Politics
Wimbledon man denies suitcase murder at Old Bailey
Jamie Cooper, 27, of Wimbledon, pleaded not guilty to murdering Dale Mundell, 34, whose body was found in a suitcase in Kent.
Culture
Dame Esther Rantzen Dies at 86; Family Pays Tribute
Broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen has died at 86. Her family called her a 'most wonderful mother' and 'cherished grandmother'.
Sports
Chelsea Women Beat Arsenal 1-0 in WSL at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea Women defeated Arsenal 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with Alyssa Thompson scoring the decisive goal in a hard-fought WSL match.
Business
Greggs to cut 740 jobs and close four factories in overhaul
Greggs plans to close four factories and cut about 740 jobs as part of a £60m overhaul, expecting £20m annual savings by 2029.
Transport
Environment
Rare Ivy Bees Found at University College School Hampstead
Colletes hederae, a rare solitary bee species, has been discovered at University College School in Hampstead, with efforts underway to protect them during development work.
Dartford weekly food waste collections start autumn
Dartford Borough Council will roll out weekly food waste collections in phases from autumn, with caddies delivered before November 2026, aiming to divert 5,000 tonnes annually.
Haringey playground upgrades: 4 parks to get accessible play areas
Four Haringey playgrounds, including Downhills Park and Bruce Castle Park, are closing for upgrades featuring inclusive play equipment, with reopenings expected from late October 2026.
Tottenham Park Transformed into £7m Nature Haven
Lordship Recreation Ground in Haringey has been transformed from a derelict, unsafe eyesore into a £7m nature haven, boosting biodiversity and community wellbeing.
Rare-breed sheep return to Hampstead Heath for grazing
Rare-breed sheep from Mudchute Farm have returned to Hampstead Heath for grazing, supporting biodiversity and connecting with centuries-old traditions.
General Knowledge Quiz: Test Your Wits
Stretch your general knowledge with fourteen questions on science, sport, literature, nature and famous Britons from Newton to Shakespeare. A mix of easy wins and trickier teasers for the whole family. How many can you score?