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The 'light sabre' wielding photographer creating colourful light paintings

For 15 years, David Gilliver has been a pioneer in the technique of painting with light.




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Tears and jubilation on US election day 2024

It has been a night of contrasting emotions as vote-counting continues across key swing states.




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Pelicans, prayers and people power: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.




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Europe marks Armistice Day with two-minute silence

The prime minister was in Paris, while Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh led events at the National Memorial Arboretum.




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Striking aerial photos shed new light on the mountain sheep pen

A new study traces the farming heritage of Wales and shows there's more to the common sheep pen than meets the eye.




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London drinking culture: Is it time for change?

Have we reached a point where consuming alcohol is not only normal, but expected?




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30 years apart: Daughter finds dad in Wood Green

Mika Ap Ellis was reunited with her dad after 30 years of being estranged.




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Tottenham inconsistency down to me - Postecoglou

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says their inconsistent start is down to him rather than his players after a fifth Premier League defeat.




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Rice and Saka injuries 'don't look good' - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says that injuries to Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice "don't look good" after they came off against Chelsea.




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Slegers a 'breath of fresh air' at Arsenal - Mead

Arsenal forward Beth Mead says interim manager Renee Slegers is a “breath of fresh air” and she would like her to stay at the club “in some capacity”.




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Arsenal captain Odegaard pulls out of Norway squad

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard says he must "listen to my body" after withdrawing from Norway's squad.




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Keeper's penalty heroics send Wigan through in EFL Trophy

Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Tom Watson saves all three penalties in a shootout victory over Nottingham Forest U21s to send them through to the EFL Trophy knockout phase.




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Police watchdog lead defends Chris Kaba decision

Sal Naseem tells the BBC he wasn't convinced Mr Kaba presented a sufficient danger to justify being shot.




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More toilets will take 'worry' out of London travel

Billie Nicholls, who has ulcerative colitis, says some people don't have the luxury of waiting.




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How the Dart Charge took its toll on motorists

National Highways apologises for the problems people are having and pledges to put things right.




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'Dartford Crossing trips ended with bailiffs at my door'

Dart Charge bailiffs have collected nearly £112m since 2019, it emerges.




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London's new lord mayor: 'It's not just ceremonial'

Alastair King is the 696th person to be appointed as the lord mayor of the City of London.




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Why luxury cheese is being targeted by black market criminals

How cheese has become so valuable that it's being stolen to order




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Early prison release: 'I'm lost and don't know what to do'

One man tells BBC London not enough is being done to keep prisoners released early off the streets.




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London's bagpipes 'girlband' announce split

They will be performing one final time at this year's Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Dagenham.




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Thieves are caught after stealing 35 phones

Watch the moment phone thieves were caught after stealing 35 phones in south-east London.




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BBC Radio London team finish swim challenge

BBC Radio London's team of swimmers have completed their part of the 1,000-mile challenge.




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The first official Remembrance Sunday in 1946

What was known as Armistice Day became Remembrance Sunday following the end of World War Two.




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The Kung Fu classes helping kids with confidence

Shaolin Temple Cultural Centre has been able to expand classes thanks to BBC Children in Need.




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Watch: How Covent Garden gets its Christmas tree

The journey of this year's tree from the West Midlands to the West End ahead of tonight's switch on.




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The London pub where prices jump £2 after 10pm

Drinkers at a Soho pub have to pay more for late-night pints as part of a dynamic pricing policy.




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'I got a £450 fine for not showing my railcard'

Molly McGregor, 29, was fined £450 for not showing her railcard during a rail journey in May.




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Murder suspect in court after market stabbings

Musse Ali, 66, appeared before Croydon magistrates following the attack on Sunday morning.




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Track defect causes train delays and cancellations

Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express services are all being affected.




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Boy given referral order for Oratory school fire

A major incident was declared when the blaze broke out in the London Oratory School in Fulham last year.




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Ministers may intervene in Tower Hamlets council

The government may send envoys to oversee decisions taken by the independent mayor of Tower Hamlets.




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Man shot dead after party was clothing brand owner

An appeal is made for people to come forward who went to a party the night before the shooting.




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London sisters to star in Children in Need choir

Two sisters from east London will perform as part of a choir made up of children from around the UK.




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Missing boy's dad praises train firm's focus on vulnerable

Doncaster teenager Andrew Gosden was last spotted on CCTV leaving Kings Cross in September 2007.




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'A bail house wasn't a safe place for a female'

Dainya Ebanks says she is not surprised more than one in 10 women sleep rough when they leave prison.






