Politics
King Charles' US Visit Fails to Mend UK's 'Special Relationship' with Trump
King Charles' state visit to the US aimed to repair UK-US ties after Trump humiliated Starmer. But old-school diplomacy won't work on Trump, and the relationship remains fragile.
Culture
Salt Yard Group Marks 20 Years with Chef Collaboration Series
Salt Yard Group celebrates 20 years with a chef collaboration series across its restaurants, featuring guest chefs creating exclusive menus and supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Sports
EastEnders: Phil Burns Nigel's Chair in Emotional Final Tribute
Phil Mitchell sets fire to his armchair in a poignant tribute to Nigel Bates in EastEnders, honoring his friend's wish to live life fully after Nigel's death from dementia.
Business
Study: Half of World's Parents Feel Unsupported by Society
A new study reveals that half of parents globally feel unsupported, with economic pressures and lack of flexible work hindering caregiving. Fathers value care but face strain.
Environment
Transport
London May Bank Holiday 2026 Weather Forecast
Get the full early May Bank Holiday weather forecast for London, May 2-4 2026. Met Office predicts sunny Saturday, rainy Sunday, and cloudy Monday.
Farringdon Station Closed Due to Emergency Incident
Farringdon station closed this morning as emergency services attend an incident. Tube and train services skip the stop. Disruption expected until 11.45am.
London Travel Disruption: Tube and Train Closures May 2-4
Major DLR closures and service changes on Metropolitan, Elizabeth, Overground lines this bank holiday weekend. Check all planned TfL disruptions for May 2-4 2026.
Three London Bridges on TfL Critical List
Westminster, Vauxhall, and Lambeth bridges have been placed on a 'critical' list due to 'very poor' load-bearing parts, but TfL says they are safe and not at immediate risk of closure.
Fatal Crash Shuts Road Outside Oval Tube Station
A fatal crash on Kennington Park Road outside Oval Tube station has shut the road for several hours. Police and emergency services remain on scene, with bus diversions in place.
