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Paddington The Musical: why the little bear from Peru is a hero in a very classical sense

This year, fans of the tiny marmalade-loving bear from Peru can catch him on stage at London’s Savoy Theatre in the West End, in Paddington The Musical.

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'Prioritise the living over dead': Fury over plans to turn London allotments into graveyard

It comes after Richmond Council’s plans to extend Teddington Cemetery were approved

Evening Standard

£22 milllion 'black hole' in London council's finances sparks tax hike and spending cuts warning

Council leader says town hall’s situation is ‘incredibly difficult’

Evening Standard

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What’s the safest way to walk home at night? We’ve created an AI-powered app that shows you

In the historic walled city of Derry (also known as Londonderry) in Northern Ireland, the night-time economy is vibrant. But like many urban centres, it presents safety challenges for those trying to get home. At night, a volunteer group known as the Inner City Assistance Team (iCat) often patrols the…

The Conversation

Alaska Airlines launches first-ever transatlantic route direct to London in under 10 hours

Next year marks the first time in Alaska Airlines’ history that it will operate transatlantic flights of any kind

The Independent UK

FirstGroup snaps up sightseeing bus operator for £17 million

The FTSE 250 company told shareholders it has acquired the UK sightseeing operations of French firm RATP Developpement SA.

Evening Standard

‘The netball mum community has been insane’: England captain Nat Metcalf on her return to action

Receiving her first centre pass at London’s Copper Box Arena will be an unforgettable moment for the skipper

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Church of England reviewing complaint against incoming archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally accused of mishandling abuse complaint against priest in London, where she serves as bishop

The Guardian - UK

Half of London arrestees may have undiagnosed ADHD, major study finds

Researchers say routine screening in custody could help vulnerable people get support and fairer treatment

Evening Standard

Tube fares hammerblow: Zone 1 journeys rise by up to 7.1%, with £1.60 extra on Elizabeth line to Heathrow

London mayor Sadiq Khan publishes details of new TfL fares - including first increase in bus fares in years

Evening Standard

What on earth is happening with West End ticket prices?

Seeing a central London play can set you back hundreds of pounds and the costs are only going up. Vicky Jessop investigates why and whether anything can be done about it

Evening Standard

The world’s most sublime dinner set – for 2,000 guests! Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan review

Japan House, LondonThe fruit of a two-year odyssey through the workshops of artisans using ancient techniques, this delightful show features rippling chestnut trays, exquisitely turned kettles and vessels made of petrified leather

The Guardian - UK

Three die in north London borough from new synthetic opioid as expert warns: 'We are staring into the abyss'

Cychlorphine is thought to be 100 times stronger than heroin

Evening Standard

We're a US company listing on AIM and London already feels like home

London offers the perfect balance of capital access, global visibility and proportionate governance

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Londoners reveal what would encourage them to cycle more in the capital: safer car drivers

Cycling levels in the capital are at record levels, but many still don’t want to take to two wheels

Evening Standard

Met Office reveals chances of snow over Christmas as London to enjoy dry spell (at last!)

The last time it snowed on Christmas Day in the capital was in 2023

Evening Standard

Rough sleeping crisis in London is so bad 'I want to scream,' says homelessness minister Alison McGovern

Hundreds of people are sleeping rough in central London in the run-up to Christmas

Fortune

Student discounts made him a millionaire, a heart condition made him rethink life—now this millennial founder spends half the year in the French Alps

The Student Beans cofounder balances London with Alpine slopes, waking up no earlier than 8 a.m. and redefining what work-life balance means.

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Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton look elated at The Night Manager series 2 premiere in London after welcoming second child

Actress Ashton supported Hiddleston on the red carpet on the Southbank, soon after couple welcomed second child together

The Guardian - UK

Underground art: exploring the unique designs of London’s tube seats

Most metros use plastic or metal, but the distinctive fabrics on London’s network are full of clues to its history

The Independent UK

The simple blood test that can ‘transform’ breast cancer treatment

Known as Breast Circulating Methylation Assay (BCMA), the new blood test looks for tumour DNA released into the bloodstream by cancer cells

Evening Standard

Super flu hospital cases in London jump 47% in a week as NHS faces worst-case scenario before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Motorsport

AI sim-racing coach Track Titan raises $5m to train the next generation of drivers

London-based Track Titan, founded by Gran Turismo Academy finalist Max Teichert, has raised a $5 million seed round to develop its AI ‘driving coach’

The Independent UK

Legendary actor hails ‘special day’ after receiving Freedom of the City of London

Ray Winstone was recognised for his extensive fundraising and charitable contributions

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Dollar Weakness Pushes Sugar Prices Higher

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.24 (+1.64%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +7.30 (+1.74%). Sugar prices settled higher on Wednesday as dollar weakness (DXY00 ) sparked some short-covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices have retreated over the past...

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