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Evening Standard
April 23, 2025
Crowdfunding campaign launched to save beloved south London theatre
Cryer Arts has built a strong local following
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April 23, 2025
Hotel worker jailed for 10 years after being found guilty of sexual assaults
Ahmed Fahmy, 46, of Barnet, was found guilty in July last year of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
The complete Kanye West and Bianca Censori relationship timeline
Rumours are swirling that the duo have reunited, as West shares photo of pair on X
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April 23, 2025
Target to clear driving test backlog to be missed by up to eight months
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told MPs her department is aiming to end the backlog by summer 2026.
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April 23, 2025
MSP defends Supreme Court ‘bigotry’ comment after claim it puts judges at risk
Maggie Chapman told a transgender rights demonstration ‘bigotry, prejudice and hatred’ had come from the UK’s top court.
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April 23, 2025
Stonehaven derailment fatal accident inquiry could last nine weeks, court told
Three people were killed in the incident during bad weather near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, in August 2020.
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April 23, 2025
London hotel manager jailed for raping and sexually assaulting female guests
Detectives fear rapist hotel manager Ahmed Fahmy may have targeted more victims
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April 23, 2025
Istanbul rocked by large 6.2-magnitude earthquake as citizens flee shaking buildings
Istanbul has been rocked by a powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake, causing citizens to rush out of their homes in panic.
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April 23, 2025
Apple and Meta fined a combined £600m for breaching EU competition rules
The European Commission said the tech giants breached the Digital Markets Act.
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April 23, 2025
Watch: Dive-bombing squirrel plunges into chorister’s folder during Easter service
A squirrel unexpectedly dive-bombed into a chorister's folder during an Easter service at a church in south London
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April 23, 2025
What is Elon Musk's role in the US Government and why is he stepping down from Doge?
The world’s richest man has already sparked several controversies in this advisory role, but has said his time in office may soon be up
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April 23, 2025
Tories urged to ‘come clean’ on Reform after Jenrick ‘coalition’ comments
In an audio recording obtained by Sky News, the shadow justice secretary said that he wants the ‘fight’ against Labour to be ‘united’.
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April 23, 2025
Ancient chariot wheel and cremation urn found at site of new golf course
The items are to be radiocarbon-dated later this year.
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April 23, 2025
Renewables slave labour warning as Ed Miliband seeks ban on Chinese materials
He wants to ensure solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries must not contain materials suspected of being produced through slave labour.
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April 23, 2025
Target to clear driving test backlog to be missed by up to eight months
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told MPs her department is aiming to end the backlog by summer 2026.
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April 23, 2025
Cate Blanchett, keen for career switch, will co-host Serpentine Summer Party 2025
Blanchett, who has said she is serious about giving up acting, will compère the annual summer soirée in June
Evening Standard
April 23, 2025
New NHS blood test can pick up 12 types of cancers
Scientists are assessing a blood test which can detect 12 different cancers
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April 23, 2025
Reform stretches lead on Tories as Jenrick seeks 'one way or another' to unite Right
The latest YouGov poll showed Reform on 25%, up two points on last week, with the Conservatives on 20%, down one point
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April 23, 2025
Prince Louis shows off missing front teeth in new photo to mark seventh birthday
The prince was born on April 23, St George’s Day, in 2018.
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April 23, 2025
Prince Louis shows off toothless smile in picture marking royal's seventh birthday
The smiling prince is seen without several of his front teeth in the new picture
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April 23, 2025
St George’s Day 2025: Who was England’s patron saint?
The celebrations in honour of a warrior saint have begun
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April 23, 2025
Target to clear driving test backlog to be missed by up to eight months
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told MPs her department is aiming to end the backlog by summer 2026.
Evening Standard
April 23, 2025
Badenoch steps up attack on Labour over transgender row
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accused Labour’s equalities minister Bridget Phillipson of lying about protecting women-only spaces.
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April 23, 2025
Fragments of Iron Age textile found in loch go on show for first time
The woven fabric has been dated to between 480 and 390BC.
