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Guinness names UK's best pubs for a pint - but which London boozers made the list?

The new Harp Guide released by Guinness lists 35 British pubs that serve the best pour - and nine of them are in London.

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LIVE updates as trains cancelled in Croydon after emergency services incident

Croydon trains are facing disruption after the emergency services closed the railway lines due to an incident. Live updates here.

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Ricky Gervais donates £2.5m of tour proceeds to 22 animal charities

Ricky Gervais has donated almost £2.5m from his Mortality tour proceeds to animal charities

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HMRC warns millions of 'fast approaching' deadline with £900 fine

With less than two months until the Self Assessment deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging people filing their tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year to start now.

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Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce Christmas 2025 posting deadlines revealed

Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce have shared their latest recommended posting dates for your post to arrive in time for Christmas

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RECAP after 'track fault' causes SEVERE Elizabeth line delays

A track fault on the Elizabeth line has resulted in "severe delays" between Paddington and Heathrow Terminals.

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Royal Mail warns these UK postcodes may not receive mail deliveries 6 days a week

Royal Mail has issued an important update for customers this week, relating to the frequency of mail deliveries - is your postcode affected?

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I went to London's Designer Outlet and bagged some huge Christmas bargains

Armed with a strict budget and a long wish list I visited the London Designer Outlet in Wembley Park - and as well as bagging Christmas bargains I even met Santa

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Boy, 15, stabbed to death in Islington second youngest killed in London this year

A 15-year-old boy stabbed to death in Islington is the second youngest to be killed with a knife in London during 2025.

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The booming shopping centre in Epsom with sweet shops and big plans ahead

Every time I walk through Ashley Centre's doors, I’m reminded why this hub has managed to hold its ground.

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Boy stabbed to death and teen fighting for life in stabbings hour apart in London

A teenager has died and another one is fighting for his life after two horrific knife attacks across two parts of London in less than nine hours.

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Croydon man among group found guilty of kidnapping and torturing man

Five people have been found guilty of crimes linked to the torture and kidnap of a man from Dorking.

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Woman, 39, found dead inside property in London

Police are have launched a murder investigation into the death of a woman found dead inside a property in London.

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Busy central London road remains shut days after gas leak sees hundreds evacuated

New Bridge Street, in Blackfriars, remains partly closed after hundreds of people were evacuated from the area due to a gas leak.

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Amazon stops sale of product over fire and electrocution risk as shoppers warned

Amazon halts sales of JOYINLED Mini LED Spotlight in UK after fire and electric shock risks flagged by safety watchdog

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Central and Northern lines severely delayed in rush hour

The Central and Northern lines were severely delayed today (December 10) during the morning rush hour today (December 11).

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Are there dangerous sharks lurking in the River Thames? What you need to know

Discover what types of sharks live in the River Thames and why ZSL is helping them live in the London landmark.

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Full list of all the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (December 12-14) and don't be caught out.

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Celebrities including Lorraine Kelly pay moving tribute to St Helier NHS staff

The TV presenter praised the compassion of NHS workers, sharing her personal connection to St George’s as staff and teams were recognised across 13 categories.

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Kingston Council leader reflects on 'year of delivery' in 2025

As we come to the end of the year, I’m proud to say that 2025 has been a year of delivery at Kingston Council - delivery for residents and communities across the borough, despite the stark financial challenges faced by most local authorities.