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Welcome to 1984. Somewhere, George Orwell is crying himself to sleep

There is now a department in Scotland Yard that is dedicated to enforcing hate speech law on telephones. They can and have come to citizens’ homes to arrest them for hate speech. They do not have enough manpower to keep a Muslim from knifing you on the street in London, but they can keep you from commenting about Muslim primitives on Facebook from your home.

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Is populism dead? Are We the People now forever under the thumb of unbridled global tyranny? Madame Defarge chimes in

I haven’t written for Powdered Wig since October 2020. This once profitable site has now been destroyed by Big Tech, especially Fascistbook, Twitter, and Google. So, at 66 years old, I find myself making a living in the construction field […]

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“If the Democrats could fight wars as well as they execute Election Fraud, we would have obliterated all of our many enemies throughout the World, and would have nothing to worry about!” ~ Donald J. Trump

Touché! .@POTUS45: "If the Democrats could fight wars as well as they execute Election Fraud, we would have obliterated all of our many enemies throughout the World, and would have nothing to worry about!" pic.twitter.com/GpMO46zrNQ — Natalie Harp (@NatalieJHarp) August […]

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McCarthy Threatens Motion To Oust Pelosi If She Attempts Impeachment

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) threatened to introduce a motion on the floor to oust House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) as speaker if she attempts to impeach President Trump for “following the constitution” to slow down the Supreme Court confirmation process to fill the vacancy for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. “I will […]

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Biden Slams Trump’s Election Comment: ‘What Country Are We In?’

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden questioned President Trump’s response to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the Nov. 3 presidential election. When landed in Wilmington, Delaware Wednesday night after campaigning in North Carolina, Biden was asked about the president’s earlier remarks from his White House briefing. “What country are we in?” […]

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Trump Unveils America First Healthcare Plan

President Trump unveiled his long-awaited historic “America First” health care plan Thursday, a series of executive orders aimed at providing Americans affordable, high-quality health care while banning surprise medical billing and affirming to protect those with preexisting conditions. “Today, I will lay out my vision for a healthcare system that puts patients first, families first, […]

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Trump At Jacksonville Mocks Biden As ‘Lowest Energy Individual’ For Calling Campaign ‘Lid This Morning Again’

President Trump mocked Joe Biden Thursday evening for always calling a “lid” on campaign activities early in the morning, saying the Democratic presidential rival is “the lowest energy individual I’ve ever seen.” “Did you see [Biden] did a lid this morning again?” Trump told supporters during his campaign rally Thursday night at Cecil Airport hanger in Jacksonville, […]

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Gayle King Calls out Pelosi For Using ‘Egregious’ Language In Referring To Trump Supporters As ‘Henchmen’

CBS News’s Gayle King criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi(D-CA) for calling President Trump’s supporters “henchmen,” reminding her the language she used is “just as egregious” as the insults the president directs towards her. King made the remarks Friday morning on CBS This Morning show when she asked the House Speaker about the upcoming Tuesday’s presidential […]

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Biden Calls U.S. Troops In 2016 ‘Stupid Bastards’ And A ‘Dull Bunch’

A video surfaced on social media Friday showing the Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaking to overseas U.S. service members where he called them “stupid bastards” and a “dull bunch.” During his last few months as Vice President, Biden in 2106 visited Al-Dhafra Air Base near the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi and […]

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Trump Officially Nominates Amy Coney Barrett To Fill Supreme Court Vacancy

President Trump officially announced that he has selected Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to fill the vacancy of late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court, setting up a bitter Senate confirmation battle with just five weeks left until Election Day. “I stand before you today to fulfill one of my highest […]

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Police Bodycam Footage Released Shows Trump 2020 Adviser Brad Parscale Bodyslammed During Arrest

Police bodycam footage of Trump 2020 campaign Advisor Brad Parscale’s arrest was released on Monday showing officers bodyslamming Parscale once he emerged outside his home shirtless with a beer in his hand during a tense scene after his wife told the police that he was suicidal. “Listen, I’m not trying to kill myself. She’s lying, I didn’t […]

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Pelosi says Trump’s Taxes Are a ‘National Security’ Issue

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in an interview with MSNBC called the New York Times report on President Trump taxes a question of “national security issues,” citing owed money to foreign interests. In an interview with MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell, Pelosi sounded the alarm that foreign governments might have “leverage” on the president due to […]

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Biden Campaign Rejects Trump Campaign Calls For Pre-Debate Inspection For Electronic Earpieces

The Trump campaign wants a third-party inspector to inspect both President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden ears for electronic devices or transmitters prior to Tuesday night’s presidential debate. Trump has consented to the inspection while the Biden campaign has declined. However, according to a source told Floridian Press that the Biden campaign agreed […]

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