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Police officer filmed ‘pushing’ woman down steps during Brixton Academy crush

Eight people were hospitalised with injuries following the incident in south London, with three in critical condition

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin statue with penis head erected - and egged - in village of Bell End

The startling statue appeared on Thursday in the centre of the aptly named Worcestershire village, after locals named the Russian tyrant 'Bellend of the Year' for his war in Ukraine

Daily Mirror

HS2 protesters who occupied tunnel near Euston station to face retrial

High court overturns acquittal of six activists charged with aggravated trespass at London site

The Guardian - UK

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School sending teachers to knock on absent kids' doors and wake them up in mornings

A hardline approach introduced by Cumberland Community School in east London sees teachers go out on the 'Battle Bus' and personally knock on the doors of absentee children

Daily Mirror

Kevin Spacey appears remotely in UK court over sex offence charges

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey on Friday appeared by videolink in a London court over seven charges relating to a number of alleged sexual assaults against one man between 2001 and 2004.

Reuters

Trafalgar Square fountain freezes as London’s big chill continues

The capital is in for a cold weekend but temperatures are expected to soar early next week

Evening Standard

Larkin goes pop, Freud goes deep and rhinos go on the prowl – the week in art

The poet’s pop-culture tastes are laid bare for shoppers, while Turner’s wondrous colours hit Edinburgh and Manchester is bathed in light

The Guardian - UK

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Who is Afrobeats star Asake?

The singer is one of 2022’s breakout acts, after releasing his debut album to widespread critical and commercial success

The Guardian - UK

Driving home for Christmas... I can’t wait to be warm

What are you most looking forward to about Christmas? Speak to a young Londoner in their twenties like me and the answer may surprise you. My friends and I mostly live centrally (many in Islington); most of us have jobs that range from acceptably to well-paid. Some of us have…

Evening Standard

Muslim Brotherhood at the crossroads: Where now for Egypt's once-powerful group following leader's death in exile, repression at home?

Ibrahim Munir, the leader of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, died on Nov. 4, 2022, in exile in London. While the news generated few headlines around the world, Munir’s death marks a critical moment in the evolution of a group founded nearly 100 years ago, as a social and religious movement.

The Conversation

Horror at O2 Academy Brixton as victim trampled in crush 'thought she was dead'

Four people remain in a critical condition this morning after large crowds were caught in a crush outside a gig for Afrobeats superstar Asake at the O2 Academy Brixton in South London last night

Daily Mirror

The chicest charity shops in London for vintage and designer finds - from Putney to Primrose Hill

Take a break from your high street and pop into one of these for guaranteed quality, high end finds

Evening Standard

The Standard View: A deal on rail strikes would be the greatest Christmas gift for Londoners

At least in Groundhog Day, Bill Murray was able to get into the centre of town to do his job. But as Londoners endure yet another rail strike by RMT members, the city is once again a virtual ghost town.

Evening Standard

One hundred swans and geese dead as bird flu rages in London’s parks

His Majesty’s Warden of the Swans called it “unprecedented”

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Pussycat Dolls’ Ashley Roberts spared from facing accused stalker in court

Lewis Langley is accused of repeatedly claiming the pop star was his girlfriend and loitering outside the radio station in London where she works.

The Guardian - UK

Saltie Girl, London W1: ‘There is something slapdash about this place’ – restaurant review

I have taken to leaving restaurants such as this by simply WhatsApping an image of a highwayman to denote paying the bill

Evening Standard

Christmas strikes ‘to cost London £2 billion’

RMT boss Mick Lynch raises hopes of a possible deal

Evening Standard

Saved from the chopping block? Simpson’s Tavern given special protection in battle to save historic restaurant

Efforts to save a restaurant that is believed to be the oldest chophouse in London have received a boost after it was given special protection.

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Birmingham Post

Bank of Ireland hikes income growth expectations amid soaring inflation

Ireland's largest bank by assets employs thousands of people in its UK offices in Bristol, Belfast and London

The Independent UK

Every date of the UK strikes in December from rail to nurses

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

Bristol Post

Bristol Flyers looking to make history against London Lions in BBL league and cup double-header

After leading Bristol Flyers to victory against Surrey Scorchers stand-in skipper Malcolm Delpeche spoke to BristolLive as they prepares for a top-of-the-table clash and attempt to reach only their second ever major final since joining the BBL

Daily Mirror

Asake planned 'special announcement' at gig before '3000 people broke doors'

Asake had planned to make 'a special announcement' on stage at the O2 Brixton Academy in London last night, before a suspected crush that left eight people admitted to hospital led to the gig being cancelled for safety reasons

Daily Mirror

Asake breaks silence as four fans left critical after suspected crush at O2 Brixton gig

Asake says his heart is with all those injured following four people being left in a critical condition after a suspected crush during his concert in Brixton, south London on Thursday night

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan warns Londoners city hall share of council tax bill will go up by almost £30

The Mayor of London has published a first draft of the Greater London Authority’s budget for 2023/24

Evening Standard

Trailblazing British tennis player Harriet Dart’s Favourite Things

The trailblazing female British tennis player opens up about her inspirational idols, love of London and career goals

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