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The appetite for London’s most luxurious homes waned during the first few months of this year, according to a report Tuesday from Benham and Reeves.  Across the city, buyer demand dropped for both prime homes, those asking between £2 million and £10 million (US$2.5 million and US$12.5 million), and super prime homes, those asking…

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailBottles of water are selling for as much as £60 in high-end London restaurants, it is claimed, as industry experts brand soaring prices “madness”.Londoners will often fork out around £7 for a bottle of water while eating…

London’s world-renowned Science Museum is heading out on the road with one aim – to inspire the next generation.Science Museum Live is a new stage production aimed at igniting curiosity, fuelling imagination, and inspiring youngsters in new and exciting ways.It is at Newark’s Palace Theatre on Tuesday (April 2) at 6pm, and can also be seen at…

1 hour agoImage caption, The Easter Regatta is a mixture of protest and entertainmentBoaters from across the UK will gather in London later to protest against "discriminatory" price rises they say threaten their way of life.The Canal and Rivers Trust (CRT) plans to raise costs associated with living on the water.Boat licences are due to increase…

A group of south London men who ‘flooded’ Wales with crack and heroin have been jailed. Nine people have been sentenced for their roles in the county lines drug operation, including gang members from Camberwell and Lambeth, after a hearing on Friday, March 15. The south London cohort included Santana Donegan, 23, from Camberwell,…

Born in South Africa, Pierre Novellie was brought up on the Isle of Man. He tells the audience this, and miscellaneous other biographical details, because most of the venues he plays at are apparently much grubbier and have stickier floors than the comparatively pristine Soho Theatre, and in those scruffier places, some audience member, at some…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsMost people (56%) in urban areas would support shifting investment from road building to fund active travel and public transport, a new survey suggests.The poll of 21,000 people commissioned by charity…

April brings lots of new restaurants to London, including a couple of double openings with Greek food in Borough and tacos in Battersea, as well as a three-in-one restaurant from Jean-Georges in Mayfair.  Belgravia - Old Barrack Yard, Belgravia, London SW1X 7NPThis sees Jean-Georges Vongerichten opening his second hotel restaurant in London with…

The Metropolitan Police was called at 5.11am on Sunday to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Barking Road, Newham. Police officers provided first aid to the pedestrian, a 35-year-old man, who was found injured at the scene, near to the junction with Arragon Road. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died a short…

The 65ft canal boat, located at one of the most sought-after moorings in London, Cumberland Basin, is currently for sale, listed on Zoopla at £185,000. Moments from Regent's Park and a stone's throw from both Camden Town and Primrose Hill this narrowboat gets you an NW1 postcode without the price tag. The boat is on one of the most…