2 h. ago Medaina Festival transforms Petra into a new frontier for electronic music

The multi-day Jordanian festival brought electronic artists, cultural workshops and curated performances to Petra and Wadi Rum – blending heritage with high production and thoughtful restraint

Culture

51 h. ago Things to do in London this weekend, from Pulp's new album to Ballerinas

Josh Barrie picks the very best of what to do in the capital this weekend

Politics

55 h. ago Half of London boroughs face bankruptcy over schools funding crisis

Sixteen of the capitals 33 local authorities have said they face ‘severe budget deficits’ totalling £500million next year over school funding shortfalls

Economics

58 h. ago Half of London boroughs warn they face bankruptcy over insufficient schools funding

Sixteen of the capitals 33 local have said they face ‘severe budget deficits’ totalling £500million next year over school funding shortfalls

Events

3 d. ago Festivals row reignites as tickets for Brockwell Live 2026 go on sale without planning permission

Mighty Hoopla tickets will go on sale on Thursday at 10am, while tickets for Cross the Tracks, City Splash and Field Day 2026 are available now

Events

3 d. ago This hotel has been named best in the US — and one of the top 10 on the planet

The Chicago hotel scores an impressive 99.5 out of 100 in a new ranking, putting it on par with top properties in London, Paris and Bangkok

Politics

4 d. ago Beyoncé at London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: full list of banned items and the bag policy

Beyoncé at London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: full list of banned items and the bag policy  Time Out

Events

4 d. ago Two clubbers are dead and urgent warning is issued amid fears pills '500 times stronger than heroin' are being sold in London nightspots: Man, 28, and woman, 20, died over Bank Holiday weekend

A man, 28, and woman, 20, are thought to have taken Nitazenes, believed to be up to 500 times stronger than heroin, after partying at a south London nightclub during the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.

Events

5 d. ago London Mayor Reverses Abortion Ad Display Ban on City’s Transportation Network

London Mayor Reverses Abortion Ad Display Ban on City’s Transportation Network  Adweek

Politics

5 d. ago Mayor calls on Transport for London to cancel abortion advert ban

Mayor calls on Transport for London to cancel abortion advert ban  BBC

Politics

5 d. ago Our favourite seaside towns that are less than 90 minutes from London with Banksy art and award

Our favourite seaside towns that are less than 90 minutes from London with Banksy art and award-winning beaches  The Sun

Events

5 d. ago Falling Into Place review – earnest romantic drama aims to nail the thirtysomething dilemma

A magical encounter on Skye leads to real life back in London in Aylin Tezel’s honest but difficult-to-care love storyGerman actor Aylin Tezel writes, directs and stars in this strident, fervent, oddly unreal romantic drama set in London and Skye; it is like the world’s longest TV banking ad without the humour that something like this needs. Yet for all its faults it’s an honest, flawed attempt to show how complicated it is to meet someone in your 30s who may be The One when both of you already have entanglements or relationships or ex-relationships.It looks like a very personal work from Tezel, with moments that could be taken from real life. Chris Fulton plays Ian, a guy who has come back to his home town in Skye for difficult family reasons, and in the pub he meets-cute, or meets-intense, with German set-designer Kira, played by Tezel. They have a magical night where they stay up all night talking, but then have to part, both back to London where they pursue their separate imperf...

Events

5 d. ago London mayor reverses TfL ban on ads calling for abortion decriminalisation

Sadiq Khan seeking ‘urgent review’ of decision to ban adverts from British Pregnancy Advisory ServiceThe mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in to reverse a ban on adverts on the London transport network calling for abortion to be decriminalised.It is understood that the mayor is seeking an “urgent review” of a Transport for London (TfL) decision to ban the adverts from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (Bpas) charity on the grounds they may bring the Metropolitan police into disrepute. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago It's time to bin disposable vapes — but will sneaky loopholes undermine the ban?

Vapes that are rechargeable and refillable on a technicality alone are now being sold in London stores. So what does it mean for the purported ban? asks India Block

Politics

7 d. ago AD FEATURE: Universally Manchester Festival returns for a day of creativity and discovery

The free festival offers everything from hands-on science experiments and creative workshops to inspiring talks and family-friendly activities

Politics

8 d. ago Backpacks! Football shirts! Phone bans! London day festival dos and don’ts

We have officially entered day festival season for 2025. But how can you be a model Londoner while getting sloshed in our lovely parks? Maddy Mussen has your etiquette guide

Politics

8 d. ago A hunt for Banksy's new lighthouse artwork leads to the south of France

Images of an enigmatic new work by elusive street artist Banksy set of a hunt for its location that ended in the south of France

Economics

8 d. ago London vape shop to host disposable vape farewell party as ban comes into place

Say goodbye to your Raspberry Blue Razz in style

Economics

8 d. ago Five exciting events happening in Greater Manchester this weekend you may not have heard about

This weekend will see a free three-day festival, pop concerts and Pride celebrations take over the city and surrounding areas

Politics

9 d. ago Bancone Review Covent Garden – Homemade Pasta In The Heart of London

Bancone Review Covent Garden – Homemade Pasta In The Heart of London  Seen in The City

Politics