Twenty-eight died following contact with police in London last year, figures have revealed.

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The real Olympics may be going on in Tokyo right now, but a canoeing club in south east London have seen their own share of sporting success this week.

London’s transport network could be hit by more strikes later this year as a leading transport union announces plans to oppose a review into TfL’s pension scheme.

Motorists who fail to follow the rules on London’s Red Route roads could face an increased fine of £160 under new plans.

A troubled cancer centre needs almost £300 million so it can continue to treat patients.

Due to the extreme heat, the air around the meteors glows and can leave behind trails of light and fireball explosions.

The announcement will impact half of the population and is mainly down to rising wholesale fuel costs, particularly gas, Ofgem say.

The government will issue an update on the UK travel green, amber and red list later today.

It’s been 10 years since the London riots. Here's a timeline of events.

A hair salon near Harrow has been named and shamed by the Government for failing to pay over £2,000 to a worker.

A point of sale notice will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.

Bournemouth will host recently relegated West Brom on Friday night live in front of Sky Sports cameras as fans return to the terraces.

Experts have said offering a Covid-19 vaccine to 16 and 17-year-olds could reduce transmission of coronavirus.

A jealous student who ran over his girlfriend and left her with life-changing injuries has been jailed for more than ten years.

Drivers using a major road junction in the Harrow area are facing disruption later this month due to temporary closures for roadworks.

Family and friends of two murdered sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman have gathered at a vigil for what would have been Nicole’s 29th birthday.

A former council leader who served the borough for more than 25 years was "a pillar of the community". 

Harrow will not benefit from government funding to improve cycling and walking in the borough after it “prematurely removed” pop-up cycle lanes and low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) earlier this year. 

Two men have appeared in court accused of murdering a 71-year-old businesswoman.

A 17-year-old girl has completed her Private Pilot’s Licence test after she soared through training in her ambition of becoming a commercial pilot.

A survey commissioned by the bank quizzed 2,000 people to compare perceptions of likely fraud victims to its own data on fraud cases.

The offer is only open to people aged 16 and over.

This extension follows an initial three-month pilot and will see the service remain in place at the original 150 participating stores across the UK.

Home owners in London can make thousands a year by renting out their driveways, it has been revealed.

London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is to expand its work following investments from City Hall and the Home Office in a bid to tackle violent crime.

This week’s planned strikes across the Tube network have been called off following “last ditch” talks between Tube bosses and union representatives.

The deal comes as part of a government incentive to encourage younger people to get vaccinated against coronavirus. 

It was fond on top of a substation transformer and locals were puzzled as to how the creature could have got there.

The Pentagon is the headquarters building for the United States Department of Defense.

A terrorist from Harrow was released from prison despite concerns he “retrained extremist views had apparently signalled his intent to strike again once in the community, his inquest has heard.

Detectives investigating the disappearance of a 71-year-old woman from Hertfordshire have charged two men with her murder.

A 100 new jobs have been created for the NHS 111 service in London as part of a recruitment drive.

Nearly 350,000 Londoners were still on furlough at the end of June despite the imminent easing of lockdown restrictions, according to new Government figures.

Fencing that prevents access to a toxic algae which is potentially fatal for dogs has been lifted at Ruislip Lido.

The Road Haulage Association previously said it believes there is a shortfall of about 60,000 haulage drivers in the UK.

The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies for August.

Well here we are again and thank you for joining me on a ramble down Memory Lane. I must start by explaining why I so often refer to films and television made in Elstree and Borehamwood rather than at Pinewood, Shepperton or Leavesden.

The licence fees existence is guaranteed until at least 31 December 2027 by the BBC's Royal Charter.

Over the last 12 months, we’ve seen a massive increase in people choosing to start up an additional business venture.

According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month. (PA)

Of the UK drivers surveyed, 17% wanted the maximum legal speed in wet conditions cut to 65mph.

More than 1,000 residents have rejoiced as plans for a high-rise development on the site of a former church hall were booted out.

Plans for a “monstrous” series of tower blocks on a London Underground station car park have been booted out by council planning chiefs. 

Train passengers and commuters are being warned of "severe disruption" as rail workers are set to strike for four days.

Detectives have released images of 15 more people officers want to speak with in connection with violence and disorder at the Euro 2020 final.

The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.

The UK is starting to see increasingly extreme temperatures and it is unlikely to change.

More than 4,000 people in Harrow are owed council tax refunds, with the council hoarding cash worth more than £1 million. 

A teenage boy has been jailed for life after fatally stabbing another teenager over a row regarding payment for drugs.