The Odyssey breaks BFI Imax opening weekend record grossing £219,867 The venue, located in London’s Waterloo area, has already sold 82,000 tickets for the Sir Christopher Nolan film. Evening Standard · Jul 20
Mother pleads for return of body of Indian woman killed as she slept in London Man charged with murder after Kirandeep Kaur was allegedly stabbed while in bed with husband and baby The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
How Elephant and Castle risks becoming London’s gentrification ‘patient zero’ New £500m town centre welcomes its first tenant this month, but displaced traders say promises that they could return have been broken The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
Westminster Council and outgoing minister warns new PM Burnham: Don't 'diminish' London to boost north Westminster is facing having to impose huge council tax increases on residents to plug a £100 million blackhole in its finances Evening Standard · Jul 20
Anne Robinson, 81, moves from Cotswolds to London's Hyde Park over 'sad' health fears The former Weakest Link presenter will learn how to use the Tube after giving up driving due to poor eyesight Evening Standard · Jul 20
Wild scenes in London's West End as thousands of Spain fans celebrate World Cup victory Thousands of fans can be seen waving flags and chanting while car horns blared in the background after the 1-0 win over Argentina Evening Standard · Jul 20
The remarkable resurrection of Clapton’s Tram Depot The neglected site seemed destined to become a sterile new development — but after a hard-fought campaign by local artists, it will be reborn as a creative hub, writes Chris Blackhurst Evening Standard · Jul 20
Spanish football fans flood London’s streets after World Cup triumph Videos circulating on social media showed revellers dancing on the roofs of cars in Piccadilly in the early hours of Monday. Evening Standard · Jul 20
Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM LONDON - Andy Burnham will on Monday become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges that have trounced his predecessors and little time to make his mark. Bangkok Post · Jul 20
6 Science-Backed Reasons to Try Cold Water Exposure for Immunity and Recovery in India 1. It Cuts Sick Days, and There Is a Number to Prove ItA 2016 randomized controlled trial published in PLOS ONE followed 3,018 adults in the Netherlands who switched to cold showers for 30, 60, or 90 seconds daily. The group that finished the cold cycle reported 29% fewer sick… Times Life · Jul 20
Man, 37, fighting for his life after south London stabbing A male suspect was chased away from the victim by brave members of the public Evening Standard · Jul 19
“They Look Like Tinfoil”: Zendaya Sparks Controversy Over Wearing 3,000-Year-Old Earrings To Promote The Odyssey "Wearing looted ancient artifacts from the very country that your country is bombing is disgusting," wrote one user. Bored Panda · Jul 19
Is the London Tube Safe? Calls for Women-Only Carriages Resurface After Woman Alleges Attempted Rape Transport for London is enhancing safety measures and encouraging reporting to tackle rising sexual assault and harassment on the tube, aiming to improve passenger confidence and security. International Business Times UK · Jul 19
Cara Delevingne jokes she 'doesn't think English people like [her] much' Cara Delevingne joked she "doesn't think English people like [her] much" after tickets for the London leg of her tour proved tricky to sell. BANG Premier · Jul 19
The Independent UK · Jul 19 This 28-storey London hotel offers panoramic views of the capital HOTELS: On a city break in the capital, Helen Wilson-Beevers checks into a luxury Park Lane hotel with a difference
Evening Standard · Jul 19 Andy Burnham government: Who could be the winners and losers in London? Mr Burnham is set to announce landmark changes for Britain which could impact on millions of people
Evening Standard · Jul 19 Hammersmith Bridge could use driverless cars after closing to traffic A non-for-profit group in west London has proposed using driverless cars over the Hammersmith Bridge.
Digital Camera World · Jul 19 "Do not judge your subjects but be interested by them. Allow them to 'speak' through the pictures, never ever put yourself or your bias first" –Unseen images of the UK’s criminal underworld Celebrated photo book 'The Firm' returns to the limelight over 20 years later, with Leica Gallery London set to display unseen images from the project
The Independent UK · Jul 19 ‘Brick Lane is for humans, not machines’: Inside the fight against plans for data centre in east London IN DEPTH: The proposed construction of a data centre in London’s famous Brick Lane continues to generate controversy. Suha Kidwai speaks to residents about the impact it could have on the area
Evening Standard · Jul 19 Man fights for life after being stabbed near south London park A 35-year-old man was attacked near Clapham Park in Balham on Friday night
Evening Standard · Jul 19 Andy Burnham urged to nationalise 'disgraceful' Thames Water as more supply problems hit London Scandal-hit company faces growing anger after it boosts its chief executive pay to £1.2 million and dishes out £4 million in bonuses
TechRadar · Jul 19 'People are choosing to be a walking Flock camera': the smart glasses backlash hits new heights as celebrities blast 'creep goggles' — and activists install fake Meta Glasses ads at London bus stops It's been a week of strong reaction against cameras in smart glasses, and tech companies are facing a lot of negativity.
Marie Claire · Jul 19 Reviewed: Sanderson London Is a Whimsical Playground and Remains the City's Most Original Design Hotel This Fitzrovia institution continues to surprise and delight guests
Evening Standard · Jul 19 East London councillor appears in court charged with sexual assault Syed Hussain Ahmed of Newham Council was arrested on March 4 in relation to an alleged incident in the City of London in October last year
Evening Standard · Jul 19 Four London councils cover staff parking fines with taxpayers' cash Councils in Hackney, Lewisham, Wandsworth and Croydon spent thousands on fines for their staff and contractors