Day: July 31, 2026
What does Andy Burnham’s devolution plan mean for London transport, jobs and housing?
July 31, 2026The Prime Minister today announced that mayors will be handed a share of taxes raised in their areas for the first time. City experts called the plans the “most significant moment for devolution” in the capital for 25 years, which could reshape London’s approach to transport, housing and job creation. Proposals, the details of which […]
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Woman jailed after fatal acid attack with three men on ex-husband
July 31, 2026The ex-wife of a drug dealer killed in an acid attack in Plymouth has been jailed with three others for a combined 80 years. Danny Cahalane 38, was taken to hospital after the incident at his home in Lipson Road while his young daughter was asleep in the property on February 21 2025. The father-of-two […]
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What happened to Flight BA919? Passenger describes fear on board during plane ‘stall’ drama over London
July 31, 2026A British Airways jet was reportedly “seconds from disaster” after a pilot blunder over London. Flight BA919 was flying from Dusseldorf, Germany, into London Heathrow on July 6 when it stalled near Canary Wharf, prompting a drop of 2,000ft in just four minutes, according to flight data. According to the Sun, the incident was caused […]
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Sinn Fein sounds warning over future of powersharing amid ‘DUP behaviour’
July 31, 2026Sinn Féin has sounded a warning on the future of powersharing in Northern Ireland, claiming the “behaviour of the DUP” is “frustrating” delivery. Senator Conor Murphy claimed powersharing is in a “precarious place”, and that the DUP “don’t have the political will to make it work”. He insisted his party is “wedded to powersharing”, but […]
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Teacher, 28, died day after being discharged by London hospital that failed to spot fatal blood clot
July 31, 2026A primary school teacher who died one day after being discharged from hospital would have survived had a blood clot been diagnosed and treated, a coroner has found. Dena Collins, 28, died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Greenwich, London, from a heart attack caused by a blood clot, despite medics initially suspecting a clot may […]
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A cafe entirely dedicated to tiramisu is about to open in central London
July 31, 2026Anyone fancy a cheeky Tiramisu? I know just the place (Picture: Marrone) Do you dream of summers in Italy? Long days spent eating some of the best food Europe has to offer? Well, Portofino may be over 800 miles away, but thankfully, you can still find delicious Italian delicacies much closer to home. In just […]
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Chinese super-embassy risks London becoming ‘power centre’ for Beijing, critics warn
July 31, 2026Opponents of a controversial new Chinese super-embassy in London have pledged to continue their fight after a High Court challenge against its planning permission was rejected. The decision, handed down on Friday, has prompted lawyers to prepare an application for permission to appeal. Local residents, whose homes are close to the proposed site near the […]
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Banned driver killed a great-grandfather after crashing stolen supercar
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FIFA chief’s senior adviser quits in protest at World Cup sell-off plan
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Chinese super-embassy in London to go ahead after high court challenge dismissed
July 31, 2026Construction of a controversial new Chinese embassy was given the green light on Friday after the high court dismissed a challenge from neighbours. The Royal Mint Court residents’ association (RMCRA), which brought the case against the government, immediately announced plans to appeal against the decision, in a move that could cause further delays to the […]
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