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London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing 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 − 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 City of Westminster is also an Inner London borough holding city status. London is governed by the mayor of London and the London Assembly.

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London mayor: Government messaging on face coverings 'shambolic' Mayor of London Sadiq Khan heavily criticises Boris Johnson's Government for its apparent mixed public messaging on face coverings, calling it 'a shambles'.He also adds that he hasn't met or spoken to.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published 5 hours ago

South Kensington museum district announces reopening plans The Natural History Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum and Science Museum are to reopen in August.South Kensington’s museum district – usually a tourist and school holiday hotspot in London – has.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:09Published 10 hours ago

Johnny Depp arrives at High Court in London Johnny Depp arrives at the High Court in London. Mr Depp is suing The Sun’s publisher News Group Newspapers and its executive editor Dan Wootton. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published 10 hours ago

Depp arrives for day six of libel case Johnny Depp arrives for day six of his libel action against News Group Newspapers as the case continues at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:09Published 11 hours ago

New Government advice on mandatory face coverings expected soon The Prime Minister has said he plans to change advice on wearing face coverings in public places soon. Boris Johnson made the comments on a visit to meet staff of the London Ambulance Service, wearing.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:01Published 1 day ago

Princess Eugenie praises charity runner Princess Eugenie has praised a group of "inspirational men" who have been running from Liverpool to London for charity. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:20Published 1 day ago

Amber Heard arrives at court Amber Heard arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice in London as Johnny Depp’s libel trial against The Sun enters its second week. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:32Published 1 day ago

Johnny Depp arrives at court for second week of trial Johnny Depp arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice in London as the US actor’s libel trial against The Sun enters its second week. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:48Published 1 day ago

How restaurants are adapting to the 'new normal' We take a look at how a restaurant in London is responding to lockdown easing and implementing changes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:41Published 2 days ago

Protest held in London against China's expansionist policies Indian Diaspora and a group of demonstrators led by displaced Muslims of Iranian origin demonstrated outside the Chinese Embassy in London on Sunday demanding their rights. They were joined by a few.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:48Published 2 days ago

Londoners on whether face coverings should be compulsory The people of London are divided on whether face coverings should be made compulsory in all public spaces. Though they all agree they do make a difference in slowing the spread of the coronavirus... Credit: ODN Duration: 02:35Published 2 days ago

UK holidaymakers embrace ‘new normal’ as they return to Ibiza Last-minute British holidaymakers have embraced the “new normal” travel experience by heading to Ibiza on the first weekend of the relaxation of UK quarantine rules.More than 500 sun-seekers.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published 3 days ago

Derby will not decide 'big things' says Mourinho Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho believes Sunday's north London derby will only be about bragging right as his side and Arsenal sit ninth and eighth respectively. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:25Published 4 days ago

Depp tells court poop in bed ended his marriage Hollywood star Johnny Depp told London's High Court on Friday that his ex-wife Amber Heard or her friend had defecated in their bed in what he described as a "fitting end to the relationship." Adam.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:41Published 4 days ago

Tottenham v Arsenal: Premier League match preview In-depth match preview of Tottenham's Premier League clash against Arsenal, with just a point separating the north London rivals. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:06Published 4 days ago

Johnny Depp admits accidentally headbutting with ex-wife Amber Heard Johnny Depp has admitted to accidentally headbutting his ex-wife Amber Heard, after she allegedly attacked him, in evidence given during his libel trial against The Sun in London. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 4 days ago

Johnny Depp wrote messages in blood after broken bottle allegedly slashed his finger Johnny Depp wrote messages in blood on a mirror after a broken bottle slashed his finger during a row with his ex-wife, a London court heard on Thursday. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published 4 days ago

Man who plotted gun and knife rampage at tourism hotspots jailed A jihadist who plotted a gun and knife rampage at busy London tourist sites has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 25 years.Mohiussunnath Chowdhury planned to target popular attractions,.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published 5 days ago

Police raid addresses in east London Footage posted on social media showed at least two raids by armed police in Goodmayes, east London. It is unclear whether the incidents were related.The Met’s Redbridge Borough Twitter account said.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published 5 days ago

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard arrive for third day of hearing Actor Johnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard arrive at UK High Court in London for day three of libel trial. Report by Bassaneseg. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:59Published 5 days ago

Don’t let ZSL go extinct, says Sir David Attenborough Sir David Attenborough will front a landmark TV appeal to save conservation charity behind London and Whipsnade Zoos “from extinction”. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:42Published 6 days ago

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