Uber and Lyft team up with Baidu to bring fully driverless taxis to London in 2026 American and Chinese partnerships join Waymo in trialling autonomous all-electric cabs in the UK from next year The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
SWR train trials Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet to fix New Forest blackspot A service from London Waterloo to Weymouth used satellite connection on 20 December The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
Malaga-London flight delayed after family accused of boarding dead grandmother The flight on Wednesday was delayed by 12 hours after a 89-year-old British woman died before takeoff. Passengers claimed she appeared lifeless when wheeled aboard. The airline has rejected the claims, and no investigation was announced into the incident. Euronews · Dec 22, 2025
How London chess nights found their cool again Want laid-back atmosphere, good vibes and dangerously strong drinks? Luciana Bellini on the chess clubs making all the right moves Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025
Meet photographer Paperboyo who is celebrating 10 years ingeniously transforming the world's landscapes Paperboyo started his artistic practice in London a decade ago Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025
Activity bar chain collapses putting 6 London locations at risk of closure The chain has locations in Fitzrovia, London Bridge, Fulham, Stratford, Shepherd’s Bush, and Wembley Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025
Tottenham injury update: Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, Destiny Udogie latest news and return dates Spurs lose two more players for London derby against Crystal Palace but Radu Dragusin is back in first team picture Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025
London house prices in 2025: did property prices rise or fall in your borough this year? While average prices fell slightly across the capital this year, some eastern boroughs saw a boost Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025
Khanh Ong Makes Appearance In Taylor Swift’s Docuseries After Being Scammed $4000 The reality star can be seen living his best life in the crowd at Taylor Swift’s London concert in episode three of The End of an Era. Pedestrian.tv · Dec 22, 2025
Anger as four independent Hampstead Heath cafes handed to Daisy Green group The City of London Corporation chose Australian-inspired cafe group Daisy Green to take over next spring. Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025
Palestine Action activist on hunger strike taken to hospital as campaigners criticise ‘negligent’ treatment Dr James Smith, an emergency physician who is a lecturer at University College London, said the group needed specialist medical help because they ‘are dying’ The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025
Lucy Punch compares family life to 'travelling circus' Lucy Punch says her family lives like a “travelling circus,” moving between Los Angeles and London. BANG Premier · Dec 21, 2025
Police name 55-year-old man shot dead in north-west London Met Police officers are keen to hear from a small group who were congregated nearby when the incident happened The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025
Pierce Brosnan says Netflix’s ‘unsettling’ Warner Bros deal ‘doesn’t feel culturally right’ ‘Thursday Murder Club’ actor said he has witnessed cinemas ‘evaporating from the landscape’ where he lives in both California and London The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025 Crackdown on rogue landlords renting out mouldy and unsafe homes to be expanded across London boroughs A pilot scheme in Camden, to force landlords to improve properties in dismal conditions, is being rolled out to Barnet, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Waltham Forest, Havering, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets and Enfield
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025 Elgin Marbles to stay on display at British Museum during £1bn refurbishment Director reaffirms ancient Greek sculptures will remain in London despite Greek government hopes for their return
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025 Man shot dead in north-west London named for first time as police hunt killer Simon Whyte, 55, named as man gunned down in Stonebridge as detectives appeal for witnesses who were nearby
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025 Cycling is changing at speed – but is Britain keeping pace? Emulating the bike-friendly highways enjoyed by our continental neighbours will take a lot more money and political will
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025 ‘Too rude for kids’: Families walk out of Catherine Tate's 'smut fest' panto at London's Palladium Families say the London Palladium’s Sleeping Beauty contains adult humour unsuitable for children
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025 Anger as four Hampstead Heath cafés replaced despite backing from Benedict Cumberbatch The City of London Corporation has confirmed four popular cafés will be taken over by Daisy Green, despite opposition from residents, campaigners and celebrities
BANG Premier · Dec 21, 2025 Limahl hopes his One Wish For Christmas track gets used in a West End or Broadway show Pop icon Limahl is continuing to re-release and promote his romantic festive song, One Wish for Christmas, in the hope it will be used in a West End or Broadway show.
Livingetc · Dec 21, 2025 Forget Grazing Tables, I Spoke to London's Coolest Caterers About Their Design-Forward 'Feasting Tables' and the Lessons to Learn for Your Own Christmas Buffet These luxury event specialists do incredible tables for some of the world's biggest fashion brands — here are the ideas I'm stealing for hosting this year
Marie Claire · Dec 21, 2025 Inside a Day in the Life of Sheherazade Goldsmith, Founder of Loquet London From morning rituals to her creative process, this is everything she gets up to in her 9-5
Livingetc · Dec 21, 2025 4 Serrated Knives Your Cooking Set Needs, Tried-and-Tested by One of London’s Most Inspiring Young Chefs — “They’re the ‘Secret Weapon’ of Amateurs and Professionals Alike” The "unsung heroes" of her knife roll, they are "the one tool I reach for when precision meets a little resistance," reveals burgeoning culinarian Abigail Hill of cult restaurant Sessions Arts Club
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025 Top tips from celebrities, chefs and critics for food shopping in London Whether you’re doing the final big shop for Christmas lunch or contemplating a meal that doesn’t consist of turkey, here’s where to shop in London