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Map shows where Iran war protest will take place in London today
March 21, 2026Sam Corbishley Published March 21, 2026 12:20pm Updated March 21, 2026 3:46pm Thousands of protesters will descend on central London this weekend for several demonstrations linked to the ongoing war in Iran. The biggest event is expected to be a Stop the War demonstration against the US and Israeli strikes later today. Crowds of demonstrators […]
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Ore Oduba tearfully reveals heartbreaking reason he’s running the London Marathon
March 21, 2026To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video As Ore Oduba bursts into tears in this interview, I also struggle to keep it together. It becomes abundantly clear in that moment that the London Marathon is about so much more than running for him. Still, […]
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London’s A40 is closed for a month – here’s the impact it will have
March 21, 2026Noora Mykkanen Published March 21, 2026 10:44am Updated March 21, 2026 10:46am London’s A40 is now closed – here’s the impact it will have on a large swathe of the capital’s roads. One of the main roads into central London has shut, with the closure lasting little over a month. Drivers are being warned of […]
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Meningitis outbreak: Total cases rise to 34
March 21, 2026The number of meningitis cases following the outbreak in Kent has risen to 34, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. The total has risen from 29 on Thursday. It includes two – a 21-year-old student at the University of Kent and a sixth form pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Faversham – […]
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British lives ‘in danger’ after UK backs US strikes on Iran from its bases
March 21, 2026British lives are “in danger” after Sir Keir Starmer gave the US permission to strike Iranian missile sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz from UK bases, Tehran has warned. Ministers agreed to the move on Friday afternoon having previously limited the US to only using the bases to hit missile sites targeting British interests in […]
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Irvine Welsh says hosting event celebrating late Pam Hogg is ‘real privilege’
March 21, 2026Irvine Welsh has said it is a “real privilege” to be taking part in an event celebrating the legacy of his friend, the late fashion designer Pam Hogg, in her home town. The designer, known for her bold and eccentric style, died in November last year at St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney, London. Born in […]
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2,000 to gather for historic service for first female Archbishop of Canterbury
March 21, 2026The Church of England’s first woman appointed to its top ministry role has spoken of the “immense privilege” she feels ahead of her official enthronement. Dame Sarah Mullally is expected to arrive in Canterbury on Sunday, at the end of a six-day walking pilgrimage from London. She is the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, and first […]
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Donald Trump says UK ‘should have acted a lot faster’ in letting US use bases
March 20, 2026Donald Trump has said the UK “should have acted a lot faster” in allowing America to use British bases to strike Iranian missile sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz. Ministers agreed on Friday afternoon that UK bases could be used for US “defensive operations to degrade the missile sites and capabilities being used to attack […]
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Religious diversity is welcome and mass observances are permitted, says minister
March 20, 2026The UK Government will not be banning mass religious observances following calls from Nigel Farage, a minister has said. The Reform UK leader told his party’s Scottish conference on Thursday he backs such a ban, as he criticised an Iftar in Trafalgar Square earlier this week. Mr Farage said the event in London was an […]
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10 unmissable Time Out London deals: Save £50 on tapas in central London
March 20, 2026Looking for 10 things to do in London? Luckily, there’s lots to do in this city for cheap in 2025! At least… there is now. Metro has teamed up with Time Out to bring you the best deals across the capital. Every Friday, 10 new deals will drop, available in the Metro newspaper, on Metro, and on our […]
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