Day: March 27, 2026

First British woman to win Olympic gold in athletics dies

Mary Rand, the first British woman to win an Olympic gold in athletics, has died aged 86. She won the long jump title when she competed at the Tokyo Games in 1964. Rand, who was born in Wells, Somerset, broke the British and Olympic records with her first attempt at 6.59 metres, and in her […]

Russia is sending upgraded drones used in the Ukraine war to Iran, officials say

Russia is sending a shipment of drones to Iran including upgraded versions of the drone technology that Tehran originally supplied to Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine, U.S. and European officials told The Associated Press. Iran has been firing drone barrages at Israel, its Gulf neighbors and U.S. bases across the Middle East for more […]

‘Peaceful’ town at London’s furthest tube stop where houses are £150,000 cheaper

At the heart of the peaceful Chess Valley, approximately 30 miles northwest of central London, one town stands as a unique blend of rural charm and urban accessibility. At the final stop of the Metropolitan Line, Chesham holds the distinction of being the London Underground station located farthest from the capital. Originally inaugurated in 1889, […]

Man questioned over human trafficking allegations in Mohamed al Fayed case

Detectives investigating the late former Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed have questioned a man over allegations of human trafficking and facilitating rape. The suspect, who is in his 60s, was interviewed under caution this month after 154 people came forward to report allegations of sex abuse against Al Fayed, the Metropolitan Police said. The force […]

Two iconic clubs have been saved and reopened – is London’s nightlife healing?

Brooke Davies Published March 27, 2026 1:43pm Updated March 27, 2026 1:43pm Is London’s nightlife healing after years of post-Covid struggle and battles of Nimby’s desperate to keep the city quiet? ‘I was in London last night, and for the first time in a long time, it felt vibrant,’ Michael Kill told Metro. Mr Kill, […]

Man jailed for assaulting woman in London attack witnessed by Barron Trump

A Russian man has been jailed for four years for assaulting a woman in an attack in London that was witnessed on a video call by Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron. Matvei Rumiantsev, 23, attacked the woman when he became jealous of her friendship with Trump, 19, after she met him through social media, a […]

Harvests and food prices at risk as Iran war triggers global fertiliser crunch

From India to Africa, farmers are bracing for a fertiliser shock as the Iran war disrupts vital supplies, pushing up costs and threatening harvests just as planting season begins. Gas prices have shot up and fertiliser supplies are waning due to Tehran’s near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US and Israeli […]

Barron Trump praised by UK judge for phoning 999 to report attack on friend

This London pub is selling pints ‘at 2013 prices’ all weekend

Charlie Sawyer Published March 27, 2026 11:31am Updated March 27, 2026 11:31am From the Harlem Shake to Miley Cyrus’ twerking at the VMAs and the arrival of Prince George, 2013 now feels like a much simpler time. The world felt a little less dark, and frightening concepts such as ‘the manosphere’ hadn’t yet entered the […]

Iranian spies ‘recruit British teens on social media’

Noora Mykkanen Published March 27, 2026 10:37am Updated March 27, 2026 10:38am Shadowy activities by Iranian spies in recruiting teenagers and criminals on UK soil are causing concern. Iranian secret service operatives have been accused of trying to recruit teenagers in the UK using social media. The country’s spies have reportedly been targeting teens in […]