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Barts NHS Trust pays out £34m to patients for surgery errors

Since 2019, Barts Health NHS Trust has had to pay out over £34m to patients who have lodged claims

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Khan urged to speed up affordable housing delivery

The Labour government has announced extra £60m to boost affordable housebuilding in London

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Meet the woman shaping future builders at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Saran Coman, who has returned to Build East Skills Centre to train the next generation of carpenters at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, spoke about the importance of apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week.

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Person dies after being hit by train - with major Thameslink delays in London

A person has died after being hit by a train in Stevenage, Hertfordshire – which is affecting Thameslink services into London.

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Person hit by train - causing major Thameslink delays to London stations

A person has been hit by a train in Stevenage, causing Thameslink delays into London.

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LIVE travel updates as major disruption to Thameslink, Bakerloo and Lioness

Major disruption is expected on the Thameslink until the end of the day - and there are delays on the Bakerloo and Lioness lines.

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The London Underground ghost station open for 10 years you've never heard of

King William Street was open as a London Underground station for just ten years and now it remains as a ghost station of London's past.

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Battersea dogs Romeo and Valentino looking for forever home - Could it be yours?

Battersea rescue dogs Romeo and Valentino are on the hunt for their perfect match and a new home - could it be you?

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EastEnders Pam St Clement reveals surprising inspiration behind Pat Butcher

Star of EastEnders Pam St Clement has shared what inspired the character of Pat Butcher.

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Boy, 14, found with head injury after disturbance inside Boots store in west London

Boy, 14, found with head injury after disturbance inside Boots store in west London

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City Hall Tories slam Khan over phone theft ‘epidemic’

London mayor responds that he is supporting the Met Police to "redouble efforts" to tackle the problem

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Woman, 23, dies after falling from height in west London

A 23-year-old woman has died after falling from a height in west London.

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Rock chicks and easy lovers should try Valentines at the Hard Rock Cafe

We tried the Valentines menu at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly which was great value for money and let you eat while you listen to live music

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Procedures on mental health ward where patient died ‘difficult’ to change

Alice Figueiredo, 22, took her life while a patient in Goodmayes Hospital in July 2015

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Live your best rom-com life with this Bridget Jones London hotel package

Get ready to live your best rom-com life at this stunning London hotel that has everything set up to make you feel just like Bridget Jones herself.

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'A load of fun, a competitive streak, and a bruised ego at Bounce in Farringdon'

It’s time to ditch your Thursday night drinks at your local boozer and level up at the home of ping pong, Bounce.

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NHS urges older people to get the RSV vaccine

Those 75 and above in the capital who have not yet had the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine are being urged to get vaccinated

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Environment Agency issues crackdown on illegal fishing in London

A man who was caught fishing without a licence at Walthamstow Reservoirs was ordered to pay a £329 fine in court

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Elizabeth line faces four days of disruption as train drivers vote to strike

Elizabeth line passengers face four days of disruption in the coming weeks after Aslef train drivers voted to strike over pay.

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Update on condition of man after stabbing outside busy west London station

Police have issued an update on the condition of a man who was stabbed outside a busy station in west London.