Parents in Nottingham could face criminal and civil consequences if they fail to control their children amid a major police crackdown on anti-social behaviou…
Month: May 2026
Images of house wrecked by explosion after woman ‘stabbed to death’
Jurors have been shown pictures of the Stoke Newington home in the aftermath of a gas explosion in June last year
Third person arrested over attempted arson attack at north London synagogue
A 19-year-old man was arrested in Portsmouth this morning on suspicion of attempted arson
How could Green Party policy impact the capital?
Zack Polanski’s policies will determine how local councils across the capital choose to control their borough
Olivia Rodrigo Adds More London, Los Angeles, Boston, Brooklyn, Paris & Barcelona Shows to 2026-2027 Unraveled World Tour
Due to demand, Olivia Rodrigo added new shows in Los Angeles, New York, Boston, London, Paris and Barcelona to her 2026-2027 Unraveled tour; see dates.
Paddy Power owner Flutter mulls ditching London listing after shift to US
The sports betting and gambling company said it was reviewing its shares on the London Stock Exchange and may cancel the listing.
Arrests in east London over migrants ‘pretend to be gay’ fake visas scam
Home Office Immigration Enforcement teams raided addresses in the capital and arrested one woman and one man
Inspirational football coach overcome with emotion as he wins prestigious Award
David Crilly, 59, was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the iconic Guildhall ceremony
Man who grabbed woman’s hair first to be convicted of sex-based harassment
David Stroud admitted to ‘harassing the woman because of her sex’
Poundstretcher restructuring plan needed to avoid administration, court told
The discount retailer was bought by US investment firm Fortress in 2024 for an undisclosed sum.
Boxing coach and fire fighter celebrates major London Sport Award gong
Charlie Beatt, of the London Fire Brigade, scooped the Supporting Young Londoners Award at the 2026 London Sport Awards on 29 April
Third person arrested after attempted arson attack at north London synagogue
No damage was caused to the building in the early hours of April 15.
Deaf London medic made health discovery due to pandemic
Zoe Cox had no idea she had severe hearing loss until she spotted one symptom
All the major London train station closures over summer 2026
Charing Cross and Waterloo East will both close for 22 days this summer due to planned engineering works
MSF accuses Israel of manufacturing a malnutrition crisis in Gaza
Doctors Without Borders said it identified its first cases of child malnutrition in January 2024, three months into war.
UK voters head to the polls in local elections
Voters in England, Scotland and Wales are casting their ballots in local elections.
Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led board
Health officials said at least 2 Palestinians were killed, others were wounded when an Israeli airstrike targeted a police post in Gaza City.
Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
There are nearly 100 documented cases so far of children fathered by British soldiers near an army base in Kenya since the 1950s who have grown up without kn…
Green candidate under fire for ‘blocking’ letter praising Golders Green police
Councillor Zoë Garbett, who co-leads the Green Party in Hackney, raised objections to the proposed missive
One Mistake Could Cost Them Hundreds
We follow a bin collection crew working on one of Britain’s busiest high streets, where strict time restrictions mean every second counts. With heavy traffic…
State pensioners warned 3 common medical conditions could lead to driving ban
Motorists with these medical conditions must notify the DVLA
Chelsea fans’ trust ‘overwhelmingly rejects’ ticket sale changes
The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust (CST) says it “overwhelmingly rejects” the club’s proposed overhaul of its ticketing and ballot system. While the trust acknowledged that some of the measures were “sensible and long overdue,” it issued a statement opposing the core changes. The CST called for Chelsea to “pause” and “re-evaluate” the proposals, citing a lack […]
Who are David Attenborough’s wife and children and what do they do?
David Attenborough is a household name across the UK and around the world for his nature documentaries and activism work, but less is known about his family life
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage votes in local elections
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage arrives at a polling station to cast his vote in local elections. Polls opened at 7:00 am (0600 GMT) on 7 May across Scotland, …
Radio fault causes major train disruption across southern England
Passengers have been told to expect severe delays and cancelations until the end of the day
William praises Wales rugby great Leigh Halfpenny’s ‘outstanding career’
The 37-year-old full-back’s retirement at the end of the season prompted a personal message from the Prince of Wales.
