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Sugar sculpture of London’s iconic Tower Bridge makes a surprise appearance

The stunning artwork of one of the UK’s most popular landmarks was painstakingly put together using more than 25kg of sugar – which is the equivalent of nearly 100,000 calories

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

I love saris — but I have never seen saris like these before

NPR correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee visited a hit London museum show called "The Offbeat Sari." It showed her how the garment has changed — and made her reflect on what the sari means to her.

WEKU · Sep 8, 2023

Cross-party calls for investigation into deputy mayor Shirley Rodrigues are refused

The calls for a probe into Ms Rodrigues’ conduct came from Tory and Lib Dem politicians

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Relatives of roofer with brain injury wait for life-support treatment ruling

Hospital bosses have asked Mr Justice MacDonald to rule that doctors can lawfully stop treating Andy Casey, 20, of Mitcham, south west London

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Ian McKellen tells our Theatre Podcast that responses to his ‘gay love story’ Frank & Percy are ‘heartening’

The special episode of the podcast included discussion of audience behaviour, freedom of speech and their new play which opens in London tonight

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Quiz of The Week: 2 - 8 September

The UK’s prison system is in the spotlight this week after a terror suspect managed a “jaw-dropping” escape from Wandsworth prison in south London.

The Week · Sep 8, 2023

Emma Thompson among British stars uniting against plans for ‘Malibu mansion’ in Hampstead

Imelda Staunton, Greg Wise and Jim Carter are also among the A-listers protesting redevelopment plan in London’s leafy garden suburb

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

City Hall rejects call for target on boosting number of 20mph roads in London

One politician in favour warned there would be “a human cost to inaction” on the issue

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Disappointment as Chiltern Railways scraps hybrid train plans

Chiltern Railways has quietly scrapped its plans to introduce hybrid trains from services in London after reports of “unacceptably poor” air quality in the area surrounding its Marylebone terminus, the Standard can reveal.

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Meet the cocktail king: How Mr Lyan changed London’s drinking culture for the better

Ryan Chetiyawardana (AKA Mr Lyan) tells Joanna Taylor how he’s celebrating 10 years reigning over London’s drinks

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023