Terrifying moment gang launched hammer attack on staff during Post Office raid

Video: This is the terrifying moment a violent robber battered a Post Office worker with a claw hammer in a “frenzied” attack during a gang raid.

Student killed by train during fit at Stratford station

A student was killed when she had an epileptic fit and fell into the path of a Docklands Light Railway train at Stratford station, an inquest heard.

Police visiting woman who found partner dead cook her dinner and clean her flat

Police who knocked on a woman’s door because she had just found her partner dead ended up cooking her dinner and cleaning her flat.

Boy, 11, in hospital after motorcycle crash in east London

A boy was rushed to hospital with what were believed to be life-threatening injuries after a rush-hour motorbike crash in east London.

JD Sports suspends two staff members after shop assistant 'called gay couple battymen'

JD Sports has suspended two of its staff members after one of its store workers allegedly called a gay couple "battymen".

Brothel masquerading as hotel praised for 'good service' in four-star reviews on TripAdvisor

A brothel masquerading as a west London hotel received four-star reviews on TripAdvisor for its "service" - although guests were less positive about sleep quality there.

Robert Downey Jr. walks out of car crash Channel 4 interview

Showbiz: Robert Downey Jr. has walked out of an interview with Channel 4 news presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy.

Police hunt man after girl, 13, sexually assaulted on London bus

A 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a bus in south-east London, police said.

Norfolk plane crash: Aerobatics pilot David Jenkins dies at Old Buckenham Airfield

A "highly skilled" pilot who died after crashing during an aerobatics display has been named locally as David Jenkins.

East London's £3.5bn plan for 'Meatpacking District' in Docklands gets go-ahead

A £3.5bn project to redevelop a derelict area of London's Docklands including an iconic abandoned flour mill has been given the initial go-ahead.

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Terrifying moment armed moped gang ram doors of luxury Bond Street watch shop

Video:This terrifying footage shows an armed moped gang spraying bleach in the eyes of a security guard before repeatedly ramming the doors of a West End jewellery store.

Hunt for man who hurled racist abuse at Tube passenger who challenged him for spitting

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man hurled racist abuse at a train passenger who challenged him for spitting on the Tube.

Tower Hamlets Mayor set for verdict in election fraud trial

A High Court judge is set to decide whether to order a new election in Tower Hamlets after claims the borough's controversial mayor Lutfur Rahman seized power through electoral fraud.

London Marathon route compressed into three minutes in timelapse GoPro video

Video: This exclusive timelapse video compresses the 26-mile route London Marathon route into just three minutes.

Jailed: Drug dealer who stashed cocaine in folded lottery tickets hidden in his bottom

A drug dealer who stashed cocaine in folded up lottery tickets hidden in his bottom has been jailed.

Tory chief may sue over ‘bonkers’ claims he doctored Wiki page

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Tory Party chairman Grant Shapps may sue over “bonkers” allegations that he amended Wikipedia pages to show himself in a better light and disparage rivals.

Amy Schumer 'falls over' in front of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West at TIME 100 gala - and he's not happy

Showbiz: Kanye West rarely cracks a smile, and he certainly wasn't close to when Amy Schumer 'tripped and fell' in front of him on the red carpet at the TIME 100 gala.

Mystery rapper records soulful R&B anthem in support of Labour election candidate Steve Pound

A London music producer has recorded a contender for the most bizarre political anthem ever - an R&B tribute to Labour candidate Steve Pound.

Hatton Garden heist: First pictures from INSIDE the vault hit in £60m gem raid

These are the extraordinary scenes inside the ransacked vaults of the safe deposit company targeted in the £60 million Hatton Garden gems heist.

Fay Maschler reviews Alan Yau's latest project, Duck & Rice

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Restaurant review: Fay Maschler isn't sure that Alan Yau's latest opening in Soho is worth the wait.

The name's Bond, Ed Milibond: Twitter users make Labour leader 'look cool' in mocked-up pictures

Like all political figures, Labour leader Ed Miliband is no stranger to a bit of light ridicule.

May Day Bank Holiday travel disruption: Several major stations to be affected

A number of mainline London train stations are set to be disrupted over May Day bank holiday weekend as Network Rail carry out improvement works.

Topless women come under fire for posing with children in New York

Topless women have come under fire for posing for nude photos with children in New York's famous Times Square.

