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Delivery swans, millionaire neighbours and the wonders of a bath: hardcore houseboaters celebrated in photos

Aisha Mirza spent five years documenting boaters – queer, disabled, black and brown – who live on the beautiful waterways of London in the shadow of million-pound flats

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025

London restaurant faces £2.5million 'proceeds of crime' fine over kitchen fan installed without council permission

Brothers Ahmet and Sahin Gok had their passports seized and face a £2.5million penalty for installing a kitchen extraction system without planning permission

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025

Palestine protests live: Pro-Gaza students chant ‘Palestine will live forever’ at October 7 rallies

Protesters are marching on Downing Street, followed by the Met Police.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Eleonora Collini’s Twin Portraits Reveal How Similar And Different Siblings Can Be (30 Pics)

Eleonora Collini is a London-based photographer whose series "TWINS" examines the deep emotional and visual connections between siblings.

Bored Panda · Oct 7, 2025

Woman filmed cutting down yellow ribbons for Israeli hostages from north London fence is named

The woman was filmed with a pair of scissors tells furious bystanders: ‘I’m not committing a crime’

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025

Police probe 'attempted arson' at Canary Wharf migrant hotel

Firefighters were sent to Britannia International in Marsh Wall just before 5pm on Sunday

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025

Phantom of the Opera Star Ben Lewis Dies Aged 46: Tributes Flow for 'One of the Greats' of Musical Theatre

Musical theatre star Ben Lewis dies aged 46. Remembered for his iconic roles in Phantom of the Opera and Love Never Dies across Australia and West End.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7, 2025

Two years after 7 October and the kidnap of my parents, hate is in fashion. For all our sakes, we need compassion

So many were killed – yet on her release, my mother said ‘shalom’ to her captors. Let’s learn from that moment of grace, says Sharone Lifschitz, London-based film-maker and academic

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025

Met police bust criminal gang behind smuggling of tens of thousands of phones stolen in London

The criminal organisation is believed to be behind the smuggling of up to 40% of all phones stolen in London to China

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025

Police intercept international phone-smuggling ring after 40,000 devices stolen in UK

The Metropolitan Police said it is the largest operation to tackle phone theft in London

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025