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London girl, 7, killed by tree was the light in our lives, say family

Leonna Ruka’s family said they have been left with ‘broken hearts and unimaginable pain’ following her death

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

OPINION - Londoners. Stop getting your bare feet out on the bus — it's just not okay

If getting your dogs out on the bus is the new normal, I don’t want to be here anymore

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

Two arrests after Palestine Action claims blocking Israeli defence firm UK site

Avon and Somerset Police said a 30-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man, both from London, have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

‘Distraught’ families say they may have to homeschool SEND children if school forced to close amid VAT raid

Families in last-minute battle to save Bishop Challoner School in London which faces closure on last day of term amid financial pressures

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

I’m Staying in My Mum's Converted Loft While Visiting a Sweltering London — Here’s What I’ll Be Doing to Keep Cool

I've learnt some much-needed tricks to cool down a loft when we come to visit during the summer heat

Livingetc · Jul 1, 2025

‘My hospital notes said: estimated female’: jazz musician Gill Hicks on being caught in the 7/7 bombings

After being pulled from the wreckage, she spent months learning how to speak again. Now, 20 years on, Hicks is performing her beloved jazz standards on stage – and remembering those who saved her life

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025

Rapists snared as ‘game-changing’ new police tech records bruises on darker skin

Officers have previously faced challenges trying to gather evidence of some injuries, which limit chances of successful prosecutions

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

Prolific thief who stole Bridgerton actress's phone in 'ruthless' crime spree jailed

Zacariah Boulares was quickly confronted by Genevieve Chenneour who heard the iPhone 14 being snatched - and then wrestled to the ground by her ex-partner

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

From Roman drains to ancient filters, these artefacts show how solutions to water contamination have evolved

A new exhibition in London (open until February 2026) called Thirst: In search of freshwater highlights how civilisations have treasured – and been intrinsically linked to – safe, clean water.

The Conversation · Jul 1, 2025

Stoke Newington murder latest: Man, 45, shot dead as police shut busy Hackney high street - live updates

Police were called to Dynevor Road, Stoke Newington, at 0.18am on Tuesday after gunshots were heard

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025