Boris Johnson waxwork appears outside jobcentre as PM quits as Tory leader Madame Tussauds in London also updated their 10 Downing Street display with a sign saying ‘vacancy’. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022
Notorious Paisley criminal serving 22 life sentences loses bid to be moved to Scottish prison Derek Brockwell is in jail in England for armed robbery and firearm offences committed in and around London. Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022
Tanguy Ndombele discusses "complicated" situation as big-money Tottenham misfit returns The Spurs midfielder spent the second half of last season out on loan as his days in north London are expected to come to an end this summer, but an exit might not be that easy Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022
Thousands believed to have rare 50p coin worth £255 in their wallets eBay sellers are reportedly cashing in on the coin, which was designed by a schoolgirl for a Blue Peter competition for the 2012 London Olympics. Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022
Olivia Rodrigo sings ‘Torn’ with Natalie Imbruglia in surprise appearance at London show Collaboration came just a few days after Rodrigo was spotted covering the song The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022
Boris Johnson resigns not over policies but deep concerns about his character Britain's prime minister steps down as leader of the Conservative Party after a slew of members of his government said they could no longer serve under his scandal-tarred leadership. WEKU · Jul 7, 2022
Boris Johnson was the man who delivered England Brexit. But his legacy will be defined by a series of scandals He was the charismatic rogue who delivered the Conservatives their biggest majority since 1987. But now Boris Johnson's legacy will be defined by a series of political scandals that ultimately brought him undone. ABC News · Jul 7, 2022
The rise and fall of UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson Johnson started out as a reporter before becoming mayor of London, foreign secretary and eventually prime minister. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2022
UK's worst airports for chance of flight delays including Manchester and Heathrow A new study of UK airports using data from UK Civil Aviation Authority Data and Skytrax has found that Manchester Airport, Heathrow and Birmingham coming in near the bottom of the list Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022
Boris Johnson trolled by Madame Tussauds as they add 'vacancy' sign to Number 10 display Ahead of Boris Johnson's expected resignation statement today, Madame Tussauds in London have updated their Downing Street display to feature a 'vacancy' sign on the door of Number 10 Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022
Arts Round-Up: All the London exhibitions to see in July Get your diaries ready, because there are tonnes of new exhibitions to see Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022
London lawyers representing jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai ‘threatened’ by Hong Kong police The barristers allegedly received emails claiming to be from an ‘officer of the national security wing’ in Hong Kong Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022
Why the Horniman Museum in south-east London is up for the Art Fund Museum of the Year This brilliant venue in Forest Hill houses wonders from around the world - including the overstuffed walrus that has become a local celebrity Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022
The Hong Kong Diaries by Chris Patten review – handover notes The journal of Britain’s last governor makes for candid reading, supplemented by a polemical essay on Hong Kong 25 years on The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 In Pictures: Rise and fall of formidable campaigner Boris Johnson The former journalist was a serial winner in a series of campaigns before assuming the highest office but in the end was ousted by colleagues.
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022 London to bask in week-long heatwave as mercury soars London is set to bask in a heatwave with highs of up to 30C expected next week.
Reuters · Jul 7, 2022 Factbox-Now UK's Boris Johnson has quit, who could replace him? Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was resigning as Britain's prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party.
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 From Brexit to Partygate, a timeline of Johnson's career Boris Johnson was the mayor who basked in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to election victory on the back of his promise to “get Brexit done.”
Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022 Woman who met best friend on first solo adventure urges others to travel alone Rachel Coote, a marketing executive from London, met her now best friend Rhain Browne while taking in the sights of Mexico during her first holiday abroad by herself
Wales Online · Jul 7, 2022 Londoners are nation's biggest vapers - getting through nine bottles of e-liquid a week Those in the capital spend nearly £50 a month on liquids for vaping - with tobacco, strawberry, mango, and mint the favourite flavours
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 When was Boris Johnson elected?: Key moments in the PM’s colourful life A look back at Boris Johnson’s life and career.
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022 Things to do in London this weekend (July 8-10) From culinary dream teams and newly launched club nights to, erm, snail racing, it’s all happening in the capital
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022 ‘I don’t want to live in a society where people are kidnapped from their homes’: the neighbours fighting immigration raids Across the country Home Office detentions have been thwarted by local people and activists forcing the release of detainees. What’s behind the grassroots backlash?
Birmingham Post · Jul 7, 2022 Losses reach £320m at group behind Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports The group served 20.5 million passengers in the 12 months to the end of March
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022 Leaving London: ‘Why I swapped a modernist palace in Belsize Park for a new life in Ramsgate’ Emily Bradbury never thought she’d move, until bereavement made her reconsider city life.