Victims of domestic abuse have lost trust in Met police, says senior officer Det Supt Andrew Wadey says force has ‘let women and girls down badly’ and must be improved to restore faith The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2023
The best photos from the UFC, MMA in 2023 A picture is worth 1,000 words – but these MMA moments captured by skilled photographers might be worth 10,000. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 27, 2023
Felix Munkonge obituary Other lives: Specialist in cell biology who helped with the development of a Covid-19 vaccine and treatments for cystic fibrosis The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2023
Plans for direct trains from St Pancras to Germany and Switzerland Swiss national railways plans a new five-hour service between St Pancras and Basel using Eurostar trains while Spanish firm Evolyn wants to open a direct link to Frankfurt, Cologne, and Zurich Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023
Boxing Day footfall in central London returns to pre-pandemic levels Influx of high street shoppers should cheer retailers with numbers up by nearly 9% on 2022 The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2023
When do libraries open back up in London? Holiday dates explained Library opening hours and dates can be checked ahead of making the journey Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023
Work on new HS2 station to begin early in 2024 HS2 Ltd executive chair Sir Jon Thompson said the transition towards installing railway systems will ‘edge us ever closer’ to completion Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023
Boxing Day retail footfall up 4% on 2022, analysis shows High streets enjoyed an 8.8% rise in shoppers on December 26 last year, while central London saw footfall up 10.6%, MRI Software said. The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023
Week 17 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: Wide Receivers 49ers all-purpose threat Deebo Samuel has a chance to post big numbers vs. Washington. Sports Illustrated · Dec 27, 2023
Nearly a third of Londoners living in mouldy homes as energy crisis bites Campaigners warn that high energy bills could leave poorer households vulnerable to mould Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023
Water-powered hybrid moon rockets... from London: Tech & Science Daily podcast The start-up CEO who’s built a bit of cosmos in the capital Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023
Who was Godfather of avocado toast Bill Granger? The global launch of Granger's business has seen 19 restaurants open across Sydney, London, Greater Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Seoul Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023
OPINION - Why Betwixmas is the absolute best time of the year London becomes your playground during the Betwixmas period says Hamish MacBain, and now's the time to take full advantage Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023
Boy, 16, arrested after blaze in atrium of prestigious west London school Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair’s sons and actress Hayley Atwell are among the alumni of the prestigious London Oratory School The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023
Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023 Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at London Oratory School in Fulham 70 firefighters were called to school in Fulham at around 10am on Wednesday
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023 Bill Granger, chef who brought Aussie-style breakfast to world capitals, dies at 54 Bill Granger, the Australian chef, food writer and restaurant owner who brought Aussie-style food to international capitals from London to Seoul, has died
Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023 Dutch lorry drivers launch legal fight against London Ulez fines Lawyers claim up to £6.5 million worth of penalties were issued unlawfully
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023 Storm Gerrit triggers hundreds of train, flight and ferry cancellations Christmas signalling work has led to closed lines between London and Luton
Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023 Bill Granger: restaurateur who brought brunch to Britain dies aged just 54 Tributes have poured in for Granger, who pioneered Australian breakfast culture with his restaurants Bill's and Granger and Co.
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023 Boxing Day shopper footfall down a fifth on last year, figures suggest The only town to experience a rise compared to last year was central London, where footfall was up 12.9%.
Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023 Thameslink and Southeastern engineering work problems cause misery for London train passengers Thousands of airline passengers are at risk of missing flights as service to Luton Airport are affected
Wallpaper · Dec 27, 2023 Heads up: art exhibitions to see in January 2024 Start the year right with the Wallpaper* pick of art exhibitions to see in January 2024
Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023 The biggest food stories of 2023, from Le Gavroche closing to burrata being cancelled Openings, closings, record breakers and unlikely steaks
Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023 London patients spend £18 million on car parking at NHS hospitals - nearly one third more than previous year NHS figures show Londoners paying 31% more in parking fees compared with year before
Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023 Bill Granger: Daughter leads tributes to renowned chef and avocado toast pioneer following death at 54 The Australian chef who opened his first London Granger & Co restaurant in Notting Hill in 2011 died in hospital on Christmas Day