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Lib Dem leader hopes for local election springboard to Westminster gains

Sir Ed Davey said voting trends in Tory heartlands should leave Rishi Sunak’s party strategists worried.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Londoners take lowest number of days off sick as total such absences in UK hits record high

Londoners are taking the lowest number of days off sick, according to official figures which showed a record number of such absences last year across the UK.

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023

Quit International Cricket: IPL franchises sound out 6 English players with multi-million pound deal

LONDON: Owners of top IPL franchises are trying to convince as many as six premier England players to quit international cricket and take up handsome annual contracts ranging up to 5 million pounds in order to play T20 leagues round the year, the 'Times London' reported.

The Times of India · Apr 26, 2023

Champion boxer’s ex-girlfriend among ‘Sunshine and lollipops’ cash mule gang who transported millions to Dubai

The couriers, who were paid around £3,000 for each trip, were booked on business class flights due to the extra luggage allowance

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Blur tour: how get tickets for the newly announced intimate gigs and other Europe dates

Blur are stopping off in a couple of small venues before embarking on their big European summer tour

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023

8 best coronation-themed afternoon teas in London to celebrate King Charles III

Tuck into sandwiches, scones and sweet treats at one of these top London afternoon teas this bank holiday weekend

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Britain's most dangerous drivers - interactive tool to check in your area

The Mirror's interactive tool allows readers to check for dangerous drivers in their area after figures showed British motorists are carrying more than 2.5 million penalty points

Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2023

Memorial unveiled for over 100 London transport workers who died during Covid

London bus drivers were three times more likely to die from the virus than the wider UK population, according to a study

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023

US, UK galleries buy masterpiece 'Portrait of Mai' for $62M

One of the earliest portraits of a person of color by a British artist will remain on public display after London’s National Portrait Gallery and the J

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Why charity shops are the romantic heroes of the high street

From the slow experience to stories that lurk on every shelf (plus Gucci to be found!) — author, debut novelist and charity shop volunteer Lauren Bravo on the timeless thrill of thrifting in the capital

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023