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'I've been homeless in London for 20 years, slept in trains and have seen mates' throats cut'

The number of people sleeping rough in London is the highest ever recorded in a single year and James Cowperthwaite says more young women are ending up on the streets

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The charming central London hotel with a secret tearoom that will transport you to India

This plush hotel serves up a unique afternoon tea experience with a traditional Indian dining twist

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Man, 35, arrested after 'teenagers and staff member attacked with acid' at Westminster school

A 14-year-old girl could be "scarred for life" after the alleged attack, her father has said

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Man, 35, arrested following Westminster school acid attack

The attack happened at around 4.45pm on Monday. Officers on patrol were flagged down by staff at a school in Alfred Road after a substance was allegedly thrown at two children and a staff member.

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West London girl, 14, injured in acid attack could be scarred for life, says heartbroken dad

Two teenagers and a member of school staff were attacked by a stranger

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Police downplay ‘gunshot’ fears after window of taxi ferrying Ian Hislop shatters

The driver of a London black taxi called police at around 10:10am and reported that he was stationary in traffic in Dean Street when a shot was fired towards his vehicle, striking the window and damaging it.

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Police hunt suspect after acid attack outside school sees girl, 14, and boy, 16, hospitalised

A 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy remain in hospital after the attack which took place yesterday afternoon.

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West London school staff member put herself in danger trying to help children in acid attack

Police released a description of the attacker

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London taxi driver ‘shot at’ in Soho while sitting in stationary traffic

The bullet is said to have hit the vehicle's window

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Girl, 14, hospitalised after suspected acid attack outside school

A substance - believed to be acidic - was thrown at a schoolgirl and two others outside Westminster Academy.

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Bid to renew sex licence at famous striptease club meeting resistance

The landlord of The Windmill Theatre, just off Piccadilly Circus, has also applied for a shadow licence, allowing them to take over operations if the current tenant is forced out or leaves, documents submitted to Westminster City council show.

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New map shows the parts of London where councils send out most bailiffs to collect debts

The use of bailiffs has been slammed as "grotesque" by Martin Lewis's charity

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Just Stop Oil activists deny second soup attack on Van Gogh paintings

Two Just Stop Oil activists were previously jailed for the first soup attack

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Body found in the Thames confirmed as that of missing Soho regular Natasha

They believe that the body discovered is that of Natasha Reddington-Romanov, a 55-year-old woman who had been reported missing from Southwark. Natasha’s next of kin have been informed.

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Just Stop Oil protesters to appear in court after soup thrown at van Gogh painting in National Gallery

It comes after two other activists were locked up for the same stunt

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Met Police officer sacked for harassment after sending ex 80 texts and threatening to kill her pets

PC Gary Chant sent 80 messages to the woman and threatened to kill her animals

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Tory winner in ward by-election says opposition to Oxford Street ‘pedestrianisation’ was factor in his victory

Tory candidate Tim Barnes, who was formerly a West End councillor and ran in the 2024 General Election, said the mayor’s ‘astonishing’ announcement was among the concerns raised by residents, alongside crime and the management of e-bikes.

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Labour retain Westminster ward seat in low turnout local poll

Regan Hook won the central London ward with 512 votes, double her closest rival, the Green’s Faaiz Hasan, who received 244 votes.

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Zimmer in the frame for Maida Vale Studios regeneration

The former BBC site was sold by the broadcaster to the partnership last year. It had been listed for sale for a reported £10.5 million.

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'My first London Underground trip was eye-opening with commuters fighting for seats'

Neve Dawson's first time commuting on the Tube during rush hour was an experience she won't forget quickly