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Old Vic theatre expands for first time in 200 years with new Backstage building

London’s Old Vic theatre has opened the doors to its brand new building, Backstage.

Evening Standard

Maroon 5 announced as headliner for BST Hyde Park 2026

The central London show will also feature fellow American band OneRepublic as special guests next July.

Evening Standard

Harrow Council set to take legal action against Sadiq Khan over closure of last police front desk in borough

Harrow Council Leader Paul Osborn has called the decision to shut police station front desks ‘wholly irresponsible’

Evening Standard

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Huge opposition to 2,000 homes planned on London green belt

Thousands sign petition opposing developer’s plans to build homes on green belt site in Bromley

Evening Standard

Train attack hero’s family shares update after horrific stabbing

Samir Zitouni was working onboard the London North Eastern Railway train when the attack happened

The Independent UK

Sugar Prices Gain on Short Covering as the Brazilian Real Rallies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.08 (+0.57%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +0.20 (+0.05%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses and moved higher on Thursday as strength in the Brazilian real sparked short covering in sugar futures. The...

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Lammy says he was right not to discuss mistakenly freed prisoner at PMQs

Justice secretary says he did not have ‘all the detail’ at the time and there is ‘mountain to climb’ on prisons crisis

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‘Food deserts’ found even in areas with supermarkets nearby – new study

Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables is key to staying healthy and avoiding diseases such as heart disease and stroke. But it’s often easier said than done.

The Conversation

Mistakenly released UK prisoner turns himself in as search continues for second convict

According to government figures, 262 prisoners were released in error in the year ending March 2025, a 128% increase on the previous 12-month period.

Euronews

London pub popular with politicians and Downing Street staff faces sanctions over rowdy customers

People living near Walker’s of Whitehall claim their lives could be ‘endangered’ by ‘intimidating’ and ‘intoxicated’ customers

Evening Standard

Pauline Collins dies aged 85: Oscar-nominated Shirley Valentine actress passes away after Parkinson's battle

The actress died having endured Parkinson’s disease for several years, her family said

Evening Standard

Exclusive: 1,500 staff at Sadiq Khan's City Hall receive bombshell warning of possible job losses

Unprecedented email sent to all GLA staff as critics say the Government is failing London

Evening Standard

London's most stylish new interiors boutiques — from A Rum Fellow to Matilda Goad

Quit online scrolling and start real-life strolling to find the best homeware

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'Moving to Islington is impossible for an ordinary person,' local MP Emily Thornberry tells Parliament

London MPs lined up during a debate in the Commons to highlight the scale of the housing crisis facing the capital

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Sugar Prices Rebound as Brazilian Real Strength Sparks Short Covering

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.12 (+0.85%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +1.50 (+0.36%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses today and moved higher as strength in the Brazilian real sparked short covering in sugar futures. The real (^USDBRL...

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 slips amid Bank of England rate hold and fresh US falls

The FTSE 100 Index closed down 41.30 points at 9,735.78.

Barchart

Cocoa Prices Sink as West African Cocoa Prospects Improve

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -191 (-2.99%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed down -126 (-2.75%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower for a second day today amid expectations of a bumper cocoa crop in West Africa. Reports from Ivory Coast cocoa farmers stated...

Cycling Weekly

Cyclists experience more 'near misses' at rush hour, study of 317 hours of commuting shows

97 near misses were reported by 60 cyclists in London

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Evening Standard

'Serious housing fraud' uncovered at London council as dozens of homes 'given to people who weren't eligible'

Council worker who 'fraudulently gave houses to people not eligible for them' faces criminal investigation

Evening Standard

Polly Morgan's My London: oysters at J. Sheekey and first dates at St. John

Artist Polly Morgan loves a dinner date at St John or J Sheekey — just don’t ask her to go clubbing afterwards

Evening Standard

London classrooms empty twice as fast as the rest of England as school places collapse

The number of children in London primary schools plummeted by 34,000 in one year, according to think tank research

Evening Standard

'Neighbourhood trembling with fear': Backlash against new Gail's bakery in Crystal Palace goes viral

Independent traders struggling to stay afloat say arrival of chain will threaten their survival

Evening Standard

Prevent referrals surge to record high following Southport murders as almost 1,400 people reported in London

The South East saw 1,397 people reported to the counter-terror scheme, with London close behind at 1,354

The Guardian - UK

Mohamed Al Fayed accuser criticises Met refusal to investigate trafficking claims

French police are investigating Pelham Spong’s allegations but she says Met ‘are not calling it sex trafficking’

Evening Standard

Man, 87, fighting for life after being robbed outside Post Office branch in north London

Enfield MP Feryal Clark ‘deeply concerned’ about attack witness said happened as victim ambushed at cashpoint machine

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