62 m. ago St Vincent live at Somerset House review: absurdity returns in full force

After playing it straight on her last visit to London, Annie Clark’s eccentric stage presence and theatrical personas made an entertaining comeback

Society

72 m. ago Landlord in Russia fined £75k for ‘devastating’ Airbnb in quiet UK neighbourhood

George Nathanel was found guilty of illegally using the properties in North Finchley, north London, for short-term rental bookings, Barnet Council said in a statement

Economics

74 m. ago Moment Australian model chases thief after having phone snatched in London for second time in three months

The model has hit back at ‘victim blaming comments’ left beneath footage of the crime shared online

Politics

78 m. ago South London takeaway was forced to shut down after cockroach infestation and smell of urine

The Ghanaian takeaway had a ‘significant’ cockroach infestation and a strong smell of urine coming from a cupboard beneath a television

Politics

80 m. ago Daughter who was 'light of her father's life' is in bitter court battle with siblings over £600,000 fortune

Laxmikant Patel handed the £600,000 family home in Harrow, north-west London, to eldest daughter, Anju Patel, 58 - leaving her siblings with a meagre token sum.

Events

81 m. ago First pics from set of Harry Potter TV series see cast descend on London Zoo for iconic Dudley Dursley birthday scene

The highly-anticipated series, which is based on J.K. Rowling's novels of the same name, was first announced in 2023, and finally confirmed in April this year.

Culture

1 hour ago Majorca's too GERMAN for me! Brit complains island is 'more like Munich than Spain' with bars blasting out techno and bratwurst on 'every corner'

Tara Davies flew to El Arenal with her cousin for a getaway on June 23, hoping for a full-on Spanish experience.

Politics

1 hour ago Labour 'won't be able to govern' unless revolts against Keir Starmer stop, warns minister Jess Phillips

Two London MPs who rebelled lost their Government posts as trade envoys

Events

2 h. ago Preparations to deliver Patriot missile systems to Ukraine under way, Nato’s top Europe commander says – Europe live

Alexus Grynkewich says Russia will remain a threat even if a peaceful solution to war in Ukraine can be foundAletha Adu in London and Deborah Cole in BerlinKeir Starmer will welcome Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, to Downing Street on Thursday to sign a new bilateral treaty that promises tighter action on smuggling gangs, expanded defence exports and closer industrial ties between the UK and Germany. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Lines at Euston station disrupted due to 'emergency' incident

Some lines are currently closed while emergency services deal with an incident between London Euston and Watford Junction

Politics

2 h. ago 'Act as a team,' Labour MPs warned after four suspended by Keir Starmer ahead of showdown votes

Two London MPs who rebelled lost their Government posts as trade envoys

Events

3 h. ago Restaurant in China sparks concern after putting baby lion cuddles on menu

Diners jump at chance to snuggle with cubs but wildlife experts accuse firm of ‘exploiting wild animals for selfies’A restaurant in northern China has been criticised by animal welfare groups for offering an unusual item on the menu: lion cub cuddles.According to a screenshot of a menu circulating on social media, Wanhui – a restaurant in Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi province – has a four-course set afternoon menu costing 1,192 yuan ($166/£124) that includes playtime with the in-house animals. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Restaurant in China criticised for putting baby lion cuddles on menu

Diners jump at chance to snuggle with cubs but wildlife experts accuse firm of ‘exploiting wild animals for selfies’A restaurant in northern China has been criticised by animal welfare groups for offering an unusual item on the menu: lion cub cuddles.According to a screenshot of a menu circulating on social media, Wanhui – a restaurant in Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi province – has a four-course set afternoon menu costing 1,192 yuan ($166/£124) that includes playtime with the in-house animals. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago West London bus drivers could strike during Notting Hill Carnival

Bus workers have claimed they are being denied hundreds of pounds in back pay

Transport

3 h. ago History In London! Hanuman Chalisa Recited In UK Parliament, Chants Led By Baba Dhirendra Shashtri

History In London! Hanuman Chalisa Recited In UK Parliament, Chants Led By Baba Dhirendra Shashtri- WATCH  Times Now

Politics

3 h. ago ESPN radio host 'nearly arrested' at Heathrow Airport during meltdown over son's golf clubs

ESPN’s Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo said police were called after he got in a row with British Airways staff

Society

3 h. ago Farhan Akhtar And Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra On Meeting Fauja Singh At London Gurdwara: "He Hugged Milkha Singh"

Farhan Akhtar And Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra On Meeting Fauja Singh At London Gurdwara: "He Hugged Milkha Singh"  NDTV

Events

4 h. ago Famous US sports radio host 'nearly arrested' at Heathrow Airport during meltdown over son's golf clubs

ESPN’s Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo said police were called after he got in a row with British Airways staff

Society

4 h. ago London faces 'hot and sticky' end to week followed by thunderstorms

London faces 'hot and sticky' end to week followed by thunderstorms  London Evening Standard

Events

4 h. ago London weather: Capital to swelter in ‘sticky’ 30C before weekend thunderstorms, forecasters warn

‘It’s going to feel more sticky’ as temperatures reach predicted 30C peak on Friday

Events