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Eurostar services partially resume after power failure but passengers say New Year's Eve plans ruined

Eurostar has warned that further significant delays are likely, advising passengers to postpone their journeys

Evening Standard

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Long Liquidation Pressures

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -179 (-2.87%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -126 (-2.80%). Cocoa prices retreated on Tuesday, giving back some of Monday's sharp gains. Tuesday's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1-week high spurred long liquidation...

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Thousands of Eurostar passengers face travel chaos as services cancelled close to new year

Cars left queueing for hours for LeShuttle at Folkestone and ferries fully booked, leaving holidaymakers stranded

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Comedian’s bag stolen from under her seat by brazen thieves in London restaurant

A Live at the Apollo comedian has appealed on social media for help identifying thieves who stole her bag while she was dining at a London restaurant on Monday 29 December.

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 buoyed by gains for mining stocks

The FTSE 100 Index closed up 74.18 points at 9,940.71

Evening Standard

Sugar Prices Tumble on Dollar Strength

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.37 (-2.42%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -7.90 (-1.82%). Sugar prices are sharply lower today and posted 1-week lows. Today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1-week high is pressuring most commodity...

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Eurostar chaos: What are your rights if trains are cancelled or delayed?

Exclusive: Rail firm has offered £150 for a London hotel – but says contact centre will be pragmatic on claims

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New recycling bin rules for 2026 - what Londoners need to know

Homes across England will require separate collections for four different types of waste

Evening Standard

Putin's 'Unstoppable' Nuke Missile Could Hit London in Minutes from Belarus

Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile, now deployed in Belarus, could reach London in minutes at hypersonic speeds, raising UK security fears amid the Ukraine conflict.

International Business Times UK

London's shoplifting hotspots: Where does your borough rank?

Where are the shoplifting hotspots in London?

Evening Standard

Popular Covent Garden drinking den shuts it doors blaming changing 'trading environment'

The venue has closed after more than 40 years of serving Londoners

Evening Standard

Octopus boss calls for action to make London top choice for possible Kraken IPO

Greg Jackson said the group is considering a potential flotation of its AI powered platform in the next two to three years.

Evening Standard

Eurostar services to resume as passengers advised to postpone their journey

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

TfL updates for 2026: Congestion charge hike to tube fare increases

Transport for London (TfL) is set to implement significant changes in 2026, including an increase in the congestion charge and tube fares

Evening Standard

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Michael ‘Venom’ Page bemoans UFC matchmaking: ‘Doesn’t make any sense’

Page last fought in August and is eyeing a spot at UFC London, but with no opponent yet confirmed

Evening Standard

The Standard's top 10 light-hearted news stories of the year

From viral cakes to drunk raccoons, 2025 had its fair share of feel-good moments

Evening Standard

Moment comedian's bag is stolen from under her London restaurant seat as thief pulls 'dance move'

The shocking incident was caught on CCTV and shared by Cally Beaton on Instagram

International Business Times UK

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's Second Staffer Resigns: Why James Holt Is Returning to London

James Holt quits Archewell days after Sussexes' publicist; second resignation highlights Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's ongoing staff exodus amid donation woes.

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Driverless cars? ‘Not in my lifetime,’ says vehicle tech expert

With Uber, Lyft and Waymo all testing driverless taxis in the UK in 2026, here’s all you need to know about autonomous car tech now and in the future

Evening Standard

New Year's Eve: What is the tube, train and bus schedule?

Here’s everything you need to know about getting around the capital on December 31:

Evening Standard

Box: London bar offering free beer in exchange for pull-ups

Fancy yourself as a big of a strong man? You can claim a few free pints of fruit beer if so

Evening Standard

Eurostar latest LIVE: Passengers face more delays as London-Paris services resume

Eurostar says it plans to run all services on New Year’s Eve - but warns delays and last-minute cancellations are possible

Evening Standard

Revealed: All the freebies London mayor Sadiq Khan received in 2025

Two tickets to the British Museum’s Inaugural Pink Ball charity fundraiser are among the freebies enjoyed by London’s mayor

Evening Standard

TikTok vs TripAdvisor: An imprecise investigation into which is more reliable for restaurant recommendations

Where do you get your restaurant recommendations? Restaurateurs and chefs maintain word of mouth still means the most — and true, its trustworthiness is usually easiest to accurately gauge — but things have come a long way since finding a date spot meant needling your best mate till they gave…

Evening Standard

London D-Day veteran's chilling warning about rising antisemitism as 101-year-old is awarded British Empire Medal

Mervyn Kersh, 101, from Cockfosters, said being honoured for his school talks on Holocaust remembrance and his wartime service is a ‘wonderful thing’

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