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Heavy smoke from an office block on fire in Aldwych has lead to major disruption in Holborn, The Strand, Aldwych, with nearby establishments evacuated.

The London Fire Brigade has confirmed that six fire engines are attending a fire in a building under refurbishment on The ...

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City Hall has announced today that Londoners will be able to watch the Royal Wedding on Friday on giant screens at royal parks across London and in Trafalgar Square. With large crowds expected in central London for the wedding of Prince William and Kate ...

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A major fire in Mill Hill involving gas cylinders believed to have started at around 4am this morning has led to many thousands of commuters and residents being evacuated by the London Fire Brigade.

The London Fire Brigade said:

"Eight fire ...

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Mayor Boris Johnson added his name to the growing numbers of politicians who have condemned the News of the World for allegedly hacking the phone of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler and other allegations.

Statement from the Mayor of London on phone hacking

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George Stubbs masterpiece sells for £22.4 million  the 3rd highest price for an Old Master painting sold at auction  

Christies the auction house has set new records with sales of the "Old Master & British Paintings" realising £49,766,050.  The ...

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London this weekend will celebrate gay rights with this years "Pride London" parade  which takes place on Saturday. Backed by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson, the parade will see floats and thousands of revellers make their way in exuberant style from Portland Place , ...

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A new report by KPMG the leading accountancy firm, has underlined the growing problem posed by the illicit trade in contraband and counterfeit cigarettes costing Euro-zone countries and the UK, billions in lost revenues.

With the UK facing deep ...

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The capital has come to a halt again today with strikes by the teachers union the NUT, PCS the civil service union causing most of the capitals schools to close, 90 per cent of the police call centres in Hendon and Bow to close and other ...