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Students Brave Snow For Third Protest

Students gather in Trafalgar Square in a third day of demonstration against tuition fees.

Students’ Fightback: Occupations Continue

As students take to the streets for a third protest march, we talk to some of those still occupying buildings after the last demonstration.

Live Penguins In Hamleys Criticised

London Zoo penguins were set to take a day trip to Hamleys toy store next week, provoking 'disgust' from some quarters, and the sentiment of 'mmmm penguins' from others.

Cucumber-Shaped Building Planned For Paddington

A 150m-tall building shaped like a cucumber could be built in Paddington Basin.

Demonstrators Rush Lewisham Town Hall To Protest Against Cuts

Arrests were made at Lewisham Town Hall last night as protestors rushed the building in attempt to attend the council meeting to approve a series of cuts for the borough.

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Read all about it...roundup of the rest of the day's news, including worrying noises about future Tube strikes and a sticky situation for Boris.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town…In A Transit Van

The London Borough of Sutton will shortly experience the timeless magic of Santa Claus...as he drives through Cheam in a Transit Van.

Jimmy Mizen Foundation Opens Community Centre And Cafe

The Cafe of Good Hope has opened in Hither Green, raising funds for the Jimmy Mizen Foundation. We spoke to the Mizen family and to the people behind other charitable trusts born out of the loss of a son.

Deal To Be Signed For Mobile Coverage On Tube

A deal could be signed within weeks that would bring mobile phone coverage to parts of the Tube network before the Olympic Games.

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Tube Strike Is Underway

The latest 24-hour Tube strike by members of the RMT and TSSA unions is underway, meaning that services will be disrupted across most London Underground lines until Tuesday morning.

Weekend Round-Up

Move Weekend Discussion: The Politics Of Movement

The Southbank Centre's Move Weekend discussed the relationship between politics and human movement last night.

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Borg Cube Heading For Silicon Roundabout?

Resistance is futile. Old Street roundabout is to be invaded by a Borg cube, if new plans are approved.

Next Week's Tube Strike Will Go Ahead

Union members are to stage another 24-hour strike from Sunday evening, meaning that most of the Tube network will be subject to closures and severe delays all day Monday, 29 November.

London To Paris: The Green Way

High-speed link it definitely isn’t, but if you have three or four days to spare, a sturdy pair of calf muscles and a yen to visit Paris the greenest way, then the promised Avenue Verte, or Green Avenue may - eventually - be right up your street.

Tottenham Fans To Protest Against Stratford Move

Despite their team enjoying success on the field, Spurs fans are planning a series of protests over the club's application to move into the Olympic Stadium after the Games finish.

Thameslink Upgrade To Go Ahead

Transport secretary Philip Hammond today announced that the Government is to proceed with the full Thameslink upgrade programme.

Bomber Command Memorial Threatens Trees

Tower Hamlets Takes Legal Action Over Marathon Route

Tower Hamlets council is to take legal action against the Olympic organisers, despite the new marathon route getting approval by the International Olympics Committee last week.

Day Of Student Protests In London

London 2012 Gold Challenge Launches