Lime issues warning after 'knights' joust on rental bikes in London park The east London spectacle saw two knights go head-to-head on rental bikes Evening Standard · Oct 19
Sugar Prices Pressured as India Curbs Ethanol Output March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is down -0.24 (-1.15%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is down -6.30 (-1.14%). Sugar prices are moving lower today after the Indian government ordered state-owned fuel retailers to stop procuring ethanol from sugar as of November 1, which... Barchart · Oct 19
European stocks dip as French riots spark concern In London, the FTSE 100 Index ended down 117.21 points, 1.1%, at 10,764.69. Evening Standard · Oct 19
Smaller Ivory Coast Cocoa Deliveries Lift Prices December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +60 (+1.065%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +29 (+0.69%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today amid signs of smaller cocoa supplies from the Ivory Coast after Ivory Coast government data showed farmers delivered 78,212 MT of... Barchart · Oct 19
Uber claims victory in £340m legal battle with London black cab drivers A High Court judge ruled the cases were brought too late and dismissed them without considering whether allegations were true Evening Standard · Oct 19
Tory London Mayor challenger vows to scrap affordable housing targets and free up space for 300k new homes Businessman Alex Challoner, who has joined the race to be the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London, claims his proposals could unlock land for 135,000 homes in Park Royal in west London alone Evening Standard · Oct 19
Lime warns e-bikes are ‘not for jousting’ after viral duel staged in London park A video on social media shows a pair jousting whilst riding the bright green e-bikes The Independent UK · Oct 19
Tom Holland's dad 'shivers' in London pub beer garden after Spider-Man fans take over Dominic Holland was unable to get a seat inside his favourite London pub after his son recommended it in a media interview Evening Standard · Oct 19
Rising from the ashes: Stalls reopen at 800-year-old London market place destroyed by massive fire First stalls reopen a fortnight after flames swept through the historic market Evening Standard · Oct 19
Judge throws out case against Uber brought by 13,000 London cab drivers Delivering his judgment on Monday, Mr Justice Birt ruled the cases were time-barred and brought too late The Independent UK · Oct 19
Halloween 2026: The best pumpkin patches in and around London to visit this October From a pumpkin patch in west London to sprawling farms in Surrey - here are the best places to pick your own pumpkin this Halloween Evening Standard · Oct 19
This Marylebone hotel has a Third Space gym and a brilliant bar – you won’t want to leave On a trip to London, Helen Wilson-Beevers checked into a chic hotel within an upmarket area known for its village feel The Independent UK · Oct 19
London boroughs named among very best and worst places in England to grow up - how does your area fare? One London borough is the second worst place in England to grow up while three are in the top 10 best, according to a new report by the children’s commissioner Evening Standard · Oct 19
UK's largest AI data centre being built on edge of London hit by blow as Microsoft pulls out The tech giant was set to fund a supercomputer at the site in Loughton, Essex Evening Standard · Oct 19
Evening Standard · Oct 19 Could your London bus be scrapped? Routes facing TfL cuts revealed TfL is consulting on plans that could see some routes withdrawn and others extended or reshaped
Bored Panda · Oct 19 The Ultimate World Capitals Quiz: Can You Answer All 24 Questions And Score A Perfect 24/24 Do you really know your world capitals? 🌍 Put your geography knowledge to the test with the World Capitals Challenge, a quiz designed to challenge your memory and take you on a journey around the globe. From famous capitals like Paris, Tokyo, and London to lesser-known ones, every question offers…
The Times of India · Oct 19 Barbados-born man, 62, faces deportation after 50 years in Britain over a past criminal conviction Tony Hall, a 62-year-old London resident, faces deportation despite living in the UK for 50 years. His immigration issues stem from a 2001 criminal conviction for conspiracy to rob and possession of a firearm. He has lived under a deportation threat for over 14 years, reporting biweekly to the Home…
The Independent UK · Oct 19 Rod Stewart offers health update after announcing farewell tour Rock veteran was in great spirits on a night out in London with his wife, Penny Lancaster, last week
The Independent UK · Oct 19 Ryanair and easyJet announce new flight routes for next summer – here’s the full list Ryanair and easyJet have announced new flight routes for next summer, expanding connections between UK airports and popular holiday destinations. EasyJet has launched 18 new routes from 10 UK airports, including six new services to Spain and its first-ever flights to Girona. Meanwhile, Ryanair has released the first of its…
Euronews · Oct 19 Did an ancient Egyptian god inspire the Oscar statuette? A 2,700-year-old bronze offers a clue A 2,700-year-old Egyptian statuette of the god Ptah, which recently sold at Frieze Masters in London, may hold a clue to the origin story of the Oscar statuette.
Evening Standard · Oct 19 Man accused over London-bound train stabbings admits string of knife attacks Anthony Williams denies attempted murder charges over the mass stabbings on an LNER service bound for King's Cross.
The Economic Times · Oct 19 'Hindi cinema felt like a family': Anupam Kher shares old video with Amitabh Bachchan, recalls Bollywood's ‘golden period' Anupam Kher shared an old rehearsal video with Amitabh Bachchan from the Jumma Chumma show in London, recalling the camaraderie and fun of the 1980s and 1990s Hindi film industry.
The Independent UK · Oct 19 London restaurant news: Rules joins the National Trust, Tom Booton goes to the dogs and Lee Tiernan returns London’s oldest restaurant has become a national treasure, Tom Booton is opening a bistro named after his dog and Lee Tiernan is back with free sandwiches. Hannah Twiggs rounds up the capital’s latest restaurant news
Evening Standard · Oct 19 Person dies in front of passengers and staff at London station The incident occurred at Earl’s Court station on Saturday evening
The Independent UK · Oct 19 Greens could fail to win any seats in London at next election, new poll shows The MRP poll conducted by Electoral Calculus and Find Out Now indicated that Labour could win a record 59 or 60 seats out of 75 in the capital following a surge in support