Rubbish processing authority is accused of putting pressure on a council to relax its air quality rules to clear the way for Britain's biggest waste plant... more
Detectives are hunting a thug who has attacked three men in random assaults in north London parks, leaving two of them fighting for their lives... more
Two London musicians have beaten nearly 2,000 rivals in a global online audition to become the only British members of an international orchestra in Australia... more
It's the most stressful problem for any London parent and there are no easy answers. Should you send your child private, state, grammar or faith? Our writer describes her personal journey through the capital's educational maze... more
Jamie Neale, the Muswell Hill backpacker lost for 10 days in the Australian bush, is doubtless relieved to have been found before succumbing to dehydration or unpleasant Antipodean wildlife... more
British backpacker Jamie Neale is found alive after going missing in the Australian bush for nearly two weeks. He survived living on seeds, grass and berries... more
The family of a Russian spy fatally poisoned in London have been allowed to return to their home in Haringey - two years on from his murder - after it was declared free from radiation... more
The Clissold Arms is best known as the pub where the Kinks first played in 1960 but its culinary reputation is not so impressive, says Rowan Moore.... more
Jerry Boyle bursts through the door carrying a tray of steaming polystyrene cups. "Anyone for tea?" he asks. "No thanks, Jerry, not this time," replies Shabi Islam, serving customers behind the counter. "You get the Nobel Prize for smiling," Jerry says, laying down the tea, bought from his own pocket, and turning to chat to a woman in the queue. It is 9.30am but Jerry, a local gardener between jobs, will be back to offer more impromptu refreshments later in the day because, he says, "I love Shabi and this is my second home".... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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