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The old Underground route that took Londoners all the way to the seaside
We used to be able to get all the way to the bech by just hopping on the Tube
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Prince Harry fans give verdict as Meghan pulls out of London visit over safety fears
Prince Harry will travel to the UK alone this week after deciding not to bring Meghan Markle and their children, with fans giving their opinions over the Duke's family-first decision amid security concerns
Man posed as a caretaker to abuse children jailed after 'one in a billion' DNA match
He impersonated a caretaker and approached a group of four children at a lido
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‘I’m a travel expert - these 3 destinations are perfect for avoiding extreme heat this summer’
After a series of heatwaves, some Brits may be looking to escape the sweltering temperatures this summer instead
New London map shows drug hotspots as one borough sees 1 crime every 3 hours
Drug crime has soared - and London boroughs feature heavily among the nation’s hotspot areas with the most serious issues
Croydon woman who 'turned down gastric band and jabs' loses 9st
Melanie Sivier said she 'wanted to do it the hard way'
England fans 'know reason' Keir Starmer really extended pub hours for Mexico match
The England football team face Mexico in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Sunday (July 5), with it airing on Monday (July 6) 1am UK time, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer extending pub opening hours until 5am for the match
'My daughter forgot her passport - I don't feel guilty for going on holiday alone'
Cheryl Maguire and her daughter had planned a dream trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands to celebrate the grand reopening of a resort they had been visiting for years, but a forgotten passport changed everything
The creepy plane graveyard just outside London - no one knows why it's there
The reason the planes are there seems to have been lost to time
Full list of London schools allowing late starts on Monday so pupils can watch England game
A London school is urging pupils to get some sleep before the 1am kick-off as attempting to stay awake all night is 'likely to leave them extremely tired'
Tube maximum journey time rule that could see your fare doubled
The Oyster card has maximum travel time rules in place to prevent misuse - exceed them and you could face a charge double the maximum fare
Boy, 3, allegedly thrown into crocodile enclosure has had five surgeries
The three-year-old boy was allegedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, and was left with a broken arm and pelvis
Funeral photos for 'courageous' Jamaican war veteran who lied about his age to join RAF
Gilbert Clarker was just 16 when he joined the RAF before working at British and American air bases
London borough warns council tax could double as it faces 'stark and very tough choices'
The council has announced it will consult residents this summer on what services they value most and their willingness to pay higher bills
Prince Harry visiting London without Meghan and their children
It is unclear whether Harry and his family will meet the King at all
Prolific Sutton thief stole £171,500 of luxury cars before filming himself driving them
Liam Carroll was caught after leaving a fingerprint inside one home, throwing a victim's driving licence in a bush near where he lived and hiding a broken door lock in his own home
Vintage London pub photos from 70s, 80s and 90s are enough to make you teary with nostalgia
The prices in particular stand out
Brits speak out as Royal Mail makes major change to delivery service
Royal Mail has introduced a major and permanent change to how it delivers Second Class letters and cards in the UK, following approval from the industry regulator, Ofcom
England vs Mexico kick-off time finally confirmed as fans make ominous prediction
The England vs Mexico FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 knockout fixture will air in the UK on Monday, July 6, at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, and fans have made one prediction as the kick-off time was confirmed
Urgent London search for missing German tourist who doesn't speak any English last seen near pub
Birgit has dementia so may appear confused if you see her