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Swiatek sails into third round at Wimbledon with straight-sets win over Pliskova
2+ hour ago (696+ words) ALL ENGLAND LAWN TENNIS CLUB, WIMBLEDON - Iga Swiatek sailed into the third round at Wimbledon with a straight-sets 6-1, 6-3 victory over Karolina Pliskova on centre court. On a blisteringly hot day on Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis Club,…...
London Zoo unveils Major Snake Artwork after 200 years
10+ hour, 52+ min ago (428+ words) A 53ft mosaic snake has slithered into the spotlight in tribute to a forgotten zoological pioneer. Unveiled at London Zoo on July 2 as part of the Zoological Society of London's (ZSL) 200th anniversary celebrations, the artwork honours Joan Beauchamp Procter, who served…...
Woman accused of lying about rape 'will never forget smell of his hand on her face"
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (733+ words) A woman hit back at accusations she lied about being violently raped by double murder-accused Simon Levy, telling jurors: "I never forget the smell of his hand on my face." Convicted sexual predator Levy, 40, allegedly subjected the trafficked sex worker…...
All Dogs Matter looking to find forever homes for pups
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (554+ words) A north London animal charity is coping with an influx of younger dogs needing forever homes. East Finchley-based All Dogs Matter is caring for a number of puppies and young dogs less than one-year-old that have been abandoned or given…...
Pool of blood pictured after late-night stabbing near row of houses
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (201+ words) Pictures at the scene show a pool of blood outside a row of homes after a late-night stabbing in Colindale. Booth Road - between Colindale and Burnt Oak - has been cordoned by police following a stabbing yesterday (July 1) just after 11pm. Emergency…...
Bond Street Station - Man 'shut in lift' on Oxford Street
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (200+ words) A man has been rescued unharmed after becoming trapped in a lift at Bond Street Tube station. Firefighters were called to the station on Oxford Street at 5. 57pm on Tuesday (July 1) following reports of a man shut inside a lift. One…...
Two arrested after man found "significantly injured" in car park dies
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (238+ words) A 24-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy, both from London, have been arrested as part of a murder investigation after a man died following an incident in a car park. Essex Police launched the investigation after a man in his…...
Teen arrested after reports of rape on walkway in north London
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (136+ words) A teenager has been arrested after reports of a rape on Parkland Walk, Highgate. Officers attended Parkland Walk in Highgate at around 10. 30pm on Tuesday, June 30, following reports of a rape. A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of rape and…...
London Waterloo passengers face major disruption after signal failure
8+ hour, 4+ min ago (229+ words) Commuters travelling to and from London Waterloo are facing major disruption after a signal fault caused problems on part of the railway network. Trains between Staines and Virginia Water are facing delays of up to 30 minutes and route changes due…...
Investigation into soldier's death could take 18 months or more
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (251+ words) Investigations into the death of a soldier could take up to 18 months or more to complete. Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, who served with the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, died at the scene after falling from her horse during the…...