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April 23, 2025
Socialite Tamara Ecclestone wasn’t insured for £25m Kensington raid
Gang behind break-ins also targeted homes of Kate Moss and Eric Clapton, according to report
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April 23, 2025
Pope Francis’s coffin moved to St Peter’s Basilica ahead of lying in state
Mourners are gathering ahead of the funeral on Saturday.
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April 23, 2025
Chancellor vows to defend British interests ahead of meetings in Washington
Rachel Reeves will meet American counterpart Scott Bessant for talks on an economic deal between the US and UK
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April 23, 2025
Rail tracks get paint job to keep trains moving this summer
White paint helps reflect the sun’s rays and reduce overheating.
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April 23, 2025
New tax rises warning as borrowing jumps in UK hit by Trump tariff wars
Public sector net borrowing rose to £151.9 billion in the year to the end of March, says the ONS
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April 23, 2025
Pope Francis’s coffin moved to St Peter’s Basilica ahead of lying in state
Mourners are gathering ahead of the funeral on Saturday.
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April 23, 2025
Four Hackney schools to close due to 'ongoing significant fall' in pupils
Hackney Council has agreed to permanently close four primary schools despite a fierce campaign from parents and teachers
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April 23, 2025
Bus driver admits killing nine-year-old girl while high on cannabis
Ada Bicakci died two days after being hit by the bus in Bexleyheath
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April 23, 2025
Putin 'offers to halt Russia's invasion of Ukraine at the current front lines'
Putin offered to halt Russia’s invasion across the front line and relinquish its claims to full control of four Ukrainian regions, according...
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April 23, 2025
Where to see the King's Guard in London
In addition to watching members on sentry duty, there are several ceremonial moments throughout the week when you can catch the King’s Guard...
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April 23, 2025
Heathrow makes first dividend payments in five years
The west London airport said it completed the £250 million transaction on March 7.
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April 23, 2025
Excel conference centre to host 200mph 'eco Grand Prix' race for another year
50,000 spectators attended two days of racing in the Royal Docks last year
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April 23, 2025
Low iron in pregnancy linked to newborn heart disease in ‘gamechanger’ discovery
This is the first time anaemia in the early stages of pregnancy has been identified as an issue.
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April 23, 2025
UK hosts peace talks with Ukraine allies after wave of Russian strikes
Ukraine could be forced to swallow a bitter pill under ceasefire terms reportedly being ironed out between the US and Russia
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April 23, 2025
Rare Victorian engine hidden for decades found in city attic during renovations
The engine is now on display in Edinburgh.
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April 23, 2025
UK-hosted Ukraine talks downgraded after Rubio pulls out
Officials from Ukraine, US and the UK are meeting in London – but the talks will not be the high-level meeting originally envisaged.
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April 23, 2025
London travel news LIVE: Delays on multiple TfL and National Rail lines at rush hour
Passengers experience delays across the TfL and National Rail network at rush hour
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April 23, 2025
Police did 'everything possible' to protect Briton burned alive by mob in Ecuador
The British man was ‘lynched and burned’ after being pulled from the police station, local reports said
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April 23, 2025
Pope Francis's body to be moved to St Peter's Basilica for public mourning
The late pontiff’s coffin is set to be moved to St Peter’s Basilica at 8am BST
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April 23, 2025
Elon Musk to slash Doge work as 'blowback' hits Tesla profits
Tesla has seen its profits plunge by 71% this year
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April 23, 2025
Met chief hails automatic sacking for police who fail vetting under new rules
Police chiefs will be able to sack officers deemed unfit to serve from next month under rules announced by Home Office
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April 23, 2025
Pope Francis death: What happens next?
The late pontiff’s body will lie in state for public viewing from Wednesday, followed by a funeral on Saturday.
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April 23, 2025
UK hosting latest round of peace talks with Ukraine’s allies
Wednesday’s gathering comes as Donald Trump’s administration continues to drive efforts to find peace between Russia and Ukraine.
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April 22, 2025
Ukraine’s allies gather in London for latest round of peace talks
Wednesday’s gathering comes as Donald Trump’s administration continues to drive efforts to find peace between Russia and Ukraine.
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April 22, 2025