78 m. ago 'New Canary Islands' are 24C in February and have easyJet flights

The islands are becoming the go-to winter sun destination for UK travellers, with easyJet launching direct flights from London Gatwick and some regional airports

Politics

1 hour ago Eilish McColgan has confirmed her London Marathon return for 2026

Eilish McColgan has confirmed her London Marathon return for 2026  dundeeculture.com

Politics

2 h. ago The Podcast Show London 2026 announces Advisory Board and details on submissions for speakers and sessions

The Podcast Show London 2026 announces Advisory Board and details on submissions for speakers and sessions  Podnews

Events

2 h. ago Burnham rebellion grows: 50 Labour MPs sign letter to Starmer protesting against decision to block Manchester mayor

One MP called for the PM to 'consider his position' while more than 50 put their names to a letter critical of his actions. There were also calls for an emergency meeting of the party's ruling body.

Events

4 h. ago London nightlife: Sadiq Khan urged to protect pubs and clubs facing noise complaints

London nightlife: Sadiq Khan urged to protect pubs and clubs facing noise complaints  standard.co.uk

Society

4 h. ago London nightlife: Sadiq Khan urged to protect pubs and clubs facing closure due to noise complaints

Mayor to spend £300,000 on new nightlife commission after being told not to appoint new ‘night czar’ to replace Amy Lame

Society

4 h. ago Bernardine Evaristo renews call to diversify school curriculum in England

Author says pace of change in GCSE English literature texts is too slow and tide is turning against inclusionThe Booker prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo has called for renewed efforts to diversify the school curriculum in England, warning that young people are growing up in a society where “doors are closing” and the tide is turning against inclusion.There has been progress in the diversity of texts on offer in the GCSE English literature curriculum, but uptake in schools is still low with just 1.9% of GCSE pupils in England studying books by authors of colour, up from 0.7% five years ago, according to a report. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago New team aims to help British small businesses win defence contracts

The Defence Office for Small Business Growth has been launched.

Politics

4 h. ago Cate Blanchett to perform at National Theatre as 2026 programme released

Killing Eve star Sandra Oh will also make her debut at the London theatre, while The Crown’s Lesley Manville will perform alongside Aiden Turner.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Trailblazing’ NHS pilot combines AI and robotics to spot lung cancer faster

There are plans to expand lung cancer screening.

Politics

4 h. ago Sadiq Khan’s London ‘night tsar’ replaced by £300,000 commission

Sadiq Khan’s London ‘night tsar’ replaced by £300,000 commission  The Times

Economics

4 h. ago Castellers of London: A Truly Strange but Wonderful Gift from Catalonia

Castellers of London: A Truly Strange but Wonderful Gift from Catalonia  Roar News

Politics

4 h. ago Take That surprise fans with live performance at London screening of Netflix series

Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald surprised fans with a performance of Back For Good and Shine at a screening in London

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Emotional’ Take That pose in ‘fan’s bedroom from 1990s’ at premiere of warts

TAKE That get taken back to some of their best days at the premiere of a three-part series on them, starting on Netflix today. Gary Barlow, 55, Mark Owen, 53, and Howard Donald, 57, admitted some of the footage was “moving” at ­Battersea Power Station cinema in London last night. It tells of their rise,...

Politics

4 h. ago Getting Through Security at London’s Heathrow Airport Just Got Much Easier

Getting Through Security at London’s Heathrow Airport Just Got Much Easier  AFAR

Society

4 h. ago London City Airport becomes next UK hub to lift liquid limits with new CT scanners

London City Airport becomes next UK hub to lift liquid limits with new CT scanners  VisaHQ

Politics

4 h. ago Schoolboy, 10, is fighting for his life after car ploughed into him as he rode his scooter: Man, 28, arrested 'over drug driving'

Police and paramedics and the London Air Ambulance, rushed to Honeypot Lane in Stanmore on Sunday morning.

Events

4 h. ago Minneapolis mayor says some federal agents will begin to leave on Tuesday amid growing anger over Alex Pretti death – live

Jacob Frey adds that he will meet border czar Tom Homan; Donald Trump described their call as ‘very good’, claiming ‘lots of progress’ was madeAs more and more Republicans call for an investigation of Alex Pretti’s killing, it’s worth remembering that Donald Trump’s call for heavy-handed immigration enforcement appeared to have already rankled a portion of his base.A Politico poll that surveyed some 2000 adults between 16 and 19 January found that 49% of Americans believed Trump’s campaign was “too aggressive”. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Scientists may have found key to treating hidden cancer growths

Researchers say the findings offer a promising way to improve existing cancer therapies as well as develop new ones

Science

5 h. ago Two displaced in New London house fire on Williams Street, officials say

Two displaced in New London house fire on Williams Street, officials say  thehour.com

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