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Lewisham man found guilty of stabbing his wife to death

Hai Van Nguyen, 42, will be sentenced on December 19

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File-sharing service fined £20,000 amid Online Safety Act crackdown

Ofcom launched an investigation into Im.ge in June, alongside six other file-sharing services.

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UK to rejoin EU's Erasmus scheme: What will it mean for students?

A path for UK students to participate in the European Union exchange programme from 2027 has been agreed

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Duke of Marlborough charged with intentional strangulation offences

Charles James Spencer-Churchill is due to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

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Duke of Marlborough charged with three counts of intentional strangulation

The Duke of Marlborough, Jamie Spencer-Churchill, is due to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Thursday

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Government wins Supreme Court challenge over disclosure of sensitive material

The ruling could have implications for a number of Troubles deaths involving state secrecy.

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Why are so many plane crashes happening in 2025? Key incidents, causes and aviation safety concerns

Concerns grow as aviation incidents seem to rise in 2025, with experts analysing the reasons behind recent plane crashes

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Lion pictured having ‘critical’ procedure to help safeguard species

Sahee, an Asiatic lion living at Hertfordshire Zoo, underwent a specialist procedure to check his fertility.

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Christmas travel 2025: What train services run on Boxing Day?

Transport for London and National Rail services around and through the capital will be interrupted throughout the festive period.

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London travel news LIVE: Faulty train disrupts Gatwick Express services

Gatwick Express services are disrupted this morning after a train fault between Streatham Common and Selhurst

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Earls Court's £10 billion regeneration gets green light from Kensington & Chelsea

Work is now expected to get under way on the 44 acre site next year

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Warning of flight cancellations after Met Office issues fog alerts across UK

A number of flights to and from London City Airport have been cancelled

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Streeting apologises to patients as doctors begin five-day walkout

Officials have said the strike come at the ‘worst time’ for the NHS amid rising flu cases and other winter illnesses.

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Requests for Liverpool parade crash driver’s sentence to be reviewed

The Attorney General’s Office said several requests had been received for it to be considered under the Unduly Lenient Scheme.

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Sharp inflation drop ‘seals the deal’ for interest rate cut, economists say

Shops offering Black Friday sales helped bring down inflation to the lowest rate since March.

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House price growth slowed in October as values fell in London – ONS

Some property experts said a cut in the Bank of England base rate is expected on Thursday, in a boost for some mortgage holders.

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House price growth slowed in October as values fell in London – ONS

Some property experts said a cut in the Bank of England base rate is expected on Thursday, in a boost for some mortgage holders.

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Rob Reiner's son Nick could face death penalty if convicted of murdering Hollywood director father and mother

Los Angeles district attorney Nathan Hochman said no decision had been made on whether to seek the death penalty in the case

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Natalie McNally murder trial delay would be ‘kick in the teeth’ for family

A judge cautioned the trial may not be able to go ahead next month as planned if industrial action by barristers takes place.

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UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange scheme

Beyond traditional university exchanges, Erasmus+ will create opportunities for apprentices, further education students and adult learners.