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It's the first of six 24-hour strikes - Tube services that do run will finish early and TfL is advising passengers to complete their journeys by 20:00.
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Court challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition lost
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A40 Westway to reopen after month-long closure
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Share more CCTV to help tackle shoplifting - Met
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Memorial to show Queen Elizabeth II as young woman
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Can a nature corridor increase London's biodiversity?
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London local elections 2026

London local elections 2026

What might happen with your council: A guide to London's 32 boroughs

More than six million Londoners are eligible to vote in the local elections on 7 May.

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What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales
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London may become a political patchwork quilt after elections
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What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?
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What the 'biggest changes to renting in history' mean for London
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Do Londoners feel their council tax is good value?
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Shakespeare's 'missing' home mapped with discovery
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'I swapped driving a tractor for a dumper truck'
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Premier League: Brighton host Chelsea as both bid to boost European hopes
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea in the Premier League
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Brady steps down as West Ham vice-chair
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Arsenal forward Blackstenius signs new contract
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Okolie fight cancelled after Briton fails doping test
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Memorial to show Queen Elizabeth II as young woman
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London Tube driver strike to begin at midday
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Share more CCTV to help tackle shoplifting - Met
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Home Office blocks anti-Islam influencer from entering UK
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Two arrested over Kenton synagogue attack
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