Greens voice anger with Zack Polanski after London by-election loss and Zionism row Senior Green figures in London have distanced themselves from the party’s ‘Zionism is racism’ motion Evening Standard · Oct 11
‘The crime fiction I’m interested in is political’: Ian Rankin on his new novel about the super-rich The bestselling writer talks about leaving Edinburgh for London in his latest mystery, and what the future holds for Rebus The Guardian - UK · Oct 11
Tackling knife crime 'is needed now more than ever' says brother of London schoolboy Damilola Taylor Damilola was just 10 years old when he was fatally stabbed while walking home from Peckham Library on November 27, 2000 Evening Standard · Oct 11
London has become a ‘two-tier' city for 'the wealthy and cosseted’, says Ian Rankin The crime writer says empty luxury flats, supercars and seasonal residents have transformed the city Evening Standard · Oct 11
The weird and wonderful world of London’s super-prime rentals Turn the kitchen into a walk-in shoe closet? Little is off-limits if you can afford £150,000 a month to rent a home Evening Standard · Oct 11
Chicago Marathon schedule, elite fields and how to watch Everything you need to know ahead of the race The Independent UK · Oct 11
Why young people are finding solace in speaking to the dead LET’S UNPACK THAT : As increasing numbers of young people are heading to London’s spiritualist churches to speak to those beyond the grave, Lydia Spencer-Elliott sits down for a service to see what the appeal is for her generation The Independent UK · Oct 11
How big was London's Palestine march? Organisers claim 250,000 protesters attended Police made 20 arrests during Saturday's demonstration including six on suspicion of criminal damage Evening Standard · Oct 10
Bear Grylls bought a 20-acre island and houseboat for under $300,000, cheaper than a London apartment, but with no electricity or running water Bear Grylls and his wife Shara decided to purchase a 20-acre private island in Wales. They found that the price was significantly lower than a flat in London. The property lacked modern amenities, including electricity and running water, which posed challenges. Grylls invested considerable time and effort to renovate the… The Economic Times · Oct 10
Thousands gather in London to express support for Palestinians after three years of ‘genocide’ Twenty arrested in first march since Ed Miliband declared UK’s position was that Israel’s occupation of West Bank was unlawful The Guardian - UK · Oct 10
Two teenagers fighting for life after 'linked' London stabbings minutes apart A man aged 19 and a 17-year-old boy were taken to hospital with ‘life-threatening injuries’ but also arrested Evening Standard · Oct 10
Arrests made as thousands join London pro-Palestine protest Thousands of people in London took part in a pro-Palestine protest on Saturday The Independent UK · Oct 10
Several arrests made as thousands descend on London for pro-Palestine protest Several arrests have been made so far, the Metropolitan Police said. Evening Standard · Oct 10
Shakespeare's Globe accused of 'discriminating' with higher school trip fees for private pupils Organisations across London have been accused of ‘penalising’ pupils at fee-paying establishments with ‘two-tier pricing’ for school trips Evening Standard · Oct 10
Evening Standard · Oct 10 Man's 'miracle' survival after being shot in face outside London nightclub Police say ‘it is nothing short of a miracle’ that man survived shooting at point-blank range in southeast London
The Independent UK · Oct 10 Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters begin march through London Demonstrators, many wearing keffiyehs, and some with Palestine flags, started gathering on the Embankment at midday.
Evening Standard · Oct 10 Travel chaos hits London Euston as major disruption leaves football fans stranded Passengers’ weekend plans wrecked as damage to overhead wires blocks lines from major London station
The Economic Times · Oct 10 Sunil Bharti Mittal is prowling for big kill on his African safari Airtel Money’s London listing has put a roughly $7 billion valuation on Sunil Bharti Mittal’s African fintech bet, highlighting how far the business has moved beyond basic mobile wallets. With more than 54 million customers and growing revenues, the next challenge is to deepen usage across payments, remittances, credit, savings…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10 ‘They looked like two curtain-twitchers, though not very subtle ones’: Peter Crome’s best phone picture The photographer was walking home in London when he caught the attention of a pair of canine snoops
Reason · Oct 10 The Great British Exodus: Taxes, Housing Costs, and Terrible Healthcare Are Driving Young Brits Away More than 1.2 million British nationals have left the United Kingdom since 2021.
Evening Standard · Oct 10 London protests LIVE: Arrests made as protesters clash with police on pro-Palestine march National March for Palestine takes place days after third anniversary of October 7 attacks on Israel
Evening Standard · Oct 10 Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters to march through London The force anticipate between 7,000 and 10,000 demonstrators will attend the pro-Palestine march.
Evening Standard · Oct 10 Daniel Craig buys 'haunted' 18th century London pub Former James Bond actor has bought a 250-year-old Clerkenwell pub which is said to be home to a spooky lodger
Evening Standard · Oct 10 Penélope Cruz on why queer history must be discussed today The Oscar-winning actress tells The Standard at London premiere the story of La Bola Negra is more relevant than ever
Evening Standard · Oct 10 OPINION - ‘We danced every night and hydrated with vodka’: Why 1990s London club culture was better than today’s A different club each day, countless chance encounters... and no social media. The 1990s really were better in the 1990s...