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'End of an era' as east London drag venue prepares to close after eight years
East London drag bar The Karaoke Hole in Dalston will close on January 31 after eight years of karaoke, cabaret and community events.
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Person dies after being hit by train on London Euston station line
A person has died after being hit by a train on the London Euston station line.
Wheelchair users urged to join group giving them direct say in shaping services
Wheelchair users UK-wide invited to join the first national Wheelchair Collective council, shaping NHS wheelchair services.
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Man in hospital after crash closes busy road in Whitechapel for hours
A man is in hospital after a crash closed a busy east London road for hours.
'My neighbours and me started a Tube tradition that spread around the world'
Poems on the Underground has been a part of the Tube in London for 40 years and spread globally - here's how it was started by neighbours in north London.
British Transport Police east London officer 'harassed women and was inappropriate'
A former British Transport Police officer in east London is alleged to have harassed a colleague and being inappropriate towards women.
Elon Musk’s X restricts Grok photo editing after concerns over sexualised images
Elon Musk’s X has restricted AI image editing after Ofcom launches UK probe into Grok chatbot generating sexualised images of women and children.
Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime last month?
Metropolitan Police data has revealed which borough in east London had the most reported crime in December 2025.
London Underground closures to know before you travel this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 16 to 18) and don't be caught out.
Boy, 18, dies and woman 'stabbed multiple times' in horrific acts across London
A boy has died and a woman has been stabbed after brutal acts of violence in the space of two days across London.
TSB, First Direct, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide and Santander all offering cash to switch
TSB, First Direct, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide, and Santander are so keen to take on new customers that they are all offering a cash incentive this month, up to £750
Labour Government U-turns on plans to introduce compulsory digital ID for UK workers
Labour has appeared to scrap plans for a compulsory digital ID in the UK, focusing instead on mandatory digital right-to-work checks after criticism.
Overground suspended due to 'police investigation at train station'
An Overground line is suspended for police to carry out an investigation. Live updates here.
Is Reddit down right now? Thousands flock to DownDetector amid outage reports
Reddit users have reported an outage on the social media site this afternoon (January 13) and the issue is being investigated.
Is X down? Thousands report outage with social media app
Thousands have reported issues with the social media app X, seeing questions if the app is down.
Man 'sexually assaults member of staff' in Liverpool Street station
A man reportedly sexually assaulted a member of staff in Liverpool Street station near the ticket barrier.
Sky issues new 'dodgy' Fire Stick warning as it works on 'significant' crackdown
But Sky has warned Illegal TV Fire Sticks and/or ‘dodgy boxes’ users that it is taking "significant" action to ensure its content remains protected.
SME's Warned to Expect Higher Insurance Bills This Year
Small businesses face rising insurance premiums this year, with 51% already seeing increases. Experts warn SMEs to review cover and cut costs early.
Woman 'sexually assaulted' while walking up stairs in Euston station
A woman has reportedly been sexually assaulted in Euston as she was walking up stairs in the station.
Making AI-generated sexual images without consent now illegal in UK amid Grok AI row
The Government will make the making of AI-generated sexual images without consent a criminal offence. Ofcom is probing X and Grok AI amid new abuse laws.