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Funeral fundraiser launched for three London women who died off Brighton beach
The family of three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach have set up a fundraiser to assist with funeral costs.
Net migration to the UK
The steep drop in the latest figures is part of a downwards trend that has been under way since 2023.
Sisters found dead in Brighton fundraiser for ‘heartbreaking task of 3 funerals’
The women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach last week were named as three sisters from Uxbridge, west London
Green politician who called Lammy ‘coconut’ given bizarre council ‘healing’ role
Hau-Yu Tam was made cabinet member for ‘sanctuary and healing’ on Lewisham council
EastEnders star dead at 79 as tributes paid to ‘lovely’ Reverend Stevens
The TV star also appeared in Blake 7, Yes Minister, The Bill and Casualty
Sadiq Khan blocks £50 million Met Police deal with Palantir
Scotland Yard had been in talks about using controversial firm’s artificial intelligence technology to automate intelligence analysis in criminal investigations
Trans people still protected says Phillipson as single-sex spaces guidance laid
The code of practice has been updated in full for the first time since 2011.
the best secondary schools in north London
Every year The Sunday Times publishes its Parent Power Guide to the best schools in the UK and here are the top-rated north London schools in the…
Charity that helps thousands in deprived area needs £100k or could fold
Nova is a grassroots community organisation based in the part of Kensington where the Grenfell Tower fire took place
Outrage over Israel’s Ben-Gvir flotilla abuse video
In a video released by his office, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir taunts zip-tied activists, causing condemnation.
Sadiq Khan blocks £50m Met police deal with Palantir
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50m deal with controversial US tech firm Palantir.
‘London pizza’ is now a thing — and some say it’s the best in the world
The UK capital is unexpectedly emerging as a leading destination for pizza, with those in the know saying its own versions of the classic are now better than rivals in Italy, America and elsewhere.
Drivers warned over bank holiday jams as many appear undeterred by fuel prices
The RAC estimated that 19 million leisure trips will take place by car between Friday and Monday.
Summer in the City as Theatre Hots Up
The sun is shining at last, and theatre is hotting up too as summer begins. No better places to celebrate than at the [Open Air …
Why deadly California epidemic is warning to UK
A deadly kitchen dust has been destroying lives in California – in what doctors are calling an epidemic. Katie Barnfield has been investigating the rise in s…
Full list of Bromley borough roads being resurfaced this year
Bromley Council has published its Planned Highway Maintenance Programme for 2026/27 to sort out potholes and carry out major repairs
Four key things Rachel Reeves announced today in cost of living support
There are changes in everything from food prices to transport costs, days out to tax rules
Boost for London as Reeves announces summer VAT cut on attractions
The move will apply to attractions such as theme parks, zoos and museums, as well as cinemas and theatres, from June 25 to September 1
Sex offences cases against Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife ‘to run together’
Neither Jeffrey or Eleanor Donaldson were present in court for the ruling.
‘I had a hole in my chest after Britain’s most dangerous spider bit me in London’
Adrian Martel needed surgery after suspected bite from false widow spider
Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman is championed in Parliament by superfan Jeremy Corbyn
The MP for Islington North’s Commons motion also praises the captaincy of Martin Odegaard
Swinney keen for ‘co-operation’ with UK Government to cut cost of weekly shop
The Scottish First Minister also said he will be taking forward plans for a price cap on a limited number of items.
London to host lucrative leg of Athlos’ all-female athletics meet
Founder Alexis Ohanian said he is keen to ‘make Athlos truly global’ as he announces a London meeting at StoneX Stadium in September
Bloom Energy rises 2% after partnering with European AI infrastructure upstart in $2.6 billion deal
Nebius said Wednesday that it would deploy Bloom’s fuel-cell technology to generate electricity faster and more quickly at its data centers in Europe.
What are the Chancellor’s new cost of living measures?
