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Two arrested in east London over migrants 'pretend to be gay' fake visas scam

Home Office Immigration Enforcement teams raided addresses in the capital and arrested one woman and one man

Evening Standard

Paddy Power owner Flutter mulls ditching London listing after shift to US

The sports betting and gambling company said it was reviewing its shares on the London Stock Exchange and may cancel the listing.

The Independent UK

Third person arrested over attempted arson attack at north London synagogue

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Portsmouth this morning on suspicion of attempted arson

Evening Standard

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London local elections 2026: How could Green Party policy impact the capital?

Zack Polanski’s policies will determine how local councils across the capital choose to control their borough

Evening Standard

Man arrested in south London over Morgan McSweeney phone theft

The Prime Minister’s then chief of staff called police on October 20, 2025 to report his government-issued device being snatched by a thief on a bicycle

Evening Standard

Sir David Attenborough at 100: 15 photos you may have never seen before

The esteemed wildlife television presenter turns 100 on 8 May

The Independent UK

London local elections 2026: All major party manifestos in Croydon Council

Croydon is one of the few boroughs in London where voters have two important choices to make on Thursday, May 7

Evening Standard

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Bexley Council election: Who should I vote for?

All five major political parties unveiling their plans for the south-east London borough

Evening Standard

UK set to be hotter than Madrid this weekend as temperatures hit 21C

This weekend’s weather will see a north-south divide with 21C heat in London and cooler 9C temperature in Newcastle

The Independent UK

The best Champions League travel routes for Arsenal fans as prices soar

Exclusive: Direct air fares from London to the Hungarian capital start at around £1,000, with a night in an ‘economy double’ hotel room priced at £2,000

The Independent UK

Paws at the polls: London's dogs join owners at polling stations on election day

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan brought his Labrador, Luna, along to the polling station

Evening Standard

Kate includes heartfelt nod to her children in outfit for royal engagement

The Princess of Wales featured a nod to her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, in her outfit as she stepped out in London for a royal engagement on Wednesday (6 May).

The Independent UK

How to find your nearest local election and candidates for 2026 vote

Voters across England are set to head to the polls this Thursday, with more than 5,000 council seats contested in local elections. A total of 136 local authorities will participate in the ballot on 7 May, including the entirety of London and several of the nation's largest cities. You should…

The Independent UK

Voting under way in UK local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership

Local elections usually focus on issues like rubbish collection, graffiti and potholes but Starmer’s opponents have painted Thursday's vote as a referendum on the prime minister.

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Ex-UK police officer accused of scamming Dior, Cartier and Apple in refund fraud

An ex-Metropolitan Police (London Police) officer has been accused of cheating luxury brands out of thousands of pounds by falsely claiming expensive online purchases never arrived.

Evening Standard

Local elections 2026 LIVE: Londoners head to polls across the capital

Local elections are taking place in London and across England, with crucial votes also happening in Scotland and Wales

Evening Standard

LIVE: Travel chaos at Waterloo and Euston as Londoners face major rush-hour delays

Damage to overhead lines between Milton Keynes and Watford Junction is sparking chaos at Euston with an earlier radio fault causing disruption at Waterloo

The Guardian - UK

Major test for Labour as polls open in English, Scottish and Welsh elections

Local, mayoral and parliamentary contests could upend political landscape as Reform, Greens and Lib Dems surge

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The Guardian - UK

Election results timeline: when do key battlegrounds in England, Scotland and Wales report?

Labour is resigned to losses but which party its voters switch to will be crucial in shaping new political landscape

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Five things to look out for in today’s local and parliamentary elections

In today’s newsletter: As voters cast their ballots from Wales to Westminster, long‑established political loyalties face their toughest test in decades, with parties old and new vying to reshape the national landscape

Evening Standard

Local elections 2026: Rival party leaders make final pitch as Londoners go to the polls

London’s political map is expected to be transformed by the borough elections with the rise of the Greens and Reform UK

The Independent UK

It’s time for mass non-violent protests against Israel, says Palestinian ambassador to UK

WORLD OF TROUBLE: Husam Zomlot, Palestine’s new ambassador to London, talks of his childhood in Gaza and calls for mass non-violent protests and South African-style sanctions against Israel with Sam Kiley in the World of Trouble podcast

The Independent UK

Legends on Netflix: The undercover customs officials who busted £1bn worth of class-A drugs

IN FOCUS : Neil Forsyth’s new six-part Netflix thriller is based on a top-secret operation that few people knew existed. Patrick Smith meets the man who lived it, Guy Stanton, and the writer who brought it to the screen

International Business Times UK

'I Did No Work for a Year and Nobody Noticed': Londoner Reveals How She Got Away With 'Looking Busy' in the Office

Leyla Kazim's viral Substack essay exposed the 'ghost working' trend in corporate jobs, sparking global conversations about workplace productivity and the true meaning of work.

Evening Standard

May 7 elections: Hour-by-hour guide to results

Results will be declared from the early hours of Friday through to Saturday evening.

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