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London 2012 to Lionesses: can we admit we’re good at things?

London 2012. We all started out so cynical – but then again, the budget began at £2.4bn. I sometimes think it took an outsider in the shape of Mitt Romney, as Republican nominee for president, coming to London and committing a diplomatic gaffe in questioning how much we wanted the…

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022

Design hotspot: The Laslett hotel in Notting Hill is a chic home-from-home in one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods

Whether it’s for a speedy morning meeting or a Carnival brunch blow-out, The Laslett Hotel’s new terrace is a hidden gem. And the rooms are worth checking out, too.

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022

A decade on Olympics are still delivering for London, says Sebastian Coe

London is still reaping the rewards of the 2012 Olympics, it was claimed today, as the 10-year anniversary of the Games was marked.

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022

Unite boss promises 24-hour staff presence in accommodation after student death

Unite said it was confident of delivering accommodation occupancy of 97% in the next academic year

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022

Youths locked up for sword stick murder of boy aged 14

Fares Maatou was stabbed in broad daylight in Canning Town, east London.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Liz Truss’s property portfolio: from Norfolk to London — here’s where the Prime Minister lives and works

Liz Truss is leading Tory party conference this week.

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022

Woman left traumatised after falling into canal she thought was a patch of grass

Alex Niang, from London, was visiting Walsall, West Midlands, when she fell into a notorious basin of water which looks "exactly like grass", and has urged the council to take action

Daily Mirror · Jul 27, 2022

Queen's 'secret shop' inside Buckingham Palace she can browse whenever she wants

There are some secret features the Royal Family’s most iconic and recognisable home in the heart of London has that the reigning monarch has regularly made the most of.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 27, 2022

Milan Skriniar transfer meeting held in London as Chelsea and PSG eye move for Inter defender

Chelsea are looking to add to their defensive ranks, with Milan Skriniar named an option for the summer transfer window amid Presnel Kimpembe and Jules Kounde interest

Football London · Jul 27, 2022

London to LA flight makes emergency landing after man tries to ‘kick out windows’

Passengers said man tried to ‘kick out the windows’ of the plane before being handcuffed by US Marines

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022