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OPINION - London’s secondary school lottery gap is still too wide

London is a tale of two cities when it comes to schools. Some are fantastic, with brilliant achievements, much sought after by parents. But there are also sink schools where pupils have a tough time, ending up there rather than it being chosen for them.

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

London prices! Most expensive mansion ever on sale for record £250m

The property was put on the market by a Saudi prince after a £160 million loan secured by the owners expired

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Expand free school meals across country, say most Londoners

Eight out of ten Londoners in almost every parliamentary constituency in the capital want free school meals to be given to children in households receiving Universal Credit

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

London Bridge overcrowding: demands grow to give TfL control of Southeastern train services

Passenger safety concerns for second time in just over a month at mainline station

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

Number of children in food poverty nearly doubles in a year to 4 million

Parents are worried about the physical and mental impact on children

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

Pregnant Jessie J shows off her baby bump in see-through jumpsuit on stage in London

Mum-to-be Jessie J looked looked incredible as she showcased her blossoming baby bump at the 02 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London on Tuesday for an acoustic gig

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2023

Full list of new driving rules in March and April everyone should know

Britons to face changes to London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), benefits for electric car owners, and adjustments to fuel duty

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Futuristic digital displays to be trialled on London 63 bus route

The ‘Kindle’-style greyscale signs are also able to ‘talk’ to passengers with visual impairments

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

How to get around London during the strikes on Budget Day, as TFL, Aslef and RMT prepare to walk out

Strikes will mainly affect the Overground until Sunday.

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

Man, 25, fights for life after being knifed on bus on London's Oxford Street

Police in London have confirmed that a 25-year-old man was left fighting for his life after a stabbing incident on Oxford Street. The Met said police were called to reports of a man stabbed on a bus last night

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2023