Day: January 17, 2026
‘Plain clothed Chinese guards’ could infiltrate protest against super embassy in London
January 17, 2026Brooke Davies Published January 17, 2026 4:58pm Updated January 17, 2026 4:58pm Hundreds have turned up to protest against the new super embassy China plans to build in a historical part of London in a diplomatic battle threatening to explode. Prime minister Keir Starmer is reportedly set to green-light the hugely controversial new Chinese embassy […]
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Confidence runs high in London’s Little Morocco as Afcon glory beckons
January 17, 2026London’s Little Morocco is brimming with pride and anticipation. The Moroccan diaspora in North Kensington is in no doubt that on Sunday the Atlas Lions will triumph against Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. “There’s not just an excitement, it has completely taken over everything else,” said Souad Talsi, who runs […]
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Major disruption on railway line to London St Pancras after signal fault
January 17, 2026Brooke Davies Published January 17, 2026 1:00pm Updated January 17, 2026 1:51pm Trains from London St Pancras International are being delayed or cancelled after a signalling system fault. Technical issues at St Albans City means trains running between the major London station and Luton are all severely delayed by up to 45 minutes or ‘revised’. […]
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Noel Clarke declared bankrupt months after losing Guardian libel case
January 17, 2026Actor Noel Clarke has been declared bankrupt just months after losing a legal battle over allegations of sexual misconduct. A High Court judge said abuse claims by 20 women were “substantially true,” saying that Clarke’s case was “far-fetched”. Noel Clarke leaves the Royal Courts of Justice, central London (Lucy North/PA) PA Archive Legal costs were […]
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Protest against Chinese super embassy to take place in London
January 17, 2026A protest will take place at the site of China’s controversial planned super embassy in London this afternoon. The Government is facing mounting calls to reject Beijing’s plans for the embassy at Royal Mint Court over security concerns. Critics fear the rooms, located in the site’s basement, could be used for the detention of dissidents […]
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Tony Blair ‘honoured’ to be part of Donald Trump’s efforts to rebuild Gaza
January 17, 2026Sir Tony Blair has said he is “honoured” to be named as part of a team that will be integral to Donald Trump’s efforts to rebuild Gaza. The former prime minister was listed alongside high-profile Trump administration officials as part of a “founding executive board” to lead long-term peace efforts in the Middle East, published […]
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Chance of snow forecast with temperatures expected to plummet again
January 17, 2026Colder temperatures could return again at the end of the month after Storm Goretti battered parts of the UK with wind, snow and heavy rain. There is an increased chance that conditions will turn colder towards the end of the month, the Met Office said. Storm Goretti, described as a “multi-hazard event” by the Met […]
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Four police hurt and 14 arrests made during Iranian embassy protest
January 17, 2026The Iranian embassy, in London (PA) PA Wire The arrests were made on suspicion of offences including violent disorder and trespass on Friday, the force said. The officers sustained minor injuries. Footage shared on social media appeared to show protesters being arrested and others with injuries. One of those arrested is alleged to have climbed […]
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Killer’s open prison move blocked over drill rap lyrics ‘boasting’ of schoolboy murder
January 17, 2026Sam Corbishley Published January 17, 2026 10:19am Updated January 17, 2026 10:19am A killer has had his transfer to an open prison blocked after being unmasked as a drill rapper whose lyrics appeared to glorify his murder of a schoolboy. Jake Fahri killed 16-year-old Jimmy Mizen in 2008 by throwing a glass dish at him […]
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What I Own: We spent £925,000 on our South West London home — now it’s valued at £1.5 million
January 17, 2026Welcome back to What I Own – Metro’s property series where we speak to homeowners about getting on the ladder. With a keen eye for Scandi design, when Justin Coakley found a doer-upper in South West London, he was sure he could transform it into his dream home. But, on the market for £1 million, it was out of budget and […]
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