8 h. ago The moment I knew: we were discussing Jane Austen when I told her I wanted to be with her for ever

After meeting Miranda at a footy screening, Darcy Green found her a little terrifying. Months later, their feelings came pouring outFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesIn 2018 I moved from Sydney to Oxford to complete my masters. My mum was born in London, and I was raised on my gran’s stories about England, so moving to Oxford felt oddly like going home.I was excited to get my degree, visit as many beautiful libraries as possible and play all the sports I could cram into my calendar. Falling in love wasn’t on my wishlist, but then I met Miranda. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago UFC returning to London, England, for Fight Night event in March

UFC returning to London, England, for Fight Night event in March  Sportsnet.ca

Sport

35 h. ago UFC confirms London return in 2026 for 'historic' Fight Night card

UFC enjoyed highest-grossing night at previous London event

Sport

38 h. ago UFC RETURNS TO THE O2, LONDON, ON MARCH 21 AS UK MMA REACHES NEW HEIGHTS

UFC RETURNS TO THE O2, LONDON, ON MARCH 21 AS UK MMA REACHES NEW HEIGHTS  UFC.com

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63 h. ago Novichok poisonings, Russia’s role and UK response: key questions of inquiry

Innocent people were caught up in an assassination attempt on a former Russian spy in Salisbury in March 2018. How did this happen?The novichok attack on Salisbury in south-west England in March 2018 was an extraordinary event, sending shock waves across the world. The targeted man, the former Russian agent Sergei Skripal, recovered from an audacious assassination attempt, but an innocent British citizen, Dawn Sturgess, died. An inquiry was heard in Salisbury and London last year investigating the attack on the Skripals, the response of the emergency services and other public bodies, and how Sturgess was tragically caught up in an international incident. Here are some of the key questions it examined. Continue reading...

Politics

65 h. ago London pubs to be able to serve until 1am if England reach World Cup quarter

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: “The party won’t end before the final whistle is blown”

Politics

4 d. ago Shane Warne's daughter Brooke discusses the night her father died and admits she had fight with her dad before his death: 'We started screaming'

Brooke Warne has opened up about the emotional toll she experienced on the night she learned that her famous dad, cricketer Shane Warne, had died.

Events

4 d. ago Miguel Delaney and Adam Clery land top prizes at FSA Awards 2025

The Independent’s Chief Football Writer and The Adam Clery Football Channel were recognised at a London ceremony, with England and Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Alessia Russo also picking up prizes

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks slip as Bank of England flags AI

FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks slip as Bank of England flags AI-driven valuation risks  Yahoo Finance UK

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5 d. ago Keith Urban to host, perform at C2C London kickoff event in March

Keith Urban to host, perform at C2C London kickoff event in March  KTLO

Politics

5 d. ago All the Gail's branches in London as bakery chain looks to open 40 more in England

With scores of bakeries dotted across London, here’s a list of where you can find your local

Politics

5 d. ago Gail’s targets 40 new bakery stores in England as its sales grow

The fast-growing chain said it wanted to continue expanding in areas across the country in the years ahead.

Events

7 d. ago How Manchester United hooligan firm the Men in Black got their menacing name

A street fight on a cold December night in 1999 gave Manchester United’s most notorious hooligan faction the name that would define them. Two decades on, the ‘Men in Black’ remain etched into the club’s turbulent off-pitch history.

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7 d. ago Frazer Clarke’s stunning girlfriend told him off after 'embarrassing' car park incident

Frazer Clarke will fight for the British title on Saturday night with his partner Danni-Leigh cheering him on

Politics

7 d. ago Playwright Tom Stoppard who won Academy Award for screenplay for “Shakespeare In Love" has died

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998’s “Shakespeare In Love” has died

Events

8 d. ago Weather map: Where heavy rain will hit London, England and Wales this weekend after Met Office warning

Forecasters say as much as 80mm of rain could fall across parts of England as low pressure moves across the UK

Events

8 d. ago Chelsea handed huge Cole Palmer injury boost ahead of Arsenal showdown

England international is in line to face London rivals

Sport

8 d. ago Iga Swiatek: ‘I didn’t want to give any points for free – it’s a Wimbledon final and I wanted to win’

SW19 champion baffled by post-match suggestions she should have let Amanda Anisimova win one game in grand slam final as she turns focus to Australian Open in 2026In the coming months, if and when her schedule allows, Iga Swiatek will make a pilgrimage to London and the All England Club, the scene of her biggest and, she admits, most surprising triumph. In July, the 24-year-old won her first Wimbledon title and sixth grand slam title in all, crushing a hapless Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the final.It was the undoubted highlight of an up-and-down year for the Pole, who struggled on her best surface of clay but who will end 2025 ranked No 2, her fourth year in a row finishing inside the world’s top two. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Housing market ‘will bounce back into the new year after Budget uncertainty’

Zoopla said home buyers and sellers will ‘welcome the end of the uncertainty that has stalled housing market activity.’

Economics

9 d. ago Pennon swings to profit after water bill hikes and summer heatwave

The owner of South West Water revealed the improved financial performance despite coming under fire for wastewater spills earlier this year.

Economics