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Find out how you can see the Geminid meteor shower in London.

Londoners can see the 'best meteor display in years' as Geminids peaks this week

Battersea Power Station at Christmas - dinner at Noci and ice skating at Glide

‘I don’t think there are better places than Battersea Power Station at Christmas’

Person on tracks at busy London underground station causes major delays

Person on tracks at busy London underground station causes major delays

A Kylie Minogue fan proposed to his partner in the audience during An Audience with Kylie

ITV viewers left 'sobbing' at marriage proposal during An Audience With Kylie

The man was heard saying

McDonald's 'shocked and saddened' by footage of staff mistreating homeless man

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Fry, 66, a comedian, presenter and all-round brain box fell off a stage following a lecture

Stephen Fry issues health update and explains crutches and turning down drugs

The Duke of Edinburgh with students

Duke of Edinburgh visits east London to see progress of capital's largest film studio

Eight new cocktails have been designed to tell the story behind some markets

The bar serving cocktails inspired by east London markets

Do you remember London in 1999?

Do you remember London in 1999? Nostalgic video shows how London has changed

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Inside the Christmas vineyard a short walk away from Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland

Inside the Christmas vineyard a short walk away from Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland

Stephen Fry fell off a stage and broke several bones

Stephen Fry feels 'self-conscious' without walking stick after breaking many bones

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Cllr Kam Rai and officers at the planned site for the hub

New hub to 'bring police back into the community'

Mohamed Rahman has been sentenced to life with a minimum term of 20 years

Leicester Square robber who stabbed Met officer in neck jailed for life

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East London murder cop turned private detective Steve Hobbs

Exclusive Shock as retired east London murder cop dies, as last big case leads BBC bulletin

Ryan Johnston, 37, sexually assaulted and raped a 20-year-old woman who was sleeping on the Piccadilly Line

'Depraved' Tube predator raped unconscious woman in front of child

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Here’s why some London buses will see timetable changes this weekend

Here’s why some London buses will see timetable changes this weekend

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Ilyas Habibi Sutton victim (top) and Lianne Gordon Hackney victim(bottom)

Horror 24 hours in London with three dead after stabbing, shooting and crash

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Four Met Police officers placed on ‘restricted duties’ after fight in London

Four Met Police officers placed on ‘restricted duties’ after fight in London

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The home is in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' won £5 million home in London

Black cabs in London will have a price rise this Christmas.

London black cabs to hike fares over Christmas period

Afternoon tea at the Strand Palace Hotel

‘I tried a Christmas afternoon tea in London where festive performers entertain you'

Time to check the London Underground weekend service.

London Underground Service: Full list of TfL stations affected this weekend

Mr White's offers a traditional afternoon tea for £25 per person

I tried afternoon tea at a Marco Pierre White's restaurant and it was a cosy delight

London Paddington is facing major disruption

Overhead line cable damage cause 'major' disruption at London Paddington

Jermaine Cayenne (second right) appearing in the Dick Whittington preview show

Take a first look at Barking panto - including cameo from Newsquest sales director

West Ham's training ground in Rush Green Road

West Ham United get approval for new training building

Toby Morrison... advocate for Voice Ability legal rights charity

‘I’m disabled - but fight for the right to have mine and other people's voices heard’

Do you think the BBC TV licence fee rise is too much?

BBC TV licence will increase to £169.50 a year - a rise of £10.50 for households

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Are you any closer to guessing who's time is almost up on EastEnders ahead of the big reveal on Christmas Day?

BBC EastEnders reveal the 7 male characters at risk of death on Christmas Day

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Police would like to speak to a man, believed to be 24-year-old Tomas Asmenkas, in connection to the incident

'Do not approach' - Man wanted after 68-year-old fatally injured outside home

A crime scene has been put in place by police

Woman dead and two others wounded in 'shocking' triple shooting

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Check to see what services will be running in London.

TfL shares Christmas travel advice as closures to affect journeys-Full timetable

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Sir David Jason is returning to Only Fools and Horses.

Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason to return to sitcom after 20 years

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has begun giving evidence at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Protestors removed from Covid-19 Inquiry as Boris Johnson begins with apology

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Call the Midwife star Jenny Agutter has shared details of what fans can expect from the Christmas Special.

Call the Midwife star hints at 'unexpected' twist in upcoming Christmas special

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Ben Murphy is getting festive in Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

Opinion Celebrating the successes of 2023 in Epping Forest

Have you got tickets to see Ice Cube at the O2.

Everything you need to know as Ice Cube takes over the O2 Arena

Kurt Zouma's home was burgled

West Ham footballer burgled as club offer £25,000 reward

Superloop SL10 bus serving Harrow to North Finchley

New Superloop bus service to follow hot on heels of latest route

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Johnny Depp appeared to leave a touching tribute to Irish singer and songwriter Shane MacGowan

Johnny Depp pays tribute to 'my friend in life and in whiskey' Shane MacGowan

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The festival will be heading to Central Park, Dagenham next year

Music festival explains location switch for 2024 event

Robbie Williams will take to the BST Hyde Park stage next year.

Second BST Hyde Park headliner confirmed as pop icon Robbie Williams

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The fire partially destroyed the basement of a home in Colworth Road on Sunday (December 3)

Smoke alarm warning after fridge freezer blaze rips through basement

c2c and Greater Anglia services will be disrupted today

Train drivers strike set to cause chaos for commuters

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Opinion BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

See the winning house for House of the Year.

Look inside the 'true London oasis' named House of the Year 2023

EastEnders Johnny Castle is returning to the soap.

EastEnders recast Johnny Carter as character returns to screen after five years

Starbucks is also offering deliveries of coffee to select NHS hospitals this Christmas season.

Starbucks gives free coffee to NHS workers - here's how to claim your free drink

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Find out why EastEnders isn't on tonight (December 5) and when Tuesday's episode will air in the week.

Why is EastEnders not on TV tonight? See BBC schedule change for this week

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The Pogues' Shane MacGowan died on Thursday (November 30) at the age of 65.

Shane MacGowan's wife reveals how she's dealt with his death on GMB

Lopping Hall in 1938

Community contribution Then and Now: Lopping Hall in Lougton

A 1950's Chingford Mount trolleybus

Community contribution Then and Now: The bus terminus at Chingford

An increase in childcare costs means that Jack and his wife have had to cut their working hours

Community contribution Epping Forest Food Bank - From a food bank volunteer to service user

Winter jabs for flu and Covid

‘Get flu and Covid jabs before it’s too late’ warning