The attempted mugging reportedly took place on Friday night at a cashpoint on Essex Road in Islington
Month: October 2026
UK takes ‘different view’ to Trump on Russia sanctions, says minister
Her comments follow a week in which relations between the US and Ukraine have deteriorated sharply.
Chelsea told star should have had ‘straight red’ card in win over Everton
Chelsea picked up an impressive 2-0 win at Everton but were lucky to keep 11 men on the pitch according to one former referee
he’s the only team-mate I fell out with
An ex-Arsenal player discussed his feelings towards one of his former team-mates
Health Secretary pledges action to end ‘corridor care’ for children in hospitals
The Health Secretary had earlier warned that the NHS faces a more challenging winter than normal.
stage times, last-minute tickets and ultimate guide
The American rapper has three London shows lined up as part of his Fall-Off World Tour – here’s everything you need to know.
Chelsea keeper Martinez has surgery on broken jaw
Emiliano Martinez has had surgery on a broken jaw and expects to return for Chelsea “in a few weeks”. The 34-year-old goalkeeper was injured in a clash of heads with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during the second half of the Blues’ 2-0 Premier League victory on Saturday. The Argentina international received treatment on the pitch […]
We’ll work with bus owners, Gilruth says, after they compare Swinney to dictators
A flagship promise to bring buses back under public control has prompted a fierce backlash from one of Scotland’s bus companies.
Some amusement at Frieze
Paul Carey-Kent picks nine witty, strange and sometimes melancholic works from Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2026.
Erling Haaland injury update delivered by Enzo Maresca amid Arsenal battle
Erling Haaland was on target again yesterday, but then hobbled down the tunnel after Man City beat Ipswich Town in the Premier League at the Etihad
Every word De Zerbi said on Savio injury, Kulusevski, Bergvall and Richarlison
Here’s every single word the Tottenham Hotspur head coach said on Sunday ahead of the Premier League match against Coventry
Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee leads anti-BJP protest in London
Dhruv Rathee led a ‘Stop vote theft’ protest in London, accusing Modi’s government of electoral manipulation.
Finding each other after the ‘ceasefire’
Separated by war for more than a year, a captain in Gaza’s Civil Defence unit attempts to reunite with his family.
Even LinkedIn is getting tired of your AI-written posts
LinkedIn is upping its fight against generic, low-quality AI posts on its platform.
Zack Polanski will not try to overturn Green’s ‘Zionism is racism’ policy
The politician slumped to his worst poll rating as Green leader amid the row over his party’s policy on Zionism.
Companies Are Realizing They’re Spending a Fortune on AI Just So Their Employees Can Generate Error-Riddled Slop, and Suddenly Cutting Back Budgets
Top tech corporations are starting to pull back from their ambitious AI automation goals, as errors and workslop frustrate executives.
Reform admits ‘errors’ as police assess if election spending rules were broken
It has been reported that four candidates for the Scottish Parliament did not submit returns on how much they spent on campaigns.
Arsenal fan Morgan slams Man City actions after guilty verdict
Piers Morgan has questioned Phil Foden’s actions following his post-match interview, hitting out at the Manchester City star’s behaviour
Luxury cars targeted in £40,000 wing-mirror raid in west London
Residents in three streets in Chelsea woke to found their vehicles had been raided by thieves who stole their wing mirrors
Funeral held for 75 Palestinians after remains recovered from Gaza ruins
Most of the victims were from the Daraj neighbourhood in Gaza City, the Health Ministry says.
World leaders must wise up to threat of cyber-attacks or rogue fridges will be least of their worries
Global cooperation seems unlikely despite AI increasing the risk of digital fraud and the need to protect the financial system
New AI devices are pushing legal limits and could put users in jeopardy
AI always-listening wearables from Apple, Amazon, Meta and other startups are getting creative with privacy rules and fueling concerns about covert recordings.
Police officer injured in Nottingham city centre shooting
The officer is being treated in hospital for a foot wound.
