Purple Aki Products Cause Controversy After Death
Sex doll company Inferno faces backlash for launching Purple Aki merchandise following the Liverpool urban legend's death. Products include footballs and doll heads for 'revenge' purposes.
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Abandoned mansion decays on London's Billionaires' Row
Urban explorers reveal the shocking decay inside a multi-million pound mansion on Bishop's Avenue, one of London's most expensive streets, left abandoned by wealthy owners.
Stranger's kindness prevents high heel accident
A chance encounter with a compassionate stranger prevented a dangerous fall while wearing heels. Discover how small acts of kindness transform urban life.
Santa Monica's bold revival plan amid urban crisis
Santa Monica faces unprecedented challenges with empty shops, safety concerns and financial distress. Discover the city manager's bold plan to revive this iconic beach destination.
Camden's Euston plan: 2500 homes and £41bn boost
Camden Council unveils a 'once-in-century' plan to transform Euston with 2,500 new homes, 34,000 jobs, and a £41 billion economic boost by 2053. Discover the vision.
London's £20bn driverless Tube plan faces major hurdles
Sadiq Khan warns automating just three Tube lines could cost £20bn as experts debate feasibility of driverless trains on London's complex network. Discover the future of urban transport.
Melbourne's skyscraper peregrine chicks take flight
Three peregrine falcon chicks have successfully fledged from their nest atop a Melbourne skyscraper. One had a dramatic crash landing before soaring on its second attempt. Watch their journey!
Wild parrots thrive in Los Angeles, aiding conservation
Red-crowned parrots, once exotic pets, now form thriving feral colonies across Los Angeles. Scientists study their surprising adaptation and potential role in saving endangered native populations.
The Grim Conformism of Pavement Vigilantes
Exploring how self-appointed pavement enforcers are creating hostile streetscapes. Discover the psychological drivers behind this troubling urban phenomenon.
Sydney's £27m Nightlife Revival After Lockout Laws
Sydney's ambitious £27m nightlife revival faces generational habits and economic pressures. Can policy overcome the legacy of lockout laws that cost £16bn annually?
Learning to Handle World's Most Venomous Snakes
Exclusive look at Australia's growing snake handling industry as urban expansion increases human-reptile encounters. Discover why more people are learning venomous snake wrangling.
Liberal Party's Net Zero Reversal Sparks Rebellion
Former Liberal MPs warn that abandoning net zero commitments could prove catastrophic for the party's prospects in urban seats. Read the full analysis of the internal crisis.
London: Housing and Nature Can Coexist, Says GLA
Senior GLA figure Abby Crisostomo argues that solving London's housing crisis doesn't require sacrificing nature. Discover how green infrastructure can enhance new developments.
Haiti's Gangs and Climate Crisis Force Mass Displacement
As gang violence and climate collapse converge, over 1.4 million Haitians have fled their homes. Explore the human cost of this escalating humanitarian emergency.
Berlin reverses green transport policies amid protests
Berlin's new conservative government slashes cycling and pedestrian funding while prioritising cars, triggering climate protests and dividing communities over urban mobility.
Peter Archer's legacy in housing and community regeneration
Discover how Peter Archer revolutionised housing for the elderly and disabled, transforming communities from Bristol to New Delhi. Learn about his enduring impact on urban regeneration.
First pictures of Peckham Hill Street's dramatic makeover
Exclusive photos reveal the stunning metamorphosis of Peckham Hill Street as a major regeneration project breathes new life into this South London neighbourhood, creating vibrant community spaces and enhanced pedestrian areas.
Masked youths attack police with fireworks in UK cities
Shocking scenes across multiple UK cities as organised groups of masked youths attack police with fireworks and set vehicles ablaze in coordinated nighttime violence.
Pavement Vigilante Shames Britain's Worst Pedestrians
Meet the anonymous campaigner shaming phone-zombies and pavement-hoggers across UK cities. Discover how one person's mission is forcing Britain to confront its terrible walking etiquette.
New York 2025 Mayoral Election: City Decides Its Future
As New Yorkers cast their votes in the crucial 2025 mayoral election, discover how the results will reshape America's largest city and what it means for urban governance worldwide.
Munich's legendary river wave mysteriously vanishes
The Eisbach river wave, an iconic urban surfing spot in Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following construction work, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and prompting urgent questions about its future.
New York City Elects New Mayor in 2025 Election
New Yorkers have cast their decisive votes in the 2025 mayoral election, choosing new leadership to guide America's largest city through critical challenges ahead.
Britain Set to Lead Electric Air Taxi Revolution
UK aerospace sector is positioned to dominate the emerging electric air taxi market, creating thousands of jobs and transforming urban mobility with revolutionary zero-emission aircraft.
Khan fights 'no-go zone' myths about UK cities
London Mayor Sadiq Khan confronts what he describes as a dangerous misinformation campaign by right-wing agitators deliberately portraying UK cities as lawless 'no-go zones'.
London borough named capital's worst eyesore hotspot
A recent survey has crowned one London borough as the capital's worst eyesore hotspot, with residents pointing fingers at neglected buildings and poor urban planning that's marring the local landscape.
Weekend's Wildest Photos: Dog in Bag & Human Hot Dog
This weekend's most extraordinary photographs revealed surprising urban encounters, including a dog travelling in a shopping bag and a man squeezed into a giant hot dog costume, capturing the quirky spirit of British streets.
Young cyclists reclaim Johannesburg streets
Discover how a youth cycling movement is transforming Johannesburg's dangerous roads into spaces of freedom and community empowerment through two wheels.
Phone Snatching: Britain's Growing Street Crime Epidemic
A powerful cartoon commentary exposes the rising tide of phone thefts plaguing urban centres, capturing the vulnerability of pedestrians glued to their devices.
London Mist Photo Wins Best Mobile Photography Award
Discover how Guillaume Lavrut's spontaneous London snap, capturing a mysterious figure in the fog, became an award-winning mobile photography sensation and what it reveals about modern creativity.
Britain: One of World's Least Nature-Connected Nations
Shocking new research shows the UK has one of the weakest relationships with nature globally, while Nepal tops the chart for nature connection. Discover why urban living and modern lifestyles are creating a nature deficit nation.
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