38 m. ago The remote worker bubble bursts: House prices in London and commuter towns soar while WFH hotspots drop in value

Property prices outside of the capital exploded at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic as employers embraced remote working practices - but the trend appears to be at an end,

Economics

44 m. ago The Open star doesn't hold back on Padraig Harrington's comments – 'Stupidest thing!'

Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington has suggested that The Open could be played in countries outside of the UK, but his comments have not gone down well with Billy Horschel

Politics

47 m. ago Moment reckless driver sparks street brawl after crashing her £106,000 BMW i8 into parked car on busy London street

Dramatic footage of the scuffle showed an enraged women shouting and then pulling another individual by her hair in the street while a crowd of stunned onlookers watched on.

Events

51 m. ago Voting age to be lowered to 16 in UK by next general election

16- and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in all elections as part of changes including easier voter registration and a crackdown on foreign interferenceThe voting age will be lowered to 16 in the UK by the next general election in a major change of the democratic system.The government said it was a reform to bring in more fairness for 16- and 17-year-olds, many of whom already work and are able to serve in the military. It brings the whole of the UK voting age to 16. Scotland and Wales have already made the change for Holyrood and Senedd elections, as well as local council elections. Continue reading...

Politics

53 m. ago London has worst unemployment rate in UK after massive hospitality jobs shake

ONS figures show the number of employees in London shows a fall of 1.8% in the year to May, more than any other region

Politics

54 m. ago The Railway Children review – a real steam train is the spectacular star

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, West Yorkshire Stupendous set design brings E Nesbit’s children’s classic to new life as a wealthy Anglo-Indian family is forced to adjust to reduced life in Yorkshire in this irresistible adaptationThis site-specific experience begins with a ride on a stream train. Audiences travel to a purpose-built auditorium inside an engine shed at Oxenhope station. It is a delightful mood-setter to Mike Kenny’s adaptation of E Nesbit’s 1905 novel, which premiered in 2008. It is back on the road, this time chugging its way along the same five-mile line comprising the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway on which the Green Dragon travelled in Lionel Jeffries’ iconic 1970 film.Inside the shed, the impressive stagecraft arrests the senses over the story of Roberta (Farah Ashraf), Peter (Raj Digva) and Phyllis (Jessica Kaur), the children forced out of their well-to-do London home and into a shambling house by the tracks in Yorkshire, after their father (Paul Hawky...

Politics

55 m. ago Biggest Boots summer sale deals, including 'better than half price' straighteners

The Big Boots Summer Sale has arrived, offering major discounts on thousands of beauty products, such as big-name hair tools, designer fragrances and more

Economics

58 m. ago Major new study explores link between childhood vaccination and autism

Researchers examined the health records of more than 1.2 million children born in Denmark between 1997 and 2018, all of whom had received routine jabs.

Politics

63 m. ago A new show in London is retelling the story of Elvis through immersive theatre

A new show in London is retelling the story of Elvis through immersive theatre  MSN

Culture

63 m. ago Syrian forces withdraw from Sweida after days of clashes with Druze fighters

President Ahmed al-Sharaa says move avoids dragging country ‘into a new, broader war’ after Israel attacks DamascusSyrian government forces have withdrawn from the Druze-majority province of Sweida, ending four days of clashes between the army and local Druze fighters.In a speech on Thursday, the Syrian president said Druze groups would be left to govern security affairs in the southern province, in what he described as a choice to avoid war. Continue reading...

Politics

65 m. ago Motorists face rising 'kiss and fly' charges at most London airports

Gatwick and Heathrow have hiked the cost of drop-offs to £7 and £6 respectively

Transport

66 m. ago ITV Coronation Street favourite to exit with 'major' storyline

Coronation Street viewers may be left heartbroken as one of the soap's longest-serving characters is reportedly set to be killed off in an explosive storyline

Politics

70 m. ago Seven arrested as 11 Met officers attacked by ‘shoplifters’ in Wood Green

Police called to large group attempting to steal items from business on High Road

Events

78 m. ago London weather: Thunderstorm alert for capital as Met Office issues 'deadly' flood warning

Yellow thunderstorms alert lasts from 9pm on Friday until 6pm on Saturday

Events

1 hour 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

1 hour ago Major Dumfries and Galloway road closed due to lorry fire as drivers told to 'take care'

Emergency services are currently dealing with the incident on the A75 near Annan.

Transport

1 hour 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

1 hour 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

1 hour ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal face Gyokeres twist; Isak wants Liverpool, Ekitike bid; Man Utd Mbeumo alternative

Majors deals set to be confirmed as summer business steps up

Sport

1 hour 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