Meta ‘constantly innovating’ to tackle risks to underage users, committee told
Earlier this week, media regulator Coimisiun na Mean launched investigations into Meta over recommender algorithms on Facebook and Instagram.
HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh Attends Orbis Visionaries Reception in London
This evening, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh joined international eye care charity Orbis for its fourth annual Visionaries reception at One Marylebone in central London. The Duchess has previously witnessed first-hand Orbis’s work in Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and India, in Her Royal Highness’s role as Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention […]
Traffic updates as ‘serious accident’ leaves woman in hospital
There is congestion to East Sheen shops, and back onto Roehampton Lane
Who should I vote for in the local elections? Spotlight on Hackney
Residents across Hackney are voting in two elections on Thursday, May 7
Do I need ID to vote in the elections in Scotland, Wales or England?
Everything to know about voter ID rules
UK PM Starmer votes in local election expected to deal blow to his party
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, alongside millions of other voters, cast his ballot in local elections on May 7. The elections are expected to deal a hu…
Iconic London venue KOKO celebrates 125th anniversary
The historic London theatre is commemorating the occasion with a teaser video, a new recording studio and a new Miraval Members’ Balcony.
dates and what new staff will be paid
The two-storey site will create up to 40 new jobs
Google facing £3bn legal claim accusing it of monopolising display ads market
AGC Collective Actions Limited, represented by KP Law, has filed an application for proceedings with the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal.
US reinstates deportation proceedings against Palestinian student Mahdawi
Student accuses government of weaponising the immigration system to silence his advocacy for Palestinian rights.
King attends service for Order of St Michael and St George
The order of chivalry recognises service in a foreign country.
Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium to offer on-stage tickets
Now you too can go to Gethsemane!
Images show North London home destroyed in gas explosion after woman stabbed
The explosion took place at a home in Stoke Newington in June last year
Car ‘mounts pavement and speeds towards fleeing pupils’ near Jewish school
Students at Hasmonean High School for Boys in north London ‘black saloon-type vehicle’ ‘drove towards’ met police antisemitism
Who should I vote for in the local elections? Spotlight on Croydon
Croydon is one of the few boroughs in London where voters have two important choices to make on Thursday, May 7
Who should I vote for in the local elections? Spotlight on Bexley
All five major political parties unveiling their plans for the south-east London borough
Hollie Armitage named MI London captain after reuniting with Lisa Keightley
The Hundred: Hollie Armitage named MI London captain after reuniting with Lisa Keightley
US disables Iran oil tanker attempting to break Hormuz blockade
The vessel was disabled by firing from a US warplane which was launched by American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. | World News
Study says trees counter half the world’s urban heating, but not in the places that need it most
Researchers found a global average of 0.27 degrees Fahrenheit of cooling.
China calls for Strait of Hormuz to reopen in meeting with Iran
China’s top diplomat met with Iran’s foreign minister to urge the Islamic republic to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war — as Beijing tries to angle itself to take credit for ending the distribution.
French Carrier Strike Group Transits Suez Amid Hormuz Tensions
The French carrier strike group has transited the Suez Canal and is now moving toward the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, according to the French armed forces, which linked the deployment to the changing international situation around the Strait of Hormuz.
Virus-hit cruise ship heads for Spain as evacuees land in Europe
A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will reach the Spanish island of Tenerife “within three days”, with the evacuation of passengers to start from May 11, Spain
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz
In 24 hours, the Trump administration’s stance on the Iran war has pinballed from declarations that a tenuous ceasefire was holding and military operations were over to new threats of bombing the Islamic Republic.
Moscow Issues Warning to Foreign Diplomats to Leave Kyiv Before May 9
The Russian Foreign Ministry has advised all diplomatic missions and international organizations to evacuate their staff from Kyiv.








