Leigh-Anne Pinnock joins star-studded crowd at intimate Burna Boy gig after teasing music comeback Leomie Anderson and Nathalie Emmanuel were also spotted at the album launch gig in London Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025
Three of London's most gloriously odd museums Why settle for ordinary, when out there is extraordinary? Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025
Number of city rail commuters in England and Wales passes pre-Covid levels Two million passengers took weekday trains into cities last autumn, the highest number since records began The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025
Barbie at Bondi: Margot Robbie shouts packed West London restaurant a round of her favourite cocktails Generous Hollywood star Margot Robbie splashed out on cocktails for over 100 diners when she enjoyed a meal with her husband Tom Ackerley and friends at Australian restaurant Bondi Green in London this week. BANG Premier · Jul 17, 2025
London-Berlin trains on the drawing board for UK-German rail taskforce Chance of direct services reignites hopes for better rail links across Europe as Starmer and Merz pledge to sign bilateral treaty The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025
‘10 busiest trains in England’ named as passenger numbers bounce back Train operator Thameslink says trains were designed with plenty of standing room The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025
Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008 The Thames Gateway Bridge scheme in east London would have connected Newham to Greenwich. Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025
Prime Minister says UK will ‘work ever more closely’ with Germany The Prime Minister and Friedrich Merz signed the deal – to be known as the Kensington Treaty – at the V&A Museum on London. Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025
Have the Tate to yourself: the best art exhibitions in London for summer 2025 The must-see London art shows this summer - with some minus the crowds Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025
London council weighs parking surcharge on 'supersize' SUVs with launch of road safety probe Lambeth to commission study into whether larger vehicles pose a greater danger to pedestrians and cyclists Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025
Germany closing small-boat loophole in new treaty with UK Britain and Germany signed a wide-ranging friendship treaty, marking German chancellor Friedrich Merz's first visit to London and aiming to deepen bilateral ties. The treaty builds on recent efforts to reset UK-EU relations, following French president Emmanuel Macron's visit, and signals increased cooperation among Europe's leading powers. Key areas of… The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025
Germany to allow UK passport holders to use e-gates This will initially be available for frequent travellers. Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025
Errol Campbell: Man cleared posthumously over south London theft conviction by corrupt officer He was previously found guilty in April 1977 and sentenced to a total of 18 months’ imprisonment Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025
How to watch Bookish season 1 online from anywhere Set in a postwar London bookshop run by Mark Gatiss' genius of deduction, cosy crime doesn't get much cosier. Here's how to watch Bookish season 1 from anywhere. TechRadar · Jul 17, 2025
Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025 City Hall asks Government to protect London's ancient trees after Enfield Oak axing City Hall has written to the Government asking it to protect all of London’s ancient trees
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025 Jim Legxacy: Black British Music review – London iconoclast catalyses chaos into a major mixtape The rapper and producer doubles down on his vaulting style, lurching from alt-rock to distortion and chipmunk soul on an astonishingly coherent and melodic third record
Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025 Best commuter towns: four areas within 45 minutes of London with house prices from £350,000 Keen to move but not keen on the journey? Here are top towns within 45 minutes of London
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025 Voices: I’m with Camilla – sometimes you might just have to ‘whack a groper in the goolies’ COMMENT: As a new book reveals that the Queen once fought off a would-be attacker on London Underground, Victoria Richards says that sometimes, putting your own safety first is all that matters
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025 Sculpture in the City/Bloomberg Space review – folk horror bubbles up under towering icons of cash New commissions on this enjoyable art trail from the Wilson sisters, Ai Weiwei and Andrew Sabin remind us that this part of London is full of echoes of ancient ritual
Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025 The London Henrys* struggling on £100k a year (yes, really) *That’s High Earners, Not Rich Yet. Caught in a tax trap and pummelled by inflation, they’re feeling the pinch
Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2025 ‘Is it making a difference? Absolutely’: UK celebrities rally for Gaza While some UK politicians refuse to speak against Israel’s war on Gaza, many artists are using their platforms.
Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025 How many terms can you run for London mayor? Sir Sadiq Khan is London’s longest serving mayor - but how many times can he run?
Fortune · Jul 17, 2025 Antler exec lives out of a suitcase and swears by her jet lag routine—no meals, a run and a massage ASAP The U.K. boss of luxury luggage brand Antler, spends nearly two months a year abroad for work. Her best hack? Never arrive at your destination in the evening.
Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025 London has worst unemployment rate in UK after massive hospitality jobs shake-out ONS figures show the number of employees in London shows a fall of 1.8% in the year to May, more than any other region
Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025 Two London Gatwick flights endure mid-air emergencies within a minute and are forced to land EasyJet and British Airways flights both forced to land in quick succession after problems reported on board