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M25 Closures: Drivers Warned of ULEZ Charges on Diversion Routes

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27 Sep, 2024

M25 Closures: Drivers Warned of ULEZ Charges on Diversion Routes


Drivers are being warned to follow diversion signs in order to avoid ULEZ charges during three weekend-long junction closures on...

M25 Closures Could Cost Drivers £75 in ULEZ Charges: Avoid the Fines!

World

27 Sep, 2024

M25 Closures Could Cost Drivers £75 in ULEZ Charges: Avoid the Fines!


Drivers are being warned to follow diversion signs in order to avoid ULEZ charges during three weekend-long junction closures on...

Priyanka Chopra and Stanley Tucci Spotted Filming Intense Scenes for Citadel Season 2 in London

Entertainment

26 Sep, 2024

Priyanka Chopra and Stanley Tucci Spotted Filming Intense Scenes for Citadel Season 2 in London


Priyanka Chopra has officially resumed filming for the highly anticipated second season of Citadel. The actress, who plays the role...

Churchill's Secret Monet: How a Famous Cigar Smoker Impacted Art History

World

26 Sep, 2024

Churchill's Secret Monet: How a Famous Cigar Smoker Impacted Art History


Winston Churchill’s penchant for chain smoking cigars no doubt contributed to the build-up of grime on a Claude Monet riverscape...

Missing Teenagers: Police Fear They May Have Travelled to London

World

24 Sep, 2024

Missing Teenagers: Police Fear They May Have Travelled to London


Fears are growing for the welfare of three teenage friends who have all gone missing. Police are increasingly concerned about...

Zombie Knife Ban Comes Into Force Today: One Teenager Is Dead, Another Is Injured

World

23 Sep, 2024

Zombie Knife Ban Comes Into Force Today: One Teenager Is Dead, Another Is Injured


The murder of a schoolboy in south-east London is a “stark and sobering reminder of the danger of zombie-style knives”...

Blitz: Steve McQueen's New WWII Epic Will Leave You Speechless

Entertainment

20 Sep, 2024

Blitz: Steve McQueen's New WWII Epic Will Leave You Speechless


From All Quiet on the Western Front to 1917, Dunkirk to Saving Private Ryan, explosive, sweeping epics about the First...

Sex Education Star Alleges Racial Profiling, Pepper Spraying by London Police

World

18 Sep, 2024

Sex Education Star Alleges Racial Profiling, Pepper Spraying by London Police


The mistaken arrest of an actor who says he was pepper-sprayed, kicked and thrown to the ground by officers in...

Banksy's 'Girl With Balloon' Stolen in Smash-and-Grab Raid: Art Recovered, Two Charged

World

17 Sep, 2024

Banksy's 'Girl With Balloon' Stolen in Smash-and-Grab Raid: Art Recovered, Two Charged


Two men have been charged with burglary over the theft of an artwork by street artist Banksy that was taken...

James May's Quiet Life: The Grand Tour Star's Low-Key London Home With Partner Sarah Frater

Entertainment

14 Sep, 2024

James May's Quiet Life: The Grand Tour Star's Low-Key London Home With Partner Sarah Frater


As The Grand Tour trio gear up for one last hurrah in the much-anticipated One for the Road special, fans...

Crystal Palace Subway: A Victorian Wonder Reopens After 14 Years of Restoration

World

13 Sep, 2024

Crystal Palace Subway: A Victorian Wonder Reopens After 14 Years of Restoration


One of the highlights of this month’s Open House London weekend looks certain to be the opportunity for the public...

Banksy's 'Girl With Balloon' Stolen From London Gallery: Two Men Charged

World

13 Sep, 2024

Banksy's 'Girl With Balloon' Stolen From London Gallery: Two Men Charged


Two men were charged with burglary after a Banksy artwork was stolen from a London gallery, the Metropolitan Police said...

London Transport Hack: Teenager Arrested, 5,000 Bank Details Potentially Accessed

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12 Sep, 2024

London Transport Hack: Teenager Arrested, 5,000 Bank Details Potentially Accessed


A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the cyber security incident affecting Transport for London (TfL), the National...

Fulham FC Unveils New Riverside Stand: A Luxury Destination with Rooftop Bar, Pool & Michelin-Inspired Dining

Sports

12 Sep, 2024

Fulham FC Unveils New Riverside Stand: A Luxury Destination with Rooftop Bar, Pool & Michelin-Inspired Dining


London’s newest riverside destination will open next summer behind Fulham’s Craven Cottage football stadium with restaurants and cafes, a hotel,...

The Iranian Embassy Siege: How 11 Minutes Changed British History

World

12 Sep, 2024

The Iranian Embassy Siege: How 11 Minutes Changed British History


As Ben Macintyre’s gripping account of one of the most astonishing assaults to happen on British soil is released, former...

