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
Bethell Admits 'Tired' England Must 'Graft' After Hitting Ashes Wall in Sydney
Jacob Bethell conceded England were feeling the strain after a gruelling day three in Sydney, as Australia built a commanding lead. The all-rounder insists the team will fight to level the series.
Business
Kamado BBQ Deal: Wowcher Slashes Ceramic Grill to £99 for Spring
Snag a Kamado-style ceramic charcoal BBQ grill for just £99 in Wowcher's limited-time deal. Save 67% on this versatile garden cooker perfect for spring and summer.
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.