London ‘dump’ crowned England’s most appealing neighbourhood to live in

May 13, 2026

Despite being labelled an ‘absolute dump’ on social media, Sutton now boasts the title of England’s most appealing neighbourhood. The (Greater) South London town won out in a recent ranking, which looked at factors like anti-social behaviour and homeownership rates, access to green space, the number of cafés, pubs and community spaces nearby, local council […]

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Plans for London’s ‘very own Trump Tower’ in aptly named Trumpers Way

May 13, 2026

A peaceful canalside corner of west London may appear a world away from the glitz and glamour of New York’s Trump Tower. But a planning battle over a new development in the area has seen parallels drawn with the US president’s business headquarters. While Trump Tower looms large over Manhattan, in Hanwell, people fear proposals for a […]

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The working class extrovert who wants to be Labour leader – who is Wes Streeting?

May 12, 2026

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Tennis ace Andy Murray returns to coaching

May 12, 2026

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Beverley Martyn obituary

May 12, 2026

Beverley Martyn, a singer-songwriter with a versatile, bluesy voice, who has died aged 79, was a star of the vibrant London folk scene in the late 1960s. She was best known for two albums, Stormbringer! and The Road to Ruin, recorded in 1970 with her then husband, the guitarist John Martyn – after which she […]

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London Tube chaos looms as drivers prepare to strike again over changes to working week

May 12, 2026

London commuters are facing significant disruption to Tube services next week as drivers prepare for fresh strikes. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are set to stage two 24-hour walkouts, commencing at 12 noon on Tuesday 19 May and again on Thursday 21 May. Transport for London (TfL) anticipates that most Tube […]

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Major London bridge has ‘critical’ weight limit put in place after ‘deterioration’

May 12, 2026

Noora Mykkanen Published May 12, 2026 4:35pm Updated May 12, 2026 5:01pm A weight restriction will be installed on one of London’s busiest bridges this summer as a safety measure. London’s iconic bridges have become a ticking time bomb after structural issues and wear and tear closed the likes of Hammersmith Bridge and Albert Bridge […]

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Jess Phillips’ devastating resignation letter in full: ‘Standing up and being counted can’t always be workshopped’

May 12, 2026

Dear Keir I want to start by first saying that we have worked closely together on Violence Against Women and Girls for many years and I have no doubt you have genuine knowledge and desire to rectify this dreadful social ill. We have started to make steps towards change whilst in government and I have […]

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London politics LIVE: Starmer’s grip on power slipping as third minister quits and more than 80 MPs urge him to go

May 12, 2026

Defence Minister: ‘I will not be resigning’ Luke Pollard has said he would not be resigning as a minister, as “whatever is happening elsewhere in British politics, national security is the first responsibility of Government and something I take very seriously”. In a series of social media posts which did not mention Prime Minister Keir […]

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Who are the ‘far-right agitators’ banned from this weekend’s London Unite the Kingdom rally?

May 12, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer said the travel ban as an example of how Labour would fight to defend Britain as a country of “decency and respect”. He said the Government was acting to stop hate and intimidation being spread on the capital’s streets. Who are the activists banned from attending the rally? Valentina Gomez speaking at […]

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