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Too Much: Lena Dunham’s mega-hyped new romcom is destined for best comedy awards

There’s an astonishing cast of stars in this complicated, grownup love story about a New Yorker moving to London after a breakup. Richard E Grant! Andrew Scott! Rhea Perlman! And they’re the tip of the iceberg…

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025

OPINION - The Prime Minister has a London problem

At the general election exactly a year ago, London voted heavily for a change of government, affirming a trend underway for more than a decade in which the capital has steadily become a more ‘Labour city’.

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2025

Stephen Fry's guide to London: dining at Row on 5 and getting a trim at Geo F Trumper

The actor loves hotel stays at Claridge’s, and dates at La Petite Maison

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2025

The Adventure Bike Rider show: ‘Glastonbury for bikers’

How hundreds of London motorcyclists took the rough with the smooth

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025

Trevor Hendy obituary

Other lives: Local authority architect who became a housing association project director and then a consultant

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025

UK’s Palestine Action loses bid to pause ban as ‘terrorist’ group

London courts uphold order that critics say puts the group’s anti-Gaza war protesters on a par with al-Qaeda, ISIL.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2025

I survived the 7/7 London bombings, but as a British Muslim I still grew up being called a terrorist

Twenty years ago, I was walking through central London with my history teacher when a bus exploded behind us. We were in London for an awards ceremony at Westminster where I was to pick up the award for best opposition speaker in the Youth Parliament competition.

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2025

How the myth of ‘Blitz spirit’ defined and divided London after 7/7

The “Blitz spirit” is one of Britain’s most enduring national myths – the stories we tell ourselves about who we were, and who we still believe we are today. Growing up among football fans, I heard constant nostalgic refrains about England and Germany, wartime bravery and national pride.

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2025

How To Do London Pride 2025: Parade, Performances and Parties Lighting Up London This Weekend

This year's London Pride kicks off tomorrow in what is considered one of the world's largest free Pride events. From parades to performances to parties, it's an event you won't want to miss.

International Business Times UK · Jul 4, 2025

Jonathan Barnett was an early kingpin in the world of the super-agents

The Londoner who has worked with some of the biggest names in football has been accused of trafficking, torture and rape

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025