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Sadiq Khan to announce new domestic tourism campaign for London

Sadiq Khan to announce new domestic tourism campaign for London

Features of the campaign will range from celebrations of London’s world class food offerings to a variety of new public art installations.

Small whale freed after becoming stranded along River Thames

Small whale freed after becoming stranded along River Thames

The animal was believed to be a Minke whale.

Queen’s Speech to feature planning system overhaul – report

Queen’s Speech to feature planning system overhaul – report

Conservative leaders are said to believe home ownership was the key to the party’s gains in the recent local elections.

Judge to oversee libel fight between Countdown presenter and former Corbyn aide

Judge to oversee libel fight between Countdown presenter and former Corbyn aide

Rachel Riley has sued and says she was libelled in a tweet posted by Laura Murray about two years ago.

How will England’s lockdown ease on May 17?

How will England’s lockdown ease on May 17?

Boris Johnson is expected to confirm that planned lockdown easing will be going ahead.

‘Day of freedom’ as Ireland steps further out of lockdown

‘Day of freedom’ as Ireland steps further out of lockdown

A series of restrictions have been lifted as the country moves back towards a more normal life.

Keir Starmer takes the gentle approach to wielding the knife in first reshuffle

Keir Starmer takes the gentle approach to wielding the knife in first reshuffle

There will be questions about his relationship with deputy leader Angela Rayner after her sacking as party chairman.

Hugs and indoor dining expected to return as England’s restrictions ease

Hugs and indoor dining expected to return as England’s restrictions ease

New measures are due to be announced on Monday which will take effect from May 17.

Reeves rises while Dodds drops in Labour reshuffle

Reeves rises while Dodds drops in Labour reshuffle

Sir Keir Starmer has replaced Anneliese Dodds with Rachel Reeves as shadow chancellor.

Change at the top as Starmer completes Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle

Change at the top as Starmer completes Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle

Rachel Reeves has been promoted to shadow chancellor as part of the changes.

Small whale ‘stranded’ along River Thames in south-west London

Small whale ‘stranded’ along River Thames in south-west London

Hundreds gathered at Richmond Lock on Sunday evening after the whale became stranded.

Suspect ends up covered in mud after leading police on chase through mudflats

Suspect ends up covered in mud after leading police on chase through mudflats

Officers said the suspect was left in need of a shower following pursuit on Hayling Island, Hampshire.

Labour MP Tracy Brabin elected as first West Yorkshire mayor

Labour MP Tracy Brabin elected as first West Yorkshire mayor

She was elected to the House of Commons in a 2016 by-election, following the murder of Jo Cox.

British public supports sharing Covid-19 vaccines around the world – poll

British public supports sharing Covid-19 vaccines around the world – poll

Around 58% of those polled said it is ‘not fair’ that richer countries have reserved more vaccines than they need.

PM faces renewed struggle with Sturgeon as she tells him indyref2 a dead cert

PM faces renewed struggle with Sturgeon as she tells him indyref2 a dead cert

Senior UK Government minister Michael Gove had suggested Scottish voters did not want a follow-up border poll.

Nicola Sturgeon tells the PM it is ‘when not if’ for a second independence vote

Nicola Sturgeon tells the PM it is ‘when not if’ for a second independence vote

The Scottish First Minister spoke to Boris Johnson by phone on Sunday after the SNP’s victory in the Holyrood election.

Government calls on rail operators to urgently resolve major ongoing disruption

Government calls on rail operators to urgently resolve major ongoing disruption

Many GWR and LNER journeys are still being cancelled after Hitachi 800 trains in their fleets had to be pulled from lines due to cracks.

US fast-food giant Wendy’s to return to UK after 20-year hiatus

US fast-food giant Wendy’s to return to UK after 20-year hiatus

The first restaurant will open in Reading on June 2.

Body of newborn baby found in canal in north-west London

Body of newborn baby found in canal in north-west London

The Metropolitan Police said officers were called at just before 1.20pm on Sunday to the body of an infant found in the water near to Old Oak Lane.

Outdoor dining makes guide dog’s job difficult, says visually impaired activist

Outdoor dining makes guide dog’s job difficult, says visually impaired activist

‘Unfortunately, this time I got a face full of ornamental tree when walking through an outdoor restaurant,’ said Dr Amy Kavanagh.

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