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'You chose to live here': Sir Sadiq Khan hits out at NIMBY councillors blocking nighttime economy plans | LBC
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (806+ words) 4pm - 6pm4pm to 6pm 4pm - 7pm4pm to 7pm Speaking on LBC's State of the Nation, the London Mayor blasted officials from Westminster City Council for holding up his plans to get London's nighttime economy booming. He said Oxford Street has been on the decline for the…...
Who was Marjane Satrapi? Tributes to Persepolis director after death aged 56 | LBC
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (804+ words) 4pm - 6pm4pm to 6pm 4pm - 7pm4pm to 7pm French-Iranian director, illustrator and activist Marjane Satrapi has died aged 56, her family has confirmed, sparking tributes. Born in Rasht, Iran, she became known for telling of her formative years throughout her country's Islamic Revolution and her move to…...
Hero helicopter pilot 'deliberately crashed in field rather than hitting buildings or petrol station', Devon crash witness claims | LBC
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (520+ words) 1pm - 4pm1pm to 4pm Three Royal Navy personnel died during the training exercise in Sourton Down near Okehampton shortly before 4am on Wednesday. The identities of the dead have not yet been identified and accident investigators remain at the scene to figure out the…...
Human composting and water cremation considered in new funeral report | LBC
11+ hour, 13+ min ago (829+ words) 1pm - 4pm1pm to 4pm Human composting and water cremation could be introduced in England and Wales, a report has suggested. Burial, cremation and burial at sea are the only methods currently formally recognised in law in the two nations, the Law Commission said....
How Henry Nowak's murder became a race debate | James O'Brien | LBC
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (246+ words) 1pm - 4pm1pm to 4pm Main party leaders have been united in condemnation of Nigel Farage on Wednesday, accusing him of exploiting the murder of Henry Nowak for "pernicious identity politics. James O'Brien says Farage is 'dancing on the graves of the dead'. The…...
Henry Nowak's family call for a return to "common sense' equality as police chief apologises and political row grows | LBC
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (963+ words) 1pm - 4pm1pm to 4pm It comes as the chief constable of the force that slapped Mr Nowak in cuffs as he lay dying apologised - and condemned the "furore" that has been "whipped up" in the aftermath of the killing. Violent protests erupted near…...
When is the next London Tube strike and will there be another one? | LBC
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (586+ words) 10am - 1pm10am to 1pm London Underground drivers staged their second strike of the week on Thursday, causing fresh disruption for travellers in the capital amid fears that there could be further action. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) walked out…...
Southampton dock inferno sees "1m of Chinese made SUVs go up in flames | LBC
11+ hour, 23+ min ago (525+ words) 10am - 1pm10am to 1pm Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service said 33 hybrid vehicles were involved A huge fire engulfed 33 SUVs as emergency crews rushed to the scene at Southampton docks. Locals reported "explosions" in the area as plumes of black smoke rose…...
Whoever takes Number 10, children's online safety must come first | LBC
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (705+ words) 10am - 1pm10am to 1pm Online safety is not something that can be put on hold or postponed until the next leader settles in, writes Andy Lulham Over the past few weeks, there has been growing speculation over who will be occupying Downing Street…...
Starmer accuses Elon Musk of whipping up division over murder of Henry Nowak | LBC
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (537+ words) 10am - 1pm10am to 1pm Sir Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of trying to "whip up division" in the UK over Henry Nowak's murder and said Britain needs to "assert who we are" as "reasonable, tolerant people". The billionaire X owner has posted…...