58 minutes ago ‘A neural fossil’: human ears try to move when listening, scientists say

Researchers found that muscles move to orient ears toward sound source in vestigial reactionWiggling your ears might be more of a pub party piece than a survival skill, but humans still try to prick up their ears when listening hard, researchers have found.Ear movement is crucial in many animals, not least in helping them focus their attention on particular noises and work out which direction they are coming from. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Heathrow airport expansion will smash our community, say nearby villagers

Hundreds of homes could be demolished in the west London villages of Harmondsworth and Longford if the expansion gets the green light.

Society

1 hour ago UK's rarest WW1 coin worth a staggering £30k but there's a major catch

A 107-year-old gold coin dating back to the First World War has now been valued at £30,000 - but, finding such a 'fine specimen' might prove rather difficult.

Economics

17 hours ago Mathys Tel: Arsenal tipped as top transfer option for forward amid Tottenham and Chelsea interest

Bayern Munich star could be at centre of transfer tug-of-war between London rivals

Sport

3 hours ago Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham make Will Lankshear transfer decision ahead of January deadline

Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham make Will Lankshear transfer decision ahead of January deadline  Football.London

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12 hours ago Jurors shown videos of student allegedly raping nine women in China and London

Zhenhao Zou, 27, is accused of drugging and raping 10 women in total.

Culture

13 hours ago The 2025 dates confirmed for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life London events

Race for Life will host a series of events over 12 days in the capital this summer

Science

4 hours ago TOM UTLEY: Memo to the Utley boys: I regret to inform you the local branch of the Bank of Mum and Dad has closed down

Few parents reading this will be surprised to learn that the Bank of Mum and Dad is fast running short of funds, with gifts of cash to help the young get on the housing ladder taking a tumble.

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8 hours ago Inside David and Victoria Beckham's turbulent marriage from affair rumours to separate lives

David and Victoria Beckham are celebrating his new Hugo Boss campaign in London tonight after the former Manchester United footballer hinted that he's releasing a new collection as the face of the men's clothing brand

Society

4 hours ago The most brazen shoplifters ever caught on camera: Shocking footage show 'kamikaze thieves' raiding stores in full view of staff and customers as offences surge to record levels

This footage, filmed at a branch on London 's Chancery Lane, is only one of countless examples of brazen shoplifting that have been caught on camera across the UK.

Economics

19 hours ago Jaguars' Liam Coen embraces London challenge, being away from Jax during renovations

Jaguars' Liam Coen embraces London challenge, being away from Jax during renovations  The Florida Times-Union

Sport

3 hours ago Washington DC plane crash latest: flight data and cockpit voice recorders recovered, officials say

National Transporation Safety Board announces recorders recovered, which are now reportedly at lab for evaluationOfficials say no survivors expected in DC plane crashFirst known victims include figure-skating championsVisual guide – how did the DC plane crash unfold?Multiple media including the New York Times, Reuters and CNN are saying the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers. No senior army officials were onboard, they reported, citing US defence officials.Multiple sources are now saying that about 60 people were onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with the helicopter. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Footage Chinese PhD student allegedly filmed of him raping a woman leaves jurors in tears

One member of the jury was in tears as two 10 minute clips were shown at Inner London Crown Court on Thursday.

Culture

17 hours ago Jhon Duran passes medical in London amid fresh twist in Aston Villa star's transfer

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr are close to completing the signing of Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, with the 21-year-old completing a medical in London after the two clubs agreed a fee

Science

4 hours ago The Crown Princess of swinging London whose tumultuous affair with Mick Jagger nearly destroyed her: CHRISTOPHER STEVENS on the turbulent life of Marianne Faithfull

A unique chanteuse, a chronicler of her era and once proclaimed the most beautiful woman of her generation, Marianne Faithfull was the Crown Princess of Swinging London.

Politics

18 hours ago Nearly half a million fines issued to parents for taking children out of school

The vast majority (91%) of penalty notices were for unauthorised family holidays, the Department for Education said.

Society

4 hours ago Fury at London Labour council's new '£750 parking permits' in yet another capital crackdown on motorists in favour of 'sustainable streets'

EXCLUSIVE: Lewisham Council is expected to make thousands of pounds from fining motorists by rolling out new controlled parking zones across the borough.

