24 m. ago UK culture sector leaders ‘unwilling’ to police which toilets people use

The Supreme Court ruling on gender has been interpreted to mean that transgender women can be excluded from female toilets.

Politics

32 m. ago Amanda Abbington doubles down on criticism of Giovanni Pernice after Strictly Come Dancing controversy: 'I wasn't being treated fairly'

The actress, 51, left the BBC show halfway through its 2023 edition before accusing the professional of 'unnecessary, cruel and mean behaviour' in July last year.

Culture

33 m. ago Bank holiday weekend to bring cooler weather after hottest day of the year

Dry weather is expected for most people but temperatures will drop across the UK.

Politics

33 m. ago HSBC set to face pressure on climate commitments at shareholder meeting

The UK’s largest bank will be challenged to restate its commitment to net zero at its annual general meeting in London on Friday.

Events

63 m. ago New London police: Woman robbed local Dime Bank Thursday afternoon

New London police: Woman robbed local Dime Bank Thursday afternoon  Milford Mirror

Events

1 hour ago Woman arrested for allegedly robbing Dime Bank in New London

Woman arrested for allegedly robbing Dime Bank in New London  WFSB

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1 hour ago UK households urged to keep windows closed from Friday until Saturday

Hot weather is still expected in parts of the country on Friday and Saturday, as the Met Office confirmed 29C was recorded in London this week - and Brits are being urged to take action

Politics

2 h. ago Tottenham suffer fresh double injury worry after Lucas Bergvall spotted on crutches

Tottenham have one foot in the Europa League final after beating Bodø/Glimt 3-1

Events

2 h. ago London Stock Exchange Group suffers shareholder rebellion over boss's £2.7m pay rise

At the company's AGM, 30% of shareholders voted against plans to raise the pay of chief executive David Schwimmer from £5.1m to £7.8m this year.

Economics

2 h. ago Chelsea on track for final as Jackson double leads domination of Djurgården

The partying in the stands was at odds with everything taking place on the artificial pitch. There was no irony about the celebrations from the noisy Djurgården fans when their team finally found the back of the net. The roar was deafening and the emotion was genuine. The only problem, though, was that Chelsea were already four goals to the good by the time Isak Alemayehu Mulugeta got the underdogs on the scoresheet in Stockholm.It was not a great look for a competition that Uefa invented for the benefit of Europe’s smaller clubs. Chelsea against the 11th best team in Sweden for a place in the final of the Conference League? A show of the Premier League’s financial power was inevitable. Enzo Fernández, signed for £106.7m, decorated the contest with early assists for Jadon Sancho and Noni Madueke. Nicolas Jackson came off the bench and scored twice. Cole Palmer’s failure to end his goal drought was a sideshow. Continue reading...

Sport

3 h. ago Tottenham v Bodo/Glimt LIVE: Spurs in total control as Maddison doubles lead in Europa League semi

Spurs are dreaming of a first trophy since 2008 as they host tonight’s Europa League semi-final first leg

Politics

3 h. ago London’s National Gallery Acquires Curious Altarpiece by Unknown Artist for $20 M.

London’s National Gallery Acquires Curious Altarpiece by Unknown Artist for $20 M.  ARTnews.com

Politics

3 h. ago Moment porn star 'dumps suitcases containing body parts' after alleged double murder

Yostin Andres Mosquera, 35, faces trial for the murders of Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71 - he is accused of dumping their dismembered remains in suitcases on Clifton Suspension Bridge

Events

3 h. ago Dani Vivian gets Rangers comeuppance as Bilbao penalty villain hit with double Man Utd punishment

The Spanish centre back made an error that has cost his side a place in a home final

Events

3 h. ago London illusion museum toys with reality through all sorts of sensory shenanigans

London illusion museum toys with reality through all sorts of sensory shenanigans  Stars and Stripes

Politics

4 h. ago Maya Jama and Ruben Dias 'confirm' romance with PDA after months of speculation

The pair were spotted at KSI’s Baller League event in London

Politics

4 h. ago London King's Cross station in 'major chaos' as passengers evacuated over 'emergency'

Eye-witnesses described scenes of 'total chaos' while passengers were sent outside King's Cross station in London earlier today, following a fire alarm being set off

Events

5 h. ago London King's Cross station evacuated in 'emergency' as 'all lines blocked'

Great Northern said in a statement posted to social media that all lines coming from King's Cross Station have been blocked following the evacuation

Politics

5 h. ago Azza Fahmy Arrives in London With a Flash of Gold, and Colored Stones

Azza Fahmy Arrives in London With a Flash of Gold, and Colored Stones  WWD

Politics

5 h. ago Warmest start to May on record amid wildfires and water warnings

Kew Gardens, in south-west London, registered 29.3C on Thursday afternoon.

Events