Month: May 2026

Faith Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh appeals to Londoners: ‘We must stand up for one another and against the extremists of all persuasions’

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?

The train line between Norwich and London Liverpool Street is blocked due to a signalling fault at Stratford.

From the White House to small town main street, the republic extended a hospitable welcome to the King and Queen.

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

Trains between Ipswich and London are blocked due to a fault at Stratford, a spokesman for Greater Anglia has said.

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

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

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

A senior Iran government official urged US officials to “climb out of the pit that the child-killer has dug for them.” | World News

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

The remarks follow similar threats aimed at Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz earlier this week.

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.

President Donald Trump said on Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries.

Newham Council is currently run by Labour which has a healthy majority and holds the directly elected Mayor post

Ealing’s Shaun Sherrick was bursting with pride after being recognised at a prestigious sports awards.

Harringay’s Sammy Taubman was bursting with pride after being recognised at a prestigious sports awards.

Surrey’s Becky Marlow was bursting with pride after being recognised at a prestigious sports awards.

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

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 […]

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…

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 […]

The former officer allegedly claimed not to have received goods she had ordered

Exclusive: Whirlwind hits the river in middle of sailing race causing panic

Ahead of the launch of Bread Street Kitchen at 22 Bishopsgate, Gordon Ramsay invited Courtney Pochin to give the new restaurant a try.

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.

Manager Roberto de Zerbi urges Tottenham to “silence the voice inside of us” as the club battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Ipswich Town, Millwall and Middlesbrough battle for promotion to the Premier League on the final day of the season.

Father Ted co-creator wins appeal against conviction for damaging mobile belonging to activist Sophia Brooks

US President Donald Trump announced the removal of tariffs on Thursday.

Properties in Wembley, Neasden, Dollis Hill and Edgware could be converted

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.

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

It’s the first of two full moons in May

The Green Party leader has apologised for reposting the comment in ‘haste’ following backlash

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…

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…

The 57-year-old Father Ted writer is appealing against his conviction for criminal damage.

The map also shows London’s ‘safest’ boroughs

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.

Exclusive: Whirlwind hits the river in middle of sailing race causing panic

A new report reveals what customers in the capital really want and how to make the most of it

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 …

Three lenders and a consumer group have launched legal challenges to the Financial Conduct Authority’s redress scheme.

Sean McGovern, 40, has pleaded guilty to two charges of directing the activities of a criminal organisation.

The figures, published as part of a scheduled release of statistics, come in the same week as two Jewish men were attacked in London.

DPP Stephen Parkinson said there is a strong public interest in taking ‘a zero-tolerance approach to these hate-infected crimes’.

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

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 …

Nancy Pexton slashed and stabbed her sibling Jennifer Abbott 10 times and then left her body for three days in her flat in Camden