Tehran ‘categorically denies’ UK allegation, says it’s willing to assist in probe into suspected plot at RAF Fairford.
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Iran ‘highly likely’ to be behind RAF Fairford incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told parliament there were “strong indications” of Iranian involvement. The government summoned Iran’s ambassador. The scare at RAF Fairford led to the withdrawal of USAF B-1 heavy bombers.
Iranian protester shared heartbreaking final call with sobbing father before he was executed
Iranian protest Alireza Raisi, 21, shared a final, heartbreaking call with his father who could do nothing but sob as the regime carried him off to the gallows moments later.
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Security forces use helicopters to rescue dozens of people as the two storms damage infrastructure and cause flash flooding
here’s why I chose rats in London over robotaxis in San Francisco
Marit Rodevand chose to build her financial crime prevention startup in London rather than San Francisco because, despite its challenges, the UK capital offers a genuine commitment to tackling money laundering
The US is fighting over data centers. China is building them fast
Beijing aims to use AI infrastructure to play to its advantages in the race for a technology that could define the 21st century.
AI could self-replicate on home devices within ‘months’, Anthropic says
US tech giant says small AI models may soon be capable of self-replication without access to a data centre.
Seven players set to miss Arsenal vs Lille after triple injury blow confirmed
Mikel Arteta will be without four Arsenal stars for the visit of Lille in the Champions League after an unfortunate double injury blow this past weekend
Mansion tax u-turn spares almost one in 10 London homes
Retaining the £2million Mansion Tax thresholds avoids drawing more homes into the controversial tax, says Yopa’s Verona Frankish.
London’s landlords reverse decision to sell-up
One in four of the Capital’s property owners decide to re-let despite opting to sell after Renters’ Rights Act.
the 11 most in demand primary schools across Camden
Camden’s top three most in demand primary schools are all Church of England primaries in Hampstead and West Hampstead according to SchoolFacts.
Operator again refused licence to run daily trains from Warrington to London
The ORR rejects Lumo NW’s bid for Rochdale-London Euston trains via Warrington and Newton-le-Willows, citing west coast main line capacity and rail delays.
‘My London council house gave me concussion and spinal spasms’
Half of Venesha Rose’s Gipsy Hill council property is in darkness which she says caused her daughter to fall down the stairs
Salisbury mum appeals for support during rare stage four cancer battle
A Salisbury mother undergoing treatment for a rare stage four cancer has thanked supporters after more than £4,000 was raised for her family.
Early prisoner release scheme expands despite alarm over reoffending
Early prisoner release expands London shoplifter reoffender
A call I should never have taken on LBC exposed a corrupt policeman and overturned 15 convictions, writes Daniel Barnett
A piece of advice given during an LBC phone-in helped set in motion a chain of events that has seen 15 men’s convictions overturned over the actions of a corrupt police detective, with further cases still under investigation
‘Overlooked’ station named one of best transformed into a garden
The North London station is now in the running to be named the best in the UK
Piero Hincapie injury return timeline emerges as Mikel Arteta gets Arsenal boost
Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie suffered injury blows this past weekend with Mikel Arteta handed updates on when the Arsenal duo could be back
Art by modern slavery survivors on display across London
The exhibition organised by Hestia features the work of 26 modern slavery survivors.
Despite long history with Netanyahu, Trump hedges as Israel vote nears
US president has not endorsed Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 election amid shifting public sentiment.
Tel Aviv University student gets eviction order from dorm over Nakba sticker
The student says she was told to leave after the dorm manager accused her of displaying a message calling for violence; her attorney says the decision violated university rules and freedom of expression
Bus drivers still refused toilet access in stations despite Sadiq Khan’s promise
Transport for London station staff are advised to let bus drivers use their toilet facilities
Arteta’s hidden message over freak Arsenal injury incident proves why he’s elite
Mikel Arteta has shed light on the bizarre double incident which saw Arsenal players Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi pick up injuries in the post-game warm down after the 2-1 win over Leeds
What Sandro Tonali did after Dominic Solanke goal at Old Trafford spoke volumes
The Italian made an important contribution for Tottenham Hotspur and reacted differently to everyone else in the team to their late leveller
Harrow Post Office to be replaced with 10-storey block of flats
The plans were approved despite a suggestion the “eyesore” tower with 104 co-living rooms would dominate the streetscape
TWP unveils first store outside of US in London’s Mayfair
Luxury American womenswear brand TWP has opened its 12th store, and its first store outside of the US, at 28 Bruton Street in the heart of London’s Mayfair.