Nearly half of people in their 20s think it's fine to say 'that's gay', survey shows

Nearly half of young people believe it is acceptable to say "that’s gay" as an insult, a new survey suggests.

Police swoop on child scooter gangs: Met launches crackdown on £28m theft racket

Video: Children as young as 12 were targeted in police raids today in a massive crackdown on a £28 million racket in the theft of motorbikes and mopeds in London.

Murder detectives launch investigation after 20-year-old man is shot dead in Peckham

Police are hunting a gunman who shot dead a 20-year-old man in south east London.

Nigel Farage admits he prefers Australian immigrants to eastern Europeans

Nigel Farage has admitted he prefers immigrants from India or Australia to arrivals from eastern Europe.

Shops shouldn't encourage fat people by stocking plus-size clothes, says Jamelia

Video: Eating disorder campaigners have hit out at comments made by singer Jamelia after she claimed that high street shops should stop selling plus-size clothes.

Minicab office murderer Gulam Chowdhury faces jail for stabbing love rival to death

A man who stabbed his love rival 20 times in an east London minicab office and left him to die has been convicted of murder.

Grace Dent vegs out at Grain Store Unleashed

Restaurant review: Our critic checks out the sister restaurant of Grain Store, King’s Cross, but it’s more experimental, edgier version is only here for a limited period.

Man hit in head by Tube train in freak accident while reaching for his bag dies in hospital

A man who was hit by a Tube train while bending down to pick up a bag from a busy platform has died, police have confirmed.

Liz Hurley looks stunning as she parties with Pixie Lott and Laura Whitmore at DSquared2 launch

Gallery: Liz Hurley may be turning 50 this year, but she didn’t look it as she stepped out in a little black dress for the launch of DSquared2's flagship store in London.

The transformation of Archway: why this north London suburb is set to soar

Homes & Property: House prices in Archway are a comparative steal compared to its north London neighbours. But plans to replace a gyratory system with two-way traffic, cycle lanes and a central piazza are set to change that...

Johnny Depp is back as Captain Jack Sparrow in first photo from new Pirates of The Caribbean film

Showbiz: It may still be two years away from release, but the first image from the new Pirates of The Caribbean film has appeared online.

Road swallows car after underground water pipe bursts

This picture shows the dramatic aftermath of a water pipe burst in west London that led to a car being partly swallowed up by a road.

Laura Marling tour review: a breathless homecoming at Queen Elizabeth Hall

Laura Marling
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Music review: Marling was an astonishing performer who held the audience entranced by her outpouring of intricate, enigmatic folk.

Indigenous Australia, British Museum: Devastating impact of colonialism laid bare

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Exhibition review: This exhibition explores the richness of indigenous ancestral cultures and devastating impact of Western colonisation.

Van Gaal hilariously reads out United fan's £300m transfer wishlist

Football: When Manchester United opened their doors to the public this week, manager Louis van Gaal received a little more than he bargained for.

Blur stream new album The Magic Whip online

Staying In: Blur are streaming their new album The Magic Whip on the iTunes Store this week, almost a week before it’s set for release.

Who Cares theatre review: Michael Wynne's NHS play at Royal Court

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Theatre review: This memorable play resists the urge to be preachy and has compelling performances from Eileen O’Brien and Robert Bathurst.

A Level Playing Field, Jermyn Street: Closer in tone to The Inbetweeners than The History Boys

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Theatre review: This first of a planned trilogy about education is sharper than it initially seems, says Henry Hitchings.

Six property hotspots to watch: the top London growth districts tipped to rise by 2018

Buyers who head for promising new growth areas in the capital often get rewarded. While the biggest recent price rises have been in coveted areas ringing prime central London, the new growth districts are further afield, in Zones 2, 3 and 4.

Do letting agents' fees really add up?

From extortionate admin charges to reference check fees, tenants are being ripped off.

The transformation of Archway: why this north London suburb is set to soar

House prices in Archway are a comparative steal compared to its north London neighbours. But plans to replace a gyratory system with two-way traffic, cycle lanes and a central piazza are set to change that...

The idyllic London village just 15 mins from the city

With a farmer's market, arts centre, exhibitions and venues for live music, it's easy to see why this pretty Thameside area is popular with Londoners...

Mind the gap: the price gap between property in London and the rest of the country has reached its widest point in history

An average home in the capital now costs more than two and a half times the price of a home elsewhere

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