Month: May 2026

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 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 …

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

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.

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

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

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

Banksy has stunned London with a surprise statue installation near The Mall in the ceremonial heart of Britain. The artwork shows a suited man blinded by a f…

The suspect can be seen charging through a magnetometer, pointing his gun at a federal agent

Taking place at the iconic Guildhall, the prestigious regional awards welcomed a raft of high-profile guests

Police alleged the suspect was found with a handgun, ammunition and significant quantities of Class A drugs

Members of the Elfrida Society were bursting with joy after being honoured at a prestigious regional sports ceremony.

Small boat migrant Abdullah Albadri, 34, planned an attack on the embassy in Kensington to ‘exact revenge’ for the killing of children in Gaza

An inspirational boxing coach was overcome with pride after being honoured at a prestigious regional sports ceremony.

The new rate offers improved returns for UK savers

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged stronger policing and enhanced protection for communities following a shocking anti-Semitic attack that led to mul…

David Johnstone called for a fair and balanced process to deal with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader made a stump speech in Stirling ahead of the final weekend of the campaign.

The airline will soon be handing over its UK Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC)

Polanski reposted a tweet which criticised Met Police officers use of force in detaining the suspect in the Golders Green stabbing

The Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary, with political tensions hanging over the musical extravaganza

Traffic controls, housing and the environment feature across several party manifestos ahead of the poll on Thursday, May 7

SXSW London’s Katy Arnander on what to expect this year and how the team plan to put the event on the map.

Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after a car crashed into the Study Preparatory School in July 2023.

Today in TAFC: Analysing Wrexham and Millwall chances in the Championship play-offs. Plus: Infantino’s Israel-Palestine photo attempt.

The Met Police has apologised for the way it initially dealt with the incident and the ‘impact on those affected’

Hana Morris, 28, says she loves watching her partner perform in Magic Mike London

The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face.

Claire Freemantle, 49, is accused of two counts of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash at the Study Prep School

Abdullah Albadri wanted to ‘exact revenge’ for the killing of children in Gaza

The Iran conflict raising the spectre of interest rate hikes also prompted a rush in mortgage activity in March.

Temperatures in London hit a sizzling 23C at midday on Friday as the capital enjoys a mini-heatwave

Otto was a pup in the litter of Orla – the couple’s other spaniel.

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on former Congolese President Joseph Kabila for his alleged role in funding and providing political support to rebel groups operating in the east of his country.

Among the detained journalists are Al Jazeera correspondent Hafed Mribah and cameraman Mahmut Yavuz.

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

Elon Musk sparred with lawyers for a third day Thursday at his California trial against OpenAI, struggling to explain why his own for-profit AI empire differs from the one he

Trump said that in case of India Pakistan war he “got it solved” through tariffs. | World News

April 24 – 30, 2026

Oil prices struck a four-year high Thursday on worries about a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East, before slumping to end the day.