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OPINION - Reality check: Susan Hall might win the London mayoral election

In the course of three or so years and more than 700 editions, this newsletter has been known to drop the odd clanger. Typos, of course ('guilt-edged' still haunts me late at night) and even once contriving to use an image of Tower Bridge to illustrate a story about Hammersmith…

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2024

Sizeable Surprises Coming to Pokémon GO this April

Large-sized Pokémon are making their appearance in the game with the Sizeable Surprises event. Meanwhile, those in London can enjoy another event.

Player One · Mar 26, 2024

If Tories who want to run the capital think London is in New York, shouldn’t we be worried?

It was crazy to flag up UK crime using footage of the NY subway. But then, Susan Hall is the candidate: wisdom’s in short supply, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2024

Conservative London Mayor candidate vows to tear out 'havoc-causing cycle lanes' if elected into office

As well as removing cycle lanes in the capital, Susan Hall also promises to back any group that wants rid of LTNs in London

Cycling Weekly · Mar 26, 2024

Richard Taylor obituary

Father of Damilola whose mission was to fight knife crime and provide support for disadvantaged young people

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2024

A U.K. court delays extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the U.S.

He spent seven years in the Ecuadorian Embassy and five years in prison, both in London. U.S. prosecutors want his next move to be to the U.S. But the High Court has delayed that.

WEKU · Mar 26, 2024

OPINION - I'm sorry but I don't want to pay a green tax to eat out in London, it's expensive enough already

Let’s get something out of the way: in theory, I do not oppose Westerners giving money to developing nations so that fruit trees may be planted. Quite the contrary. Clearly, looking at history, there is something owed. Nor should we forget the simple fact that many here can afford to…

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2024

Theatre for kids: the best shows to see this Easter from Paddington in Concert to The Everywhere Bear

Looking for some exciting ways to fill the bank holiday? From musical adaptations of best-selling children’s books, to thoughtful takes on Shakespeare, London is packed with children’s shows

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2024

London mayoral election: What has Sadiq Khan done to tackle crime in our city?

With under six weeks to go until the mayoral election on May 2, the Standard launches a series of audits into Sadiq Khan’s record. Here, Home Affairs Editor Martin Bentham examines crime

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2024

OPINION - The Standard View: The only way is up for London's skyline of the future

London is poised to reach further out into the sky. Plans are afoot to build scores of new tall buildings across the capital over the next few years in a wave of construction that will reshape the city’s skyline for the next century.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2024