Politics
Greta Thunberg's London Arrest: A Crayon, a Sign, and a UK Free Speech Crisis
Greta Thunberg was arrested in London for holding a sign supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers. The author reveals her daughter provided the crayon, sparking a family debate on UK protest laws.
Culture
2026 Film Preview: Gerwig's Narnia, Dune Messiah & Charli XCX Mockumentary Lead Exciting Slate
A look ahead at the most exciting films of 2026, from Greta Gerwig's Narnia reboot and Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Messiah to Charli XCX's mockumentary and new works from Tarantino, Fincher, and Iñárritu.
Sports
West Brom Sack Ryan Mason After 10th Consecutive Away Defeat
West Bromwich Albion have terminated Ryan Mason's contract following a stoppage-time loss to Leicester, marking their 10th straight away defeat. James Morrison takes interim charge.
Business
Swiss Bar Fire: 40 Dead, No Safety Checks for Five Years Before Tragedy
A Swiss bar where 40 died in a New Year's fire had not undergone a safety inspection for five years, officials confirm. Mayor issues profound apology. Read the full report.
Environment
Transport
Person dies after being hit by train at Croydon station
A person has died after being struck by a train at Coulsdon South station in Croydon. British Transport Police confirm the incident is not suspicious. Services were suspended for hours.
Woman injured in Wimbledon Broadway crash
A woman is in hospital after a morning collision on Wimbledon Broadway, causing partial road closures and bus diversions. Follow live updates.
London bus strike to hit 13 routes this week
Over 300 Stagecoach bus drivers in East London will strike on Jan 8 & 9 in a dispute over alleged bullying and union busting. Passengers warned of severe disruption.
Merton road closures: Full list for January and February
Essential water, gas and telecoms works will cause major disruption across Merton borough. See the full list of road closures and temporary lights affecting your commute.
London 2026 transport changes: fares, trains, congestion charge
Major 2026 changes for London: Tube fares up to 7.1%, new Piccadilly line trains, five Superloop routes, and a new £18 congestion charge. Full details here.