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In 1971 Pink Floyd played a show at Crystal Palace in London. Hundreds of fish died as a result

Why you should never hire an octopus

Louder · May 15, 2024

The Battle for Lewisham: how co-ops are reinvigorating communities

Amid rising rents and closing businesses and venues, locals in the capital are increasingly taking charge of spaces themselves to reinvigorate their communities. Kemi Alemoru reports on the Lewisham co-op scene leading the way

Evening Standard · May 15, 2024

Kioku is a spectacular new Japanese restaurant at The OWO, London

At The OWO’s Kioku by Endo, James Bond vibes meet Japanese dining and spectacular London views

Wallpaper · May 15, 2024

Nearly 40% of dirty money is laundered in London and UK crown dependencies

Deputy foreign secretary urges Cayman and British Virgin Islands to implement UK law requiring public registers of funds

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024

London council’s crackdown on ‘rowdy Airbnb parties’ ...The Standard podcast

Plus! Gucci’s Tate Modern front row with Moss, Hayek & Mescal

Evening Standard · May 14, 2024

OPINION - Why are we building these hideous high-rises all over London?

Acton, where I live, can stake no claim to being the most beautiful part of London, though over the 12 years I’ve lived here I’ve grown incredibly fond of its quirks and idiosyncrasies. Architecturally, it’s pretty mixed between predominantly Victorian and Edwardian housing, the odd Georgian gem, a mix of…

Evening Standard · May 14, 2024

Sugar Prices Rebound as Dollar Weakness Sparks Short Covering

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN24 ) this morning is up +0.24 (+1.29%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) is up +3.30 (+0.60%). Sugar prices this morning recovered from early losses and are moderately higher after a fall in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1-week...

Barchart · May 14, 2024

Do London property bargains still exist? New research suggests not

The post-pandemic days of big markdowns of property may well be over, as intense competition means London homes are increasingly being sold close to or above their asking price

Evening Standard · May 14, 2024

'Road rage' driver leaves pensioner with life-changing injuries in horrific west London attack

Attack in broad daylight was witnessed by two elderly women who police want to trace

Evening Standard · May 14, 2024

'It's too much' say residents at London mansion block hosting more tourists than Ritz

More than 100 of the 530 flats at Park West in Westminster are suspected to be listed on short term letting websites

Evening Standard · May 14, 2024