Politics
Croydon bin lorry crash destroys community garden, compensation still missing
A Veolia bin lorry destroyed a South Norwood community garden in March 2025. Volunteers from People for Portland Road are still waiting for promised compensation and a replacement tree nearly a year later.
Culture
TV Tonight: Heated Hockey Drama & Casualty's 40th Anniversary Revamp
Tonight's TV highlights include the steamy ice hockey drama Heated Rivalry on Sky Atlantic and a chaotic 40th-anniversary revamp for BBC's Casualty. Plus, The Masked Singer and more.
Sports
WNBA CBA Talks Collapse: No Deal as Deadline Passes, 2026 Season at Risk
WNBA and players' union fail to agree new collective bargaining agreement by deadline. Key disputes over salary and revenue sharing could delay the 2026 season. Talks continue.
Business
Blind Date: Dara and Alexia's 8/10 Pub Meet After Restaurant Mix-Up
Dara, 24, and Alexia, 24, share their Guardian Blind Date experience over dinner in London. They scored the evening 8/10, enjoyed a pub after, and would meet again as friends. Read their full story.
Environment
Transport
Find the 'loneliest' section of the London Underground
A Reddit discussion reveals the quietest parts of the Tube network where you can find an empty carriage. Discover the Hainault Loop and other peaceful routes for a serene commute.
TikToker jailed for killing grandmother in car crash
Leigh Sutherland sentenced to nine years for causing death by dangerous driving after ignoring brake warnings. Read the full court details and police statement.
TfL's Bakerloo Line Heineken Rebrand Contains Awkward Error
An eagle-eyed passenger spots a station order error in TfL's Bakerloo line Heineken rebrand. Could the ad campaign confuse commuters? Read the full story.
34 arrested in Spain over 'Black Axe' crime gang fraud
A major cross-border police operation has led to 34 arrests in Spain, targeting the notorious 'Black Axe' criminal network accused of multi-million euro fraud. Read the full details.
Tube knifeman jailed for 11 years after Kennington attack
Nicholas Green stabbed two strangers on a London Underground platform in a 'torrent of violence'. He was caught after using his bank card to tap in. Read the full story.