Politics
SNL faces backlash for promoting 'cancelled' comedian Nate Bargatze on July 4
Saturday Night Live angered fans by sharing a July 4 sketch featuring Nate Bargatze, who faced backlash for attending President Trump's birthday and UFC event.
Culture
Underrated West London park with zoo and maze kids will love
Brent Lodge Park in Hanwell, Ealing, features Hanwell Zoo with exotic animals, a playground, and a free maze. Entry costs £5.50 for adults, £4 for children.
Sports
Tuchel slammed over 'ridiculous' World Cup decision on Reece James
England boss Thomas Tuchel has been criticised for taking Chelsea's Reece James to the World Cup without adequate backup, leaving the team short at right-back.
Business
Travel Expert: 3 Destinations to Avoid Extreme Heat This Summer
Travel expert Simon Calder recommends Scottish islands, Tarifa in southern Spain, and the Pyrenees as perfect 'coolcation' destinations to escape Europe's heatwaves.
Environment
Transport
Free Santander Cycles every Sunday in July 2026
TfL offers free Santander Cycles Day Passes every Sunday in July 2026 using promo codes for unlimited 60-minute rides. E-bikes also accessible.
Cheapest padel in London: Map shows prices from £20
An interactive map reveals the cheapest places to play padel in London, with prices starting at £20 per hour at Playtime Padel Clubs in Kingston.
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.
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!
