London

London is the capital city of England that lies on the River Thames in the South East of the country. The most highly populated city in the European Union, London is a bustling metropolis and is one of the world's major business, political and cultural centres. London is also one of the worlds major tourist destinations with iconic sights such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Houses Of Parliament and Tower Bridge being recognised the world over. The city is also a major cultural centre with much of the UK's media, music, arts and film industries being based there and some of the countries finest works of art on show at the likes of Tate Modern and The National Gallery. London is also an important transport location with the two main UK railways connecting the city to the rest of the UK and Eurotunnel , as well as four airports and links to the main motorways of England.


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Oyster travel card system fails

The Oyster card system used on London's transport system breaks down during morning rush hour.   More details

Mother in court over baby's death

A British woman appears in court in Crete charged with causing the death of her newborn baby son in a hotel.   More details

Boy slashes woman over cigarette

A woman has her arm slashed open by a boy in south London after refusing to give him a cigarette.   More details

No council seat for Blur drummer

Dave Rowntree, the drummer with indie band Blur, loses his bid to become a London councillor.   More details

Fears for wedding gift list firm

Brides and grooms in London are among newly-weds who may not get wedding presents following financial difficulties at a wedding gift firm   More details

Mixed recycling 'less efficient'

More energy is used to sort recycling waste at a depot than at the kerbside, a report reveals.   More details

Payout for false Facebook profile

A London businessman wins £22,000 in libel and breach of privacy after his personal details were printed on the Facebook website.   More details

Cameron's bike stolen as he shops

Conservative leader David Cameron has his bicycle stolen while shopping at a supermarket in west London.   More details

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