What protests are happening in London this weekend?

It is set to be a busy weekend in the capital, with two major demonstrations scheduled to hit London’s streets this Saturday. Demonstrators and activists taking to the streets have become a regular occurrence in the capital in recent months. It is expected to lead to an increased police presence in the capital, with the […]

Health experts ‘working with all concerned’ after Hantavirus evacuation flight

Public health experts are “working with all concerned” after the evacuation of two Irish nationals from a Hantavirus-hit cruise ship, the Taoiseach has said. The MV Hondius docked in Tenerife in the Canary Islands on Sunday morning and among those transported to their home countries were two Irish citizens. The Irish government jet flew to […]

Swinney: Government will work on cross-party co-operation – but not with Reform

John Swinney has said a government he leads will “operate on a basis of cross-party co-operation” – but not with Reform. The First Minister said he would be seeking talks with the leaders of all political parties in Holyrood in a bid to foster better relations, but Malcolm Offord’s fledgling party would be snubbed. Speaking […]

Hantavirus: Cruise Britons isolate as captain praises ‘kindness’ and ‘unity’

Twenty Britons from a cruise ship hit by deadly hantavirus continue to isolate at a UK hospital as the captain praised the “patience and kindness” of those on board. All 20 British nationals from the MV Hondius, together with a German who is a UK resident, and a Japanese passenger, were taken to Arrowe Park […]

NI First Minister excited by ‘seismic political shift’ across UK

A “seismic political shift” following last week’s elections has been hailed as exciting by Northern Ireland’s First Minister. Michelle O’Neill was speaking after the Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru topped the polls in Scotland and Wales. She said that she and Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald have spoken with Scottish First Minister John Swinney […]

New ‘Eurostar of Scotland’ train with 11 stops launches in just 2 weeks

A brand-new train dubbed the ‘Eurostar of Scotland’ is set to make its debut in just two weeks — much earlier than initially planned. The new Lumo route, which will stop at 11 stations from London Euston to Stirling, is officially launching on Monday, May 25. Previously, tickets were available for purchase from June 9, […]

‘Police and people in chemical suits’ swarm evacuated north London bank after mystery illnesses

John Dunne Published May 11, 2026 11:29am Updated May 11, 2026 12:04pm Dozens of police and hazardous chemical experts have swooped on a bank in north London which was evacuated last week. A branch of NatWest in Golders Green was shut after several people reported feeling unwell on Friday afternoon. Experts from the London Fire […]

‘Peaceful’ town at London’s furthest tube stop where houses are £170,000 cheaper

At the heart of the peaceful Chess Valley, approximately 30 miles northwest of central London, one town stands as a unique blend of rural charm and urban accessibility. At the final stop of the Metropolitan Line, Chesham holds the distinction of being the London Underground station located farthest from the capital. Originally inaugurated in 1889, […]

Benedict Cumberbatch seen in furious row with cyclist who said he ‘jumped red light’

Thousands attend protest against antisemitism outside Downing Street

A number of senior politicians have joined thousands of people gathered outside Downing Street for a protest against antisemitism. Organisers of the rally called on the British public to “face down extremists” after a series of arson attacks at Jewish sites in London, as well as a double stabbing in Golders Green that is being […]