London politics

London politics

“At the Chelsea Flower Show, Charles warmly greeted Beckham and let everyone hear that he had sent the British soccer legend roses for his 50th birthday.”

The exhibition at English Heritage highlights the powerful contributions of 'dollar princesses' to British society, illustrating their complex lives beyond wealth and marriage.

"We want people to enjoy our fabulous West End but without the misery of mobile phone theft, pickpocketing, watches being stolen or running into aggressive behaviour."

Watching Jeremy Chan and his staff working in their open kitchen at Ikoyi is like watching a choreographed dance.

Residents have expressed concerns that allowing the club to extend its hours and occupy the fifth floor will lead to increased noise disturbances, especially given its recent history of complaints.

Transport for London has observed that preliminary figures indicate a reduction in delays on Route 108 following the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel.

Like Michael Rosen, during a recent hospital stay, I was fortunate to be cared for by an island of strangers. My surgeon was Dutch, his No 2 was Irish; the rest of the excellent staff were predominantly Asian or African, and one of the nurses was aptly named Precious.

One Sunday last September, I sat at a table outside one of Lyon's famous traditional bouchon restaurants, eating a sumptuous prix-fixe lunch, as the heavens opened and a small monsoon pounded the cobbles around me.

Bohemians officials expressed confidence that Dublin City Council is fully supportive of the Dalymount Park rebuilding project, which is now expected to stretch into 2026.

In the current squad, issues of nationality and provenance have been raised, particularly with the inclusion of players born in Southern Hemisphere countries.

I haven't got answers to what happened that day. It's been slow. I keep being told an investigation is being carried out and these things take time, which I appreciate. But the silence is quite difficult for us because for us these eight weeks have felt like a lifetime.

In the Arab world we are not fully accustomed to the concept of commissioning stories around a specific theme or of a specific length then working with the author on revisions... which posed some challenges.

Kyrie Morris transformed her 21,000 narrowboat, escaping London’s high rent of 1,600 a month, ultimately finding a sense of freedom despite facing challenges.

I was drawn to the case because I saw that The Sheffield Star had two good quality photos of the victim, but despite this, he had still not been identified.

To mark its 10th anniversary, Craft Union Pubs is giving away 10,000 free drinks across its 40 London locations, with each pub offering a set allocation based on first-come, first-served.

Scottish manager Steve Clarke has included seven uncapped players in his squad for June friendlies against Iceland and Liechtenstein, emphasizing the growth of young talent.

Many of these [works] haven't been seen publicly in decades. Some of them were bought in the 1960s and have remained with their owners.

It was a moment in time when petrified politicians lurched from crisis to crisis, scrambling desperately to control the narrative as their endless gaffes derailed even the vaguest attempts to change this country for the better.

Hauliers argue that the new staggered ferry schedule enhances efficiency, fosters competition, and reduces congestion, ensuring a more effective transport network across the Irish Sea.

The coffee van became a central gathering point for the Lions squad, where players mingled, breaking down barriers before the serious business of the tour began.

Just trying to do an exhibition in Norwich and this happens, absolute scum of the earth.

Your hair should be neatly styled and evenly cut. A full beard should be trimmed if it becomes shaggy. Your hands ought to be clean, and your sleeves should be laced. Do not let your nails be ugly or your teeth dirty. There should be no great number of long hairs in your nostrils.

For 99% of the British public, the Tour de France is the only cycling race that exists, and even that is of secondary importance compared to the Olympics.

Conservationists warn that burning 13,000 hectares of glossy black cockatoo habitat in Victoria may push the species closer to extinction.

I entered this role well intentioned and optimistic. On reflection, I now see that I was also naive. Representation without redistribution of power is not justice.

"Cancelling the series of festivals would directly impact thousands of people... many of whom rely on the summer season to sustain their livelihoods."

The first time Gordon and I kissed I thought we'd made a terrible mistake. It was 1995, we were both 20 years old, and we were drinking at our university bar in Leicester.

Geoffrey Keating drew symbols outside Finglas Garda Station to protect children, claiming it was a peaceful protest rather than criminal damage. He was initially convicted.

Cahill stated, "It's more than just a match; it’s about proving a point. There's a deep connection that adds intensity to this game for both teams."

I made the decision in January that this would be my last season in charge of the girls. I've loved every minute of it, but I felt it was the right time. I'm immensely proud of everything we have achieved as a club.