We’ve found London’s best ice cream shop — it feels like real life Willy Wonka

Courtney Pochin | Senior Lifestyle Reporter Published June 22, 2026 1:46pm Updated June 22, 2026 1:46pm Sun’s out, which can only mean one thing… It’s officially ice cream o’clock. London isn’t short of sensational spots to grab a scoop (or three), with everything from traditional Italian gelato to dairy-free soft serve, and Anya Hindmarch’s Ice […]

The ‘piece of heaven’ London lido with tickets still available for this week’s heatwave

Eleanor Noyce | Lifestyle Reporter Published June 22, 2026 11:51am Updated June 22, 2026 11:51am If you’ve taken a glance at the weather forecast this week, one thing is clear: it’s about to get seriously hot. In London, today’s temperatures are set to reach 29°C; by tomorrow, it’s going to hit 36°C, while Wednesday could […]

Boston pub rents extra fridges and sees long queues as England fans arrive

A pub at the heart of Scotland’s World Cup campaign in Boston has rented extra fridges and drafted in staff from across the city as it prepares for an influx of England fans. The Dubliner became a hub for the Tartan Army during Scotland’s opening two matches in Massachusetts, with supporters packing the venue throughout […]

First look inside venue where iconic singers got their start relaunching after 10 years

We are finding Gen X women on TikTok, says live shopping channel QVC

TV shopping channel QVC has said it is reaching a new cohort of Gen X women on TikTok as it strives to carve out a space in the world of social media commerce. The UK arm of the retailer, which has been a mainstay on British linear television for 33 years, is investing in a […]

Tributes pour in for train driver killed in crash as experts work to reopen line

Tributes have poured in for a train driver who was killed in a crash near Bedford as crews continued work to reopen the railway line. Shaun Burton, 60, died when the East Midlands Railway (EMR) train he was driving collided into the back of another on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. His […]

Keir Starmer on the brink of resigning as Andy Burnham heads to Westminster

After winning the Makerfield by-election, Mr Burnham is due to be sworn in as the Greater Manchester constituency’s MP and is expected to press Sir Keir to set out plans to stand down. The Prime Minister, who has spent the weekend mulling his political future, is reported to have been told by members of his […]

Record-breaking heatwave forecast to hit UK as health warnings issued

The UK is set to bake in record-breaking temperatures which could soar to more than 38C as extreme heat warnings and health alerts have been issued. According to the Met Office, the sweltering heat could last until at least Thursday, sparking weather warnings and concerns for vulnerable people. Forecasters have said there is “growing confidence” […]

Girl and two boys arrested on suspicion of murdering teenager

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Murder investigation after man, 30, stabbed to death in Crystal Palace

Ryan Prosser | Freelance News Reporter Published June 21, 2026 4:40pm Updated June 21, 2026 5:13pm A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed in south-east London early this morning. Police were called to Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, at 3.39am on Sunday by the London Ambulance Service after reports of a stabbing. Officers […]