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A treasure trove of Freddie Mercury’s personal effects goes under the hammer

Ahead of Sotheby’s Freddie Mercury auction, the eclectic collection of 1,200 lots, including one-off jewellery pieces, is on show in London

Wallpaper · Aug 16, 2023

London’s unpaid carers ‘taking on bulk of dementia care’

Alzheimer’s Society calls for extra support for people acting as primary carers to loved ones

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023

The Hundred 2023: Sam Curran holds nerve as Oval Invincibles edge London Spirit in final-ball drama

Invincibles move four points clear at the top

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023

Strong Demand Underpins Cocoa Prices

Sep ICE NY cocoa (CCU23 ) on Tuesday closed +19 (+0.57%), and Sep ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU23 ) closed +25 (+0.94%). Cocoa prices Tuesday climbed to a 1-week high and closed moderately higher. Strong cocoa demand is underpinning prices. Gepex, an exporter group that includes six of the world's...

Barchart · Aug 15, 2023

‘A bit freaky’: Harrow traders bemused by spy charges against local couple

Neighbours of two Bulgarians in suburban London accused of spying for Russia wonder what they could have been doing

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

Kites flown in London in solidarity with Afghans on Taliban takeover anniversary

Those taking part wanted to be ‘a voice, far from our home’ for those who remain in Afghanistan under the oppressive regime.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Harrods bounces back after pandemic hit as big spenders return to London

Knightsbridge department store reported 52% sales increase in year to January as impact of Covid-19 subsides

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

Police release image after two men stabbed outside Clapham nightclub

Met want to identify man after attack in south London, which is being treated as homophobic

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

Row after just three affordable homes started in London last quarter

Criticism against the mayor was branded “utter nonsense” by a source close to Mr Khan, who said it had been impossible to start new affordable homes due to Government delays

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023

Madonna’s world tour to kick off in London after star recovers from illness

A ‘serious bacterial infection’ led to the singer spending several days in ICU

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023