London vs the North — or can both tech sectors win under Andy Burnham? As the new Prime Minister pushes north, Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the capital’s future as Europe’s tech powerhouse Evening Standard · Aug 5
Will Andy Burnham spark an exodus of London’s middle classes? Why middle class Londoners could quit the capital if Andy Burnham hammers the South with tax rises, writes Nicholas Cecil Evening Standard · Jul 18
How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door After the Prime Minister’s resignation, Anne McElvoy asks Westminster insiders: what went wrong and how could Andy Burnham make it right? Evening Standard · Jun 28
The King of the North needs a lesson from the City before ever entering No 10 Andy Burnham’s vision for nationalisation exposes the gap between ambition and affordability with the bond markets quietly deciding what’s really achievable, writes Chris Blackhurst Evening Standard · May 25
How the Iron Lady was forged To appreciate the greatness of Margaret Thatcher — as this excellent biography makes possible — you must go back to Grantham where she lived over her parents’ grocery shop. There was no hereditary money, so she had to work hard, occasionally serving at the counter. She experienced frugality and, after… Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025
OPINION - Simon Case should pipe down — people like him are ruining Britain Just months after stepping down from the most powerful job in Whitehall, Simon Case is building a public profile warning of doom and gloom across the world. Is it right that top civil servants take sides and scare the public after leaving office? And if he cares so much now,… Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025
An imprisoned Nobel laureate underscores human rights abuses in Belarus Ales Bialiatski, a human rights advocate who won the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, is serving a 10-year prison sentence in Belarus and is one of hundreds of its political prisoners The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2025
Sue Gray snubs No 10 photographers after pyjama smear ‘It is the first case of anyone complaining from No 10 that I’ve heard of,’ said a snapper Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2024
OPINION - Congratulations Keir Starmer but beware — your honeymoon is over already The first thing we need to do is congratulate Keir Starmer for his momentous win. It was large, it was collective, and — in the end — it was probably what we all needed. The Starmer revolution has reached its second major inflection point, and no one can deny that… Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2024
I thought Andy Murray would win Wimbledon – but dared not say so The former BBC tennis correspondent was quick to recognise the ruthless streak in the young Scot, but was too cautious to predict on air he would become a major champion The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024
Jack Draper sets sights on being ‘great like Murray’ after blowing hot and cold Jack Draper will face Cameron Norrie in the second round at Wimbledon after beating Elias Ymer 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024
Victorian steam locomotive hauls first train in 78 years The T3 class No. 563 engine, which dates back to 1893, was relaunched on the Swanage Railway in Dorset. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Pinehurst Resort announces opening date for new Tom Doak-designed No. 10 Tom Doak designed Pinehurst No. 10 on dramatic ground that previously held The Pit. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 5, 2023
OPINION - Dylan Jones: Plaques are great — but if only London had even more of them Four years ago, the long and winding road finally ended up in Savile Row. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the final Beatles concert on the roof of No 3, my good friend David Rosen, of Pilcher Hershman (“space agent, not estate agent,” he’ll say, just in case you didn’t… Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 18, 2023 LACC turns ‘diabolical’ and players complain ‘it’s not my cup of tea’ at the 2023 U.S. Open "Some of the tee shots are just – I think they're a little bit unfair."
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 15, 2023 Sam Burns makes second hole-in-one on No. 15 at 2023 U.S. Open The ace by Burns is the 50th in U.S. Open history.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2023 Tom Kim emerges muddy in failed and viral bid to retrieve ball at PGA Championship Tom Kim has no regrets about the muddy lengths he went to in a bid to retrieve his ball out of Allens Creek at Oak Hill during the first round of the PGA Championship
Orlando Sentinel · Mar 3, 2023 World No. 1 Jon Rahm seizes Arnold Palmer lead with opening 65, big names in pursuit ORLANDO, Fla. — Round 1 at Bay Hill Club & Lodge offered something for everybody.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 10, 2022 City announces permanent bus lanes on Chicago Avenue; advocates worry about enforcement, frequency Despite the city making “important changes,” activists worry infrequent service and scofflaw motorists will undermine the changes.
Reuters · Nov 25, 2022 'Where is he now?’ Kherson mother looks for son after Russian retreat Clutching aid she'd received at a crowded humanitarian distribution point in Ukraine's liberated city of Kherson, Anna Voskoboinik, a one-legged woman in a wheelchair, finds it hard to imagine life without her only son.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022 10 of the best restaurants in Nottingham Inspired by Master Chef winners, a sprinkling of Michelin stars, plus supper clubs and pop-ups evolving into new restaurants, the city’s independent food scene has never felt more energised
Belfast Live · Sep 24, 2022 Review: 'Instagrammable' cafe No. 8 Court Street is a sweet treat haven in Newtownards Your Instagram feed (and your sweet tooth) will thank us!
Reuters · Mar 28, 2022 UK's Met Police expected to issue first fines on No. 10 lockdown breaches - The Guardian London's Metropolitan Police is expected to issue the first fines for breaching a COVID-19 lockdown at No. 10 Downing Street, The Guardian reported on Monday citing government insiders.