Kashim Chowdhury is accused of lying about his employment status to get a string of overlapping full-time roles
Month: October 2026
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
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








