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East London council flat residents rehoused after lift shaft fills with sewage

Lift shafts at Angela Court in Burdett Road filled with ‘wastewater’ after the sewage system broke down

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025

Niall Horan surprises London commuters as he casually hops on rush-hour train to Vauxhall

The One Direction star tried to keep a low profile in a baseball cap as he strolled along the platform, though several eagle-eyed passengers still recognised him

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025

Arsenal consider Emirates Stadium expansion to 70,000 capacity

An upgrade would restore the biggest London club ground status for Arsenal while the stadium work could mean temporary move to Wembley

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025

The best-value commuter towns under 90 minutes from London

While a three-hour round trip might be a step too far for daily commuters, these towns could be just the ticket for hybrid workers

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025

Cocoa Prices Pressured by an Improved Global Supply Outlook

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -73 (-1.16%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -52 (-1.20%). Cocoa prices are falling today, with London cocoa posting a 20-month nearest-futures low. Cocoa prices remain under pressure from last week, following the governments of the Ivory...

Barchart · Oct 7, 2025

New Emirates Stadium capacity revealed as Arsenal plan major EXPANSION to club's North London home: report

Arsenal would need to move to Wembley for a time whilst the club realises its Emirates Stadium expansion goal

FourFourTwo · Oct 7, 2025

UK police disrupt gang suspected of smuggling 40,000 stolen phones to China

The Metropolitan Police said it has arrested 46 people in its largest ever crackdown on mobile phone theft.

Euronews · Oct 7, 2025

Who is Niko Omilana? What to know about the YouTube star turned Celebrity Traitor

He’s best known for pranks and running to be Mayor of London

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025

Hawksmoor St Pancras: 'London's most beautiful restaurant' to become steak joint

Victor Garvey at the Midland Grand shut abruptly earlier this year. Now it will fill with one of London’s most reliable operations

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025

Pro-Gaza groups ignore calls to halt protests on anniversary of October 7

Pro-Palestine protests are continuing across the UK on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, despite condemnation from political leaders and university officials. Around 100 people protested at Sheffield University, with organisers dismissing Sir Keir Starmer's claim that the timing of the demonstrations was “un-British”. Further protests are planned at…

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025