Meghan’s friends claim she was ‘used’ by Netflix to promote The Gentlemen
Sources claim rumours of Meghan’s potential involvement were deliberately leaked to drum up publicity for The Gentleman’s second season
Critics say hold Israel to account amid surge in olive harvest attacks
France and Belgium condemn settler attack on diplomats, but critics say EU needs to act beyond words of condemnation.
Tributes as pensioner who died alongside boy in aircraft crash named
Flying instructor Ian Haggis has been named locally as one of the people who died during the crash on Friday.
The London schools where pupils miss the most lessons without permission
New figures reveal how often pupils miss school without permission at secondary schools across London
New long-term contract for left-back Zak Sturge
Millwall hand a new long-term deal to Zak Sturge, who has become a mainstay at left-back in his time at the club.
Forecasters predict major weather change for London next week
‘I believe our first storm is coming,’ says online forecaster @TheSnowDreamer
Motorist successfully appeals against London A20 speeding conviction
Thousands of drivers have been issued with fines over conflicting speed limit signs on a stretch of the A20
Frustrated London residents say Albert Bridge closure is causing chaos
Albert Bridge has been closed since February 2026, after the Thames crossing was found to have a crack in one of its cast iron abutments
The women playing Australia’s biggest sport
From London beginners to Australian pros, women are helping Aussie Rules thrive in the capital.
Emiliano Martinez breaks jaw against Everton
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says he will be back “in a few weeks” after breaking his jaw in a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite.
Emi Martinez releases statement from hospital bed as surgery update given
The Argentinian goalkeeper has given an update on social media following surgery
Zack Polanski slumps to worst poll rating as Green Party leader
Polanski’s overall rating falls to minus 36, the lowest rating of any national party leader, according to Ipsos survey
De Zerbi on Porro, Kulusevski and Richarlison
The Tottenham Hotspur head coach is speaking to the media ahead of Monday night’s Premier League match against Coventry City
When do Bayeux Tapestry tickets go back on sale?
The British Museum has extended the exhibition’s opening hours following criticism from visitors
Highgate allotments mark 100 years of growing and community
From digging for victory to donating to local food banks Shepherds Hill Allotments celebrate 100 years with a film, produce show and cookbook
Oxford Street is about to be transformed
Almost a kilometre of Oxford Street will be closed to general traffic from Monday, October 26
Hundreds gather for e-bike jousting event in east London
“We expected the police to shut us down,” an organiser told LBC
QPR’s Dembele to return to action after knee injury
QPR winger Karamoko Dembele is set to return to action today following a long-term knee injury. Dembele, 23, suffered anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage during a match against Coventry City in January. He recently returned to training and has been selected to play for Rangers’ development side in a match against Bristol City this afternoon. […]
London City vs Everton
After a successful international break for plenty of our squad, attention returns to domestic action this afternoon as Everton visit the CopperJax Community Stadium for a 2pm kick-off.
German media’s new Ethan Nwaneri verdict after Arsenal loanee’s red card U-turn
Ethan Nwaneri was left stunned just seconds into Borussia Dortmund’s game at Union Berlin
Tottenham suffer double injury blow but De Zerbi confirms huge Kulusevski boost
Roberto De Zerbi was speaking to the media ahead of Tottenham’s Premier League clash with Coventry City on Monday night
Roberto De Zerbi gives brutal response to Richarlison’s latest outburst
Roberto De Zerbi has given a blunt response when asked about Richarlison’s future at the club
Palestinians and European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Marco Rubio said he wants Israel to do more to deter attacks committed by settlers in the West Bank
World Bank says ‘small AI’ could transform developing countries
Bank’s chief knowledge officer says the tech could speed up economic development from centuries to decades
Tube stop that drivers will sometimes just skip
Certain constraints mean some drivers will opt to just move right on through this station
Alex Scott transfer value revised as Chelsea suddenly unlock January deal
Chelsea are interested in signing Alex Scott from Bournemouth in a bid to boost their midfield during the January transfer window
Buvette, London WC2: ‘It’s actually rather lovely’ – restaurant review
This offshoot of a New York favourite isn’t reinventing the wheel, but it does bring a touch of Gallic glam to the neighbourhood








