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London and South East see largest regional drops in GCSE pass rate

Only one region saw a clear year on year increase in entries receiving a grade 4 or above.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

How to make the ultimate smash burger – recreate London’s hottest food trend at home

London can’t get enough of smash burgers – but you don’t need to queue for one. This National Burger Day, chef Abbie Hendren shares her expert tips and foolproof recipe for recreating the city’s crispiest, juiciest patties in your own kitchen

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

The best things to do in London this August bank holiday, from the Independent’s travel experts

The carnival, museums and walking routes to catch in the capital this weekend

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Bonnie Langford among stars announced for Paddington The Musical

She will play Mrs Bird when the show hits London’s West End in November

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Ice cream man murder: Community in shock as father stabbed to death in Wembley

Shazad Khan was pronounced dead at the scene after officers responded to reports of an altercation in Monks Park at 6.10pm on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Pair arrested after well-known ice cream seller stabbed to death in Wembley

Shazad Khan was pronounced dead at the scene on Tuesday evening

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Arsenal closing in on Eberechi Eze deal after hijacking Tottenham move for Crystal Palace star

Eze expected to join Arsenal after Gunners make 11th-hour move for Crystal Palace star after Kai Havertz injury

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Sugar Prices Rally as Global Sugar Demand Strengthens

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.26 (+1.59%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed up +11.80 (+2.47%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, with London sugar climbing to a 5-week high. Signs of stronger global sugar demand are supporting prices. China's...

Barchart · Aug 20, 2025

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Forecasted Rains for the Ivory Coast

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) Wednesday closed down -337 (-4.21%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed down -80 (-1.42%). Cocoa prices retreated on Wednesday, with NY cocoa posting a 1-month low and London cocoa posting a 1.5-week low. The outlook for abundant rains over the next...

Barchart · Aug 20, 2025

Two arrested after ‘famous’ ice-cream man fatally stabbed in north-west London

Shazad Khan, 41, was well known in Monks Park, Wembley after starting to operate van about a year ago

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025