Campaign to not forget beauty industry in lockdown (INSTAGRAM)

In July, plans to lift restrictions on face-to-face treatments were abandoned after an increase in coronavirus cases. But campaigners say their industry isn't being treated fairly and it's a big part of the economy.

Will the multi-billion pound beauty industry get back on its feet?

Just three years ago Misan Harriman was an amateur photographer, now he has made history by becoming the first black male photographer to shoot Vogue's front cover in the magazine's 104-year history.

'We had to nail it': How a photographer made Vogue history

Alexandra Wilson said she automatically felt she "wasn't like everyone else" and legal system has "a long way to go to improve diversity.

Barrister mistaken for defendant reveals prejudice in UK legal system

This is a story Alexe Deane knows she is incredibly lucky to be able to tell with her young son by her side. 

Extraordinary mum who battled the odds campaigns for cancer research

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The inferno destroyed more than 500 hectares of heathland at Chobham common close to the ‘stockbroker belt’ village of Sunningdale.

Chobham inferno destroyed 500 hectares and threatened homes

 Broadgate Circus deserted during lockdown

Bosses were given powers to order staff back to work to try to boost the capital's retail and hospitality sectors. But empty offices, quiet streets and deserted stations suggested most employers were unwilling to halt the lockdown habit of homeworking.

Workers stay home despite new rules to kickstart London's economy

Anne and Ron Ryall, who spent years restoring a period farmhouse at Harefield, west London, have been told they must leave on Friday.

Couple lose battle to save their dream home from HS2 bulldozers

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan tries out a new Streetspace protected cycle lane in London at the launch a new online cycle training scheme.


His predecessor, Boris Johnson was an enthusiastic cyclist during his eight years  as mayor, frequently using his bike to travel to official events.

Sadiq Khan becomes London’s latest cycling mayor after buying an eBike

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Thousands of students will receive their A-level and GCSE results this month after exams were cancelled during the Covid-19 pandemic.

How will exam grades be decided and how can students appeal?

A campaign to raise £100,000 to erect a statue of a footballer who was dropped from the England team when selectors discovered he was black has hit its target.

Fundraisers hit target for statue of black footballer Jack Leslie

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Each pencil drawing takes anything from 200 to 300 hours to complete. His work has been on display on a digital screen on the shopfront of Flannels.

Pencil artist Kelvin Okafor unveils hyper-real drawings on Oxford St

Photo provided by Satyam Toki of himself displaying his injuries after being punched by a player who had been sent off.

Satyam Toki said he had asked the player several times to control his language and stop complaining, eventually giving him a 10-minute sin bin.

Referee punched in face by footballer during amateur friendly match

The charity said it was taking the "sad decision" after consulting with staff which meant losing around 270 roles and closing sites in the south.

RSPCA closes hospitals in London and Surrey to plug financial hole

A woman with spina bifida who had her mobility scooter taken away got her independence back after neighbours in Teddington stepped in to help. 

Neighbours intervene after spina bifida patient has scooter taken away

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is looking into the manner of the arrest of Marcus Coutain, 48, who was filmed pleading with officers to “get off my neck” as he was handcuffed on the pavement in Islington, north London, last month.

Officer investigated for assault over ‘knee on neck’ arrest

The mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence has hit out at the Metropolitan Police following their decision to shelve the investigation in to his killing.

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