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Gatwick Airport Evacuated: Bomb Scare Causes Mass Chaos, Thousands Stranded

World

1 Dec, 2024

Gatwick Airport Evacuated: Bomb Scare Causes Mass Chaos, Thousands Stranded


The normally bustling Gatwick Airport, the UK's second busiest, experienced unprecedented disruption on Friday, November 22nd, 2024, when its South...

Urgent! 8-Year-Old Girl and Man Seriously Injured in West London Shooting: Police Launch Manhunt

World

25 Nov, 2024

Urgent! 8-Year-Old Girl and Man Seriously Injured in West London Shooting: Police Launch Manhunt


An eight-year-old girl and a 34-year-old man sustained serious injuries in a shooting incident on Southern Row in Ladbroke Grove,...

Gatwick Airport Evacuated: Suspicious Item Triggers Chaos, Thousands Stranded

World

22 Nov, 2024

Gatwick Airport Evacuated: Suspicious Item Triggers Chaos, Thousands Stranded


Thousands of passengers experienced significant disruption on Friday morning after a security alert at Gatwick Airport's South Terminal led to...

Gatwick Airport Evacuated: Security Incident Causes Chaos, Passengers Stranded

World

22 Nov, 2024

Gatwick Airport Evacuated: Security Incident Causes Chaos, Passengers Stranded


London's Gatwick Airport, the UK's second busiest airport, experienced significant disruption this morning following a security incident that led to...

Loud Bang Rocks London! Controlled Explosion Near US Embassy Sparks City-Wide Lockdown

World

22 Nov, 2024

Loud Bang Rocks London! Controlled Explosion Near US Embassy Sparks City-Wide Lockdown


A security scare unfolded on Friday morning outside the United States Embassy in London, prompting a swift response from authorities....

Harry Styles Look-Alike Contest in London: Who Won the £50 Prize?

Entertainment

15 Nov, 2024

Harry Styles Look-Alike Contest in London: Who Won the £50 Prize?


Something strange is happening. All around the world, in areas large enough for people to congregate in their masses, we...

Best Places To Trick Or Treat In London This Halloween: From Safe & Quiet To Full Of Candy

World

31 Oct, 2024

Best Places To Trick Or Treat In London This Halloween: From Safe & Quiet To Full Of Candy


It's almost Halloween, and if you've got kids, you might want to take them trick-or-treating. And while there are loads...

Khruangbin Announce Their Biggest UK Show Yet at Gunnersbury Park

Entertainment

9 Oct, 2024

Khruangbin Announce Their Biggest UK Show Yet at Gunnersbury Park


Khruangbin have announced their biggest UK headline performance to date with a huge open-air show taking place at London’s Gunnersbury...

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...

Chappell Roan: From Missouri's Vet Family to Pop Superstar - Can She Handle the Pressure?

Entertainment

23 Sep, 2024

Chappell Roan: From Missouri's Vet Family to Pop Superstar - Can She Handle the Pressure?


In many ways, pop singer Chappell Roan’s show in Dublin resembles the Platonic ideal of a gig. It’s like watching...

Lantronix Unveils Latest IoT Solutions at GSX and ISE: Powering Smart Cities and Beyond

Technology

20 Sep, 2024

Lantronix Unveils Latest IoT Solutions at GSX and ISE: Powering Smart Cities and Beyond


Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader in compute and connectivity IoT solutions, is set to exhibit its innovative solutions...

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...

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,...

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

Local

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...

London Film Festival 2024: Angelina Jolie, Elton John, Daniel Craig and More Star in a Lineup of 253 Films

World

10 Sep, 2024

London Film Festival 2024: Angelina Jolie, Elton John, Daniel Craig and More Star in a Lineup of 253 Films


The 68th BFI London Film Festival has unveiled its star-studded 2024 lineup, featuring Angelina Jolie, Elton John, Daniel Craig, Florence...

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 Film Festival 2024 Lineup: Angelina Jolie, Elton John, Daniel Craig & More to Grace Big Screen

World

4 Sep, 2024

London Film Festival 2024 Lineup: Angelina Jolie, Elton John, Daniel Craig & More to Grace Big Screen


The 68th BFI London Film Festival (LFF) has unveiled its star-studded 2024 lineup, featuring Angelina Jolie, Elton John, Daniel Craig,...

Heathrow Airport: Chaos Amidst Record Passenger Numbers

World

30 Aug, 2024

Heathrow Airport: Chaos Amidst Record Passenger Numbers


Heathrow Airport, the UK's busiest air hub, is grappling with an unprecedented surge in passenger numbers, leading to chaos and...

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...

The Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in London This August Bank Holiday Weekend

World

24 Aug, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in London This August Bank Holiday Weekend


The last bank holiday until the coveted Christmas period is this weekend – reason enough to make the most of...

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...

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...

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in London Just Got Even Bigger with 5 New Opening Acts

Entertainment

8 Aug, 2024

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in London Just Got Even Bigger with 5 New Opening Acts


Taylor Swift is making sure that her London Eras Tour dates are full of “style.” On Aug. 5, the pop...

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