Economics

23 hours ago World media reacts to Celtic 'redemption' at Aston Villa as Champions League spectacle forces grovelling Rodgers apology

It was a classic Euro night at Villa Park as the Hoops returned north of the border with plenty of credit in the bank

Sport

3 hours ago New London Police issue update on controversial policy regarding stray animal pickup

New London Police issue update on controversial policy regarding stray animal pickup  WGBA NBC 26 in Green Bay

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18 hours ago Snap! The London Standard: Best Photos of the Day from around the world

See the best images of the day from around the world.

Culture

4 hours ago Vick Hope flashes glimpse of her lace bra in plunging black blazer as she joins a busty Kaya Scodelario in leading star arrivals at David Beckham's BOSS launch party

Kaya Scodelario and Vick Hope led the glamorous arrivals at the David Beckham x BOSS One launch event at Lightroom in London on Thursday night.

Politics

22 hours ago Rachel Reeves' Heathrow plans hit severe turbulence! Labour split erupts as London Mayor and top party donor vow to oppose third runway

The Chancellor publicly backed controversial plans for a third runway at Britain's biggest airport as she vowed to 'fight' the 'blockers' holding back the economy.

Society

4 hours ago New Orleans archbishop fires food bank leaders for refusing to fund abuse settlement

Bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese replaced members at church-affiliated non-profit over $16m disputeThe archbishop of New Orleans’ bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese on Thursday abruptly fired and replaced top leaders at a church-affiliated food bank, with those dismissed saying it was because the non-profit refused to contribute to paying survivors of child sexual abuse by clergymen.The ousted members of Second Harvest’s board of directors say the changes “follow months of increasingly aggressive pressure placed on Second Harvest to contribute as much as $16m toward helping to resolve victims’ claims related to the church’s sexual abuse-related bankruptcy”, which has been pending since May 2020. Continue reading...

Economics

28 hours ago Kevin Holland gets quick turnaround after UFC 311 loss, fights another grappler at UFC London

Kevin Holland gets quick turnaround after UFC 311 loss, fights another grappler at UFC London  MMA Mania

Sport

4 hours ago David Beckham is supported by wife Victoria and their youngest children at his BOSS launch event... while Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29, steals the spotlight in daring red lace lingerie

David Beckham was supported by his loving wife Victoria and their youngest children at his David Beckham x BOSS One launch at Lightroom in London on Thursday night.

Events

24 hours ago AP PHOTOS: Meat and greet: Historic London market counting down the years

Norman Gregory is an institution within an institution. He’s been working at the historic Smithfield wholesale meat market in central London since 1961, witnessing first hand the rapid transformation of the capital over the decades.

Culture

5 hours ago Are Fortnite servers down? v33.30 patch notes as maintenance begins ahead of OG Season 2

Fortnite's latest update is rolling out, and that means players face a queue to get back to the battle royale — here's all we know so far, including when servers could be back

Politics

4 hours ago Nationwide customers could soon see £900 bonus drop in their bank accounts

Strict savers could soon reap the benefit of their 1 Year Fixed Rate ISA maturing if they opened the account with the max £20,000 allowance.

Economics

4 hours ago 2 Navajo men and a business partner are indicted for illegal marijuana grow operations

A federal grand jury has indicted a Navajo man, his father and a business partner on charges that they were running illegal marijuana growing operations in New Mexico and on the Navajo Nation to supply the black market

Events

5 hours ago Freya Allan goes braless in a sexy tailcoat look as she joins Reese Witherspoon's daughter Ava Phillippe and soap actress Jessica Plummer at Dior Beauty bash in London

The 23-year-old actress caught the eye in a plunging white shirt and tailcoat suit, teamed with tiny black shorts.

Politics

7 hours ago European Central Bank cuts rates for the fifth time as Germany and France teeter on the brink of recession

ECB chief Christine Lagarde (pictured) said the single currency bloc was 'set to remain weak in the near term' as the rate was cut from 3% to 2.75%.

Economics

6 hours ago New London police 'trying to work out' solution to stray pet policy sparking heated debate

New London police 'trying to work out' solution to stray pet policy sparking heated debate  Fox11online.com

Events

5 hours ago Now it's Spandau ballads! Old Romantic Gary Kemp springs surprises with a stirring set of heartfelt new songs, writes ADRIAN THRILLS

Tackling themes such as parenthood, the anxieties of middle age, and nostalgia for his North London adolescence, Gary Kemp is in candid singer-songwriter mode for his third solo album.

