Faith Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh appeals to Londoners: ‘We must stand up for one another and against the extremists of all persuasions’
Month: May 2026
What does the future hold for Arsenal’s Germany forward
Arsenal have largely been unable to call upon Kai Havertz in a season blighted by injury, so what does the future hold for the Germany forward?
Bank holiday chaos as train line blocked between Norwich and London
The train line between Norwich and London Liverpool Street is blocked due to a signalling fault at Stratford.
Americans warmly embraced royalty 250 years after rejecting it
From the White House to small town main street, the republic extended a hospitable welcome to the King and Queen.
Sadiq Khan says future of Heathrow Express should be ‘reconsidered’
A joint report from Sadiq Khan and Transport for London has called on the government to decide whether the current Heathrow Express is the best use of “valuable” train paths into Paddington
Bank holiday CHAOS on trains as lines blocked between Ipswich and London
Trains between Ipswich and London are blocked due to a fault at Stratford, a spokesman for Greater Anglia has said.
Birmingham protest and mayor’s message
Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.
Workers around the world demonstrate on May Day, in photos
People across Asia kicked off May Day with large marches and protests as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war. Also
World shares are mixed with most markets closed for May Day, while oil holds steady at $111 a barrel
Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia, with most markets closed for May Day holidays. Brent crude’s price held steady at about $111 per barrel. Prospects for a deal to
Iran urges US officials to leave ‘child-killer’ Trump, warns of harsh slap otherwise
A senior Iran government official urged US officials to “climb out of the pit that the child-killer has dug for them.” | World News
After OPEC exit, UAE deepens US, Israel ties and warns against Iran’s role in Hormuz
Amid its exit from OPEC, a top UAE adviser said freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz depends on the international community, not 'Iranian arrangements,' as Abu Dhabi seeks to boost oil output, rebuild its war-hit economy and deepen US and Israel tie
Trump threatens Sánchez and Meloni with US troops withdrawal
The remarks follow similar threats aimed at Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz earlier this week.
The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation
The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia’s participation and the panel’s decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity.
Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s latest proposal to end war with US
President Donald Trump said on Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries.
Every Newham election candidate for 2026 listed by ward
Newham Council is currently run by Labour which has a healthy majority and holds the directly elected Mayor post
Sherrick collected the Community Impact Award
Ealing’s Shaun Sherrick was bursting with pride after being recognised at a prestigious sports awards.
Taubman won the Volunteer of the Year Award
Harringay’s Sammy Taubman was bursting with pride after being recognised at a prestigious sports awards.
Marlow won the Safer Sport Award at London Sport Awards
Surrey’s Becky Marlow was bursting with pride after being recognised at a prestigious sports awards.
Indulge in London’s best eats this week — from Birria pizza to free JENKI matcha
10 of the best food events in London this week, including one of the best pizzas in London, free matcha, chic new openings and Cinco De Mayo
James and Colwill could feature for Chelsea against Forest
Reece James and Levi Colwill could be involved in Chelsea’s game against Nottingham Forest on Monday. Blues interim boss Calum McFarlane has confirmed that both defenders are looking “promising” ahead of the match at Stamford Bridge. Club captain James has been plagued by injury problems this season and has not featured since mid March, while […]
Jewish leader reacts to London stabbing attack as U.K. raises terrorism threat level
Keith Black, chair of the Jewish Leadership Council, joins CBS News with his reaction to the antisemitic stabbing attack in London and the threat levels risi…
Mood at Chelsea has changed, says McFarlane
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane says the mood at the club has been transformed by their recent FA Cup semi-final victory. The Blues headed to Wembley on the back of a poor run of Premier League form but booked their place in the final with a hard-fought win over Leeds. McFarlane believes the result has […]
Met Police officer ‘swindled Dior, Cartier and others over online purchases’
The former officer allegedly claimed not to have received goods she had ordered
Moment rare waterspout rips across Thames in London in ‘close shave’ for sailor
Exclusive: Whirlwind hits the river in middle of sailing race causing panic
I was invited to try Gordon Ramsay’s 100th restaurant before anyone else
Ahead of the launch of Bread Street Kitchen at 22 Bishopsgate, Gordon Ramsay invited Courtney Pochin to give the new restaurant a try.
