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A rising star in Britain's Labour Party, described by some as the "British Barack Obama," Chuka Umunna urged the United Kingdom to more aggressively forge ties with West Africa's fast-growing economies.

Ben Sweet works in the depths and darkness of the London Dungeon is "much better than working in the real world". While most of us are stuck behind desks in nine to five jobs at the office, Ben Sweet works in the depths and darkness of the London Dungeon.

The home of the London Jewish Cultural Centre , Ivy House, in Golders Green, will be throwing open its doors the fourth annual Gefiltefest The home of the London Jewish Cultural Centre , Ivy House, in Golders Green, will be throwing open its doors from 9.30am until 6pm for the fourth annual Gefiltefest.

BRAoePOND Brewery, at 15 Argall Avenue on the Leyton and Walthamstow border, is hosting the event on Saturday May 25 "in celebration of the local beer scene". The event, which will run from noon until midnight, will feature drinks from breweries including Brodie's Beers, the East London Brewery, Gosnell's Meadery and the Wild Card Brewery.

Relatives cashing in on her murder. A home life based on benefits, drugs and casual sex.

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce sent out a warning to the club's fans not to expect too much next season after the Londoners' successful campaign this time around.

Medical staff and union members set off at 14:00 BST before delivering letters of protest to 10 Downing Street.

Westminster Council has urged governors at a school accused of inappropriate use of public money to "take action" as quickly as possible.

Thousands of protesters are poised to swoop on central London tomorrow to fight back against NHS attacks in a mass demonstration and march.

One in 10 people under 25 are Muslim, while Christianity is in decline, the 2011 UK census reveals.

Readers have been sharing their favourite euphemisms. Today we publish those known only to a family, or to a circle of friends or colleagues - plus a few with wider currency.

A new singles group has been set up for Jewish people over the age of 70 who are seeking love and companionship.

Almost A 250bn worth of housing in capital at risk as flood defence budget cuts threaten homes and insurance policies across UK One in four London properties, worth A 250bn in total, at now at risk of flooding, accordign to the Environment Agency Photograph: Getty One in four London properties - collectively worth around A 250bn - are at risk of ... (more)

Post-mortem examinations found the woman was strangled and the man died from hanging.

Ben's Canteen, in St John's Hill, Battersea, has fast gained a reputation for bringing delicious food to South London.

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We present some of the most dramatic photographs clicked across the globe in the last 24 hours.

Four men appeared in Hendon Magistrates Court this morning in connection with a series of armed robberies across north London.

A north London charity is opening its doors to epilepsy sufferers during an awareness-raising week that starts on Monday.

On this day, 250 years ago, a certain James Boswell was enjoying a cuppa at number 6 Russell Street, Covent Garden when in walked Dr Samuel Johnson.