Politics
London restaurant owner fined £45k for illegal worker pleads to keep licence
Dilman Ismail Mahmoud, owner of Sadaf Restaurant in Bayswater, pleaded with Westminster City Council to renew his licence after a £45,000 fine for employing an illegal worker.
Culture
Shetland fans devastated as Alison O’Donnell quits ITV drama after 13 years
Alison O’Donnell, who played DS Tosh McIntosh, is leaving Shetland after 13 years. Fans are devastated, and the BBC promises a major storyline for her exit.
Sports
Alan Shearer advises Thomas Tuchel to drop Arsenal's Noni Madueke for England's World Cup opener
Alan Shearer suggests Thomas Tuchel should start Anthony Gordon or Marcus Rashford instead of Noni Madueke if Bukayo Saka is unfit for England's World Cup opener against Croatia.
Business
Lime bike riders face £10 fines for dumping e-bikes in central London
Lime and Westminster Council have signed a new deal to tackle obstructive e-bike parking. Riders who repeatedly park outside permitted spaces face fines of £2 to £10, with repeat offenders banned from using Lime bikes.
Environment
Transport
Passport Rule That Could Ruin Your Summer Holiday
A new study reveals 80% of UK passport holders are unaware of validity rules. Learn how to avoid denied entry and costly disruptions this summer.
M11 queues near Stansted after multi-vehicle crashes
Drivers face five-mile queues and 45-minute delays on the M11 near Stansted Airport after two multi-vehicle crashes. Emergency services are on scene.
Northcote Road to pedestrianise for summer al fresco dining
Wandsworth Council's new Conservative administration reintroduces summer pedestrianisation of Northcote Road in Battersea from July 11 to August 30, supporting al fresco dining.
Free Lido Coming to East London's Royal Victoria Dock
East London's Royal Victoria Dock will host a free lido, Summer Splash, from July 24 to August 17, with stunning city views, lifeguards, and family activities.
London Tube closures: Five lines shut this weekend
Five London Underground lines face closures this weekend, including Piccadilly line affecting Heathrow access. Check TfL updates for alternative routes.
