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‘Two days ago he hugged me...now he’s dead’: Family friend's horror as Hackney stabbing victim named

Police and paramedics tried to save the victim’s life on Bodney Road just before 6pm on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025

Wildlife coated in oil after 4,000-litre spill from London bus depot into River Wandle

The River Wandle in south London has been affected by thousands of litres of oil leaking into the environment

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Teams work to curb environmental impact from oil spill in chalk stream

The River Wandle in south London has been affected by thousands of litres of oil leaking into the environment.

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025

Lewis Hamilton makes first public appearance in Ferrari colours at F1 75 Live

Lewis Hamilton made his first public appearance as a Ferrari driver in their signature scarlet at Formula One’s star-studded season launch in London at the O2 Arena on Tuesday, 18 February.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

When will London get warmer? Temperatures set to hit double digits this week

The capital will get steadily warmer after a week of “anticyclonic gloom”

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025

Bank of Mum and Dad out in force in London property market this Spring, says agent

The high cost of renting and less favourable tax treatment of pensions are fuelling the trend says Winkworth’s

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025

What to look out for at London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2025

Put these on your radar

Marie Claire · Feb 19, 2025

Wednesday briefing: From Berlin to Helsinki – and even in London - barriers excluding the far right are disintegrating

In today’s newsletter: ​Mainstream ​political parties are struggling to maintain traditional political boundaries – and have few alternative solutions available

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2025

Analysis shows nine in 10 areas facing maximum council tax rise in England

Just 15 councils are planning increases below 4.99%.

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025

Council tax map: Find out how much your tax will rise as nine in 10 areas face maximum increase

Just 15 councils are planning increases below 4.99 per cent

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025