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In the run-up to the 1997 General Election, Roy Jenkins famously compared an ever-cautious Tony Blair to a man “carrying a priceless Ming vase across a highly polished floor.” More than a quarter of a century on, the same line has been thrown repeatedly at Sir Keir Starmer. But today,…

Their work dazzled the world – but was obliterated from history. As the giant art fair Frieze opens in London, we explore its historic new section aiming to write women back into the story of art

Michael Lebbie, 20, and Melvis Mariano, 23, are on trial accused of carrying out the ride-out killing of 19-year-old Kamal Nuur, in Islington.

Sharma, who directed the theatre’s acclaimed production Retrograde, will take over from Indhu Rubasingham in December

A controversial UK Government poster that claimed Dennis the Menace was “created in London” has been amended.

The American performer will tour the UK for four days

"A simple celebration of an ordinary life" – that’s how British playwright and director Alexander Zeldin describes his latest show, "The Confessions". Based on hours of conversations with his own mother, the play paints an intimate portrait of one woman's journey through her own life, from 1940s Australia to present-day…

Mayor says ‘there is no complacency’ as video appears to show insect on tube after outbreaks reported in Paris

Bedbugs are going underground and expert admits ‘there is not a lot you can do’

Mayor says Transport for London is ‘taking steps’ to prevent the insects spreading across capital

Our 67th awards will celebrate incredible talent working in theatre in the capital