Brick Lane's Truman Brewery faces data centre redevelopment
Controversial plans to transform the iconic Truman Brewery into a data centre with flats face fierce opposition. Will London's cultural heart be lost?
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New West London leisure centre gets £4m funding boost
Hounslow Council has pledged £4 million for a feasibility study to replace the ageing Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre. The new facility is slated for a 2031 opening, funded by flats on the site. Read the latest.
EPA: xAI's Memphis data centre broke law with gas turbines
US regulator rules Elon Musk's xAI acted illegally using methane gas turbines at its Tennessee data centres. A win for Memphis activists fighting pollution in overburdened communities.
Goldsmiths to open new campus in Catford Old Town Hall
Goldsmiths, University of London will relocate its Fine Art and Design courses to Lewisham's Old Town Hall in a landmark 10-year deal, bringing over 600 students to Catford and boosting the local economy.
Morden's 20-year regeneration project takes key step
Merton Council is launching a search for a developer to lead the long-delayed Morden town centre regeneration, marking progress after two decades of setbacks. Discover the plans and the challenges ahead.
One Year On: UK's AI Ambition Faces Delivery Hurdles
A year after Keir Starmer's AI Action Plan, UK firms raised £20bn. Yet, power grid delays and tax policy now threaten Britain's bid to become a global AI superpower. Read the full analysis.
Arts Club suffers £4m loss after wellness centre woes
London's historic Arts Club posts a £3.8m loss for 2024, driven by a £6.4m write-down on its luxury wellness centre investment. Discover how inflation and high interest rates hit the elite club.
Microsoft to Pay Full Power Costs for Data Centres
President Trump announces a partnership with Microsoft, ensuring tech giants cover their own soaring electricity costs for AI data centres to protect American households from higher bills.
London's worst housing starts since WW2 as builds crash 72%
New home construction in London has collapsed to its lowest level since 1946, with just 4,170 starts last year. Explore the data, the government's failed promises, and the severe consequences for the capital.
Southall fire causes major rail disruption
A major blaze at a recycling centre in Southall, West London, involving 60 firefighters, caused severe disruption to rail services including the Great Western Main Line. Get the latest updates.
Southall recycling centre fireball disrupts Heathrow travel
A massive explosion at a London recycling centre sent a fireball over Southall, halting Heathrow Express services and causing major rail disruption. Get the latest updates.
Salary needed to buy a house in every London borough in 2026
New Zoopla data reveals the household income required to purchase an average-priced home across London's boroughs. See the full list and find out if you earn enough.
London council cyber attack recovery to last until summer
Kensington and Chelsea Council reveals full impact of November cyber attack, with systems not fully restored until summer. Key services for vulnerable residents severely disrupted.
100k households warned after council cyber attack
Kensington and Chelsea Council warns residents after a November 2025 cyber attack compromised personal data. Follow official advice to protect against scams.
California's 'Drop' Tool Targets 500 Data Brokers
California's new 'Drop' platform lets 40 million residents request mass deletion of their personal data from 500 brokers. State claims it's a world-first tool for privacy control.
London's 2026 Future: Choices Over Rhetoric
Policy Chairman Chris Hayward outlines how London will move from post-Brexit planning to execution in 2026, focusing on financial services, trade, and regulatory reform to secure its global status.
AI's $400bn Debt Bubble Poses Major 2026 Economic Risk
The AI investment boom, fuelled by debt and soaring to $400bn in 2025, faces a reckoning as revenues fail to cover costs. Experts warn of a market correction with global consequences.
Australia's privacy regulator targets estate agents in data sweep
Australia's privacy watchdog launches a compliance sweep targeting estate agents, pubs, and car dealers over personal data collection. Businesses face fines up to $66,000 for failing legal standards. Read the full investigation.
New Year's Day is the world's most popular day for sex
Data from period app Clue shows January 1st sees a global peak in sexual activity, beating Valentine's Day. Experts explain why rest and proximity fuel our libido.
Salisbury: Loveliest city with homes 50% cheaper than London
Salisbury in Wiltshire, a 90-minute commute from London, offers stunning architecture, community spirit and average house prices around £342k. Discover why it's a top commuter choice.
Purley's new leisure centre and homes get GLA green light
Plans for a new Purley leisure centre with a 25m pool and over 200 later-living homes have moved forward after the GLA decided not to intervene. Construction could start in 2026.
London-New York in global top 10 busiest flight routes
Aviation data reveals the London Heathrow to New York JFK route carried nearly 4 million passengers in 2025, ranking 10th globally. Discover the key facts and figures behind this transatlantic favourite.
Bromley's Major 2026 Developments: Homes, Tower & Leisure
Bromley faces a transformative 2026 with plans for thousands of green belt homes, a controversial 19-storey tower, and new £22m leisure centres. Explore the key projects shaping the borough's future.
Homeless man's Christmas plea: 'All I want is a bed'
Paul Straffon, 47, is forced to sleep in a Wimbledon shopping centre doorway this Christmas. His story highlights London's homelessness crisis, with over 13,000 rough sleepers last year.
New Banksy artworks appear in London
Two new Banksy murals have appeared in London. Discover the locations in Bayswater and Tottenham Court Road, the speculated meaning, and where to see them.
Key London Development Decisions Expected in 2026
Major schemes including Liverpool Street Station, One Silk Street, and the Barbican Centre renewal are set for crucial decisions in 2026, shaping the future of the City of London. Discover the details.
Santa's List: Who's Checking the Checkers?
As Christmas Eve approaches, questions arise over the oversight of Santa's famous 'naughty or nice' list. Who ensures its accuracy and fairness? We investigate the festive data dilemma.
86m Spotify tracks stolen in major data scrape
Activist group Anna's Archive claims to have scraped 86m music files from Spotify, raising fears the data will train AI models. Read the full story on the copyright battle.
New Suspected Banksy Appears in Central London
A new piece of street art thought to be by Banksy has emerged near Tottenham Court Road. The work features two figures gazing up at a skyscraper. Discover the details and the artist's recent provocative history.
Charity shop shuts after shocking fly-tipping incident
A North London charity shop was forced to close after a mountain of dirty pans and soiled clothes was fly-tipped outside. St Luke's Hospice in Harrow issues a desperate plea to donors.
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