Politics
62-year-old man arrested for 1998 murder of Donna Keogh, 17
A 62-year-old man has been arrested in Manchester on suspicion of murdering Donna Keogh, 17, who vanished from Middlesbrough in 1998. A second suspect was previously arrested in Leeds.
Culture
London Pride 2026: One Million Expected, Madonna Rumoured for Surprise Appearance
An estimated one million spectators are expected at London Pride 2026, with Madonna rumoured to appear. Mayor Sadiq Khan led the march, joined by over 35,000 marchers from more than 600 groups.
Sports
Mexico faces second FIFA complaint before England World Cup match
Mexico faces a second FIFA complaint from Ecuador over safety issues ahead of their World Cup match against England, as thunderstorms and fan deaths raise concerns.
Business
London schools allow late starts for pupils to watch England World Cup match
Some London schools are delaying start times on Monday so pupils can watch England's World Cup last 16 match against Mexico, which kicks off at 1am.
Environment
Transport
Eel Pie Island opens to public for first time
Eel Pie Island, a private island in the River Thames, opens to the public on July 4-5 and 11-12, 2026, with free tickets for two-hour visits to explore its art scene.
Tube maximum journey time rule could double your Oyster fare
Exceeding Oyster card maximum travel times on the London Underground could result in a penalty charge of double the maximum fare, with times varying by zone and time of day.
Casualty off July 4, returns July 11 with Lethal Legacy ep 10
Casualty is not airing on Saturday July 4 due to Wimbledon and FIFA World Cup coverage. The next episode of Lethal Legacy will air on BBC One on July 11 at 8:50pm.
Royal Mail ends Saturday Second Class deliveries
Royal Mail has permanently abolished Saturday deliveries for Second Class letters, now delivering on alternating weekdays, approved by Ofcom to cut costs as letter volumes drop.
Lewisham tops London in e-bike and scooter fires; boy, 12, died
Lewisham had the highest number of e-bike and scooter battery fires in London homes in 2025, including a fatal incident that killed 12-year-old Fabian Henry, London Fire Brigade reveals.
TV & Film Quiz: The Best of British Screen
From Doctor Who and James Bond to Only Fools and Horses and Fawlty Towers, our TV and film quiz celebrates classic British screen favourites. Fourteen questions of mixed difficulty for every armchair fan. Lights, camera, action!
