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Why are we building all these ugly towers?
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Why are we building all these ugly towers?

Our city boasts some of the finest architecture in world, but we’re allowing it to become a bootleg Dubai-on-Thames

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June 22, 2023
Missile strike hits key gate-to-Crimea bridge, claims Russia
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Missile strike hits key gate-to-Crimea bridge, claims Russia

A MISSILE strike has hit a key bridge connecting the Russian-held southern Kherson area with the annexed Crimea peninsula, Moscow-appointed officials claimed today.

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June 22, 2023
Glitz galore: the V&A's fabulous tribute to divas
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Glitz galore: the V&A's fabulous tribute to divas

DIVAS are not new. The term has been flung around for centuries, and on its etymological journey it has gathered up many meanings.

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June 22, 2023
'Windrush started modern Britain'
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'Windrush started modern Britain'

The impact of the passengers arriving at Tilbury Docks 75 years ago today was transformative — culture, food, humour, the very infrastructure of society was changed forever, says Marcus Ryder

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June 22, 2023
King hails Windrush generation 75 years on
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King hails Windrush generation 75 years on

Caribbean arrivals made ‘profound and immeasurable’ contribution to UK

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June 22, 2023
Hoping for a miracle with hours left
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Hoping for a miracle with hours left

Robot joins search for missing Titanic sub as oxygen deadline looms

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June 22, 2023
Snook brings one-woman Dorian Grey to West End
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Snook brings one-woman Dorian Grey to West End

SUCCESSION star Sarah Snook is returning to the West End stage in a one-woman production of The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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June 22, 2023
This mix of fairytales and fascism is brutal... but oh so hilarious too
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This mix of fairytales and fascism is brutal... but oh so hilarious too

The Pillowman | Duke of York’s Theatre

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June 22, 2023
Get back to office, plead businesses as they renew call to scrap tourist tax
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Get back to office, plead businesses as they renew call to scrap tourist tax

LONDON is getting back on track as it recovers from the pandemic — with the number of passengers using public transport surging.

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June 22, 2023
DON’T LOSE YOUR FAITH IN US, URGES BOLD STOKES
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DON’T LOSE YOUR FAITH IN US, URGES BOLD STOKES

SKIPPER’S RALLYING CRY AFTER LOSS IN ASHES EPIC

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June 21, 2023
Skipper's declaration wasn't the only blip in Test of ages
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Skipper's declaration wasn't the only blip in Test of ages

Hosts must be more clinical at Lord's after a raft of errors help Australia grab victory

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June 21, 2023
Ziyech and Koulibaly set to follow Kante with Saudi move
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Ziyech and Koulibaly set to follow Kante with Saudi move

Blues cash in on unwanted pair as Kovacic nears switch to City

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June 21, 2023
THG rebounds again after predicting major jump in profitability
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THG rebounds again after predicting major jump in profitability

Losing sparkle: Anglo American fell 35p to 2349.5p as its De Beers division saw rough diamond sales for the past fortnight down at $450m

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June 21, 2023
Halfords sees profits crash as brake put on bike spending
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Halfords sees profits crash as brake put on bike spending

THE wheels came off profits at Halfords today as hard-pressed consumers cut back on spending at the bicycle and car accessories provider.

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June 21, 2023
President Xi is a dictator, says Biden a day after US-China talks
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President Xi is a dictator, says Biden a day after US-China talks

Matt Watts

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June 21, 2023
Rescuers hear 'banging sounds’ in desperate race to find Titanic sub
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Rescuers hear 'banging sounds’ in desperate race to find Titanic sub

BANGING sounds in the ocean today raised hopes that the five Titanic adventurers missing in a submersible deep underwater could yet be saved as the race to find them entered its final hours.

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June 21, 2023
Zelensky calls on top bosses to help rebuild Ukraine at London summit
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Zelensky calls on top bosses to help rebuild Ukraine at London summit

The price of war: Volodymyr Zelensky needs up to $1 trillion to rebuild Ukraine

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June 21, 2023
Pharrell supercharges Vuitton with mega-budget spectacular
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Pharrell supercharges Vuitton with mega-budget spectacular

Pharrell rocks Paris

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June 21, 2023
Inflation refuses to budge as under-40s, renters and London feel the pain
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Inflation refuses to budge as under-40s, renters and London feel the pain

INFLATION BLOW AS LONDON FEELS... THE BIG SQUEEZE

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June 21, 2023
RAIN WRECKS THE START OF DECIDING DAY
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RAIN WRECKS THE START OF DECIDING DAY

EDGBASTON FINALE UP FOR GRABS AS ENGLAND TARGET SEVEN WICKETS FOR OPENING ASHES WIN

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June 20, 2023
Don't rush to write off London for listings after one failed float
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Don't rush to write off London for listings after one failed float

LAST week WE Soda - an industrial company and the world's largest producer of natural soda ash-cancelled its plans for a London listing. After a number of tech floats had previously chosen the US over London, a good deal of hype had been generated around this potential IPO, so many in the City were left disappointed when it fell through.

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June 20, 2023
Currys is white hot amid Frasers talk
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Currys is white hot amid Frasers talk

STRUGGLING Currys became the hottest stock in the FTSE 250 index today as traders responded to the latest white goods move by Frasers Group.

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June 20, 2023
Tory hopeful’s tears for 'inspirational’ mother
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Tory hopeful’s tears for 'inspirational’ mother

Barrister vying to be mayoral candidate says he decided to stand after her death

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June 20, 2023
Forget the dad jokes, it’s time to sort your jorts
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Forget the dad jokes, it’s time to sort your jorts

IN THEORY jorts should be a hard sell. The baggy, knee-grazing jean shorts (also known as Bermuda shorts) are the kind of clothing you’d associate with Adam Sandler or any other dad-joke-dropping figure. It’s the pants equivalent of socks and sandals. A silhouette that screams pitmaster at the family barbecue. Simply put: they’re just incredibly unchic.

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June 20, 2023
A class event! Why Ascot really matters
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A class event! Why Ascot really matters

As famous for its drunkenness as its races, the royal event is a great occasion for people from all walks of life to gather for pure fun, says clergyman

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June 20, 2023
This musical version of The Third Man comes in a poor second
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This musical version of The Third Man comes in a poor second

The Third Man Menier Chocolate Factory, SE1 ★★✩✩✩

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June 20, 2023
Sex predator Met Pc who raped girl of 16 is finally brought to justice
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Sex predator Met Pc who raped girl of 16 is finally brought to justice

Abuse: Adam Provan is facing years in jail

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June 20, 2023
Aquatic searches are tricky and have huge challenges - the first golden 24 hours are key
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Aquatic searches are tricky and have huge challenges - the first golden 24 hours are key

Crucial timing: the search teams are preparing to comb through a remote and potentially large area for the submersible

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June 20, 2023
Missing British billionaire, 58, is 'daring, inquisitive adventurer’ and record holder
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Missing British billionaire, 58, is 'daring, inquisitive adventurer’ and record holder

“Daring”: Hamish Harding made his fortune buying and selling business jets

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June 20, 2023
TYCOON AND SON ON THE LOST SUB
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TYCOON AND SON ON THE LOST SUB

RACE AGAINST TIME TO SAVE TITANIC ADVENTURERS BEFORE AIR SUPPLY RUNS OUT

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June 20, 2023