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Michael Sheen says he initially turned down Tony Blair role in The Deal

The actor was appearing on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2025

Housing Secretary pledges to break ground on three new towns before election

The Government will ‘do whatever it takes to get Britain building’, Steve Reed is expected to tell Labour conference.

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2025

These three new towns will begin construction before the next election

Housing Secretary Steve Reed will make the pledge at Labour’s party conference

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025

Duchess of York sells £4.2m London townhouse after receiving an offer from her tenant

The Duchess of York bought the London mews house in 2022 for £4.25million as an investment property for her daughters

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2025

Brentford 3-1 Manchester United: Premier League – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: A comically inept opening 25 minutes set the tone as Ruben Amorim’s side were subjected to yet another thoroughly deserved defeat

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2025

Tom Holland and Zendaya hire £1,000-a-day security at £3m West London home after fan frenzy

The Spider-Man stars, both 29, want a ‘normal life’ but have been forced to bring in security after fans began turning up at the gates of their home

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2025

‘I loved the Emirates. I know that stadium like the back of my hand – where the sun goes down and at what time’ Hector Bellerin on his love affair with Arsenal

The Spanish defender spent a decade in north London

FourFourTwo · Sep 27, 2025

How to Watch Brentford vs. Man Utd on TV, Live Stream

The Premier League weekend kicks off in style in west London.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 27, 2025

I Never Thought I'd Call a Burger Joint "Aesthetic", But These 3 New Trendy Restaurants in London Just Proved Me Wrong

The quest for the best burgers in London is a high-low affair, thanks to design-driven destinations pairing comfort food with dramatically lit, futuristic interiors

Livingetc · Sep 27, 2025

Six of the best stress-free UK breaks by train

From a posh Scottish bothy to a new budget hotel in the Lakes, there’s no driving required on these relaxing jaunts

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2025