Labour fends off Green party to win Holborn and St Pancras byelection Victory by Sagal Abdi-Wali in north London seat will reassure Andy Burnham in high-stakes battle for left of British politics The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
UK politics: Green MP Siân Berry says opponents of Zionism motion were ‘persuaded’ not to fight it because of byelection – as it happened The MP says that passing the motion has done ‘genuine damage; to the party’s reputation The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Counting begins in Holborn and St Pancras as Polanski could come under pressure Labour’s Sagal Abdi-Wali appears to be ahead in the early stages of tallying the votes in north London. Evening Standard · Oct 9
Holborn and St Pancras by-election result in full: How many votes did Zack Polanski get? How many votes did each candidate get in the north London by-election? Evening Standard · Oct 8
Polls close in by-election to replace Keir Starmer as Holborn and St Pancras MP The north London seat has been a Labour stronghold since its formation in 1983, held by Frank Dobson for 32 years and Sir Keir for 11. Evening Standard · Oct 8
Teacher accused of grooming and raping pupil claimed it was ‘loving and consensual relationship’ Darlington Nuwertey is accused of repeatedly taking advantage of the pupil after meeting her while he was a teacher at Oasis Academy Silvertown in east London The Independent UK · Oct 8
Adaptation of A Tale Of Two Cities ‘takes some creative licence’ – Kit Harington Published in 1859, Charles Dicken’s novel is set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. Evening Standard · Oct 8
Fund Profit-Taking Undercuts Sugar Prices March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed down -0.68 (-3.26%) on Thursday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed down -14.60 (-2.63%). Sugar prices settled sharply lower on Thursday as fund profit-taking emerged following the recent two-week rally. On Wednesday, NY sugar climbed to a 19-month... Barchart · Oct 8
Cocoa Prices Climb as Ivory Coast Rains Slow Deliveries December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +83 (+1.49%) on Thursday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed up +59 (+1.41%). Cocoa prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher on forecasts of continued rains in the Ivory Coast. On Monday, cocoa prices rallied to... Barchart · Oct 8
Oxford Street pedestrianisation: All the bus route changes Bus routes will be diverted onto surrounding roads when London’s most famous shopping street closes to traffic later this month Evening Standard · Oct 8
Sugar Prices Slip on Fund Profit-Taking March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is down -0.53 (-2.54%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is down -11.50 (-2.07%). Sugar prices are sliding today as funds take profits after a sharp two-week rally. On Wednesday, NY sugar climbed to a 19-month nearest-futures high and... Barchart · Oct 8
Cocoa Prices Rise as Ivory Coast Rains Slow Cocoa Deliveries December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +52 (+0.93%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +48 (+1.15%). Cocoa prices recovered from early losses today and turned higher on forecasts of continued rains in the Ivory Coast. On Monday, cocoa prices rallied to 2-week highs... Barchart · Oct 8
The world's best 50 bars have been revealed for 2026 – and 18 are in Europe Europe dominates this year’s 50 Best ranking, with 18 bars making the top 50 and Paris overtaking London as the continent’s best-represented city. Hong Kong’s Bar Leone retains the global crown, while Milan’s Moebius Milano and Athens’ Line also break into the top five. Euronews · Oct 8
Could former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies write a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie? Former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies attended the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards in London with his boyfriend Oliver Cole and he walked away with the trophy for The Television Award for his psychological thriller Tip Toe. BANG Premier · Oct 8
Evening Standard · Oct 8 Hindu temple fears crackdown on free parking will drive worshippers away Leaders at south east London's largest Hindu temple say new parking restrictions could discourage volunteers, families and elderly worshippers
France 24 · Oct 8 Search warrants for former prince Andrew's homes were unlawful, UK court rules Police who searched the properties of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as part of investigations into his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have agreed the search warrants were unlawful, a London judge said Thursday. The 66-year-old younger brother of King Charles II was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of…
Evening Standard · Oct 8 Market fire in south London believed to be caused by faulty fridge LFB says the fire was ‘accidental’ while a Met Police investigation found no suspicious circumstances
The Economic Times · Oct 8 Judge says search warrants used to seize property from former Prince Andrew were unlawful London police conducted unlawful searches of former Prince Andrew's properties related to Jeffrey Epstein's investigation. The High Court judge invalidated the search warrants requested by Thames Valley Police. After questioning Mountbatten-Windsor, he was released without being charged, marking a rare royal arrest in centuries. This incident continues to be a…
Euronews · Oct 8 Royal Navy sailor faces court over alleged spying for Russia Royal Navy sailor appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday after being held in custody since his arrest on Tuesday at his home near London
Evening Standard · Oct 8 Tory mayor hopeful James Cleverly vows to tackle London's cost of living by banning 'back door taxes' Cleverly plans to look at levies on motorists, homeowners and those paying inflated costs for newbuild properties
The Times of India · Oct 8 Trainee solicitor Archie Hunt broke Dracula's 14-year marathon record in costume Most marathon runners simply hope to finish in one piece. Archie Hunt wanted to finish fast while wearing little more than a cape and underpants. Dressed as Captain Underpants, the beloved children's book hero, he ran the London Marathon in 2 hours, 27 minutes, and 41 seconds, beating a record…
Evening Standard · Oct 8 Should we be worried about pneumonic plague? London experts react to Russian researcher's death Darya Shipilova, a lab technician in Irkutsk, has reportedly died after becoming unwell at work
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 Free land for those who will build social homes on it. Is this the radical solution to the UK’s housing problem? A bold south London initiative to give land to community groups rather than private developers could transform the system, says writer Phineas Harper
Evening Standard · Oct 8 London Tube delays LIVE: Northern line chaos for rush hour after trackside fire and signal failure Signal fault at Stockwell closes Northern line between Moorgate and Morden
The Independent UK · Oct 8 Bungling ‘phone thief’ jumps into shallow pond to try and flee police The force retrieved six phone the suspect had discarded into the pond