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London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. The city stands on the River Thames in the south-east of England, at the head of its 50-mile (80 km) estuary leading to the North Sea. London has been a major settlement for two millennia. Londinium was founded by the Romans. The City of London, London's ancient core and financial centre − an area of just 1.12 square miles (2.9 km²) and colloquially known as the Square Mile − retains boundaries that closely follow its medieval limits. The adjacent City of Westminster is an Inner London borough and has for centuries been the location of much of the national government. Thirty one additional boroughs north and south of the river also comprise modern London. London is governed by the mayor of London and the London Assembly.

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BTS 'Can't Wait to Meet UK Fans Again' After Cancelling Show BTS have told their UK fans they can't wait to meet them again after having to cancel shows because of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to ITV News, the K-pop stars gave a message to fans.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:39Published 2 hours ago


The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge discuss experiences of parenthood The Duke of Cambridge has voiced concerns about fathers who “just don’t knowwhat to do” during a chat with men whose parenting skills have been supportedby a charity. William said he worried some.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published 10 hours ago

Medvedev storms back to beat Thiem in ATP Final Daniil Medvedev barged to the head of the queue of young pretenders as the Russian captured the biggest title of his career by storming back to beat Dominic Thiem 4-6 7-6(2) 6-4 in an absorbing climax.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:00Published 19 hours ago

Parliament Christmas tree arrives in London A tree felled in Northumberland’s Kielder Forest on Tuesday has been erectedin New Palace Yard outside the Houses of Parliament, where it will bedecorated for Christmas. On Saturday, a crane lowered.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:39Published 2 days ago

Priti Patel leaves Home Office Home Secretary Priti Patel leaves her central London office, following theresignation of Sir Alex Allan, the Government’s adviser on ministerialstandards, after the Prime Minister judged that she did.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:18Published 3 days ago

London's West Indian community shines in new films Actor Letitia Wright speaks about being in Steve McQueen's new films centered around London's West Indian community during the 1970s and 1980s. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:30Published 3 days ago

Life coach documents journey through tongue cancer A life coach has shared a remarkable, no-holds-barred video diary of hercancer journey - from diagnosis to having a third of her tongue cut out andlearning to talk again. Filming everything from her.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:43Published 4 days ago

Santa Claus taking Zoom calls from the North Pole Santa Claus is doing his bit to help families enjoy a seasonal traditionsafely, launching live Zoom sessions from his home in the North Pole, via anonline Christmas grotto. Teaming up with festive.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:02Published 4 days ago

Rebekah Vardy arrives for Dancing On Ice training as libel case begins Rebekah Vardy arrives for a training session at the National Ice Centre inNottingham as she prepares to take part in Dancing On Ice 2021, as the firstHigh Court hearing in Ms Vardy's high-profile libel.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:02Published 4 days ago

Jeremy Corbyn arrives home after Starmer refuses to restore Labour whip Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn arrives at his home in north London, afterSir Keir Starmer blocked him from sitting as a Labour MP despite hisreadmission as a party member. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:56Published 5 days ago

Cabbies on 'starvation wages' as passengers stay home More than 3,500 black cabs have been taken off London’s streets since June asdrivers struggle to earn a living during the coronavirus pandemic, newresearch reveals. Sherbert London has hired a car.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:07Published 6 days ago

Cummings seen leaving house following Downing Street exit Dominic Cummings left his north London home on Saturday afternoon but did not answer any of the reporters' questions. Boris Johnson's senior adviser left Downing Street on Friday evening with some.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:39Published 1 week ago

Former Johnson staffer: 'good riddance' to Cummings Former Director of Communications Guto Harris at London City Hall says "goodbye and good riddance" to Dominic Cummings as he condemns the advisor's hypocrisy on lockdown restrictions. He added that.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:45Published 1 week ago

Sadiq Khan unveils action plan to improve trust in London's police Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has unveiled an action plan to improve the trustand confidence in the Metropolitan Police. Figures show black people arealmost four times more likely to be stopped and.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:27Published 1 week ago

Clearwater Academy's Traore chases college football dreams from London Seydou Traore arrived at Clearwater Academy International on September 12, a week into the season, to chase his dreams of landing a Division I scholarship. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 01:44Published 2 weeks ago

Michel Barnier departs hotel to attend Brexit talks Talks between the EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier and his UK counterpart Lord Frost conclude in London. Report by Thomasl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:03Published 2 weeks ago

Man crashes car into London police station British police said they had detained a man who crashed a car into a north London police station on Wednesday. Bryan Wood reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:10Published 2 weeks ago

Car crashes into north London police station A car has crashed into a police station in north London, Scotland Yard hassaid. Edmonton Police Station was evacuated after the vehicle struck thebuilding shortly before 7pm on Wednesday, the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:45Published 2 weeks ago

Robotic car uses AI to deliver care home medicine A autonomous delivery robot is undergoing trials delivering medicine to care homes in London during the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:05Published 2 weeks ago

Barnier: Brexit trade negotiations is ongoing process The EU's Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier has described Brexit negotiations as an "ongoing process" when asked how the talks were faring. He is currently in London to "reouble efforts" in reaching a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:56Published 2 weeks ago

Monument to icon Mary Wollstonecraft criticised for nudity Statue in honour of feminist Mary Wollstonecraft unveiled in London on Tuesday caused mixed reactions from the public as it depicts a naked woman.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published 2 weeks ago

London and Bristol buildings lit up for those left 'in the dark' by pandemic Mastercard shone a light on digital and financial exclusion by lighting uptower blocks in London and Bristol. The buildings were lit up for 19 minutes40 seconds, to represent the 19.4 million Britons.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:09Published 2 weeks ago

Santa goes digital to keep Christmas cheer during the pandemic Members of the Ministry of Fun's Santa School in London join the launch of theSanta HQ app. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:33Published 2 weeks ago

Behind Johnny Depp's Exit From 'Fantastic Beasts' Franchise \| THR News The London crew of Warner Bros.’ untitled third 'Fantastic Beasts' film were notified by the studio of a move that came as a surprise: Johnny Depp had been pulled from the shooting schedule. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 02:20Published 2 weeks ago

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