Former Bay City Rollers manager involved in paedophile ring, inquiry told
A former care home resident told the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry boys were ‘groomed’ at parties at Tam Paton’s house in the early 1980s.
Roberto de Zerbi wants Spurs to ‘silence voice inside of us’ in Premier League relegation fight
Manager Roberto de Zerbi urges Tottenham to “silence the voice inside of us” as the club battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Who finishes second in Championship? Pundits, fans & managers have their say
Ipswich Town, Millwall and Middlesbrough battle for promotion to the Premier League on the final day of the season.
Graham Linehan has conviction for damaging trans activist’s phone overturned
Father Ted co-creator wins appeal against conviction for damaging mobile belonging to activist Sophia Brooks
Swinney intervention formed ‘very big part’ of Trump’s whisky tariffs decision
US President Donald Trump announced the removal of tariffs on Thursday.
5 HMO applications submitted in Brent including one for 10 people
Properties in Wembley, Neasden, Dollis Hill and Edgware could be converted
Crispin Odey says ‘that’s bad news’ after he is banned from driving for a year
Odey, 67, told Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Friday that he was not used to 20mph speed limits after he was caught speeding in a Range Rover.
this awful murder case was the worst of my career’
Former Metropolitan Police detective Steve Keogh has detailed the most harrowing murders he investigated during his career, including the case of EastEnders actress Sian Blake
How to see the ‘Flower Moon’ in London’s skies tonight
It’s the first of two full moons in May
Zack Polanksi apologises for criticism of Golders Green suspect arrest
The Green Party leader has apologised for reposting the comment in ‘haste’ following backlash
Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of two Jewish men
A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London on Wednesday.Essa Suleiman, 45, is…
Golders Green suspect remanded in custody after court appearance
Essa Suleiman has been remanded into custody after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.The 45-year-old is charged with two counts of attempted murder…
Trans activist wanted to ‘shame Graham Linehan into an apology’, court told
The 57-year-old Father Ted writer is appealing against his conviction for criminal damage.
New interactive map highlights London’s ‘most dangerous’ boroughs to live in
The map also shows London’s ‘safest’ boroughs
Economics Observatory
On Thursday 7 May, voters across England, Scotland and Wales will head to the polls. This week at the Economics Observatory, we have been examining the parties’ prospects – and what the economic backdrop tells us about how and why the political map is shifting.
Moment rare waterspout rips across Thames in ‘close shave’ for veteran sailor
Exclusive: Whirlwind hits the river in middle of sailing race causing panic
How loyal Londoners are helping neighbourhood businesses thrive
A new report reveals what customers in the capital really want and how to make the most of it
Banksy confirms central London statue of man blinded by flag is his face
A new sculpture in central London of a man striding off a plinth with his face blinded by a billowing flag was claimed Thursday by the elusive street artist …
Watchdog warns millions face ‘fresh uncertainty’ over car finance compensation
Three lenders and a consumer group have launched legal challenges to the Financial Conduct Authority’s redress scheme.
Kinahan lieutenant a ‘caring, generous father’, court told
Sean McGovern, 40, has pleaded guilty to two charges of directing the activities of a criminal organisation.
Convictions for race and religious hate crimes at near-decade high
The figures, published as part of a scheduled release of statistics, come in the same week as two Jewish men were attacked in London.
Top prosecutor warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitic incidents in UK
DPP Stephen Parkinson said there is a strong public interest in taking ‘a zero-tolerance approach to these hate-infected crimes’.
The hidden central London park that ‘hardly anyone knows is open to the public’
The small park was created as part of the redevelopment of a Southbank building into flats in the 1990s. But, despite being in such a prominent location, it is usually deserted
Golders Green STABBING SUSPECT charged with two counts of attempted murder after antisemitic attack
The man suspected of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green on Wednesday has appeared in court.Essa Suleiman, 45, was charged with two counts of attempted …
Woman who murdered sister in London flat and stole her Rolex jailed for life
Nancy Pexton slashed and stabbed her sibling Jennifer Abbott 10 times and then left her body for three days in her flat in Camden








