Day: February 14, 2026
More than 60 children infected in north London measles outbreak
February 14, 2026More than 60 children have been infected by a measles outbreak in north London, it has been reported. Seven schools and a nursery in Enfield reported the cases, with some children treated in hospital, according to the Sunday Times. There are concerns the outbreak is linked to low levels of MMR vaccination in the capital. […]
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All the TfL transport upgrades planned in London for 2026
February 14, 2026Travelling in London can feel like doom and gloom sometimes, but there is some light at the end of the tunnel with some major transport upgrades coming up. If you have ever been packed into a sweaty rush-hour Tube, the chances are you’ve prayed for better services, and soon. While making upgrades to the vast […]
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Boots to offer walk-in weight loss jabs on the high street in UK pilot
February 14, 2026Boots is launching a pilot scheme to sell Mounjaro and Wegovy weight-loss drugs at 17 stores (Yui Mok/PA) PA Archive High street shoppers will soon be able to access walk-in appointments for weight loss jabs under a new pilot scheme launched by Boots. The pharmacy chain is introducing an in-store service offering consultations for treatments […]
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Three teenage boys charged with murder of 18-year-old stabbed to death in Feltham
February 14, 2026Three 16-year-old boys have been charged in connection with the murder of a teenager in Feltham. The boys from Hounslow, who cannot be named because of their age, were charged on Friday, 13 February. One of the boys was charged with murder and appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 14 February. He has been […]
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Lord Mandelson seen for first time since being asked to speak at Epstein probe
February 14, 2026Lord Peter Mandelson has been photographed for the first time since being asked to give evidence to the US Congress over his relationship with the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The peer was seen leaving his north-west London home on Saturday, after two US politicians wrote to him on Friday asking that he appear in front […]
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Who was Alexei Navalny and why would Russia poison him?
February 14, 2026Floral tributes outside the Russian embassy in London for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny after his death (Jordan Pettitt /PA) PA Archive Alexei Navalny died in a Siberian penal colony after becoming the most prominent and persistent critic of Vladimir Putin. Mr Navalny, who campaigned against official corruption and organised major anti-government protests, had been […]
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Church must learn from abuse victims, new Catholic leader says at installation
February 14, 2026The new leader of Catholics in England and Wales has told his installation ceremony that he is aware of the Church’s failures “especially when the vulnerable have been abused”. Archbishop Richard Moth was formally installed as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster in front of a 2,000-strong congregation on Saturday. Shortly after midday, the cleric knelt […]
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Nadhim Zahawi said he didn’t feel safe walking around London because he saw a tired man
February 14, 2026To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Reform UK MP Nadhim Zahawi has claimed he crossed the road after fearing for his safety when a tired-looking man walked past him. The former Conservative chancellor, who defected to Nigel Farage’s party in January, said he […]
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The social media trend leaving Soho sex workers fearing for their lives
February 14, 2026Dressed in a black puffa jacket and box fresh trainers, a teenager scurries towards a flat door and kicks it frantically, before changing position to give it a good boot from a different angle. The flurry of frenzied blows only last for a few seconds – but it’s all been caught on camera. Not to capture […]
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