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Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.

Full list of every London Underground station and line closed this weekend

Jeremy Corbyn spoke at a public meeting about the plans for Archway Campus last night (November 19)

Jeremy Corbyn spoke at a public meeting about the plans for Archway Campus last night (November 19)

Jeremy Corbyn warns 'ugly' towers will be the norm if 27-storey block is built

A Festive Evening with Jacob Collier and Carols by Candlelight are two of the Christmas events at Union Chapel.

A Festive Evening with Jacob Collier and Carols by Candlelight are two of the Christmas events at Union Chapel.

Jacob Collier plays intimate North London festive concert

Air ambulance sent to scene as person dies at busy tube station

Bishop of Willesden Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy

Bishop of Willesden Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy

Bishop on a bike aims to end ‘cycle of male violence’

David Nicholls was at Oxfam Books and Music in Upper Street on Tuesday to talk about his writing career.

David Nicholls was at Oxfam Books and Music in Upper Street on Tuesday to talk about his writing career.

David Nicholls talks One Day and his new novel at North London book store

Man taken to hospital after stabbing at major London underground station

Man taken to hospital after stabbing at major London underground station

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Man taken to hospital after stabbing at major London underground station

The Good Food Guide has named the best places to get a roast dinner in London, find out where made the list.

The Good Food Guide has named the best places to get a roast dinner in London, find out where made the list.

The best places to get a roast dinner in London have offically been named

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Tulisa opened up about her arrest in 2013 as she chatted to I'm A Celeb campmate Oti Mabuse

Tulisa opened up about her arrest in 2013 as she chatted to I'm A Celeb campmate Oti Mabuse

I'm a Celebrity

'My life fell apart' - I'm A Celeb's Tulisa opens up about 2013 arrest

Little Mix won X Factor in 2011 with Tulisa as their mentor

Little Mix won X Factor in 2011 with Tulisa as their mentor

I'm a Celebrity

What is Tulisa Contostavlos' net worth as the N-Dubz star takes on I'm A Celeb?

A horse-drawn carriage carrying the coffin of Liam Payne arrives for the funeral service of One Direction singer

A horse-drawn carriage carrying the coffin of Liam Payne arrives for the funeral service of One Direction singer

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One Direction and Girls Aloud stars among mourners at Liam Payne's funeral

Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates are expected to attend his funeral today

Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates are expected to attend his funeral today

Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates expected to attend his funeral today

A new stamp series commemorating Sir Winston Churchill has been released by the Royal Mail

A new stamp series commemorating Sir Winston Churchill has been released by the Royal Mail

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Royal Mail issues new stamp series to mark Winston Churchill’s 150th birthday

A screengrab of a video by @CrimeLDN showing police at Edgware Road

A screengrab of a video by @CrimeLDN showing police at Edgware Road

British Transport Police

Major tube station shut as crime scene in place - recap

LIVE updates as SNOW seen in London amid plummeting temperatures

LIVE updates as SNOW seen in London amid plummeting temperatures

RECAP after reports of SNOW seen in London amid plummeting temperatures

There's a casualty on the track at Euston station

There's a casualty on the track at Euston station

Busy Tube station shut and Victoria line suspended after 'casualty on track'

Police were called to Edgware Road after a stabbing

Police were called to Edgware Road after a stabbing

British Transport Police

Two teens and man arrested after stabbing at busy Tube station

Heaven nightclub, a LGBTQ+ venue in London

Heaven nightclub, a LGBTQ+ venue in London

Heaven nightclub loses appeal as licence suspended after rape charge

Boulangerie Pierre Alix, known for its artisanal bread and pastries, will open the new store on Holloway Road on November 21

Boulangerie Pierre Alix, known for its artisanal bread and pastries, will open the new store on Holloway Road on November 21

French micro-bakery known for bread and pastries to open second shop

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across London, find out when.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across London, find out when.

London issued a yellow weather warning for ice TONIGHT

Find out if it will snow in London again as the Met Office shares the latest forecast for the upcoming weather.

Find out if it will snow in London again as the Met Office shares the latest forecast for the upcoming weather.

Will it snow in London again this week? Met Office forecasts more cold weather

From Suffragette to Liberty: London Overground’s new era begins

From Suffragette to Liberty: London Overground’s new era begins

London Overground

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Big changes to London Overground names and colours set to be rolled out

Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashworth will be guests at Highgate's Christmas Lights Switch on event

Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashworth will be guests at Highgate's Christmas Lights Switch on event

Christmas lights switch-on

Celebrities to launch north London village's Christmas light switch-on

The Real Greek is aiming to bridge this knowledge gap by launching a quiz on Greek culture, history, and contributions

The Real Greek is aiming to bridge this knowledge gap by launching a quiz on Greek culture, history, and contributions

You can claim one of 10,000 free souvlakis — by taking quiz about Greek culture

Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash with car on M25

Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash with car on M25

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Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash with car on M25

The Ottolenghi ultimate Christmas hamper

The Ottolenghi ultimate Christmas hamper

I tried an Ottolenghi Christmas hamper and it was as good as you would expect

This week Coca-Cola's Christmas Truck will begin its UK tour in London, find out where and when you can see it.

This week Coca-Cola's Christmas Truck will begin its UK tour in London, find out where and when you can see it.

Coca-Cola's Christmas Truck to begin tour in London THIS week

N-Dubz singer Tulisa surprised viewers after seemingly sharing that she was demisexual.

