in 2025
Six people have died in fatal shootings across London in 2025 so far. We put an interactive map showing where.
What one London school is doing to help protect pupils from knife crime
The headteacher of a school in Barking has sat down to discuss what it is doing to help keep students safe from knife crime.