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Three seat holders at the Royal Albert Hall lost a High Court bid for £500,000 in damages after claiming they were unlawfully deprived of their seating rights. Judge Sir Anthony Mann ruled that the dispute should go to trial, emphasizing the need for thorough examination of the case.
England's Lionesses celebrated their Euro 2025 victory with a parade in London, drawing 65,000 fans. Captain Leah Williamson expressed her disbelief at the turnout, stating, "We're making history every single step."
A father and son, Terry and Brendan McMillan, were fatally stabbed at a business in Bermondsey, London, on Monday. A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, while another man in his 30s remains in a life-threatening condition.
England fans celebrated wildly at Boxpark in Wembley after their national team won Euro 2025. The joyous atmosphere captured the excitement of supporters rejoicing in the streets of London. This victory marks a significant moment for English football.
South Western Railway (SWR) has implemented a reduced summer timetable to facilitate driver training for its new trains. The changes affect less than 5% of its 1,600 daily services until August 29, coinciding with a seasonal decline in passenger numbers.
A woman in her 60s was found stabbed to death in east London, linked to a 20-year-old man who died on nearby train tracks earlier. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the two were known to each other and that the incidents are not believed to involve any other suspects. A murder investigation is underway.
Private tenants in Ealing experienced the highest rent increases in London, with a 52.5% rise from December 2019 to December 2024. The average rent now stands at £2,089 per month, surpassing both the London and UK averages. Ealing Council reported that many residents face affordability issues, with 7,500 applications on the housing register.
Chloe Kelly's winning penalty secured England's 3-1 victory over Spain in the Euro 2025 final, marking a historic win for the team. Her former PE teacher, Julie Curley, praised Kelly’s talent and dedication, stating she was "always destined for greatness." This victory also made the Lionesses the first senior English side to defend their title.
A man received a life sentence with a minimum of 24 years for murdering 20-year-old footballer Abdul-Latif Pouget in Clerkenwell, London. Oguzcan Dereli, 27, stabbed Pouget with a machete during an altercation last year, leading to Pouget's death days later in the hospital. The judge noted Dereli's prior convictions and attempts to evade arrest as aggravating factors.
Celebrity osteopath Torben Stig Hersborg, 64, received a three-year and five-month prison sentence for secretly filming approximately 2,000 women over a decade. His voyeuristic acts occurred at his east London clinic and in public spaces, violating the trust of his patients and strangers alike. The case highlights the significant scale of his offenses and the impact on victims.