Arsenal take on Bayern Munich in the Champions League next week, but the Bavarians will be without one of their most important players for the European clash
Month: October 2026
Simon Cowell latest celebrity to back popular London restaurant in noise row
The Britain’s Got Talent judge said La Famiglia in Chelsea is one his ‘favourite restaurants in the world’
London is a football hotbed, and it’s partly down to infrastructure
ASK any fan from the north and they will tell you the real passion in the game is found in cities like Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle. It is true these locations have long been at the heart of…
Inventor sues employers for £366m over work on ‘high-tech plaster’ that made billions
The case is set for a six-week trial in 2028
REMEL finds racial bias systemic in London’s music event licensing
A two-year study involving Greater London Authority (GLA), the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), UK Music, LIVE and the Musicians’ Union has found that Black music events face disproportionate licensing challenges. The REMEL (Race Equality in Music Event Licensing) report states that Black music events are cancelled, restricted or blocked at far higher rates than white-led events. Drawing […]
Richarlison posts 13-word message after Tottenham U21s goal
Richarlison scored for Tottenham under-21s on Tuesday night and he has taken to social media to express his delight at being back on the pitch
Arsenal fans forced to sit on the floor in bizarre moment during Lille clash
Arsenal took on the French side at the Emirates Stadium in the Champions League group phase on Tuesday night
Rogue London cyclists face ‘sin bin’ under red-light offences crackdown
Cyclists who break rules of road will have the option of watching a 47 second video or receiving a £50 fixed penalty notice
London Ambulance Service staff report sexual abuse every day
London Ambulance Service crews and call handlers face sexual abuse every day while helping patients across the capital. Colleagues reported 462 incidents in the 12 months from July 2025 to […]
Scrap Brexit without a second referendum, says senior London MP Emily Thornberry
‘I don’t think we need to have another referendum, but what we can do is have it in the manifesto, and then people can have a choice,’ says Dame Emily
Heathrow boss warns Andy Burnham must back third runway or lose money to Spain
Heathrow Airport wants the Prime Minster to ‘come along’ with their expansion plans
‘Concerned’ Russell Brand arrives at court ahead of rape and sexual assault trial
The prosecution are due to open their case against actor and comedian Brand today
Man, 42, dies after falling ill in custody at London’s Charing Cross police station
The man was being held in custody for recall to prison when he fell ill
Low-income Wandsworth residents face losing council tax exemption
It comes as the authority plans a 94 per cent hike in council tax bills
Frieze London 2026 Cheat Sheet
Despite market uncertainty, this year’s edition of the UK’s most prominent art fair is buoyed by an optimistic mood, bringing with it a series of brand activations, major openings and a raft of new names to know.
Hampstead chef on ‘mission’ to serve gluten free pizza takes home rising star award
Hampstead chef DiJoN Bascombe wins rising star at the 2026 BIH Spotlight Awards after opening a coeliac-safe takeaway and cafe in Hampstead Community Market.
Cloud House is a joyful north London home that’ll leave you tickled pink
Cloud House by Peter Morris brings a pop of pink to its leafy Victorian north London neighbourhood, celebrating individuality and fun
a new north London café where you arrive a customer and leave as a friend
At her new Islington establishment, pastry chef Anna Higham makes a case for slow-paced, multi-course breakfasts – and the celebration of regional British specialities
Which borough in east London had the most reported crime last month?
Data from the Metropolitan Police has revealed which east London borough saw the most reported crime in September 2026.
Tram network to shut for two weeks in Croydon as TfL plans for maintenance
There was no service on the tram between East Croydon and Reeves Corner for 25 days in August
Dame Anna’s Amethysts Sparkle at the Albies in London
This weekend, the glamorous people descended on London’s Natural History Museum for a star-studded charity gala, and Dame Anna Wintour brought out yet another fabulous antique amethyst necklace for the occasion. Wintour was one of
Barriers facing black and south Asian music events ‘cost London up to £141m a year’
Exclusive: Investigation finds racial inequality in live music industry rife and many genres labelled ‘high risk’ despite lack of evidence
Home of London’s oldest restaurant Rules given to National Trust
Rules, in Covent Garden, which opened in 1798, will be looked after and conserved by the charity.