A review of London’s recent railway upgrades
The latest Programmes and Investment Committee report from TfL has outlined some of the works that have been carried out on London’s rail network in recent months.
Andy Burnham goes speed dating
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London railway crossing shut after children ‘play chicken’ with trains
Brickfields level crossing near Upminster will remain closed until action has been taken to address the issue, Network Rail said
‘Frustrated’ residents fed up of waking up to scattered e-bikes
Rental bike companies claims anyone who abandons a bike in a ‘no parking zone’ will be fined
Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight fashion brands hit by cyberattack
IT systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles were knocked out by the incident, according to parent company TFG London
Readers sound off on Israel/Palestine history, young valets and Kelly Clarkson
Lake Minnetonka, Minn.: Your editorial “Remember Oct. 7 terror amid debate over the war in Gaza” (Oct. 7) is totally off base. Hamas was created because of the occupation and Israeli land seizures starting in 1948 through today. When Israel was created, 750,000 people from Palestine were physically expelled — many were killed or harassed and forced to move, creating this refugee problem.
Fatalities reported in Waterford fire
Emergency services are at the scene.
Princess Eugenie shares new video of baby daughter on eighth wedding anniversary
Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed their third child, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, in August
Arsenal hijacked Lille transfer after convincing player to sneak away
The forward had to make a choice between the two clubs and Arsenal ended up winning
London MPs rage against Brexit as Sadiq Khan says rejoin EU
Quitting the European Union has been ‘an unmitigated disaster and has left us poorer as a result,’ says Marsha De Cordova , Labour MP for Battersea
One in 10 London homes spared as lower mansion tax threshold ruled out
Mansion tax U-turn spares thousands of London homeowners as research shows 9.4% would have been caught
Israel expands Yellow Line, forcing more Palestinian families westward
Israel expands Yellow Line, forcing more Palestinian families westward
Children caught playing ‘chicken’ with trains at busy level crossing
Network Rail called on parents and teachers to help stress the ‘vital safety message’ around playing on tracks
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Trail Blazers Declaw London Lions in NBA Preseason Action
A chance to stretch legs in exhibition.
Ava DuVernay Shares The Origins Behind Her Documentary Feature ‘14th’ At Buzzy London Film Festival Premiere
The ’14th’ will debut globally on Netflix on December 4, following a theatrical release in select U.S. and U.K. theaters beginning on November 27.
London Lions make history against Portland Trail Blazers but get a lesson in Oregon
Watch the 2026-27 NBA season, live on Sky Sports – starting with the Detroit Pistons hosting the Boston Celtics on Sky Sports Mix from 8pm on Tuesday 20 October, followed by LeBron James competitive debut for the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks
Most young people in London with mental health disorder ‘don’t receive a diagnosis’
The new study, published by experts at King’s College London examined data on young people in south London
Man used AI songs and 10,000 bots to collect $8M in fraudulent music royalties, prosecutors say
Prosecutors said Michael Smith used AI-generated songs and thousands of bot accounts to rack up millions of fraudulent streams and collect more than $8 million in royalty payments.
Teams face months in Antarctica on mission to save base from climate change
UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) is in year two of its three year mission to conserve Britain’s first permanent scientific base there.
Midwives win £750,000 settlement over nitrous oxide exposure
The compound is the main component in gas and air, widely used for pain relief in labour.
Triple lock backing not political, claims Swinney as he recommits to policy
The First Minister has voiced strong opposition to the changes proposed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Inquest to be held into death of murdered Sheffield schoolboy Harvey Willgoose
Harvey, 15, was stabbed to death in front of horrified children and teachers at All Saints Catholic High School








