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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested as King Charles says “law must take its course”

King Charles releases statement on the arrest which follows in the wake of newly released documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
Save Local Journalism? It’s Already Reinventing Itself

With the upheaval of regional newsrooms, Digital Editor Charlotte Wade gives a comment on the current state of local journalism

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Britain's 'ugliest' building listed following 35 year battle

The Southbank Centre is now Grade-II listed after the government accepted a decades-long campaign.
London Non-League Football Focus

City News goes beyond the bright lights of the Premier League, taking a tour of the terraces to roundup this weekend's non-league clashes.
Denial and Disorder: Is Millwall's Reputation Outdated?

Millwall's fan base's historic association with violence comes to the fore but we ask today if that is a fair picture.
London’s first safe swim spot faces river abstraction scheme

Bathing water status meets a major abstraction scheme. SW Londoners celebrate a new wild swim site while a costly infrastructure plan threatens to turn the riverbank into an industrial outlet
Eddie the Eagle fumes as Team GB blanks women’s Olympic ski pick

Critics call it a betrayal of Olympism, while insiders point to funding gaps and broken pathways that left Team GB with no women on the slopes.
Southwark foodbanks scale back after Zipcar exit

Volunteers for a local community kitchen say they have to drag 'trolleys full of food in the rain' without access to affordable transport
Trapped in Tier Two: Ealing's Struggle

The Ealing Trailfinders cannot secure promotion to the Premiership Rugby despite winning the Championship three out of the past four years.
Southbank skate park is finally safe from redevelopment

As the iconic London skate spot has been granted listed status, City News traces three generations of skateboarders who have made the space their own.

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“He was never a prince”: Giuffre family respond to Andrew arrest

The late Virginia Giuffre's family release a statement following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in praise of the action.
Prisoner transport delays criticised as 'extraordinary'

The trial of an asylum seeker accused of planting a fake bomb outside MI5 was delayed by over an hour
Viral graphic put East London schools on high alert

Hackney schools and police are on high alert following the emergence of the Hackney Wall. As territorial graphics move from TikTok to the streets, authorities are scrambling to prevent online posts from escalating into real-world violence.
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Investigation launched as woman found dead in Chelsea

Police were called to an address in Lucan Place on February 12, where a woman was pronounced dead at the scene
Students urge unis to abolish Circuit

Students at UAL question how students can trust companies like Circuit
London hit the hardest by five-year unemployment high

New figures reveal that London has been hit the hardest by record unemployment rates in the countries.
'Holes to Homes' - How golf courses could be the answer to London's housing crisis

An architect's walk during COVID-19 that inspired a brand new plan to build more homes in London.
Hammersmith Bridge and the Future of London's Infrastructure

After seven years, Hammersmith Bridge remains closed. Now that Albert Bridge joins its ranks, campaigners worry for the future of vital infrastructure.

City Investigates

'TfL punishes graffiti more than gropers', claims artist

City News speaks to 'Liam' about his love of tagging tube trains - a hobby that costs Londoners £11 million a year to clean up
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The Truth behind Deliveroo's Profit Model

Deliveroo has announced its sale to U.S. rival DoorDash, but concerns linger over the controversial ‘substitute’ feature at the heart of its operations.
Knife crime enterprise faces allegations of exploitation

Inside Success Union CIC claim to empower vulnerable young people, but allegations of underpayment and concerns over their fundraising practices are undermining their message.
Tory MP leads debate after receiving donation

Nick Timothy MP received £10,000 from Tattersalls, one of the UK's top race horse auctioneers
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Refugees on Homes for Ukraine Scheme say they fear for its extension

Ukrainian refugees say they've struggling finding housing and work, and face abuse
- Analysis
Maangaar, the first Somali word for autism

Community activists and religious leaders are raising awareness of neurodivergence
Campaigners create coalition to protect street trees

The groups have faced conflict with councils and home insurers and are now hoping to “pool resources” to lobby for a change in the law.
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Campaigners call for wants more access to England's nature

The campaign says current spaces are inaccessible to those who cannot afford a car, and there should be more open land where people live.

Women-Only Parkour Group Take To London Streets

As women continue to face scrutiny in public spaces, one London parkour group is using those same streets to build confidence and community.
The Capital takes centre stage in Premier League

Stamford Bridge, London Stadium & Tottenham Stadium host crucial mid-week Premier League ties
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Live updates on today's GB athletes competing at the Winter Olympics

GB athletes compete in todays Winter Olympic games
Frank's future hangs in balance ahead of crucial European tie

Tottenham face tough test against Borussia Dortmund, while Arsenal visit the San Siro in hopes of perfection.
Champions League Preview: The Battle of the Young Superstars and the Return of the Kane

Chelsea face Barcelona at the Bridge tonight, whilst Arsenal prepare to face Bayern Munich tomorrow evening.
Studs up to London youth violence

All 16 professional football clubs in London join together with the mayor's violence reduction unit in new approach
Champions League Preview: Slavia Prague vs Arsenal and Spurs vs Copenhagen

Two North London clubs are in Champions League action tonight with Spurs looking to bounce back at home, and Arsenal seeking victory in Eastern Europe.
Carabobbins? The Case for Ditching the EFL Cup

The 4th round of the Carabao Cup took place this week, with six of the eight fixtures featuring a London side.