N-Dubz singer Tulisa surprised viewers after seemingly sharing that she was demisexual.

I'm a Celebrity

I'm A Celeb viewers 'emotional' as Tulisa opens up on demisexuality

Did you know Tulisa was diagnosed with this health condition?

Did you know Tulisa was diagnosed with this health condition?

I'm a Celebrity

I’m a Celebrity’s Tulisa opens up about health condition causing swollen face

Will you miss Zoe Ball on Radio 2's Breakfast Show?

Will you miss Zoe Ball on Radio 2's Breakfast Show?

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BBC reveals new Radio 2 line-up and schedule changes as Zoe Ball steps down

Thameslink trains will face significant disruption over Christmas

Thameslink trains will face significant disruption over Christmas

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Major London train route to shut for five days at Christmas

Glow in the Angel is on November 23 with music, Santa's grotto and free crafts on Islington Green.

Glow in the Angel is on November 23 with music, Santa's grotto and free crafts on Islington Green.

All the Christmas light ceremonies and festive celebrations in Islington 2024

Cold health alert issued for London as temperatures pose 'risk to life'

Cold health alert issued for London as temperatures pose 'risk to life'

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Cold health alert issued for London as temperatures pose 'risk to life'

Christmas concert for Mayhew dogs and cats charity

Christmas concert for Mayhew dogs and cats charity

Television stars to support animal welfare charity

Met Police officer accused of GBH after tasering man who then fell from outbuilding

Met Police officer accused of GBH after tasering man who then fell from outbuilding

Met Police officer accused of GBH after tasering man who then fell from outbuilding

Fire destroys rubbish and half a tent on busy central London road

Fire destroys rubbish and half a tent on busy central London road

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Fire destroys rubbish and half a tent on busy central London road

Police stock image

Police stock image

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Two Met Police officers charged with sexual assault while off-duty in central London

N-Dubz singer Tulisa has revealed the meaning behind the band's name in ITV's I'm A Celebrity.

N-Dubz singer Tulisa has revealed the meaning behind the band's name in ITV's I'm A Celebrity.

I'm a Celebrity

Tulisa shocks campmates after revealing meaning of 'N-Dubz' on I'm A Celebrity

Redness on mans neck

Redness on mans neck

London’s sunburn hotspot revealed

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

Traffic on the M25

Traffic on the M25

M25 shut after 'serious crash' and fuel spillage

Drivers of non-compliant vehicles under the ULEZ scheme will be able to drive their cars without facing a £12.50 fine for one day this December.

Drivers of non-compliant vehicles under the ULEZ scheme will be able to drive their cars without facing a £12.50 fine for one day this December.

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The day in December where ULEZ charges won’t apply

SIX The Musical - Nikki Bentley as Catherine of Aragon, Thao Therese Nguyen as Anne Boleyn, Caitlin Tipping as Jane Seymour, Reca Oakley as Anna of Cleves, Inez Budd as Katherine Howard, Janiq Charles as Catherine Parr

SIX The Musical - Nikki Bentley as Catherine of Aragon, Thao Therese Nguyen as Anne Boleyn, Caitlin Tipping as Jane Seymour, Reca Oakley as Anna of Cleves, Inez Budd as Katherine Howard, Janiq Charles as Catherine Parr

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If you fancy glitz, hilarity, talent, and smiling – go and see SIX The Musical

London sign giving directions to California finally corrected after 15 years

London sign giving directions to California finally corrected after 15 years

Planning and development

London sign giving directions to California finally corrected after 15 years

Planning for Mitzvah Day, November 24

Planning for Mitzvah Day, November 24

Meet the people trying to tackle food poverty and bring communities together

Locals have taken to social media to share what they think London is lacking and what they want to change about the UK capital.

Locals have taken to social media to share what they think London is lacking and what they want to change about the UK capital.

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What is London lacking? Locals want longer shop hours, public toilets, and more

Cheryl Fergison played Heather Trott on the BBC soap EastEnders from 2007 to 2012.

Cheryl Fergison played Heather Trott on the BBC soap EastEnders from 2007 to 2012.

EastEnders star forced to use food bank after BBC exit in 'day I'll never forget'

The igloos offer a festive feasting menu in a 'warm and cosy' setting

The igloos offer a festive feasting menu in a 'warm and cosy' setting

New cosy Winter Wonderland on Oxford Street with igloos and cocktails

The Red Lion & Sun in Highgate Village

The Red Lion & Sun in Highgate Village

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One of London's best places for a Sunday roast named

A Dartford security guard has been charged with rape

A Dartford security guard has been charged with rape

Metropolitan Police

Dartford security guard charged with rape as Heaven nightclub licence suspended

A police box (Tardis) could be moved from outside a Tube station to stop people from weeing on it.

A police box (Tardis) could be moved from outside a Tube station to stop people from weeing on it.

Planning and development

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London police box could be moved after 30 years to stop people keep weeing on it

Find out where you can see all the Christmas lights around central London this winter with this helpful map.

Find out where you can see all the Christmas lights around central London this winter with this helpful map.

Cultural attractions

The Christmas lights around central London you can admire this winter

Southwark station will shut for nine weekends between now and April

Southwark station will shut for nine weekends between now and April

London Underground

South east London Tube station to shut for NINE weekends while tower is built on top