Ulez expansion sees cameras destroyed and police scuffle with furious protesters Defiant London mayor defends ‘vital’ scheme, amid angry clashes outside No 10 and ‘get Khan out’ chants The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
The Big Half marathon road closures: How to get around London on race day 15,000 runners will pound pavements next weekend, but how can you get around the capital with the roads closed? Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023
Eric Liknaitzky obituary Other Lives: Programmer and distributor of arthouse films who influenced the alternative cinema scenes in Cape Town and London The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023
Prep school trust fined £80,000 after pupils hurt in classroom ceiling collapse Children in Year 3 at Rosemead Preparatory School in south London were in a lesson when tables and chairs fell from the attic above. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
Notting Hill Carnival organisers ‘deplore all acts of violence’ Two men are in hospital, one in a critical condition, after attacks at the festival, held in the streets of west London on Sunday and Monday. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
Notting Hill Carnival: 300 tonnes of rubbish and skip full of gas cannisters cleaned up Kensington & Chelsea council said its army of cleaners and 30 refuse trucks worked through the night Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023
Rishi Sunak hops on helicopter for Norwich visit The Prime Minister travelled by helicopter from London to Norwich, in the latest example of the Prime Minister opting for air travel. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
From socialism to private gyms: co-living has gone mainstream, and it feels like a mixed blessing A series of new developments are dragging communalism out of the fringes. But can you really put a price on community, asks author Mim Skinner The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023
Homeless families evicted as landlords quit London emergency housing sector London councils report 120% year-on-year rise in requests for return of properties used as temporary homes The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023
Stormzy and Maya Jama: the rise and fall of ‘London’s coolest couple’ As London’s most iconic power couple call it quits a year after rekindling their relationship, Amy Francombe looks at how we fell in love with Stormzy and Maya Jama, and where it all went wrong Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023
The Big Half marathon: How to enter the London community race and 2023 route revealed The Big Half is estimated to have 15,000 runners taking part this year Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023
Dolly Parton Recently Turned Down Kate Middleton’s Invitation for Tea in London Could the world even handle that much star power in one room? Marie Claire · Aug 29, 2023
OPINION - Ulez day one: breathe easy The extension to London’s Ultra low emission zone (Ulez) came into force today. It represents a victory for Sadiq Khan, air quality campaigners and really anyone with lungs, particularly small and growing ones. Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023
Notting Hill Carnival should be moved, Tory London mayoral candidate says Two men are in hospital, one in a critical condition, after attacks at the festival, held in the streets of west London on Sunday and Monday. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023 Rishi Sunak used helicopter for trip from London to Norwich PM has gained reputation for fondness for using helicopters to travel short distances
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 This luxury London hotel has the city’s most elegant glass atrium HOTELS: An oasis away from the hustle and bustle, this stay is perfect for marking a special occasion, finds Helen Wilson-Beevers
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023 ‘It has come in too quickly’: sense of injustice in Uxbridge on day one of Ulez Aggrieved residents in west London say ordinary motorists – rather than big airlines – are paying price of clean air scheme
Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023 Are London airports closed today? When will the disruption end? Airport chaos explained There have been disruptions since Monday morning, when a technical fault started to cause major disruption
Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023 OPINION - The Standard View: Ulez expansion is a proud day for our city Cleaner air has come to a street, a school and a workplace near you. The Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) has expanded across all boroughs, meaning that each and every Londoner will be able to breathe a little easier.
Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023 London Wine Festival: More than 200 vineyards promised at debut event In an industry often geared towards older drinkers, the new wine festival will focus on a younger audience
Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023 London restaurants opening in September, from Chishuru to Lavo From giant wagyu meatballs to blinis cooked tableside, Ben McCormack has the hottest September openings to book for the month ahead
Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023 Drug dealer jailed for 21 years for role supplying almost £1m of cocaine to west London Sam Coleman arranged ‘large scale drug deals’ to ‘make as much money as possible’
Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023 No pay-per-mile road charging plan for London, insists Sadiq Khan Sadiq Khan has denied claims he wants to introduce a “pay-per-mile” scheme for drivers in the capital.
Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023 OPINION - Ulez is a tax on dirty air: we should welcome its extension The extension of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, which comes into force today, will help save lives.
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 Police officer sexually assaulted at Notting Hill Carnival Notting Hill Carnival officer among 75 who were assaulted over two day festival