London leaver heaven: three commuter hotspots for 2024 Some places outside the capital are set to become faster to reach than many journeys within London with journey times as low as 49 minutes Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024
The best exhibitions to see in London in 2024, from CUTE at Somerset House to Francis Bacon at the NPG The capital's museums and galleries are a treasure trove of glorious art and ideas – here's our pick of the year's offerings Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024
Dry January: The best drinks in London for when you’re not drinking From the Nipperkin to Nightjar, here's where (and what) to drink when you're off the sauce Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024
Heartbroken sister of London boy killed in new year stabbing says ‘it doesn’t seem real’ Harry Pitman, 16, was fatally stabbed on Primrose Hill where he had gone to watch the New Year’s firework display with his friends The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024
What was the mantua? How a 17th-century gown transformed dressmaking and ushered in financial freedom for women If you’ve watched many period dramas, you’ve probably seen a mantua before. Originating in France in the 1670s, this women’s garment consisted of lengths of t-shaped fabric that were pleated to create an unstiffened bodice with attached overskirts. The Conversation · Jan 1, 2024
Margaret Rich obituary Other lives: Psychiatrist in London hospitals who also volunteered for the Samaritans The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024
Thousands take part in London's annual New Year's Day parade More than 8,000 performers took part in the annual event, which was watched by thousands on the streets of the capital Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2024
A Colorado mother suspected of killing 2 of her children makes court appearance in London A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third has made an initial court appearance in London The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024
Black man shot with stun gun by London police allowed to appeal in damages case Exclusive: Court to hear challenge by Edwin Afriyie after high court rejected his claim over 2018 incident The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024
Watch: London’s New Year’s Day Parade as capital celebrates start of 2024 Watch from London’s New Year’s Day Parade as the capital celebrates the start of 2024 today (Monday 1 January). The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024
Harry Pitman: Devastated sister of teenager knifed to death on New Year's Eve says family is 'destroyed' Metropolitan Police say 16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2024
Sadiq Khan likens Tory rival Susan Hall to Donald Trump Exclusive: London mayor says voting system changes could result in Hall starting series of hard-right victories in 2024 The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024
Sport calendar 2024: Paris Olympics, men’s Euros and much more A huge year of sport lies ahead including World Cups, the Six Nations, the Paralympics, golf and tennis majors and more The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024
The Channel tunnel should have made the UK truly European, but didn’t. We must get back on track As the 30th anniversary approaches, it’s worth remembering the hopes that even Margaret Thatcher shared, says transport specialist Christian Wolmar The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024
Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2024 Teenage boy fatally stabbed at London viewpoint on New Year’s Eve Harry Pitman was knifed near Primrose Hill becoming the 22nd teenager to be killed in the capital in 2023
Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2024 London restaurants opening in January, from Juno to Joséphine From Balham to Baker Street, London Bridge to Notting Hill, Ben McCormack has the hottest restaurant launches in January
The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024 Fiction to look out for in 2024 The first great lockdown novel, new tales from David Nicholls, Sarah Perry and Percival Everett, and Rachel Kushner’s contender for the Booker… next year promises to be special
The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024 ‘Less daunting’: inside the new education unit in north London supporting school refusers The Royal Free hospital children’s school is running programmes at the renovated Konstam Centre in Camden
Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2024 Thousands ring in 2024 as London declares itself ‘A Place for Everyone’ Revellers were wowed at shows in both Edinburgh and London
Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2024 All the interiors openings and launches to look forward to in 2024, from hot collabs to hotels From a cult US brand landing into London to an overdue retrospective, here's what to have on your radar
Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2024 OPINION - 'I told her I lived in London and she called me pretentious': you can't be a Northern Londoner You cannot be a Northerner and a Londoner. A Northern Londoner does not exist. Your entire London experience may be shaped by the fact you are a Northerner (the prices! the nice voices! the talking about different things happening in the world!) and yet you aren’t a Northerner. The minute…
The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024 Happy New Year! Spectacular fireworks display in London takes country into 2024 London and Edinburgh celebrated the new year with stunning firework spectaculars - but bad weather meant some other events were cancelled
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2023 New Year’s Eve travel chaos as hundreds of trains cancelled and passengers warned not to travel Travel plans thrown in disarray – the day after 36,000 people were left stranded due to Eurostar flooding
FourFourTwo · Dec 31, 2023 Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou asked about clash with Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and his response is brilliant The Spurs coach produced another memorable sound bite for the fans after Sunday's 3-1 win over the Cherries in north London
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023 New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world as 2024 begins – as it happened Macron says Olympics will bring France a 2024 full of ‘pride’ and ‘hope’; some UK New Year’s Eve firework events cancelled due to weather