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"That is the reality of our existence at the moment.

"We cannot afford to lose another player to an injury."

16.05.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has spoken to the media ahead of Tottenham's Premier League match against Aston Villa this evening.

"In a normal world you would use the game against Aston Villa as sharpening up for the final, but we are not living in a normal world.

16.05.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tanni Grey-Thompson: Assisted dying puts disabled people at risk - City News Changes to assisted dying laws could mean disabled people are more likely to be pressured into ending their own lives, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has told City News.

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has told City News that disabled people could be at risk of coercion if assisted dying laws were to pass.

MPs are currently debating the legislation in the House of Commons.

Read our interview with the Paralympic champion:
www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/2025051...

16.05.2025 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Zkhia Smith moved into a new council flat in Kidbrooke last year. She now believes it's making her ill.
Our team at City News spoke to her about the struggles she has faced.
Find out more on citylondonnews.co.uk, on our social pages @citylondonnews, or on our 3pm news show today.

16.05.2025 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

To find out more, read our article:

β†˜οΈhttps://www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/20250513/84754/ms-says-some-personal-customer-information-was-stolen-in-recent-cyber-attack

13.05.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œI’ve been on quite a road for many months now. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning of October,” explains the actress.

13.05.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Eastenders star Heather Peace has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The 49-year old actress who plays Eve Panesar-Unwin, posted a video of herself wearing a wig for the famous British show.

13.05.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Find out more about what this means for you and customers across the UK in our article. πŸ‘€

β†˜οΈhttps://www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/20250513/84754/ms-says-some-personal-customer-information-was-stolen-in-recent-cyber-attack

13.05.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Marks & Spencer Chief executive Stuart Machin urges customers not to worry as β€œuseable card or payment details, or account passwords” have not been targeted.πŸ’³

13.05.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's not just data, it's M&S data.

β€œSome personal customer information” has been taken, says Marks&Spencer.

The British retailer was targeted by a cyber-attack three weeks ago.

13.05.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Woman next to her dog standing on her balcony with a construction site in the background

Woman next to her dog standing on her balcony with a construction site in the background

Zkiah says β€œthe council isn’t responding. I feel like they’re ignoring complaints". CityNews also reached out to Greenwich council but did not receive an answer at the time of publication.

Read Zkiah’s full testimony in our article:

β†˜οΈ www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/2025051...

13.05.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œI started getting sick and didn’t know why”

Zkiah Smith is a Greenwich resident who claims she developed breathing problems after being placed in the Ignatius Sanchos Road Kidbrooke estate. πŸ—οΈ

She says she feels β€œdeliberately ignored”, and says that even her dog got affected. πŸ•

13.05.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

But what impact will it have on EU citizens already in the country?

Read the article to find out. πŸ‘€

β†˜οΈhttps://www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/20250513/84684/new-citizenship-requirements-broke-my-heart-says-romanian-londoner

13.05.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A woman wearing a red shirt looking at the camera, in front of London Bridge

A woman wearing a red shirt looking at the camera, in front of London Bridge

β€œSow more division and erode people’s rights”

That’s how Andreea Dumitrache, the CEO of @the3million.bsky.social, a leading NGO helping EU Citizens in the UK describes the potential impact of Labour’s White Paper on immigration.

13.05.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œI am a queer immigrant in an interracial relationship. It would be impossible to have a life with my partner back in Romania” πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Rafael is one of millions of immigrants across the UK worried about Keir Starmer’s plans to tighten β€œevery aspect of the immigration system”

13.05.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
https://www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/uk/20250506/84408/from-the-archive-hidden-history-of-sport-during-world-war-two

Twickenham Stadium, the home of English rugby, will be illuminated this evening to Mark #VE80

City News has taken a look back to see how sport played its part during World War Two, read more ⬇️

t.co/CXIRsGBUIw

06.05.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is twerking the next big sport? From London's twerk classes to competitive battles, we're exploring the rise of professional twerkers. Could this be the future of fitness? #twerkin #twerksport #Londo... TikTok video by City News

Is twerking the next big sport?

