Whatever you think, everyone should agree, Gillette stadium will not be where it is decided.
Month: October 2026
Shakhtar hope London move a reminder of Ukraine conflict
Shakhtar Donetsk dream of one day taking Champions League football back to Ukraine but a temporary home at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge helps keep the war-torn nation’s struggles “visible”, according to the club’s chief executive Sergei Palkin.”We are looking on the positive side of being (in London) but we are dreaming of the day that we can play in Ukraine again,” Turan said on Tuesday.
Burnham to meet Zelensky in wake of Trump’s diesel deal with Moscow
The Prime Minister will welcome the Ukrainian president to Downing Street in a public show of support.
Every word Arteta said on Arsenal win, Saka illness, injury update and Olise red
Here is every word Mikel Arteta just said after Arsenal’s 3-0 Champions League demolition of Lille at the Emirates Stadium
Obama tells Belfast crowd ‘we can do better than we’re doing right now’
The former US president said the Good Friday Agreement came about because ‘somebody started imagining something better’.
Swansea City winger the target of alleged racism at Millwall
Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos says the lengthy stoppage during their 1-0 win away at Millwall was a result of racist abuse aimed at winger Ji-sung Eom.
how Saracens patience ran out with Samoan prospect
Totoa Auvaa’s young career has been derailed by a chaotic 14 months at Saracens which featured violence both on and off the pitch.
‘Heartbreakingly poignant’ shot of dead elephant calf nets Wildlife Photographer win
Other winning images include fluorescent fungi and a Sisyphus-like dung beetle
Family pays tribute to ‘bright young man’ killed by tiger at wildlife park
William Chapman died at the scene of the incident in Doncaster on Saturday.
Club Med to bring a dose of summer sunshine to London with giant SAD lamp
Londoners are invited to take some time back and soak up the sun despite the impending clock change, as pioneer of all-inclusive holidays Club Med brings a giant SAD light activation to the heart of central London. When: Tuesday 27th October (open from 2pm onwards) Where: Bernie Spain Gardens, Southbank, London Open for one day […]
Ben Murphy welcomes Kirk Haworth to 74 Charlotte Street for the next Ben & Friends Dinner
Following the inaugural Ben & Friends dinner with Pierre Koffmann, 74 Charlotte Street by Ben Murphy will welcome acclaimed chef Kirk Haworth to the kitchen on Tuesday 27th October for the next instalment of its chef collaboration series. Ben & Friends brings together chefs who
wagamama announces its opening all its restaurants to on the day bookings for the first time in its history
wagamama has announced a major change to its dining experience, opening same day restaurant bookings, any party size for the first time since the brand launched in 1992. For more than three decades, the much-loved pan-Asian restaurant has been famous for its walk-in-only approach, with
Doogan demands urgent action from UK over cost-of-living ’emergency’ this winter
SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan said all major household bills have risen since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister.
Boroughs highlight housing and growth ambitions at APPG for London
Boroughs are calling for a Budget that will help tackle the homelessness emergency, secure new infrastructure, and generate good growth for communities, London parliamentarians have been told. Speaking on Monday 12 October at a meeting of the All-Party Parliament Group (APPG) for London, Cllr Anthony
Which? calls for ban on charging extra for pay monthly motor insurance
A ban on ‘two-tier pricing’ for motor insurance would create a fairer, more competitive system, the consumer group said.
Some hake and coley stocks suffering from population decline, consumers warned
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring and Atlantic bluefin tuna in UK waters.
£11m site of London’s oldest restaurant given to the National Trust
The site at 34-35 Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, central London, has been home to Rules since 1798
1.7 million households will not turn heating on this winter, survey suggests
A 4% hike to Ofgem’s energy price cap took effect from October 1 as forecasters warned household bills could soar by almost another £300 from January.
Fifty-five years after Betjeman saved Rules, London’s oldest restaurant is secured again
The Covent Garden restaurant’s landlord has donated its historic building to the National Trust, safeguarding the atmosphere Betjeman fought to preserve.
London landlords return to PRS as rental growth gathers pace
Landlords in London are beginning to return to the market as tenant demand has increased, according to new research.
Winter Wildfire: Christmas Magic for Adults Comes to London
Looking for a way to embrace Christmas magic this year? Winter Wildfire is bringing a whole day of festive activities, silliness and parties to central London for one weekend only, this December, with everything included in the ticket price. Taking place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026, from 11am to 11pm each day, […]
Rules, London’s oldest restaurant, donated to National Trust
Historic eatery in capital’s theatreland given to heritage charity after changing hands only three times in 228 years
UK boosts military aid to Ukraine as Zelenskyy prepares to visit London
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing to visit London for talks with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, as Britain signals continued support for …
New dinosaur species discovered from fossil ‘overlooked’ for over 100 years
The fossil is a part of a skull which was acquired by the Natural History Museum in 1924
The original production of Tristan & Yseult returns to London for the first time in 10 years
London’s Alexandra Palace Theatre will welcome the original, critically acclaimed production of Tristan & Yseult from 11-27 March 2027, marking its return to the capital for the first time in 10 years, following its last London run at Shakespeare’s Globe in 2017. Adapted and directed
Plus500’s super-app ambitions risk re-telling a familiar London story
Plus500 laid out plans for growth across the Atlantic, in this week’s column Samuel Norman looks at how it could frame their future.