Announcing the ‘Great British Summer Savings scheme’, Rachel Reeves said it was important families are ‘able to enjoy time together without worrying about the next bill’
East London Muslim centre told to shut down after running without planning permission
Newham Council said the headquarters of the East Africa Muslim Cultural Group was ‘in use as an unauthorised community centre, including as a place of worship’
How the Israel-Palestine conflict reached FIFA and the World Cup
Palestinian Football Association turns the World Cup tournament into a game of political football
Girl tells murder trial she saw her boyfriend stabbed twice on beach
Two teenagers are on trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
Married At First Sight allegations raise serious concerns, says Ofcom boss
Dame Melanie Dawes said the regulator will tighten up guidance if necessary.
UK business activity shrinks for first time in a year amid ‘perfect storm’
The S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing managers’ index, which is watched closely by economists, recorded a reading of 48.5 for May.
Documents on Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy to be released
The former prince stepped down from the role he held for 10 years in 2011 when he came under fire for his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Moment brawl breaks out on Selfridges shop floor as terrified shoppers watch
One man launches a series of kicks as pair fight on the shop floor of the luxury London department store
Five jailed for murder of man, 21, chased down and brutally stabbed in south London
Giovanny Rendon Bedoya was stabbed to death on a residential street in Walworth in April last year
Forgotten medieval pie recipe revived in the City of London
A long-forgotten medieval dairy pie is set to be tasted again in the City of London for the first time in centuries – although thankfully it’s only the recipe that’s ancient, not the pie itself.
PM ‘reaffirms’ Ukraine backing in call with Zelensky amid sanctions criticism
Downing Street said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had ‘reaffirmed the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine’ in his call with Volodymyr Zelensky.
Former senior NI police officer recalls Iraq role two decades on
Stephen White emphasised the importance of remembrance ahead of events to mark the end of Operation Telic.
Londoners face yet another local by-election as new Labour councillor quits
Haringey council will organise another poll in the Woodside ward following Hasret Bozdogan’s decision to quit
Transfer gossip: Players linked with Chelsea as Alonso prepares to take charge
With Xabi Alonso taking over as Chelsea manager, there is inevitably speculation about possible arrivals and departures at Stamford Bridge this summer. After a disappointing campaign for the Blues, Alonso has been handed the task of turning their fortunes around. Real Madrid duo linked Reports in former Real Madrid boss Alonso’s native Spain have, somewhat […]
Post Office names Fujitsu’s replacements to run scandal-hit Horizon system
Accenture and One View Commerce (OVC) have been awarded contracts and will operate the system that will eventually be replaced.
NHS trust sacks staff for accessing health records of Nottingham stab victims
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust said ’11 members of staff have been dismissed and a further 14 have had actions taken against them’.
Canada is using its borders to police Palestine solidarity
Critics of Israel’s war on Gaza are increasingly facing interrogations, visa revocations and denials of entry.
NHS sick notes to be scrapped for certain patients in new DWP pilot scheme
The DWP wants to ‘end the tick-box exercise’
All the London Underground and TfL lines that will close on bank holiday weekend
The long weekend is bringing about track and maintenance work
London river being flooded with pollution from misconnected homes
Misconnected plumbing is sending untreated wastewater into the River Wandle, a rare chalk stream of which there are only 200 worldwide
Some health conditions mean you could work from home next week
There are strict rules on keeping people safe during hot weather
Met Police raid home and find cannabis factory with 3 people arrested
Three people have been arrested
how Tehran turned Gulf victims into its biggest lobbyists
Opinion: Tehran has learned it can strike Gulf states, then rely on their fear of wider war to restrain Washington, turning ceasefire diplomacy into a tool for delay, recovery and leverage
US doctor who contracted Ebola in DRC flown to Germany for treatment
Dr Peter Stafford’s wife and four children are also being monitored for symptoms amid Ebola outbreak in Congo
‘Europe will respond’ to Russian drone incidents, von der Leyen vows
Drone panic gripped Lithuania on Wednesday as Vilnius shut down due to a suspected airspace incursion, grounding flights and prompting the evacuation of top leaders. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said threats like this are unacceptable – and promises “Europe will respond.”