Simon Cowell backs Italian restaurant facing restrictions over noise complaints
Eric Clapton and Barbara Broccoli have also backed the Chelsea restaurant ahead of its licence review
Kilburn estate regeneration to get back on track as new developer chosen
The delayed regeneration scheme can now move forward after the stalled plans led to fly-tipping and squatting
Belgravia housekeeper cleared of stealing jewellery from Jordanian princess
Maria Virgelina Taborda Henao, 71, was cleared of theft by a jury at Southwark Crown Court
New species of dinosaur discovered from fossil ‘overlooked’ for over 100 years
The dinosaur is a long-clawed predator the size of a large tiger.
The remarkable Richarlison situation that brought classy moment with Spurs U21s
The Brazilian turned up in the most unexpected of places on Tuesday evenings in Cheltenham as he continues his strange Tottenham season
What Arteta said to Saka in Arsenal treatment room to spark explosive reaction
Bukayo Saka struck a goal and assist from the bench for Arsenal in the 3-0 Champions League win over Lille after Mikel Arteta loosely challenging him to up his output
Steven Gerrard explains Xabi Alonso regret and makes bold Chelsea prediction
Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso shared the pitch 165 times for Liverpool, winning the UEFA Champions League and FA Cup together.
The London boroughs paying out most in personal injury compensation
Croydon recorded more than twice as many claims as any other London borough but three other councils paid out more in compensation
Civil servant ‘secretly worked five jobs raking in £350,000 by exploiting WFH’
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of lying about his employment status to get a string of overlapping full-time roles
Family tribute to man killed in tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
William Chapman, in his mid-20s, was fatally attacked by a tiger after entering the enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on Saturday afternoon
Plan for international trains to stop at second London station almost ‘over the line’
Exclusive: London Mayor submits application for Business Rate Retention Zone to bring new rail stop to capital
11 Independent London Pubs Put Local Brewers on the Bar
Market Taverns celebrates independent beer with an exclusive Sambrook’s Brew, award-wining ales and fresh discoveries across the capital.London drinkers are being invited to ditch their usual pint and discover a new favourite as independent pub company Market Taverns launches a 12-day cask ale festival across 11 London pubs celebrating the capital’s independent brewing scene.From 28 October to 8 November 2026, 59 different beers will be dropping into different pubs throughout the festival, givin
How M25 would be moved under Heathrow’s plans for third runway
Rerouting London’s orbital motorway as part of Heathrow’s controversial expansion scheme is estimated to cost £1.5 billion
Tel Aviv University reverses decision to evict student over Nakba sticker
The dean ruled the expulsion unauthorized but did not address whether the sticker constituted a disciplinary offense, nor the student’s claim that her freedom of expression was violated
Davey remains Lib Dem leader after marathon meeting with MPs
Deputy party leader Daisy Cooper said there is ‘overwhelming support for Ed in the parliamentary party’.
Jurrien Timber makes mark as two 9/10s dazzle
Here are our Arsenal player ratings following the Champions League victory over Lille at the Emirates Stadium
FBI arrests Saudi OpenAI employee who allegedly planted recording device in conference room
The Tuesday incident comes as the ChatGPT-maker, along with competitors, faces heightened scrutiny over its safety practices.
Murder probe launched after four people die in arson attack on Waterford house
A man and woman, named locally as Philip and Kim English, and two of their children died in the blaze in Waterford City in the early hours of Tuesday.
Donald Trump posts footage of man being fatally attacked at UK wildlife park
The US president accompanied the short clip with the signed message: ‘Don’t ever mess with nature!’
Man who died after being attacked by tiger was child actor who appeared on BBC
William Chapman appeared in ITV’s May Contain Nuts, alongside Shirley Henderson, and in the BBC’s True Stories series, according to IMDB.
Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing Street
The prime minister is calling for partners to step up support for Ukraine following Trump’s criticism of Zelensky.
Iran-linked incident at RAF Fairford ‘not unique’, spy chief says
Sir Ken McCallum said the past year has seen increased Iranian action against Jewish sites, and a move towards harder targets such as military bases.
J7 summit convenes in London to discuss combating global antisemitism
The multi-day summit comes as the J7’s latest annual report found that 2025 was the deadliest year for Jews living outside Israel since 1994.
Ed Sheeran and Macklemore are Not Solving the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Whatever you think, everyone should agree, Gillette stadium will not be where it is decided.
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