Politics

16 hours ago European Central Bank cuts interest rates to support growth as eurozone economy stagnates

Live coverage of business, economics and financial news as ECB cuts main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points in effort to support growthIt was a flash reading on the Eurozone economy, so we don’t have the details on what the drivers were. But it’s clear that it was a weak end to 2024.But the European Central Bank might be able to spur a bit of economic growth in the eurozone with looser monetary policy.This marks a weak end to last year, following positive growth in the first three quarters of 2024. As a result, first estimates suggest that the currency bloc as a whole grew by 0.7% in 2024. Declining activity in Germany – the Eurozone’s largest economy – has weighed on the bloc’s growth, with German GDP contracting by 0.2% on the quarter. This suggests Germany has now seen annual declines in activity for two consecutive years.In 2025, further loosening of monetary conditions is expected to provide a modest uptick in activity for both Germany and the Eurozone, with growth expecte...

Economics

6 hours ago New London Police Department in talks with organizations amidst stray pet capacity issue

New London Police Department in talks with organizations amidst stray pet capacity issue  WeAreGreenBay.com

Events

5 hours ago Source Code by Bill Gates: He became one of the world's most successful men and a multi

Alexander Masters uncovers the extraordinary upbringing of computer genius, multibillionaire, philanthropist Bill Gates, in the first of his 3-part memoir.

Politics

17 hours ago How much is your council tax going up? London boroughs with biggest bills revealed

Average demand in more than half of London boroughs expected to break £2,000 barrier

Economics

7 hours ago Man 'very lucky' to be alive after being savagely attacked by 'massive 100kg' kangaroo

The victim, in his 50s, came across two kangaroos outside his home in Central Queensland, Australia. One of the animals fled but the other, 2m tall and weighing 100kg, attacked him

Events

6 hours ago Scissorhandz review – musical reanimates Burton classic with cuts from Radiohead and Aerosmith

Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London Jordan Kai Burnett impresses in a fun, heartfelt yet tonally uneven show, co-produced by Michelle VisageIn Tim Burton’s 1990 fairytale, you hear Edward Scissorhands before you see him, as Johnny Depp cowers in the shadows, metallic fingers clinking. But Jordan Kai Burnett, taking the lead role in this jukebox musical reinvention, is no wallflower. They storm the stage with the famous shears raised, imploring us to lift our hands and make some noise.Previously performed in Los Angeles, co-produced by Michelle Visage and ‘NSync’s Lance Bass, Scissorhandz lands in London like a fully fledged cult hit. Visage’s voiceover welcomes an audience of “beautiful weirdos” and treats us as a pre-existing fan club.At Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London, until 29 March Continue reading...

Politics

17 hours ago 'These £14 wireless earphones from Amazon sound so much better than my Beats headphones'

If you're in the market for a new pair of wireless earphones or are looking for a cheaper alternative that matches (if not beats) the quality of expensive, high-end options, Shopping Writer Meghan may have just the ticket.

Economics

7 hours ago Beloved Hackney rooftop bar Netil360 and nightclub NT's Loft at risk from 'luxury block of flats'

Hackney's popular venues, Netil360 and NT's Loft, have warned about plans for a ‘luxury block of flats’ nearby

Events

7 hours ago Watch as Richard Madeley confronts Rachel Reeves over her 'exaggerated' CV in GMB clash

The host, 68, brutally tore into the Chancellor, 45, as he quizzed her about why she had lied about the length of time she had worked at the Bank of England.

Politics

17 hours ago Blackstone defends $80bn data centre investment as DeepSeek shakes market

US group has pushed heavily into facilities needed to feed AI boom amid breakneck spending by Big Tech

Economics

7 hours ago Former central London celebrity hotspot to become clay pigeon shooting ground

Clays applied to turn 77 Brewer Street, near Piccadilly Circus, into a ‘competitive socialising’ experience using real deactivated shotguns

Events

7 hours ago The Crown Princess of swinging London whose tumultuous affair with Mick Jagger nearly destroyed her: CHRISTOPH

The Crown Princess of swinging London whose tumultuous affair with Mick Jagger nearly destroyed her: CHRISTOPH  Daily Mail

