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'The EastEnders incredible London Marathon special felt like a live episode but there was another highlight'
EastEnders
Was the 'world's first' marathon soap scene really worth the hype?
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'I used the IFS Cloud Cable Car for the first time and absolutely loved it'
Things To Do
The cable car links North Greenwich and the Royal Docks in just 10 minutes
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'I travelled the entire London bus Superloop and some parts were more super than others'
London bus
It took me 10 hours and was impacted by very poor forward planning
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'I took Elizabeth line for first time and loved how clean it is compared to Tube but came away confused'
Elizabeth Line
It was a humbling experience for Asma Lakdawala involving long delays
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'I visited London's brand-new LEGO exhibition with over 150 pieces of art'
Things To Do
From real people sculptures to recreations of famous art, there’s something for everyone
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'I rode TfL's newest London bus route and now see why people love the improved frequency but get confused at stops moving'
London bus
The S2 has replaced sections of the old 470 and S4 route that took passengers between Epsom town centre and St Helier station
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'I moved to London from New York - I'm in love with the pubs but the Tube is missing something'
London Stories
The pub culture is crazy
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'I rode the DLR for the first time and it made me fall in love with London again'
DLR
Obviously, I had to sit right at the front and pretend I was driving
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'Breathtaking is a claustrophobic and triggering watch but everyone needs to see it now'
TV and film
The ITV drama follows a hospital before and throughout the Covid pandemic - and it's terrifying
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'I went to the London Transport Museum for the first time and loved it, but it felt a bit like a nursery'
Transport
It's a great family day out - with an annual pass costing £24 for an adult
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'The London Overground rebrand risks baffling customers - bring back the orange'
London Overground
Sadiq Khan has assured Londoners that they won't be confused by the change, but I fear some may be left scratching their heads and staring closely at maps with their reading glasses
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'Victim blaming in the Met Police does not surprise me - but I've seen first hand that officers want change'
Metropolitan Police
A watchdog report has found victim blaming language among Met Police officers who described a 12-year-old rape victim as 'sexually active with older men' and other children as 'promiscuous'
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'TfL's fare freeze will save us all money, but London's commuters should be wary of the future'
Transport for London
Customers would not have to fork out more for travel as part of the Mayor of London's budget plans
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'I took a bus from London's quietest bus stop and was struck by how grateful residents are for it'
London bus
It's one of the capital's tiny blood vessels in its extremities
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'Even though Blue Monday is a gimmick, January is still my worst month'
Mental health
'For me, January is always my worst month. Low money, low ambitions, a real-time of reflection and introspection. It's not just a Blue Monday but it's a blue month'
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'I spent a whole day on the London Underground and love it even more - but it's falling apart'
London Underground
It proved to me once again how crucial London's landmark transport system is to its customers
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'I travelled from London Underground's most northern station to furthest south - they couldn't be more different'
London Underground
It was worth doing, but it required a couple of changes
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'I went to work from London's newest railway station to see if it's quicker than the Underground'
Traffic and Travel
I concede, this was a fairly self-indulgent exercise. But, it taught me two important things
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'BBC needs to reverse its decision to take on commercial publishers'
BBC
The BBC is embarking on an aggressive expansion that will threaten sites like MyLondon
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'I went to the London bar where the drinks are sold like a stock market and they were as cheap as £4'
Food and Drink
I felt like I was in The Wolf Of Wall Street
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'I took the Woolwich Ferry in the middle of Storm Ciaran and was soaked to the skin before I even got on'
Transport
In the end, it was a humbling experience
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'I compared the London Underground and Paris Metro and the Tube has a lot to learn'
London Underground
At least we don't have bedbugs!
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'I travelled the whole of London Underground's Victoria line to see if I could find any bed bugs'
London Underground
Many people are concerned that international travellers could bring the French critters to the UK
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Devastated XL Bully owner says her pet Reggie is calm and friendly and owners should be punished
XL Bully
Georgia Rolfe has started a petition against the ban
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Manslaughter arrest after young man dies on tracks at London Underground station
A man has been arrested after a man in his 20s died on the tracks at a London Underground station
Live: 2 London Underground lines part suspended due to casualty on tracks
Tube strike
A Tube strike is also taking place today
Live M25 traffic updates: Delays of up to 90 minutes expected after crash near Heathrow Airport
M25
Several incidents are causing quite a few delays
Lorry overturns on busy East London road 'travelling at just 5 miles an hour'
Leyton
The lorry was loaded incorrectly
Full list of London's best and worst secondary schools as 'London's strictest' named city's best
Schools
A new report ranks a north-west London secondary school as the city's best
Dogs
The lonely dog desperately needing a new family after 100 days at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
The five-year-old Greyhound is 'still a puppy at heart' and described as 'sweet and gentle' by nature
Plans to convert Grade II listed factory infested with pigeons next to River Thames into 359 homes
Greenwich
The scheme would see a factory dating back to the early 20th century being repurposed to provide new homes
TfL slammed over 'cultural vandalism' after wiping off mural that 'cheered up' A3 roundabout
Kingston Upon Thames
A resident said the beloved mural that had been painted on a subway under the South London roundabout 'disappeared overnight'
'Irreplaceable' Sutton siblings who saved pub now under threat of eviction from family home
Sutton
A brother and sister who have been described as pillars of a ‘forgotten’ community could be evicted from their family home since childhood
Jealous thug slashed waitress's neck in front of terrified diners after searching 'how to murder someone'
Crime
Sriram Ambarla armed himself with a knife and set out to murder his ex-girlfriend after she repeatedly told him their relationship was over - she survived only by 'a hair's breadth' after being stabbed nine times
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London Underground
Manslaughter arrest after young man dies on tracks at London Underground station
A man has been arrested after a man in his 20s died on the tracks at a London Underground station
Live: 2 London Underground lines part suspended due to casualty on tracks
Tube strike
A Tube strike is also taking place today
Live M25 traffic updates: Delays of up to 90 minutes expected after crash near Heathrow Airport
M25
Several incidents are causing quite a few delays
Lorry overturns on busy East London road 'travelling at just 5 miles an hour'
Leyton
The lorry was loaded incorrectly
Full list of London's best and worst secondary schools as 'London's strictest' named city's best
Schools
A new report ranks a north-west London secondary school as the city's best
London bus
Sadiq Khan hints at improved London bus services if TfL gets to run them instead
If re-elected as Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan says he would wait until the contracts of private operators run out before bringing services under TfL's umbrella
Amazon shoppers pit Dyson Airwrap against Shark hairdryer £300 cheaper
Beauty
The hair dryer has five attachments and dries hair without heat damage (contains affiliate links)
The lonely dog desperately needing a new family after 100 days at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
Dogs
The five-year-old Greyhound is 'still a puppy at heart' and described as 'sweet and gentle' by nature
London is not the most expensive city to see Taylor Swift's Eras Tour this year
Wembley Stadium
Taylor Swift fans can still buy tickets to the London leg of the Eras Tour right now, and they'll be saving money compared to other European cities (contains affiliate links)
Plans to convert Grade II listed factory infested with pigeons next to River Thames into 359 homes
Greenwich
The scheme would see a factory dating back to the early 20th century being repurposed to provide new homes