Politics
Kingsbury set for 20mph zone and double yellow lines
Brent Council proposes 20mph limit, double yellow lines, and greening on Old Kenton Lane, Kingsbury. Public consultation ends August 21.
Culture
Metro Cartoon by Guy Venables: August 11, 2026
Daily cartoon by Guy Venables published in Metro on August 11, 2026. Order a print or call 0191 6030178.
Sports
Scholes: Tonali better than Arsenal's £75m signing Guimaraes
Paul Scholes says Tottenham's Sandro Tonali is a better player than Arsenal's £75m signing Bruno Guimaraes, who he thinks can still improve the Gunners.
Business
Boots £45 Beauty Box with £191 Value Back in Stock
Boots' £45 beauty box, packed with over £191 worth of trending products, is back in stock, offering shoppers significant savings on top brands.
Environment
Transport
GTA 6 Ultimate Edition outselling standard, says CEO
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick reveals GTA 6 pre-orders skew toward the £89.99 Ultimate Edition, ruling out Christmas discounts.
42 London bus routes hit by strikes over heatwave
42 London bus routes face disruption until Oct 20 as 1,500 Arriva drivers strike over unsafe heat conditions. First strike Aug 14.
Live facial recognition cameras at London Tube stations today
TfL deploys live facial recognition at Victoria station to catch high-harm offenders, with images of non-matches automatically deleted.
Walthamstow road shut after roof collapse
Churchill Road in Walthamstow is closed both ways after a house roof collapsed, causing evacuations and bus diversions. London Fire Brigade is on scene, and residents are advised to avoid the area.
SL4 bus ridership rises despite return of £1.75 fare
SL4 bus ridership increased to 211,786 in the first month after the free trial ended, despite the £1.75 fare returning, according to TfL data.
Premier League Quiz: Test Your UK Football Knowledge
Kick off with our British football quiz spanning the Premier League, FA Cup, legendary clubs, managers and record goalscorers. Fourteen questions from easy openers to tough teasers. How many can you net today?
