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Ugandan Deo Kato is completing his 516-day run from Cape Town to London, the Guardian newspaper reported. The athlete covered 12,440 kilometres to raise awareness about racism and the plight of migrants crossing the route from Africa to Europe. He will be greeted by crowds of runners in the British capital tomorrow.more

In 2024, scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, described a total of 172 new plant and fungal species, among which they selected the 10 most interesting. Some of the newly discovered species have already been given endangered status, highlighting that the global loss of biodiversity is a pressing problem.more

London, with its myriad of train stations and bus stops, is a city that's easy to navigate for both locals and tourists. Despite the occasional moan about delays or overcrowding, the transport system is generally a reliable alternative to driving.more

Dust levels on the Victoria line are the worst on the London Underground, having more than trebled in the last year. An independent study found that average concentrations of “respirable dust” – which can penetrate down deep into the lungs – detected in drivers’ cabs had increased from 0.13 to 0.43 mg/m3 (milligrams per cubic metre).more

Kentish Town Tube station is due to reopen on 23 December - before closing early the next day for Christmas. Originally due to reopen in June 2024 following repairs to what Transport for London (TfL) labelled "the most unreliable" escalators on the network, the date was pushed back twice due to degrading concrete in the ceiling and floor.more

A London court today sentenced to 33 and 40 years in prison the father and stepmother of slain 2023. 10-year-old Sarah Sharif. Last week, a jury ruled that the couple were guilty of murdering and cruelly treating the girl from the man's first marriage.more

When something is used as heavily and frequently as the Tube, people aren’t going to be shy about their opinions and, in this instance, will form a heavy, unshakeable alliance with their favourite line. Some of us with more spare time might have even spent time crafting the perfect argument on why our chosen train route beats out any of the others.more

Plans for the City’s tallest tower were given the go ahead today. The building known as 1 Undershaft will rise to 306.9 metres (1008ft) will exactly equal the height of the Shard across the river at London Bridge.more

Dulwich Park is the kind of place that manages to offer a little bit of everything—whether you’re a seasoned jogger, a dog walker, a family on a day out, or just someone looking to escape the frenetic pace of city life.more

Residents in wealthier London boroughs live a decade longer in “good health” than those in poorer areas, analysis shows. Figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that men in Richmond lived to 69.5 in good health between 2021 and 2023, compared with 57.8 in Lewisham.more

Tube and rail fares in London will rise by an average of 4.6% in 2025, while bus and tram fares will again be frozen, the mayor has announced. The increase in Tube and rail fare rises will come into effect from 2 March 2025 with daily caps increasing by between 40p and 70p depending on what zones are travelled through.more

Choosing where to live can come down to a number of factors. For many, living in the best places in the capital is a must, and some of the best places in London to live have been named by Muddy Stilettos.more

More than 200 stalking offenders released from prison will be GPS tagged by March 2026 under a pilot scheme from the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. People who have served custodial sentences for stalking offences will be tagged with a tracking device under strict licence conditions, City Hall said, to "protect victims and help prevent reoffending".more

Hundreds of Transport for London workers are going on strike twice ahead of Christmas amid a dispute over pay. Officers in the Compliance, Policing, Operations and Security Directorate will walk out on Thursday, December 12 until Saturday, December 14.more

Most services are operating normally over the festive period apart from on the bank holidays but Transport for London advises passengers to check before they travel. Transport for London has confirmed its Christmas and new year timetables, which will mean some disruption for a week and a half. more

The Sunday Times has released its school guide for 2025, finding which UK schools are the highest-achieving. The list saw several schools in London get a spot on the list. The anticipated list is created to be a guide for parents so they can compare the performance of a given school with other schools in the same town, local authority or nationally.more

A unique exhibition has launched at London's King's Cross Theatre that is sure to interest fans of fashion history. ‘Vogue: Inventing the Runway’ includes the work of more than 60 designers such as Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Louis Vuitton, taking a closer look at the evolution of fashion shows, which have evolved from intimate presentations over the years into spectacular shows.more

The London Underground trains will not be driven by robots any time soon after confirmation from the London Mayor. The London Underground is not going automatic any time soon after Sadiq Khan said work to introduce driverless Tubes ‘shouldn’t be progressed any further.’more

Plans for a new Overground line linking Hounslow with Hendon have taken a step forwards, after Sadiq Khan confirmed this week that “feasible solutions” have been identified for “all elements” of the project. more

A new map shows the London boroughs with the biggest increase in people coming from abroad. Every area of London had a net increase in migration. This means more people moved in from abroad than moved away.more

Londoners have mocked the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree as it was installed in place in central London on Monday. Officials have said the spruce needs time to unfurl after being transported hundreds of miles from Norway’s Nordmarka Forest last week before appearing at its full “majestic” height of 66ft.more

A white Christmas is not something we usually expect in London; however, one Christmas Market makes it a white Christmas every day with snow showers. Covent Garden's Christmas Market is a big draw every year. The area is always busy with people but their festive market makes the square a must not miss around Christmas Time.more

New figures on Tube, bus and Elizabeth line trips - plus new estimate of 60,000 dockless bikes on capital’s streets, writes Standard.co.uk.more

Fake tickets for London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display, often sold at massively inflated prices, “pose a real risk of harm” to the event’s attendees, the London Assembly has warned. more

Pepsi MAX is set to open a free snowball fight experience in London this December. The Of-Fizz Snowball Fight aims to encourage people to prioritise enjoyment over work during the festive season. This unique, gamified experience will be open from December 9 to December 12. Tickets are available to book, with a limited number of walk-in places available.more