Which sports stars are running London Marathon 2026 today? Legends of different disciplines unite for 26.2 miles Evening Standard · Apr 24
‘It’s iconic worldwide – it’s special to skateboard there’: the South Bank skatepark turns 50 The undercroft at London’s Southbank Centre has been a haven for skateboarders since the 1970s. Now a new exhibition is celebrating its contribution to culture – and community The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Four appear in court over Golders Green ambulance arson attack Hamza Iqbal, 20, Rehan Khan, 19, Judex Atshatshi, 18, and a 17-year-old boy appeared at the Old Bailey charged with criminal damage Evening Standard · Apr 24
“Jimi got it into his head that he wanted to do All Along the Watchtower. He said to me, ‘That’s the coolest song! …You want to come and do it with me?’” When Dave Mason met Jimi Hendrix and played on the greatest cover of all time Hendrix had arrived in London, his greatness was about to come, and the late Traffic guitarist Dave Mason was there to witness it Guitar World · Apr 24
Pets, plants and a ‘coming-of-old-age’ story – what to see and watch this week This curation of The Conversation UK’s arts and culture coverage was first published in our fortnightly newsletter, Something Good. The Conversation · Apr 24
Shreg the green ogre, a grey obsessive and Vermeer’s boiled egg – the week in art Bruce Asbestos unleashes a mischievous monster, Alan Charlton shows off 50 years of monochrome mastery and Lady With a Guitar gets a fresh perspective The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
London council apologises to Millwall for 'KKK member' wearing football club's logo in brochure The club is considering legal action after the image appeared on a pamphlet for schoolchildren Evening Standard · Apr 24
Sadiq Khan admits he’s ‘scared’ by local election polls showing Labour being decimated in London Exclusive: The Mayor of London tells the Standard he is ‘so angry’ about ‘the omnishambles’ of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador and the ‘distraction’ it has caused ahead of crucial local elections Evening Standard · Apr 24
Epstein housed alleged victims in London after Met declined to investigate him, reports say Six women who stayed in flats in capital have since accused disgraced financier of sexually abusing them, says BBC The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Man charged with murder of 'loving family man' Kyrone Moodie shot dead in Clapham Moureik Ebanks, 20, charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm after fatal south London shooting Evening Standard · Apr 24
When is London Marathon 2026? Start time and how to watch race for FREE today Elites converge on capital for third major of the year Evening Standard · Apr 24
Ballot for 2027 opens as TCS London Marathon runners prepare for warm weather Holding a two-day TCS London Marathon is being explored for 2027 after more than one million people applied for a ballot place in Sunday’s race. The Independent UK · Apr 24
A day in the life: Alchemist Charlotte Pulver Magnesium, magnolia and the magical effects of good sleep and good water are essential — plus high-quality organic food. This is a day in the life of Six Senses London head alchemist, Charlotte Pulver Evening Standard · Apr 24
New Balance opens London Run House for 2026 to celebrate the city’s massive marathon weekend — here’s what’s on offer New Balance has opened its London Run House at Somerset House for the marathon weekend, offering activities and showcases open to the public. Tom’s Guide · Apr 24
Bored Panda · Apr 24 Harry Styles And Zoë Kravitz Are Engaged, And Fans Are All Saying The Same Thing “Zoë’s like the JLo of engagements lol…”
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Tony Adams: ‘30 years ago, I was at point of no return – this is why I’m now running London Marathon’ LONDON MARATHON 2026: In his 60th year, and 30th sober, the England and Arsenal legend tells Kieran Jackson about how he helped his son overcome his own alcohol addiction, and his plans to combat a ‘metal knee’ over 26 miles on Sunday
Cycling News · Apr 24 Cat Ferguson's column: 'I got a sneak peek at the course, and it's going to be incredibly exciting' - Why you should already be counting down to the 2027 Tour de France Femmes The Movistar rider looks ahead to next year's Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ, which starts in her home county of Yorkshire and culminates with a TTT in London, and what it could mean for UK cycling as a whole
Evening Standard · Apr 24 Four accused of arson attack on Jewish ambulances in Golders Green to appear at crown court Four men due at Old Bailey accused of arson attack that caused £1million of damage
Evening Standard · Apr 24 London renters lose out as homeowners win race for more space in 'harshly unequal city' How private renters are paying extortionate prices to live in small, overcrowded, and often poor-quality homes
Evening Standard · Apr 24 Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz 'engaged' after whirlwind eight-month romance as close friends react The couple were first linked last summer, when they spotted ‘snogging like teenagers’ at a London bar
International Business Times UK · Apr 24 Harry Styles 'Completely Smitten' with Zoë Kravitz: Engaged Rumours Emerged After 8 Months of Dating Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles spark engagement rumors after being spotted in London, with Kravitz wearing a striking diamond ring. Sources claim the couple is officially engaged.
Evening Standard · Apr 24 Glorious weather sees UK-grown strawberries arrive in supermarkets Punnets will begin to arrive on Tesco shelves in Surrey, Kent, Herefordshire and some London stores from Friday.
The Independent UK · Apr 24 UK-grown strawberries hit supermarket shelves early thanks to warm weather Punnets will begin to arrive on Tesco shelves from Friday
Evening Standard · Apr 24 Waymo 'driverless' taxi ploughs into London crime scene after double stabbing Dramatic video shows the moment the vehicle careers into a police cordon in Harlesden as officers investigate a double stabbing
Livingetc · Apr 24 This New Showroom in Mayfair Was Kept Minimal "So That Every Piece Gets to Breathe" — Its Eclectic Home Edit Proves Contrasting Finishes Are Design's Next Style Trick At Monologue London's new Portman Square outpost, legendary names are shown alongside today's rising talent in a curation that seeks to spark conversation, rather than simply displaying