Politics

18 hours ago Mortgage approvals to home buyers edged up in December, Bank of England figures show

Some 66,526 deals got the green light in December, up from 66,061 in November, the Bank said

Economics

8 hours ago Washington DC plane crash live: staffing at Reagan airport air traffic control reportedly ‘not normal’ at time of collision

Internal preliminary safety report suggests staffing was lower than it should be for ‘time of day and volume of traffic’, New York Times reportsOfficials say no survivors expected in DC plane crashFirst known victims include figure-skating championsVisual guide – how did the DC plane crash unfold?Multiple media including the New York Times, Reuters and CNN are saying the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers. No senior army officials were onboard, they reported, citing US defence officials.Multiple sources are now saying that about 60 people were onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with the helicopter. Continue reading...

Events

7 hours ago Trump energy pick Wright slated to speak to conservative event in London

Trump energy pick Wright slated to speak to conservative event in London  Reuters

Politics

19 hours ago Mortgage approvals to home buyers edged up in December – Bank of England figures

One property expert described the start of 2025 as ‘upbeat’.

Economics

8 hours ago Man charged with torching New London home after baby killed by dog pleads no contest, faces 15 years

Man charged with torching New London home after baby killed by dog pleads no contest, faces 15 years  CT Insider

Events

7 hours ago Trump Energy Pick Wright Slated to Speak to Conservative Event in London

Trump Energy Pick Wright Slated to Speak to Conservative Event in London  U.S. News & World Report

Politics

19 hours ago German and French economies shrink ahead of European Central Bank interest rate decision – business live

Live coverage of business, economics and financial news as ECB expected to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in effort to support growthThe decision to greenlight a giant new oilfield off Shetland has been ruled unlawful by the courts in a major win for environmental campaigners.The proposed Rosebank development – the UK’s biggest untapped oilfield, due to be developed by Norwegian oil company Equinor – had been given the go-ahead in 2023 under the previous government. Continue reading...

Economics

9 hours ago Marianne Faithfull dies aged 78: Mick Jagger leads tributes to 'wonderful' singer, actress and sixties icon

Faithfull’s hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by former boyfriend Sir Mick

Events

7 hours ago Manchester United ease into last 16 as Dalot and Mainoo see off Steaua

On 68 minutes Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho combined for the Manchester United second that sealed passage into the last 16: over went a delivery from the No 17 and there was Mainoo to finish coolly.For two young talents who are on the market for the right price here was a satisfying moment that showed Ruben Amorim what can be harnessed if each are retained beyond Monday’s deadline. Continue reading...

Politics

21 hours ago Royal Mail to cut deliveries under regulator proposals; Shell hikes investor payouts – business live

Live coverage of business, economics and financial news as UK postal service set to deliver on alternate weekdays and drop SaturdaysGermany’s Dax stock market index is also in on the party with a new record high, while Spain’s Ibex benchmark is at its highest since 2008, before the Eurozone crisis crunched its economy for a decade.Spain’s stock market has risen strongly in the last couple of years, as the country has become the surprise leader of the European economy – with a growth rate far outstripping the EU’s largest economy, Germany.Posts record funds under management of £190.21bn at 2024-end, above analysts’ views of £187.4bn, according to company-compiled consensus. Continue reading...

Economics

9 hours ago Marianne Faithfull, Musician, Muse and Symbol of ’60s London, Dies at 78

Marianne Faithfull, Musician, Muse and Symbol of ’60s London, Dies at 78  WWD

Events

8 hours ago Meghann Fahy Gets Cozy with Boyfriend Leo Woodall Before Bridget Jones London Premiere Afterparty

Meghann Fahy Gets Cozy with Boyfriend Leo Woodall Before Bridget Jones London Premiere Afterparty  PEOPLE

Politics

28 hours ago Is moving to Dubai really all it's cracked up to be? From the price of accommodation, to shopping, energy bills and taxes, the real cost of starting a new life in the holiday hotspot

Moving from the UK to the United Arab Emirates has become a well-trodden path for Britons in recent years, and Amir Khan has become the latest to head to Dubai after a terrifying London gunpoint robbery.

