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Douglas Wilmer as Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes is most portrayed character in film and TV - world record for London detective

London has another world record to its name – thanks to super sleuth Sherlock Holmes.

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WEST HAM UTD v DERBY COUNTUY - nPOWER CHAMPIONSHIP - 26/11/2011 - PICTURE BY STEVE BACON

West Ham star excited as a schoolboy at prospect of Wembley trip

Hammers defender James Tomkins will make his first ever visit to the new Wembley Stadium on Saturday when West Ham take on Blackpool in the play-off final.

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Labour's London mayoral candidate Ken Livingstone (left) and Labour leader Ed Miliband. Photo: Ian Nicholson/PA Wire

Ken Livingstone rules out House of Lords peerage after London mayoral election defeat

Labour’s defeated London mayoral candidate Ken Livingstone has ruled out a return to high-profile politics in the House of Lords.

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