Politics
Soho al-fresco dining blocked as Westminster fails to apply for Mayor's funding
Westminster Council did not apply for the Mayor's £500,000 al-fresco dining fund, accused of blocking Soho's nightlife revival due to influential Nimby groups.
Culture
Transform Your Garden with Top-Rated Storage Sheds and Cushions
Discover the best garden storage sheds and outdoor cushions to organize and beautify your outdoor space, with expert tips and top product picks.
Sports
Chelsea's Malo Gusto wants Man City move but £75m price tag blocks deal
Chelsea full-back Malo Gusto is keen on a move to Manchester City, but the Blues' £75m asking price is proving a major obstacle, according to reports.
Business
Office 'Pingers' Are Killing Workplace Vibes, Study Finds
A fifth of UK workers go an entire day without face-to-face conversation, as 'pingers' rely on messaging even when in the same room, leaving 40% feeling disconnected.
Health
Environment
Transport
Blind 20-Year-Old Lands Wimbledon Job Through Inclusive Scheme
Michael Hoskins, 20, who lost his sight due to brain tumours, works at Wimbledon's information points helping visitors find strawberries and cream, thanks to the 'Work at Wimbledon' scheme.
London Tube Closures July: Hammersmith & City Line Shut
July sees minimal Tube disruption with only four lines affected. The Hammersmith & City line is fully closed the first weekend, impacting Hyde Park concerts. District, Piccadilly, Metropolitan, Overground, DLR, and Elizabeth line also have partial closure
Southfields traders prepare for Wimbledon rush
Southfields businesses brace for a 'manic' fortnight as Wimbledon brings tens of thousands of visitors daily, with shops decorating in green and purple and ordering extra stock.
Ealing Broadway crash: Police seal off shopping area after vehicle hits pedestrians
Police have sealed off The Broadway in Ealing after a vehicle struck pedestrians outside Marks and Spencer at around 3.15pm, leaving at least two people injured.
AI drone rescues lost hikers in five hours
Fire and Rescue NSW used an AI-powered drone with thermal imaging to locate two hikers lost in Kosciuszko national park within five hours, a first-of-its-kind rescue mission.
British History Quiz: From 1066 to the Modern Age
Journey through British history with questions on kings and queens, battles, the Tudors, Magna Carta and the World Wars. From the Norman Conquest onward, test your knowledge across the centuries. How much do you remember?
