3 h. ago Westminster Labour councillor defects to Tories blaming 'Sadiq Khan vanity projects' and London crime rates

Paul Fisher, who was elected a Labour councillor in the West End in 2022, said: ‘Sadiq Khan has failed London’

Events

12 h. ago Everything you need to know about the potential pedestrianisation of Oxford Street

London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan wants to make Oxford Street ‘a world-class, accessible, clean avenue’

Politics

14 h. ago ‘We introduced avocado to the high street!’ How Pret conquered London – and began eyeing the rest of the world

The sandwich chain now has 274 branches in the capital. How did it grow so huge – and can anything stop it getting even bigger?At 93-95 Victoria Street, Westminster, a blue plaque marks a piece of London history: the first ever branch of Pret a Manger opened on this spot on 22 July 1986. Nearly 40 years later, it is still going strong.It’s a nice story – but it’s not the whole story. Look closer and the plaque states that the first Pret sandwich shop opened “near here”. In fact, it was down the road, at 75b, now a branch of Toni & Guy. Except  that wasn’t the first shop, either. The original Pret opened two years earlier and five miles to the north, in Hampstead. It went bust after a year and the founder, Jeffrey Hyman, sold the name, branding and logo to Julian Metcalfe and Sinclair Beecham, who reopened in Westminster. Continue reading...

Politics

33 h. ago Major brand announces new flagship store in Oxford Street to open this autumn

The global brand will welcome shoppers to the new 24,000 sq ft space in the former Gap store at 376-384 Oxford Street located near Bond Street station in London's West End.

Politics

35 h. ago I rode every cobbled street in London and punctured twice, but I still can't resist the rumble of the stones

I rode every cobbled street in London and punctured twice, but I still can't resist the rumble of the stones  Cycling Weekly

Politics

38 h. ago Influencer sues Harley Street plastic surgeon for £1.7million after 'overly large breast implants ruined career'

YouTube star Danielle Mansutti says she was left ‘disfigured’ after being recommended implants that were too big

Economics

42 h. ago Meet the Rare Watch Disruptor Taking on London’s Old Bond Street

Meet the Rare Watch Disruptor Taking on London’s Old Bond Street  WWD

Politics

46 h. ago Legendary rocker fears he won't be allowed to return home to the US if he tours abroad

Neil Young expressed his concerns about President Donald Trump preventing him from returning to America following his European tour. 

Society

54 h. ago Queen Camilla beams as she mingles with Loose Women's Denise Welch and Janet Street

The royal met with Jane Street-Porter and Denise Welch in Clarence House, London, at an event for domestic abuse survivors, frontline professionals, and supporters to mark the charity's 21st anniversary.

Politics

3 d. ago Wayne Rooney risks prosecution as he's caught urinating in street in London

The football legend, 39, was seen relieving himself in full view of other people during a wild night out with friends

Events

4 d. ago Wayne Rooney wees against wall in front of passers by on trendy London street

Wayne Rooney was spotted urinating against a wall after a night out in London's Marylebone and Mayfair following his work as a pundit for BBC Sport on the FA Cup

Politics

6 d. ago Street Profits Beat Pretty Deadly In London For First WWE Tag Title Defense On SmackDown

Street Profits Beat Pretty Deadly In London For First WWE Tag Title Defense On SmackDown  Wrestling Inc.

Events

6 d. ago The hidden street in Mayfair where the first WH Smith newsstand opened in 1792 before going on to become a retail empire

Broadbent Street - formerly known as Little Grosvenor Street - is the original site in London of what became one of the greatest high street empires in British history, dating back more than 230 years.

Politics

6 d. ago China’s Xi urges global CEOs to protect trade supply chains; WH Smith sells high street stores – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares in WH Smith have dropped by 2.4% in early stock market trading in London, as traders digest the sale of its high street stores for £76m.Less encouragingly, the UK’s trade deficit has widened.finished manufactured goods (£1.8bn)semi-manufactured goods (£1.2bn)oil (£0.6bn)other fuels (£0.3bn)“The UK’s current account deficit with the rest of the world widened slightly in the latest quarter, driven by falling exports of goods.Our balance of payments statistics for recent years have been updated to incorporate improved measurement of foreign direct investment and corrected trade data.” Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago Man dies after falling from the 755ft Heron Tower near Liverpool Street

City of London Police said the incident is being treated as non-suspicious

Events

7 d. ago Blockbuster returns to London high street with nostalgic Soho pop

Blockbuster is making a triumphant return to London’s Soho with a VHS pop-up shop.

Technology

7 d. ago Much loved London shop to close leaving famous Oxford Street 'without identity'

Much loved London shop to close leaving famous Oxford Street 'without identity'  Metro.co.uk

Politics

7 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 27 March: Next on a roll after £1bn profit, car industry stocks shaken by tariffs

The hot streak for Next continued today after the retailer racked up £1 billion profit and upgraded guidance.

Economics

7 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 27 March: Next posts £1bn profit, car industry stocks shaken by tariffs

The hot streak for Next continued today after the retailer racked up £1 billion profit and upgraded guidance.

Economics

8 d. ago Popular Oxford Street retailer closing down marking latest blow to iconic London shopping street

Cool Britannia is closing its Oxford Street flagship store, marking another challenge for the high street amid retail struggles

Economics