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OPINION - The antisemitic attack in Leicester Square beggars belief — where were the police?

There are two hair-raising aspects about the antisemitic attack on a group of friends having a night out in the small hours of Sunday morning.

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Woman 'thought she would die' in horrific antisemitic attack in Leicester Square

The victims have criticised the Met's response after they were set upon by a group of up to 20 men in the early hours of Sunday

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Rat droppings found in Marco Pierre White's Leicester Square restaurant

Council ordered temporary closure of Mr White's in July over 'imminent risk to public health'

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Tube horror: Man tried to push woman in front of train at Leicester Square station

British Transport Police are searching for the man who is wanted on suspicion of attempted murder

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London's best Christmas markets 2025, from Borough to Leicester Square

Revel in Christmas magic at one of London's most dazzling markets

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National Cinema Day 2023: All the best deals and discounts you can snap up at London cinemas

This weekend, Londoners will be able to see their favourite new flicks at a cut price

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Leicester Square: Buskers flouting rules causing noise misery, councillors told

‘Urgent action’ needed to tackle noise complaints in popular tourist hotspot, report says

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Simon Pegg, Andy Serkis and Brian Cox among British actors on picket line in stand against AI in film

Andy Serkis raised concerns that artificial intelligence could be used to undermine the efforts of actors

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Brian Cox and Andy Serkis among actors in Leicester Square in solidarity with Hollywood strikers

Succession’s Brian Cox and Lord of the Rings’ Andy Serkis were among protesters

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Cast of Oppenheimer walk out of UK premiere ahead of actors’ strike announcement

The stars left the London film premiere at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square after their red carpet arrivals.

The Independent UK

‘I’m obsessed’: Barbiemania takes over London as Barbie-mad fans queue from 3am for premiere

What event on this earth could motivate you to queue from 3am to 5pm? For these Leicester Square squatters, the answer was simple: Barbie

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Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Dua Lipa lead glamour at London premiere of Barbie Movie

The London premiere of the hotly-anticipated Barbie Movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling has finally hit Leicester Square with some of the biggest names in Hollywood bringing the style

Daily Mirror

Margot Robbie joins Ryan Gosling on pink carpet for UK premiere of Barbie in London’s Leicester Square

Hundreds of fans queued since the early hours to see the A-listers appear at the premiere

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Barbie premiere: 'I tried to get VIP Barbie access - they'd been queuing from 3am'

The UK premiere of Barbie is taking place in London today and Courtney Pochin headed down to Leicester Square to see if she could secure a spot on the pink carpet - it didn't go well

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London goes pink! Barbiemania hits the capital with pink phone booths and Barbified landmarks

Come on Barbie let’s go party! In anticipation of Barbie’s European premiere in London tonight, Barbified items have been popping up all over London

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Barbie mania hits London as fans queue from 3am to see Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling at UK premiere

Leicester Square has turned pink as hundreds of fans line up for a chance to see the film’s stars

The Independent UK

Greggs wins court battle to sell late night sausage rolls in Leicester Square

Roisin Currie, CEO at Greggs, confirmed the baker has reached a compromise with Westminster Council

Daily Mirror

Greggs issues major update on 24-hour opening after battle over night-time terms

Greggs has been in a row with Westminister Council for the last year as they refused the bakery chain's application to operate between 11pm and 5am at its Leicester Square store

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The Guardian - UK

Greggs wins right to late-night opening for Leicester Square bakery store

Chain resolves heated debate with council amid concerns over antisocial behaviour

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Tourists warned about cup-and-ball scammers operating in central London ahead of King’s Coronation

Visitors are warned to stay vigilant in hotspots including Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square, Madame Tussauds, and Hyde Park

Daily Mirror

Late-night Greggs BANNED as police fear it will cause a 'wave of crime'

Greggs opened its Leicester Square store with a blue-carpet premiere in 2022, but Westminster City Council has denied the store permission to serve hot food 24 hours a day

The Week

The Greggs Westminster Council sausage roll row explained

The bakery chain Greggs is set for a courtroom showdown with Westminster Council after its request to open its Leicester Square branch 24 hours a day was denied.

The Guardian - UK

Greggs appeals against ban on all-night outlet in central London

Chain was refused licence to sell hot food in Leicester Square over police concerns about antisocial behaviour

Evening Standard

Greggs prepares for court fight against late night sausage roll ban at flagship Leicester Square bakery

Greggs is preparing for a court fight against its ban on selling late night sausage rolls and bacon baps at its flagship Leicester Square store.

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UK’s first gaming suite in London Leicester Square will make you feel like video game royalty

I spent a night at W London’s specialised Gaming Suite — this is what it was like

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