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Protestors removed from Covid inquiry as Boris Johnson apologises
Four people have been removed from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry as Boris Johnson began his evidence with an apology to victims of the pandemic.
Woman dead after triple shooting in Vine Close, Hackney
A woman is dead and two others are in hospital after a triple shooting in Lower Clapton.
TfL Christmas travel advice: Full affected timetable
Find out how the London Underground, London buses and travel services will be affected this Christmas.
Shadwell fatal fire: Landlords plead guilty to overcrowding
Two Shadwell landlords have pleaded guilty to nine housing offences after a fatal flat fire sparked an investigation by Tower Hamlets Council.
West Ham player Kurt Zouma burgled as club offer £25k reward
West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma's home was burgled and the club have offered a £25,000 reward for information.
Johnny Depp appears to pay touching Shane MacGowan tribute
Shane MacGowan recently passed away after a long health battle and tributes have been pouring in for the great Irish songwriter.
Porsche driver fined after dropping cigarette in Dagenham
A Porsche driver who dumped a cigarette out of the window whilst driving in Dagenham has been ordered to pay a fine.
Tower Hamlets £12m boost to fund community projects
Community schemes in Tower Hamlets have been given a £12m funding boost.
Woman leads Whitechapel CPR training after brother's death
A woman whose brother died after a cardiac arrest has led a CPR training session in Whitechapel for her community.
c2c and Greater Anglia strike cause London rail disruption
Strikes by train drivers at c2c and Greater Anglia are set to cause chaos for commuters across parts of London today.
Opinion: BBC now a threat to all local newspapers
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
Flu and Covid NHS winter jabs December 15 deadline
The NHS is urging anyone still eligible for Covid and flu jabs to book an appointment ahead of Christmas before bookings close on December 14.
UK government: What to do in a radiation emergency?
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued guidance on what to do in the event of a radiation emergency.
Met officer accused of taking photos of penis at police stations
A Metropolitan Police officer will face a misconduct hearing after he is alleged to have taken photos of his penis at police stations.
How long is the snow going to last? Met Office gives verdict
This is how long the snow is going to last in the UK according to the Met Office and BBC Weather forecasters.
Met Office issues yellow warning for ice in London
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of ice across Greater London as the temperature is set to drop overnight.
Shaun of the Dead 2: Simon Pegg addresses future of a sequel
Hot Fuzz star Simon Pegg says being asked the question 'Is there a Shaun of the Dead 2?' "winds him up" and addresses the future of a sequel.
Claudia Winkleman to step down from BBC Radio 2 show
Claudia Winkleman will be stepping down from her BBC Radio 2 Saturday morning show next year but who will replace her?
Shane MacGowan’s wife hopes Fairytale of New York is Christmas No.1
The wife of the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan says "it would be nice" for Fairytale of New York to get UK Christmas number one.
Snow for London this Christmas? Early weather forecast
Find out if London will get snow this Christmas as weather forecasters share their early predictions.