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Trouble at t’childrens’ hospital: mediators have been called in to resolve a spat at Gt. Ormond St. London wi-fi security is apparently lagging woefully behind. Battersea Dogs Home is having to put increasing numbers of dangerous dogs to sleep. And a number of pets have …

Cadbury’s anticipate London job losses following Kraft’s takeover. There’s been a 90% rise in London women on the dole. A lucky East End Euromillions lottery winner has come forward with just days to spare. If you are a show groupie, why not vote for your …

You’d have to have been working in the deepest basement office to miss the violent hail storm that hit the capital around 6.30pm yesterday. Rail services between London and Norwich were severely disrupted following lightening strikes. In London, meanwhile, many local rivers were on flood …

Images courtesy of the City of London Corporation. Throughout April, we’re jumping on the Tudor bandwagon and exploring the history of the little-known hunt standing on the edge of Epping Forest. See here for the introduction. One of the most memorable things about Queen Elizabeth’s …

The London Loop is a 140-mile walking path that encircles London. Described as the ‘walker’s M25′, it cuts through historic greenbelt, ancient villages and modern suburbs, all within 30 minutes reach of Zone 1. We twice-blessed Londoners can live in one of the world’s cultural …

The Daily Gossip: Harry embroiled with Imbruglia? Nah: we don’t believe it either. The Daily Question: 10 years after the Macpherson report, have things improved? The Daily Bizarreness: a zombie carnival out to get bankers. The Daily Achievement: the ZSL have captured a rare (and …

MykReeve A 19-year old was knifed at a petrol station in Wealdstone last night. A few hours later, a man of 18 was found with stab wounds at Maryland station, Stratford. Both attacks were fatal. The incidents come one day after a multiple stabbing in …

What with your favourite London-by-way-of-Essex Britpop band reforming and playing not one but two dates in Hyde Park, it’s perfect timing to discover some more quintessentially London love from a indie native outfit. Swanton Bombs could be just what you’re looking for. The two-piece band …

The most hated UK celebrity accents are from native Londoners. A poll conducted by Travelodge found that Amy Winehouse’s cultivated caricature snarl (seriously, what girl from North London really sounds like that?) along with Chingford native David Beckham topped the list, edging out Gordon Brown, …