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Man rescued from flames after fire breaks out in mixed-use building
Firefighters rescued one man from the building using a fire escape hood. He was taken to hospital by London Ambulance service crews.
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‘Peaceful’ elderly woman, 80, found dead in flat as teenager arrested on suspicion of murder
Cops were called to reports of an unresponsive woman in a flat in Abbey Orchard Street, Westminster at around 2.40pm.
Major office block next to Harrods approved, despite concerns workers are able to ‘peer into residents’ bedrooms’
The project is expected to cost more than £100million to complete.
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Objections raised over licence renewal for ‘exploitative’ Soho strip joint
SophistiCats, located on Brewer Street, has previously denied the allegations, saying the funds had been frozen by the banks.
Around 100 people evacuated from pub after fire breaks out in kitchen
The fire, which is believed to have been accidental, was caused by cooking left unattended.
Dip in Labour vote ushers Tories home in Westminster by-election
Thursday’s Vincent Square ward by-election saw Westminster Labour’s vote drop almost 11 per cent while the Liberal Democrats, who placed fourth, experienced a swing against it of almost five per cent, according to Election Maps UK.
Police warn farmers could be arrested if they bring tractors to Whitehall protest
Tougher measures have been introduced after farmers brought Central London to a standstill in two previous demonstration
The London boroughs with the most rough sleepers as number hits post-pandemic high
Housing charities are calling on the government to build more social homes
19 London schools could see strike action by teachers and staff over working conditions - full list
National Education Union members have raised concerns over hours, pay, and changing roles at schools in the Harris Federation
Penthouse Magazine-inspired strip club will take over Madame Jojo’s Soho spot
The club will offer Cirque de Soleil-style performances, fully-nude striptease in private VIP rooms and once-weekly shows by LGBTQI+ performers.
Mayor launches public consultation on ‘potential’ pedestrianisation of Oxford Street
Tim Barnes, a Conservative West End councillor in Westminster, said the Mayor should focus on London’s existing issues rather than starting fresh projects.
Mystery of unknown shooting star spotted in London’s skyline could be ‘large meteor’
The ‘gigantic’ star was spotted by Londoners yesterday evening
London's Ramadan lights switched on in the West End
A new iftar food trail also highlights halal spots to celebrate breaking your fast
Pressure remains high at hospitals – despite merciful drop in norovirus numbers
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has recorded 10 cases of norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, since January 1.
London shooting star seen lighting up skies
The star was spotted at around 6.40pm
Brent Council tax rises proposed with discounts for residents cut
Brent Council has increased council tax and reduced the council tax support scheme to help plug a £16m gap in the budget
Just Stop Oil activists accused of disrupting West End play may receive cautions
One of them previously entered a guilty plea
Police appeal for help after 4am wedding ring snatch at Oxford Circus Tube station
Shortly before 4am on Sunday February 9, the victim was on a central line train that was waiting at Oxford Circus Underground station when a group of four men grabbed and ripped a necklace from his neck as the doors were closing.
Journalist and human rights activist marks two years of protest outside UK Foreign Office
Vahid Beheshti, former Camberwell resident, is calling on the UK Government to add the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the list of terrorist organisations.
Councils which issues most PCNs revealed as plans to hike fines announced
Westminster had the highest number of parking PCNs, making up 87 per cent of all parking fines issued in London last year.