Budweiser Gardens to Become Canada Life Place: A New Era for London's Iconic Venue

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11 Sep, 2024

Budweiser Gardens to Become Canada Life Place: A New Era for London's Iconic Venue


London could be losing a long-time Bud. Budweiser Gardens, the city’s landmark sports and entertainment venue, may be shedding its...

Clueless The Musical: As If! Iconic 90s Teen Movie Comes To The West End In 2025

Entertainment

11 Sep, 2024

Clueless The Musical: As If! Iconic 90s Teen Movie Comes To The West End In 2025


So, we’ve had Sister Act, Pretty Woman, Back to the Future, Mean Girls, Legally Blonde and so many, many more,...

London Mural Festival: Over 100 Murals Transform City into Open-Air Gallery

Local

8 Sep, 2024

London Mural Festival: Over 100 Murals Transform City into Open-Air Gallery


The first of more than 100 murals have been completed across London, as part of a month-long festival. The London...

London's Park Lane Tent City: Authorities Finally Evict Homeless Encampment After Months of ‘Nuisance, Crime and Human Fouling’

World

4 Sep, 2024

London's Park Lane Tent City: Authorities Finally Evict Homeless Encampment After Months of ‘Nuisance, Crime and Human Fouling’


Authorities are moving to evict a 'tent city' of rough sleepers in one of London's poshest neighbourhoods located just yards...

New Chairman Takes the Helm at Wimbledon and Putney Commons: What's in Store for This Beloved Green Space?

World

3 Sep, 2024

New Chairman Takes the Helm at Wimbledon and Putney Commons: What's in Store for This Beloved Green Space?


Running across some 1,140 acres, the commons of Wimbledon and Putney are some of the most cherished green spaces in...

Little Simz Curates a Night of Art, Music, and Creativity at Tate Modern Lates

Entertainment

30 Aug, 2024

Little Simz Curates a Night of Art, Music, and Creativity at Tate Modern Lates


Each month, Tate Modern Lates offer visitors a completely free evening of art, music, film, and more, offering the chance...

Caravaggio's Last Masterpiece Draws Record-Breaking Crowds to London's National Gallery

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30 Aug, 2024

Caravaggio's Last Masterpiece Draws Record-Breaking Crowds to London's National Gallery


The National Gallery concluded its exhibition with the last painting by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571–1610), which had not been...

Notting Hill Carnival Marred by Violence: Woman Stabbed, Narrowly Avoiding Death

World

26 Aug, 2024

Notting Hill Carnival Marred by Violence: Woman Stabbed, Narrowly Avoiding Death


The joyous atmosphere of Notting Hill Carnival, London's iconic street party, was marred by violence on Sunday, casting a shadow...

Vicky Pattison Marries Long-Term Partner Ercan Ramadan in Intimate London Ceremony

Entertainment

25 Aug, 2024

Vicky Pattison Marries Long-Term Partner Ercan Ramadan in Intimate London Ceremony


Geordie Shore legend Vicky Pattison stunned in a mini white wedding dress as she married long-term partner Ercan Ramadan. The...

Notting Hill Carnival 2024: A Celebration of Caribbean Culture Amidst Tight Security

World

25 Aug, 2024

Notting Hill Carnival 2024: A Celebration of Caribbean Culture Amidst Tight Security


When the dance instructor and body confidence advocate Trina Nicole was asked to describe the decades of vibrant, eclectic and...

London's Somerset House Fire Extinguished, Courtauld Gallery Reopens: Masterpieces Remain Safe

World

23 Aug, 2024

London's Somerset House Fire Extinguished, Courtauld Gallery Reopens: Masterpieces Remain Safe


A blaze that broke out at London’s historic Somerset House on Saturday required around 125 firefighters to bring it under...

Wembley Sexual Assault: Police Release Image of Suspect

World

22 Aug, 2024

Wembley Sexual Assault: Police Release Image of Suspect


Detectives have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an alleged sexual assault and robbery...

Taylor Swift's Wembley Concert: A Triumphant Return Amidst Security Concerns

World

22 Aug, 2024

Taylor Swift's Wembley Concert: A Triumphant Return Amidst Security Concerns


Taylor Swift returned to the stage at London’s Wembley Stadium on Thursday, just over a week after three of her...

Trinny London Opens First UK Flagship Store on London's King's Road

Business

21 Aug, 2024

Trinny London Opens First UK Flagship Store on London's King's Road


Trinny London, the eponymous beauty brand of fashionista Trinny Woodall, is opening its first UK flagship next month. The British...

Migrant Appealing Deportation for Sex Crimes Pushed Man onto Tube Tracks: 'What Exactly You Have to Do?'

World

21 Aug, 2024

Migrant Appealing Deportation for Sex Crimes Pushed Man onto Tube Tracks: 'What Exactly You Have to Do?'


A migrant was appealing deportation for a series of sex crimes when he pushed a man in front of a...

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