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OPINION - London Marathon 2025: Why does anybody bother? I think I might know why

This Sunday’s London Marathon — the 45th — could be the biggest marathon in the world, with 56,000 runners. A large number, for sure. Until you compare it to the attendant crowds, which number possibly as many as 750,000 souls. That’s a lot of people for just one race. It…

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Fedoras, Venables and Pardew’s dance – Crystal Palace closer to holy grail of first trophy

With Oliver Glasner and top players attracting interest, the south London club know they must seize their FA Cup opportunity

The Guardian - UK

Public urged to 'stay alert' as Met Police prepares for busy weekend of major events

Officers will be deployed both in central London and across the city in communities and at key venues

Evening Standard

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Police preparing for a busy weekend in London

St George’s Day events, FA Cup semi-finals, boxing at the Tottenham Stadium and a Just Stop Oil protest are all taking place at the weekend in London.

Evening Standard

US food delivery app DoorDash offers to buy UK rival Deliveroo for $3.6bn

The London-based company, the second largest food deliver app in the UK, said no ‘firm offer’ had been made yet

The Guardian - US

London ambulance drivers being fined for stopping in 'low-traffic neighbourhoods'

London’s roads are overseen by 33 local authorities and Transport for London, each enforcing its own rules

Evening Standard

TfL pledges 'better support' for asylum seekers applying for travel discounts

Commitment comes as Sadiq Khan’s transport deputy says the mayor is determined ‘to help vulnerable Londoners travel across our city’

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Concerns over regeneration causing 'irreversible damage' to London's markets and railway arches

London Assembly warns mayor Sadiq Khan to ‘ensure regeneration enhances, rather than erodes, the social fabric of our city’

Evening Standard

Sugar Prices Climb to 2-Week Highs on Brazil Crop Worries

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) Friday closed up +0.26 (+1.45%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed up +9.50 (+1.88%). Sugar prices on Friday rose to 2-week highs and settled moderately higher. Dry weather in Brazil may curb sugarcane yields and is boosting prices. Brazil...

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Cocoa Prices Rise as the Pace of Ivory Coast Cocoa Exports Slows

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Friday closed up +261 (+2.86%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) closed up +104 (+1.63%). Cocoa prices on Friday extended this week's rally, with NY cocoa posting a 2-1/4 month high. Supply concerns are boosting cocoa prices as the pace of Ivory...

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Pictured: Man, 65, found 'murdered' in west London

Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of Michael O’Donnell’s death, which is being treated as murder

Evening Standard

Martin Wright obituary

Other lives: Director of the Howard League for Penal Reform who also campaigned for better treatment of victims of crime

The Guardian - UK

Dry Conditions in Brazil Support Sugar Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) today is up +0.17 (+0.95%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is up +6.60 (+1.31%). Sugar prices today are moderately higher, with London sugar posting a 2-week high. Dry weather in Brazil may curb sugarcane yields and is boosting prices....

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Will Jacob Kiplimo be the first to run a marathon in less than two hours?

Hugh Brasher, the London Marathon race director, certainly thinks so but the Ugandan faces stiff competition from Eliud Kipchoge and Tamirat Tola

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Lewis Machipisa obituary

Other lives: BBC World Service journalist who reported on developments in Robert Mugabe’s Zimbabwe before relocating to London

Evening Standard

British rock star shocks movie-goers with surprise gig to help save London’s iconic Prince Charles Cinema

‘Prince Charles Cinema is one of the city’s many cultural cornerstones - we’ve got to try and protect it,’ The Kooks’ frontman said

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Supply Concerns and Weather Worries Push Cocoa Prices Higher

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is up +247 (+2.71%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) is up +98 (+1.54%). Cocoa prices extended this week's rally today, with NY cocoa posting a 2-1/4 month high. Supply concerns are pushing cocoa prices higher as recent Ivory Coast cocoa...

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New version of London Tube map that means you could never wait for another train

A live version of the Tube map displays the real-time location of every train in London

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Letter fragment suggests Shakespeare did not abandon his wife in Stratford

New analysis of a letter fragment mentioning Shakespeare and his wife suggests the couple lived together in London in the early 17th century.

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‘Bring it on’: Miliband tells net zero critics Government is ‘not for bending’

The Energy Secretary was speaking at the end of an international energy security summit in London.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Yes we cyclists have an image problem, but we're not the real danger on London's roads

The government’s latest push to criminalise “death by dangerous cycling,” tucked into the sweeping new Criminal Justice Bill, might sound like common sense.

Evening Standard

Speed limits to be cut in 'many' more London streets as TfL funds new cycle and bus lanes and e-bike bays

£87m for borough projects - but 14 councils don’t get a penny for ‘safer streets’

The Guardian - UK

‘Protect the Dolls’ T-shirt becomes a fashion symbol for trans rights

Celebrities including Pedro Pascal are wearing the design as they embrace its message in support of trans women

Evening Standard

Alex Yee exclusive interview: 'I'm scared about my London Marathon debut, but racing Kipchoge will be special'

London’s Olympic triathlon champion embraces the unknown

The Independent UK

Phone thief tackled by Beadle after being caught with blind woman’s phone jailed

A ceremonial Beadle was hailed for the dramatic takedown in the City of London.

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