Daughter of MP Sir David Amess still has ‘unanswered questions’ five years on
Katie Amess, 41, said she continues to worry for the safety of politicians following the death of Ann Widdecombe.
‘More to UK Than London’: Manchester Mayor Courts Indian Tourists & Investors
Greater Manchester is making a bigger pitch to India, from trade and investment to tourism and culture.Mayor Bev Craig discusses how the UK-India trade agree…
Vogue’s Guide to Frieze London 2026
Here’s everything worth seeing—and everywhere worth hanging out once you’ve done the rounds.
Heartbroken mother speaks out after autistic son is brutally attacked in fake meet-up scheme
Three teens have been charged after a 15-year-old autistic boy was lured to a Stawell train station and violently assaulted in a fake meet-up.
Russia responsible for Starlink sabotage, says Poland
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that German Police had arrested two suspects on behalf of Polish services and called the attack “another act of hybrid warfare” in a post on X.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no intelligence from partners about missiles headed to Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine received no early warning from its partners about five Russian ballistic missiles that hit civilian infrastructure in the capital of Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said
Cyberattacks hit European supermarket chains and disrupt refrigeration systems
Cyberattacks have disrupted European supermarket chains, causing refrigeration systems to overheat at hundreds of stores in France. This forced a major grocer to shut down websites serving customers in Europe
Iran increases threat to Strait of Hormuz shipping, and other Middle East developments
Iran appears to be targeting vessels conducting ship-to-ship oil transfers around the Strait of Hormuz, according to a military institute. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition launched new airstrikes on Tuesday on
Saudi Arabia strikes oil depots in Yemen and says missiles launched toward location of Saudi Aramco HQ
Civilians warned to leave target area near Sana’a before attacks following deadly strike on Riyadh airport
Republicans face midterm backlash from factory workers squeezed out of jobs by Trump’s tariffs
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are turning factory workers against his Republican Party over fears the import taxes could lead to fewer jobs instead of the manufacturing renaissance he promised. Once
EU opens two more Ukraine accession clusters as Hungary lifts veto
EU governments agreed to open two additional accession clusters with Ukraine after Hungary dropped its veto following an agreement on the rights of the ethnic Hungarian minority. Zelenskyy and Magyar may meet in Brussels later this week.
Hormuz ships pummeled with worst attacks of the Iran War — as oil flows plummet
Ships around the Strait of Hormuz are suffering their worst attacks of the war so far, with 24 ships struck in the past two weeks — causing oil exports to plummet to less than half the pre-war flow.
Analyst says Illinois could fix SNAP error rate
(The Center Square) – Improper food subsidy payments may cost Illinois taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, but a risk solutions analyst says the state’s high Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Iran Strait of Hormuz
A girl swings along the shore as cargo ships and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (Razieh Poudat/ISNA
West African migrant crossings, Argentina takes UK to maritime tribunal, farming in Gaza, mental health update
Fewer people from West Africa are reaching Europe by sea, but the journey has not become safer, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Tuesday.
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery, Vatican says
Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung cancer for Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican said in a medical update after he underwent surgery.
IMS sees some growth in world economy
BANGKOK (AP) — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, while warning of growing risks
AI in your oven? Anthropic warns models ‘months away’ from self-replication on smart devices
Researchers say ‘AI worms’ could soon infiltrate internet-connected devices amid calls for increased guardrails
Civil servant ‘used remote working to fraudulently juggle jobs’
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of lying about his employment status to get a string of overlapping full-time roles.
Raye Says Scalpers Used AI Bots to “Overwhelm” Sign Ups For Royal Albert Hall Show as 1.8 Million Register For Tickets
Raye said that the on-sale for her upcoming Royal Albert Hall show has been "overwhelmed" by scalpers using AI bots for registrations.
Gold-digging gals are flocking to Silicon Valley to land rich husbands in AI
Chinese and Chinese American women are flocking to Silicon Valley from across the country and around the globe with the aim of landing a husband who works in AI at companies like Anthropic and OpenAI.
Great British Bake Off bread week sees two London bakers exit show
The Great British Bake Off has seen two contestants leave during bread week – Molly was eliminated after failing to impress the judges, while Nikki stepped away for personal reasons during the Channel 4 show’s fourth week.
OpenAI engineer arrested in bugging of executive conference room
Federal prosecutors say an employee from Saudi Arabia planted an audio recorder and left another unattended in his bag.
MPs vote to continue progress of Northern Ireland Troubles legacy legislation
It passed 304 votes in favour to 179 against – majority 125.