Economics

9 hours ago Marianne Faithfull dies aged 78: Tributes pour in for singer and actress as she passes away 'peacefully'

Faithfull’s hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by former boyfriend Sir Mick Jagger

Events

9 hours ago Marianne Faithfull remembered by Mick Jagger as Rolling Stones star pays tribute to late ex

Marianne Faithfull has died peacefully in London, a statement on behalf of her family said on Thursday night, with tributes being led by her former partner Sir Mick Jagger

Politics

9 hours ago Murderer seen 'acting awkwardly' by man at riverside near where body parts found

A man who knew murderer Steve Sansom said he saw him acting strange and they had an "awkward" conversation close to where body parts belonging to Sarah Mayhew were found in south London

Events

11 hours ago Marianne Faithfull was a towering artist, not just the muse she was painted as

The late singer made her share of bad decisions – but someone this artistically adventurous and unafraid was never going to have an ordinary life• News: Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78It is difficult to think of a moment in pop history less receptive to a 1960s icon relaunching their career than in 1979. At that point, British rock and pop resolutely inhabited a world shaped by punk: it was the year of 2-Tone and Tubeway Army’s Are ‘Friends’ Electric?, of Ian Dury at No 1 and Blondie releasing the bestselling album of the year. And it was a central tenet of punk that the 1960s and their attendant “culture freaks” were, as Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren put it: “fucking disgusting vampiric the most narcissistic generation there has ever been,” and that the decade’s famous names should no longer be afforded the kind of awed reverence they had enjoyed for most of the 70s. “No Elvis, Beatles or the Rolling Stones,” as the Clash had sung.And yet Marian...

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29 hours ago Housing market has strongest start in three years — see how your area fared

Buyers rush to complete sales ahead of 1 April stamp duty changes

Economics

9 hours ago EastEnders fans predict trouble for Martin as they 'rumble' Ruby's 'true intentions'

EastEnders fans are convinced Martin Fowler will be 'screwed over' by Ruby Allen after she bought the market stall for him, as they predict a 'downfall' for the fan favourite

Events

11 hours ago New Lady Gaga figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of the Grammys

New Lady Gaga figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of the Grammys  97.9 WRMF

Politics

29 hours ago London can become 'another Amsterdam' says Lime bike chief as he invests £20m in capital

E-bike hire firm offers councils £5m to build 2,500 more cycle parking bays

Economics

10 hours ago Crowds greet militant leader Zakaria Zubeidi among prisoners released in Ramallah

Israel freed 110 Palestinians in exchange for three Israelis and five Thai nationals held in GazaAs the line of white buses drew closer to the West Bank city of Ramallah at dusk, their most notorious passenger stood at the window of one of the buses and waved. Skinny in his grey Israeli prison tracksuit, his head shaved, Zakaria Zubeidi lifted two fingers to make a peace sign and gestured at jubilant crowds.The 49-year-old, a former leader of a Palestinian militant group jailed for attacks that killed several Israelis, was among 110 Palestinian prisoners freed in exchange for three Israelis and five Thai nationals held by Palestinian militants in Gaza. The prisoners’ release was delayed by Israeli officials, who expressed dismay at the chaotic scenes in Gaza that accompanied the Israelis’ transfer to the custody of the Red Cross. Continue reading...

Events

11 hours ago London's best brutalist homes — from the Alexandra Road Estate to the Barbican

With the capital entranced by The Brutalist, it’s time to discover the architecture in real life

Politics

29 hours ago Investors chose flats and hotels over offices as property deals return

Real estate investment picked up in the second half of 2024, says MSCI, amid hopes of a market recovery

Economics

10 hours ago Marianne Faithfull dies aged 78: Singer and actress passes away 'peacefully' in London

Faithfull’s hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by former boyfriend Sir Mick Jagger

Events

12 hours ago Shouts of ‘shame’ in House of Lords amid bitter row over Royal Albert Hall

Peers voted 206 to 45, majority 161, in favour of an amendment to the Royal Albert Hall Bill addressing conflict of interest concerns.

Politics

29 hours ago Investors choose flats and hotels over offices as property deals return

Real estate investment picked up in the second half of 2024, says MSCI, amid hopes of a market recovery

Economics

11 hours ago Couple jailed over ‘sexual and sadistic’ murder of Sarah Mayhew in London

Couple jailed over ‘sexual and sadistic’ murder of Sarah Mayhew in London  The Guardian

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