Five ways to Spend your Square Mile Lunchtime

Thousands of people commute into Central London everyday - lunch pack in hand. City News presents a tried and tested guide on how else to spend your one hour break.
Could Jessie Buckley win a BAFTA to go with her Golden Globe?

The RADA London-trained actress is shortlisted for Oscars and now the BAFTA's for her role in Hamnet
Brooklyn says bye bye to the Beckhams

David and Victoria Beckham's eldest son has accused his parents of attempting to "ruin" his marriage
Radiohead's return ties into the recent wave of 90s nostalgia

The band first found success in the 90s. After a summer of nostalgia, from Oasis's reunion tour to Pulp's new album, what's the psychology behind this?

King Charles releases statement on the arrest which follows in the wake of newly released documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein.

With the upheaval of regional newsrooms, Digital Editor Charlotte Wade gives a comment on the current state of local journalism

The Southbank Centre is now Grade-II listed after the government accepted a decades-long campaign.

City News goes beyond the bright lights of the Premier League, taking a tour of the terraces to roundup this weekend's non-league clashes.

Millwall's fan base's historic association with violence comes to the fore but we ask today if that is a fair picture.

Bathing water status meets a major abstraction scheme. SW Londoners celebrate a new wild swim site while a costly infrastructure plan threatens to turn the riverbank into an industrial outlet

Critics call it a betrayal of Olympism, while insiders point to funding gaps and broken pathways that left Team GB with no women on the slopes.

Volunteers for a local community kitchen say they have to drag 'trolleys full of food in the rain' without access to affordable transport

The Ealing Trailfinders cannot secure promotion to the Premiership Rugby despite winning the Championship three out of the past four years.

As the iconic London skate spot has been granted listed status, City News traces three generations of skateboarders who have made the space their own.

More News

The late Virginia Giuffre's family release a statement following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in praise of the action.

The trial of an asylum seeker accused of planting a fake bomb outside MI5 was delayed by over an hour

Hackney schools and police are on high alert following the emergence of the Hackney Wall. As territorial graphics move from TikTok to the streets, authorities are scrambling to prevent online posts from escalating into real-world violence.

Police were called to an address in Lucan Place on February 12, where a woman was pronounced dead at the scene

Students at UAL question how students can trust companies like Circuit

New figures reveal that London has been hit the hardest by record unemployment rates in the countries.

An architect's walk during COVID-19 that inspired a brand new plan to build more homes in London.

After seven years, Hammersmith Bridge remains closed. Now that Albert Bridge joins its ranks, campaigners worry for the future of vital infrastructure.

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City Investigates

City News speaks to 'Liam' about his love of tagging tube trains - a hobby that costs Londoners £11 million a year to clean up

Deliveroo has announced its sale to U.S. rival DoorDash, but concerns linger over the controversial ‘substitute’ feature at the heart of its operations.

Inside Success Union CIC claim to empower vulnerable young people, but allegations of underpayment and concerns over their fundraising practices are undermining their message.

Nick Timothy MP received £10,000 from Tattersalls, one of the UK's top race horse auctioneers

Ukrainian refugees say they've struggling finding housing and work, and face abuse

Community activists and religious leaders are raising awareness of neurodivergence

The groups have faced conflict with councils and home insurers and are now hoping to “pool resources” to lobby for a change in the law.

The campaign says current spaces are inaccessible to those who cannot afford a car, and there should be more open land where people live.

Sport

As women continue to face scrutiny in public spaces, one London parkour group is using those same streets to build confidence and community.

Stamford Bridge, London Stadium & Tottenham Stadium host crucial mid-week Premier League ties

GB athletes compete in todays Winter Olympic games

Tottenham face tough test against Borussia Dortmund, while Arsenal visit the San Siro in hopes of perfection.

Chelsea face Barcelona at the Bridge tonight, whilst Arsenal prepare to face Bayern Munich tomorrow evening.

All 16 professional football clubs in London join together with the mayor's violence reduction unit in new approach

Two North London clubs are in Champions League action tonight with Spurs looking to bounce back at home, and Arsenal seeking victory in Eastern Europe.

The 4th round of the Carabao Cup took place this week, with six of the eight fixtures featuring a London side.

Arts and Entertainment

Thousands of people commute into Central London everyday - lunch pack in hand. City News presents a tried and tested guide on how else to spend your one hour break.

The RADA London-trained actress is shortlisted for Oscars and now the BAFTA's for her role in Hamnet

David and Victoria Beckham's eldest son has accused his parents of attempting to "ruin" his marriage

The band first found success in the 90s. After a summer of nostalgia, from Oasis's reunion tour to Pulp's new album, what's the psychology behind this?