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19 best luxury perfumes for women, according to a beauty editor

The definitive list, from zesty fruits to soft, cocooning woods – meet your new signature scent

Evening Standard · Aug 26

This beauty brand has cut my morning makeup routine down to just 5 minutes

From the complexion stick to the flush balm, Merit has streamlined my makeup bag

Evening Standard · Aug 20

How record hot summer has changed London's travel habits

Data shows how Londoners are choosing to travel across the capital during the summer months

Evening Standard · Aug 13

Kenya journalist escapes abduction after criticism of president, says CPJ

The Committee to Protect Journalists has called for an investigation into the attempted kidnapping of a senior journalist in Kenya, which followed angry criticism of his newspaper by President William Ruto.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 8

Heatwave sparks fresh fears for wildlife despite crackdown on ‘shameful’ swimming in Hampstead Heath ponds

The wildlife ponds have been plagued by illegal swimmers desperate to get cool in the heat

Evening Standard · Jul 6

London's England bunk-off: Poll reveals a third of fans to skip work on Monday to watch World Cup match against Mexico

Around 35% of Londoners polled by The Standard admitted they would be bunking off work after the England game

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Andy Burnham: I'll cut transport fares in London to lower cost of living for millions

Exclusive: The Prime Minister-in-waiting also pledges more affordable homes including in the heart of the capital where property prices are sky-high

Evening Standard · Jun 30

London council threatens to seize hire bikes after being 'overwhelmed' by dumped cycles around Wimbledon

Merton Council has requested an urgent meeting with e-bike operators Forest and Lime as day two of The Championships gets underway

Evening Standard · Jun 30

2026 Wimbledon free bets: Best betting offers for SW19

Wimbledon 2026 is here and The Standard has the best Wimbledon free bets and tennis betting offers to use across the fortnight

Evening Standard · Jun 28

West End performers 'feel unwell' sweltering in 36C heat as theatres urged to push back shows

At least three theatres are reporting highs of 30C inside as the union encourages World Cup-inspired hydration breaks

Evening Standard · Jun 27