Author: london
Stocks close down as oil rises and gold retreats
March 19, 2026Stock prices in London and Europe closed firmly in the red on Thursday as markets continued to track developments in the Iran war, and digest this week’s interest rate decisions so far, before China’s is released later. The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged late on Wednesday, as did the European Central Bank and […]
Read More
Children screamed as they saw pensioner ‘crushed to death by 20 tonne digger’ on busy London high street
March 19, 2026A man has been run over by a construction digger on a busy north London high street. The 70-year-old man was crushed under the Volvo vehicle on Kilburn High Street after the crash at 11.30am on Thursday. The 61-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Pictures from the scene show […]
Read More
Family pays tribute to ‘kindest’ teenage girl after car crashes into river – as man still missing
March 19, 2026The family of a 16-year-old who was killed after a car crashed into a river in Cambridgeshire has paid tribute, calling her the “kindest, most loving girl”. Eden Bunn was among five people in a blue VW Polo, which veered off the road into the River Nene near Wisbech at about 8.20pm on Tuesday. Her […]
Read More
This lesser-known trick could help you save hundreds of pounds on Tube travel
March 19, 2026Earlier this month, Transport for London (TfL) increased fares on the London Underground, Overground, Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and Elizabeth line. We all bemoan yet another increase to the cost of living, but there’s a lesser-known trick that can help you beat the hikes – at least, during off-peak times. Some good news is that […]
Read More
10 best things to do in London – from viral sandwiches to Eid celebrations
March 19, 2026Welcome back to The Slice – our exclusive guide to what’s on in London, where we bring you trusted reviews, sneak previews, and amazing deals and discounts. While it’s not officially Spring yet, it definitely feels like it (did you get to enjoy the 17 degree weather in London today?). So it’s only right that […]
Read More
I let AI guide me through London for a day. Why do I keep being sent underground?
March 19, 2026I recently met a friend for a drink who’d just visited three galleries. She was having a cultural day – curated for her by AI. Based on what it knew about her, it suggested exhibitions she’d enjoy, places to eat, even the best routes between stops. I was stunned. (Was I part of the itinerary?) […]
Read More
£100,000 statue of boxer Teddy Baldock stolen by thieves set to be replaced
March 19, 2026John Dunne Published March 19, 2026 6:00am Updated March 19, 2026 8:09am A £100,000 bronze statue of Britain’s youngest ever world championship boxer, stolen by masked raiders from outside a London station, is to be replaced and protected by ramped up security measures, Metro can reveal. Detectives released CCTV of the masked suspects ripping down […]
Read More
Sarah Ferguson may have freedom of City of York stripped by council
March 18, 2026Sarah Ferguson could have her freedom of the City of York revoked after an upcoming council debate. She became Duchess of York when she married Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in 1986, and the then-couple were given the honour as a wedding present from York the following year. City of York Council has scheduled a meeting on the […]
Read More
Meningitis latest LIVE: Outbreak spreads to second university as MenB vaccine rollout begins at Kent campus
March 18, 2026Every word you write, every idea you express, has the potential to inspire, educate, and entertain others. Remember that your unique voice holds tremendous power to touch lives, spark conversations, and create lasting connections. With each publication, you contribute to the rich tapestry of human knowledge and imagination.
Read More
Vaccine rollout begins as meningitis cases rise to 20 amid outbreak
March 18, 2026Students have begun to receive a meningitis B vaccine as the “unprecedented” outbreak spreads to a second university. The rollout of the vaccine to about 5,000 students in halls at the University of Kent began on Wednesday, following an outbreak thought to have originated at a nightclub in Canterbury. The rollout of a meningitis B […]
Read More