From London's twerk classes to competitive battles, we're exploring the rise of professional twerkers.

Could this be the future of fitness?

Just head over to our TikTok ⬇️

www.tiktok.com/@citylondonn...

#twerking #twerksports #London

06.05.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why lily of the valleys are not being promoted by London florists on Frances Muguet Day - City News Muguet Day is celebrated on the 1st May every year, where French people buy lily of the valleys for their loved ones.

And don't forget to read our article and tune in to our show know more!

www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/london/...

01.05.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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But today’s about more than flowers. It’s also labour day, or β€˜FΓͺte du Travail’, which is all about protesting for workers’ rights.
Charlotte Minvielle, representing the leftist green party β€˜Les Ecologistes’ in the UK, believes a lot is in common in French and British traditions.

01.05.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you wish you could enjoy the sunny weather outside? β˜€οΈ

Are you stuck at work?

Today’s a bank holiday in France, Belgium and Switzerland. People gift each other a special flower called β€˜lily of the valley’ πŸ’

Marco’s been keeping his lily's a secret… until now

01.05.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ikea on Oxford Street opens after 18 month delay - City News Sadiq Khan officially opens Ikea this morning as he continues with his efforts to 'revitalise' Oxford Street.

Oxford Street welcomes its newest addition this morning as @ikeauk.bsky.social opens its doors after 18 months of delays.

What does this opening mean for Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan's plans for #revitalising #Oxford Street?

www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/london/...

01.05.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Everything you need to know about how today's elections work across England - City News Voting is open until 10pm this evening at your allocated polling station.

Today is the #LocalElections2025 across parts of England:

β€œThese are the most important elections for lots of people because these are the councils that will be running a lot of the services which effect people in their day-to-day life”.

www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/2025050...

01.05.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A recent study found that the number of young Londoners (those aged 8-18) who enjoy reading has fallen by nearly 20% over the past four years.
www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/2025022...

27.02.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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10 London bookshops nominated for national award - City News Bookstores in the capital have been nominated for British Independent Bookshop of the Year amid declining book readership.

London's independent bookshops are finding new ways to survive despite a declining number of readers. www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/20250227/82403/10-london-bookshops-nominated-for-national-award

27.02.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of the women behind the campaign for justice for Sarah Everard hits out at the Met Police over the officer vetting row:

"Women’s lives and safety are not a PR battleground"

www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/2025021...

13.02.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CityNews visited Take One Leave One at Wesley's Chapel and Leysian mission. Organised by Stefan Simonowitz, the campaign aims to tackle the lack of warm clothing for rough sleepers and others.

Even people going home late at night can take a coat and return it the next day.

13.02.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A TFL spokesperson said: β€œWe encourage ASLEF and MTR Elizabeth line to continue working towards resolving this dispute and avoid impacting our customers with strike action.”

MTR Elizabeth line have offered a 4.5% pay increase.

13.02.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Elizabeth Line drivers to strike over pay - City News Aslef, the drivers' union, have announced the strikes for February and March.

Elizabeth line drivers are to strike over pay, according to train driver's union Aslef. Strike dates have towards the end of February and in March.

Find out how the strike could affect you: www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/2025021...

13.02.2025 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Homelessness is not just a Christmas problem - City News Data from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government shows the number of households facing homelessness has peaked with more than 320,000 households at risk, with london being the worst...

The festive season is a crucial time for homelessness charities, but the cost of living crisis is cutting at their incomes and driving up their expenditure.

Click here to find out more. ‡️
www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/2024121...

10.12.2024 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Six members of Kurdish 'terror' group charged by Met Police - City News After an investigation by the Met Police, six people have been charged with links to the PKK and will appear in Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Six people have been charged over links with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party.

Aged 23 to 62, their affiliation with the PKK will take them to Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Find out more on the matter in our article. ‡️
www.citylondonnews.co.uk/news/2024121...

10.12.2024 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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