A ‘secret’ garden hides in one of London’s most beautiful areas — and it’s £8.50 to enter

July 3, 2026

Ever since the Londonmaxxing trend took hold this summer, it feels like every corner of the capital has been explored. From finding the best ice cream shop to the best neighbourhood Italians, Londoners have sought out every lido and outdoor pool from Tooting Bec to Hackney. But just when we thought there were no more […]

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Far from waging war on the south, Burnham could improve the lives of Londoners. Here’s how | Polly Toynbee

July 3, 2026

When the “king of the north” called London “the world’s greatest capital city” this week, it didn’t reassure those who fear that Andy Burnham represents that old national grievance, the north-south divide. The right warned southerners that he was coming to tax their extravagant properties until the pips squeaked. The idea that London is reviled […]

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I joined the secret police operation protecting women at Harry Styles concerts

July 3, 2026

Brooke Davies | Senior News reporter Published July 3, 2026 6:00am Updated July 3, 2026 11:16am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video I’m at Wembley’s box park and there’s definitely a party vibe. To one side of me, there are England fans, fixated […]

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Urgent calls to reform London Plan as thousands of cycle parking spaces sit empty

July 2, 2026

London’s current cycle parking requirements for new developments are “misaligned” with actual usage and require urgent reform in the upcoming London Plan, City Hall has been informed. Under the existing London Plan, which was adopted in 2021 and dictates development regulations across the capital, a studio or one-bedroom flat must provide one cycle parking space. […]

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Gary Glitter charged with sex offences against girl under 14

July 2, 2026

The 82-year-old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is charged with one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14, the CPS said. Bethan David, deputy chief crown prosecutor at CPS London, said: “This follows allegations made by a woman relating to […]

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Teenage rapists detained for four years after ‘unduly lenient’ sentence reviewed

July 2, 2026

Three senior judges gave their judgment at the Royal Courts of Justice on Thursday (Andrew Matthews/PA) PA Archive Two 15-year-old boys who were spared custody for the rape of two girls in Fordingbridge have been sentenced to four years’ detention after the Court of Appeal ruled their sentences were “unduly lenient”. The boys, known as […]

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King starts hand ba’ game in Jedburgh and steps back to watch scrum

July 2, 2026

The King started a centuries-old traditional handball game during his visit to Jedburgh, as part of Royal Week in Scotland. The annual game of hand ba’, which has been played in the Borders town since 1704, was one of a number of events that marked Charles’s visit on Thursday. The King, who was dressed in […]

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Tickets please: Kate surprises tennis fans in Wimbledon queue

July 2, 2026

The Princess of Wales greeted tennis fans who have queued for hours in the hopes of securing a ticket to Wimbledon, as she attends the fourth day of the tournament. Kate wore a blue linen suit as she spoke to hopeful attendees who have waited outside the famous sports ground since as early as 4am […]

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Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of rape in park

July 2, 2026

John Dunne | Senior News Correspondent Published July 2, 2026 11:25am Updated July 2, 2026 11:50am Detectives have launched a rape investigation after a woman was attacked in a north London park. Police and paramedics were called to Parkland Walk in Crouch End at about 10.30pm on Tuesday. A boy, 16, has been arrested on […]

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Mutant bed bugs on the rise in UK after building resistance to insecticides

July 2, 2026

Bedbug infestations are soaring in the UK as the critters are becoming more resistant to the chemicals used to kill them, Metro can reveal. One London borough alone has had to tackle 40% more bedbug infestations this year, compared to the same period in 2025, data shows. Pest controllers say they are being flooded with […]

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