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Shaun of the Dead 2: Simon Pegg addresses future of a sequel
Hot Fuzz star Simon Pegg says being asked the question 'Is there a Shaun of the Dead 2?' "winds him up" and addresses the future of a sequel.
Claudia Winkleman to step down from BBC Radio 2 show
Claudia Winkleman will be stepping down from her BBC Radio 2 Saturday morning show next year but who will replace her?
Shane MacGowan’s wife hopes Fairytale of New York is Christmas No.1
The wife of the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan says "it would be nice" for Fairytale of New York to get UK Christmas number one.
Snow for London this Christmas? Early weather forecast
Find out if London will get snow this Christmas as weather forecasters share their early predictions.
Train drivers to continue striking for an extra 6 months
The latest wave of strikes will target different regions a day at a time in December.
c2c announces ticketing changes including super off-peak axe
Major rail operator c2c has announced short notice changes to its ticketing structure.
Tower Hamlets and Met Police in street racing crackdown
Tower Hamlets Council has joined the Met Police in an effort to crackdown on street racing.
Hampstead Garden Suburb children’s writer Vivian Baron Cohen
An “artist, writer, and poet” who worked as a teacher and went on to become a successful businessman and children’s author will be remembered for his “unstoppable” sense of humour.
London's best schools named in list by The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times has revealed the best schools in London with the 31st edition of Parent Power Guide.
London Tube closures December 1-3: See the full list
Check the London Underground services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.
Young Reporter- Advancing AI helping us with diseases
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behaviour. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of all cases1. According to the World Health Organization, around 50 million people worldwide have dementia, and this number is...
Mile End man who attacked three women in half hour is jailed
A man who attacked three women across Tower Hamlets in a 30 minute window has been jailed.
Thames Water online tool to report sewage, leaks or pollution
Pollution and sewer blockages or flooding can now be reported directly online by the public to speed up repairs and help protect the environment.
Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dies aged 65
The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65.
Former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70
Alistair Darling, former Labour chancellor, has died at the age of 70, a family spokesman has announced
What is encephalitis amid death of The Pogues' Shane MacGowan
The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died aged 65 after a battle with encephalitis - find out more about the condition including the symptoms and its causes.
Man taken to hospital after collapsing on Bow Flyover
A man has collapsed on the Bow Flyover as police confirm they are looking into how his injuries were sustained.
Kings Cross sexual assault predator Adriano Repetti jailed
Adriano Repetti, 46, sexually assaulted four women on trains between Cambridge and Kings Cross.
London weather: Capital could see snow in coming weeks
London could be hit by snow in the coming weeks as weather forecasters maps predict temperatures will plummet.
TfL announces ‘no service' on certain London buses
Little or no service is expected on eight different bus routes in London this Friday (December 1).