4 h. ago Gang bundled pregnant woman into van and threatened to cut her fingers off

Audi Johnson, Ahmad Ghiasi and Nicholas Mitchell were found guilty of conspiracy to kidnap after a trial at Kingston Crown Court, police said.

Events

9 h. ago Trial date set for teenagers charged with murder at seaside resort

Alexander Cashford, 49, was confirmed dead at the scene in Leysdown-on-Sea, on the Isle of Sheppey.

Events

10 h. ago Labour councillor's cutting throats comment at east London rally 'out of character', says friend

Ricky Jones, 58, is on trial accused of one count of encouraging violent disorder at the Walthamstow rally, which he denies

Politics

11 h. ago Labour councillor’s cutting throats comment at rally ‘out of character’ – friend

Ricky Jones is on trial accused of one count of encouraging violent disorder, which he denies.

Politics

17 h. ago How to make a classic Battenberg cake with almond, jam and marzipan

This retro teatime favourite is easier to bake than it looks. Food writer Jane Dunn shares her step-by-step guide to mastering the iconic pink-and-yellow sponge, sandwiched with apricot jam and wrapped in marzipan

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30 h. ago Bexleyheath curry house crowned best in London at national awards

Bexleyheath curry house crowned best in London at national awards  News Shopper

Society

58 h. ago Jury considering verdicts in trial of priest accused of sexual assaults

Christopher Brain was leader of evangelical movement the Nine O’Clock Service between 1986 and 1995.

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60 h. ago Activist cyclist insists he could not stop his bike from colliding with car

Video posted by Michael van Erp, known as Cycling Mikey, shows he initially blocked the car from going through a no entry sign.

Transport

3 d. ago Suspended Labour councillor on trial over inciting violent disorder at protest

Ricky Jones, 57, is alleged to have committed the offence while addressing a crowd in Walthamstow, east London, on August 7 last year.

Events

7 d. ago Historic English city crowned the prettiest in the world – outranks Venice and London

Historic English city crowned the prettiest in the world – outranks Venice and London  Daily Express

Politics

8 d. ago Residents in 'dismay' about plans for 3am restaurant on Cardiff street

Residents and local councillors have raised concerns about restaurant plans which propose to sell 'late night refreshments' to people until 3am during the week

Politics

8 d. ago Brit orders roast dinner in Thailand and can't believe the price of it

In a popular TikTok video, one British expat living in Thailand shares her review of the traditional Sunday roast and British fare at a local restaurant in Chiang Mai

Politics

9 d. ago Notting Hill Carnival: The essential guide for 2025, from the music to the food and drink

Parades, processions, and pepper pot — this is what you need to see and do at carnival this year

Politics

9 d. ago The best restaurant in Britain has been crowned for 2025 – and it’s just one hour from London

The best restaurant in Britain has been crowned for 2025 – and it’s just one hour from London  Time Out Worldwide

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1 week ago ‘We can hear their saliva’: why are so many actors suddenly using microphones?

From Greek tragedy to Chekhov to Rosamund Pike in Inter Alia, handheld mics are everywhere on stage right now. Is this a thrilling innovation – or a pointless fad?Wig, robes and moves like Jagger. Rosamund Pike’s star turn as a crown court judge, at the National Theatre in London, has proved that there’s just one prop you need to turn even the most serious of subjects into a punk performance – a microphone. And Inter Alia is only the latest in a number of major openings to star the humble handheld: from Greek tragedy to Chekhov, the device seems to be increasingly common in West End productions.Microphones were integral to Thomas Ostermeier’s meta-theatrical production of The Seagull at the Barbican, and Jamie Lloyd – having used handhelds to transform James McAvoy into a rapping Cyrano de Bergerac three years ago – has deployed them in both Shakespeare (Much Ado) and Lloyd Webber (Evita). And no production used them more controversially than Daniel Fish’s Elektra, whose lead, Brie ...

Politics

1 week ago Inside the battle to be crowned London’s oldest riverside pub

Inside the battle to be crowned London’s oldest riverside pub  The Independent

Events

3 w. ago Charli XCX's wedding reception 'had 20 guests, £8 martinis and everyone walked'

Charli XCX and The 1975 drummer George Daniel reportedly tied the knot in a private ceremony at Hackney Town Hall on Saturday before heading to a local Italian restaurant and bar

Economics

3 w. ago 2025 London Diamond League: Femke Bol claims third consecutive 400m hurdles crown

2025 London Diamond League: Femke Bol claims third consecutive 400m hurdles crown  Olympics.com

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3 w. ago Athletics: Femke Bol claims third consecutive 400m hurdles crown at London Diamond League 2025

Athletics: Femke Bol claims third consecutive 400m hurdles crown at London Diamond League 2025  Olympics.com

Politics

3 w. ago ‘I tried the tiny but brilliant Italian cafe hidden away on a Prestwich industrial estate named of one the UK’s best’

The small but mighty trattoria has just been named the best local restaurant in the North West

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