Major London road closures for essential works in Jan 2026
Essential maintenance works across Westminster will cause significant road and lane closures on Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, and other key routes in January 2026. Plan your journey.
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Hammersmith & Fulham January 2026 Road Closures
A series of road closures are planned across Hammersmith and Fulham in January 2026 for essential utility and council works. See the full list of dates and locations.
London Road Closures Jan 2026: Full List
Drivers face major disruption in the Square Mile with multiple road closures in January 2026 due to building and utility works. See the full list and plan your route.
Hillingdon road closures in January - full list
Drivers in Hillingdon face disruption as four roads close for utility works in January. One closure in Ickenham will last three months. See dates, diversion routes and details.
Major Croydon road closures in Jan & Feb 2026
A complete guide to planned roadworks and closures across Croydon in early 2026, affecting major routes like the Flyover and High Street. Plan your journeys.
Council worker saves elderly woman from London flat fire
A Westminster council road worker is praised for his bravery after rescuing a disabled woman from a burning building in Notting Hill. Read the full story of this heroic act.
London's Funniest Boroughs Revealed in New Research
Westminster tops the list of London's funniest boroughs, with Camden and Hackney close behind. Discover where the capital's comedy scene is booming and why searches are surging.
King's Christmas Message Filmed at Westminster Abbey
King Charles has chosen Westminster Abbey's Lady Chapel for his 2025 Christmas broadcast, highlighting the theme of pilgrimage. Discover the royal and historical significance of the location.
Russell Brand charged with two new sexual offences
Comedian Russell Brand, 50, faces two new charges of rape and sexual assault from two additional women. He will appear in court in January 2026. He denies all allegations.
Russell Brand Charged with Further Sex Offences
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with additional counts of rape and sexual assault, police confirm. His trial is set for 2026. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Six Immigration Officers Charged Over Migrant Thefts
Six UK immigration officers face charges of stealing from migrants and money laundering. The defendants are due at Westminster Magistrates' Court in January. Read the full details.
Judge quashes CAA summons against comedian Reginald D Hunter
A judge has dismissed a private prosecution against comedian Reginald D Hunter, ruling the Campaign Against Antisemitism's motive was to have him 'cancelled'. Read the latest court developments.
Six Immigration Officers Face Serious Criminal Charges
Six UK immigration officers are to appear in court, charged with money laundering and conspiracy to steal from migrants. Five also face misconduct charges. Full details here.
Westminster's worst moments and blunders of 2025
From emotional breakdowns to policy U-turns and tractor protests, we review the biggest political scandals and misjudgements that rocked Westminster in 2025. Read the full story.
London shelter opens 50 beds for rough sleepers over Christmas
A Westminster charity is providing warmth and safety for 50 homeless people this festive season, funded by a £700,000 council grant. Discover the personal stories behind the statistics.
Man stabbed to death in Maida Vale flat row
A 40-year-old man has died after being stabbed during a violent argument at his Tollgate Gardens flat in Maida Vale. Police hunt for the killer as neighbours describe a 'frightening' scene.
Maida Vale stabbing: 40-year-old man killed, no arrests
Exclusive first photos from the Maida Vale murder scene where a 40-year-old man was stabbed to death. Police appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage as the killer remains on the loose.
Take City AM's 2025 UK Politics Quiz Now
How much do you remember about 2025's political gaffes, protests and U-turns? Challenge yourself with City AM's definitive politics quiz of the year.
Central London pedestrianisation plan backed by 60%
Westminster's plan to pedestrianise part of Regent Street and expand Piccadilly Circus space is backed by 60% in consultation. Find out the next steps and opposition concerns.
Westminster is UK's noisiest area, study finds
A new study reveals Westminster as the UK's loudest area, with high noise complaints and extreme population density driving the score. Discover the full top 10 list.
M25 bridge closed 57 hours this weekend - diversion routes
The Cobham Road bridge over the M25 in Surrey will be closed for 57 hours from Friday night for essential repairs. Plan your journey with our full diversion guide.
London council plans £90 weekly rent rise for TA tenants
Westminster City Council proposes a £90 weekly rent increase for 352 temporary accommodation households from February 2026 to tackle a £12.5m budget overspend. Over 90% of residents will be protected by housing benefit.
Bishop Richard Moth named Archbishop of Westminster
Pope Leo appoints Bishop Richard Moth as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Installation set for 14 February at Westminster Cathedral.
Keir Starmer's position stronger than polls suggest
Despite dire polls and leadership speculation, analysis reveals why Prime Minister Keir Starmer's position is more secure than Westminster chatter implies. The unpredictable first-past-the-post system and lack of a clear successor work in his favour.
Cyber Hackers Target London Council Staff on Microsoft Teams
Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham councils hit by November cyber attack. Staff warned after hackers target individuals via Microsoft Teams. Supplier payments delayed.
Guardian's 2025 Parliamentarian Awards Unveiled
The Guardian's satirical Parliamentarian of the Year awards for 2025 are revealed, with Angela Rayner, Liz Truss, and Keir Starmer among the 'winners'. Discover the year's political highlights.
Westminster lockdown sparked by box of Christmas cards
A major security alert near Parliament was triggered by a box of Christmas cards, causing widespread disruption. Read the full details of the incident and police response.
MP's Christmas cards cause Westminster bomb scare
A box of unsent Christmas cards from MP Miatta Fahnbulleh triggered a major security alert at Parliament, deploying a bomb disposal robot and shutting down the area. Read the full story.
M27 Christmas closure for 8,500-tonne underpass installation
The M27 motorway will shut for over 10 days this Christmas as a massive 8,500-tonne underpass is slid into place near Fareham. Plan your journeys now.
First arrests for 'intifada' chants at London protest
Two people arrested for chanting 'globalise the intifada' at a pro-Palestine protest in Westminster, following a new police crackdown. Read the latest on the protests and the hunger strikers.
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