Day: June 26, 2025
Anna Wintour to step aside as editor of American Vogue
June 26, 2025Dame Anna Wintour is to step aside from her role as the day-to-day editor of American Vogue, with the magazine hiring a new head of editorial content. British-born Dame Anna will remain in charge of Vogue globally and as chief content officer of the media company Conde Nast – which oversees several prominent media brands […]
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From San Diego to Wimbledon: meet Britain’s college hotshot Oliver Tarvet
June 26, 2025Two weeks ago, 21-year-old Oliver Tarvet concluded his third and penultimate year at the University of San Diego, basking in the sunshine on America’s west coast. “Excited for one more,” he posted on Instagram, at that stage unaware of the green-floored opportunity ahead. Fast-forward a fortnight, to Friday, and Tarvet will be one of 128 […]
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London travel news LIVE: Euston station chaos as passengers face delays and cancellations after train derails
June 26, 2025Passengers vent anger after Euston delays People have spoken of their fury after the train derailment cause widespread delays on trains out of Euston. One user on X posted of “total chaos” and sia d the train derailment had made “the whole system fall apart”. Services to be affected through Friday as works carried out […]
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Dame Anna Wintour stepping down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
June 26, 2025Dame Anna Wintour has stepped down as Vogue’s editor-in-chief after leading the fashion publication for 37 years. According to US media, the 75-year-old told staff members on Thursday morning. NBC News confirmed the news through a Vogue company spokesman. Met Gala co-chair Dame Anna will still be Condé Nast’s global chief content officer and global […]
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The PM is in a hot mess – and I’ve never seen anything like it
June 26, 2025Less than a year ago in Downing Street, the bunting was out, and Keir Starmer was walking into No 10 to a chorus of cheers after winning a landslide victory. Now there’s such a rebellion from his own MPs, he’s being forced to climb down on his welfare reforms. PM set to make serious concessions […]
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First picture of ‘good guy’, 22, killed trying to stop brawl on busy west London street
June 26, 2025A young man stabbed to death in broad daylight after trying to be a “mediator” in a fight has been named as three men are charged. Dara Omar, 22, collapsed in Hanworth Road outside the Hounslow Muslim Centre in west London. Emergency services were called to the scene at 2.21pm on Sunday. Mr Omar, from […]
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Sir Chris Hoy and wife Lady Sarra receive Freedom of the City of London
June 26, 2025They have been recognised for charitable work for cancer awareness and neo-natal care, in addition to Sir Chris’ sporting achievements as a British track cyclist. The couple, who have been married since 2010, attended a joint ceremony at the Lord Mayor’s official residence, The Mansion House, on Thursday. Lord Mayor of the City of London […]
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Bowling, burgers, fries and drinks: 10 unmissable Time Out deals
June 26, 2025Looking for 10 things to do in London? Luckily, there’s lots to do in this city for cheap in 2025! At least… There is now. Metro has teamed up with Time Out to bring you the best deals across the capital. Every Friday, 10 new deals will drop, available in the Metro newspaper, on Metro.co.uk, and on our […]
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Neighbour beat ‘much-loved’ father to death in row over shutting a gate
June 26, 2025A man has been jailed for 12 years for killing his “much-loved” elderly neighbour in a row over shutting a gate. Trevor Gocan, 57, punched and kicked James “Jim” O’Neill, 74, outside their housing estate in Covent Garden, central London, leaving him with a traumatic brain injury. Mr O’Neill died in hospital two weeks later. […]
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Calls for Scotland-wide seagull summit amid warnings someone could be killed
June 26, 2025Politicians have called for a Scotland-wide seagull summit to be held amid warnings someone could be killed. Former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross told the nation’s parliament during a debate on the issue that people risk losing their lives over the “growing problem” of “nuisance” gulls. Scots are being left “scared, attacked and traumatised”, fellow […]
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