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Marriage rates fall below half of adults for third consecutive year

Teenager lies on sofa in discussion with her councillor
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Education leads children’s mental health support but young adults face ‘patchwork landscape’ of provision

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Eating disorder units struggle with unprecedented demand

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Vape related fires surging as London Fire Brigade raise concerns

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Two-thirds of young adults in Great Britain feel lonely, data shows

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London’s wealth gap: Poor children twice as likely to be obese

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Rising food prices leave many Londoners relying on food banks and unable to afford healthy diet

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Declining TfL journeys highlight changing commuting habits among Londoners

Recent TfL figures have highlighted a drop in demand for transport services, reflecting changing commuting habits “not yet fully understood”

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Transport for London fare evasion fines peaked over the summer

No smoking tube sign on a train

Richmond Council’s plans to make the borough ‘smokefree’

Banners adorning the side of the encampment, documenting the displeasure of Israel's actions in Gaza.

WATCH: Council battle over Palestine encampment in Nine Elms continues

The tube

Sexual offences on the Tube remain a major concern

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Team Europe feeling confident of success ahead of Mosconi Cup

Team Europe expressed confidence they can retain their Mosconi Cup crown in a fiery press conference at Alexandra Palace. The

Football hooliganism in London has not returned to pre-pandemic levels

Perth's Optus Stadium pictured from the stands ahead of the first morning of The Ashes (Credit: Callum Humphrey)

The first Ashes Test in Perth through the eyes of the South West Londoner

Skimo competitor Iain Innes (Photo alone credit : ISMF / Toño Miranda)

Leap of faith led to Iain Innes becoming one of Britain’s leading skimo stars

Cole Palmer installation stuns fans ahead of Chelsea triumph against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge

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WATCH: What is driving the rise in dog ownership across London?

Two homeless people sleeping on the streets in Woolwich, London.

Record-high levels of London households in temporary accommodation

Drug-related death rates in London surge since 2011

Pride flag hanging from Bishopsgate Institute in London

WATCH: City of London dance group provides inclusive space for LGBT+ community

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Why Londoners are finding Irish online casinos more appealing 

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Twickenham theatre makes productions more accessible with captions

Wandsworth’s year as London’s Borough of Culture: Will it now embrace gaming?

Why the London Gaming Scene Is Growing Fast

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Front of Café Kitsuné

Hojicha – the roasted Japanese tea taking London’s café scene by storm

Coffee market prices have doubled and the storm is yet to hit London’s coffee shops 

The George pub on Twickenham high street

Record breaking beer range and enticing new menu: The George has had a makeover in Twickenham

The three Chilli Sauce Competition Winners, left to right: Samantha Baker-Hunter, third place with Spicy Mama sauce, Weng Woo, second place with Woo-tan Clan sauce and Dale Andrews in first place with Mango Tango sauce.

South West London turns up the heat at annual hot sauce competition

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Serena Kohar, founder of Paulena's Bakery

Meet the micro-bakery founder finding freedom at Fulham Farmers’ Market

7/7, 20 years on: Pain, memory, resilience, and a city still under threat

Southwark almshouses

Southwark’s almshouses: a legacy built to shelter

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