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The organization responsible for overseeing Hampstead Heath stated that it is “carefully evaluating” a recent Supreme Court ruling that may affect transgender women’s access to the Ladies’ Pond. The City of London Corporation indicated that it is assessing the implications of the ruling while remaining dedicated to ensuring “a safe and enjoyable environment for all.” […]

This week, ministers and high-ranking officials from 60 nations convened at Lancaster House in London, organized by the UK and the International Energy Agency, to discuss the future of energy security over two days. The European Union had a notable presence, while the United States sent a senior representative; however, China chose to abstain from […]

In the spring of 1981, Jeanne Coker adorned herself with a Union Jack and became one of over 6,000 runners participating in the inaugural London Marathon. At this historic event, only 4% of the competitors were women—compared to an anticipated 45% in this weekend’s race—however, had the marathon started a decade earlier, Jeanne would have […]

DoorDash has proposed an acquisition of its UK competitor, Deliveroo, for $3.6 billion (£2.7 billion), as announced by Deliveroo on Friday. Deliveroo reported that its board is currently engaged in discussions with DoorDash regarding the proposal, indicating that a concrete offer has yet to be presented. Should DoorDash submit a definitive bid of £1.80 ($2.40) […]

Shoplifting rates in London have surged, with reported incidents increasing by 54% last year in comparison to 2023, as revealed by recent statistics. In 2024, nearly 90,000 shoplifting incidents were documented in the city, a notable increase from approximately 58,000 the year before, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Across England, […]

An ambulance service and an NHS trust have acknowledged their failure to uphold their duty of care in connection with the death of Ebow Graham, a co-founder of the hip-hop collective Foreign Beggars. Graham, 40, lost his life after falling from a third-floor window in Clapton, East London, in April 2020, following a severe psychotic […]

In the hours leading up to the elite runners and charity participants tackling the formidable 26.2-mile course through the capital, countless young athletes will shine at the Mini London Marathon set in St James’s Park. Among the young competitors are pupils from Stillness Junior School situated in Lewisham, south-east London, who are inspired by their […]

The tense conclusion of the siege at the Iranian embassy in Kensington, central London, is hailed as an extraordinary demonstration of bravery by the SAS. Over the course of the six-day standoff, officer PC Trevor Lock exhibited remarkable composure and resourcefulness. Lock, who passed away at the age of 85, was on duty on April […]

A group of burglars from London who pilfered ancient artifacts from a museum in Switzerland have been sentenced to prison for their scheme to assassinate a cage fighter at his opulent residence. Paul Allen, 47, became paralyzed after being shot in the neck at his home in Woodford Green, East London, on July 11, 2019. […]

An open-plan apartment on the top floor of a fashionable east London neighborhood would typically command a hefty monthly rent in the thousands, yet Luke Williams is paying merely a fraction of that amount. At 45, this program manager is part of an increasing trend among professionals opting for property guardianship—a unique housing arrangement that […]