Cyber attacks hit several London councils
Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea councils are investigating serious IT breaches with the National Cyber Security Centre. Contact services are disrupted. Stay informed.
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Major cyber attack hits three London councils
Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham councils hit by a serious cyber security incident. NCSC assessing impact, critical services maintained. Read the latest.
ATO worker takes 'same job, same pay' to court
An ATO call centre worker employed by Probe Operations applies for a 'same job, same pay' order, challenging the tax office's use of outsourced labour. Could this set a new precedent?
London Christmas Markets 2025: Complete Guide
Discover London's magical Christmas markets for 2025. Get opening dates, locations and travel tips for Winter Wonderland, Southbank Centre and more festive highlights.
Taylor Swift films music video in Croydon
Taylor Swift has secretly filmed a new music video in a run-down Croydon shopping centre with Lewis Capaldi. Discover the surprising location choice and £1 million budget.
Barbican: London's Post-Blitz Utopian Estate
Discover how the Barbican emerged from WWII devastation to become a radical vision for city living. Explore its brutalist architecture and unique community today.
Melanie Quin: Science Centre Network Pioneer Dies at 66
Remembering Melanie Quin, whose charm and intelligence shaped British and European hands-on science centres. Discover her remarkable journey in science communication.
EU Sanctions Russian Officials Over Journalist's Death
The EU imposes sanctions on Russian prison officials responsible for the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, whose body was returned with organs missing. Read the full investigation.
Double Amputee's Health Worsens in ICE Custody
The health of Liberian-born double amputee Rodney Taylor is deteriorating in a Georgia ICE detention centre. His case has gained support from Senator Raphael Warnock.
Londoners Share Their Must-Visit Christmas Markets
Discover which festive markets Londoners recommend for 2025, from riverside gems to hidden local favourites. Plan your perfect Christmas market tour today!
Bay Area poverty rate jumps to 16.3% in 2023
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
Gracie Hunt Supports Alternative Super Bowl Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs heir Gracie Hunt endorses Turning Point USA's rival halftime show amid conservative backlash against Bad Bunny's NFL selection. Read the full story.
Leegate Shopping Centre demolition approved for 620 homes
Revised plans to demolish derelict Leegate Shopping Centre in Lewisham approved, delivering 620 homes including 17-storey tower and nearly half affordable housing. Read the full details.
New Music Friday: De La Soul's Emotional Return
Discover this week's essential new album releases, from De La Soul's poignant hip-hop return to Keaton Henson's rock transformation and Oneohtrix Point Never's electronic experiments.
Oneohtrix Point Never's Tranquilizer: Ambient for Anxious Era
Daniel Lopatin's new album Tranquilizer uses Y2K sample CDs to create kaleidoscopic soundscapes addressing contemporary information overload. Discover this uncanny ambient masterpiece.
First US Ismaili Centre Opens in Houston
Discover the new Ismaili Centre in Houston, a serene architectural masterpiece by Farshid Moussavi for the city's 40,000-strong Ismaili Muslim community. Explore its unique design and cultural significance.
Alice Guo: Chinese scam mayor gets life sentence
Alice Guo, Chinese national who became Philippines mayor while running massive human trafficking operation, sentenced to life imprisonment. Read the shocking details.
Leisure centre charged over 2016 electrocution death
Parkwood Community Leisure Ltd faces charges over the 2016 death of Albert Xhediku, 34, who was electrocuted retrieving a football. Court hearing set for December 2025.
West London pensioner jailed for harassing girls
A 66-year-old man from Ealing has been sentenced to five months in prison for sexually harassing two teenage girls in a Watford shopping centre. Learn more about the case and police response.
London's First New Shopping Centre in 15 Years Opens
Discover Broadgate Central, the City of London's first new retail and leisure destination in 15 years, featuring 28 brands. Explore the new hub now!
Dunelm opens new Wandsworth homeware store
Dunelm, the UK's largest homewares retailer, has opened a new two-floor store in Wandsworth's Southside Shopping Centre, creating approximately 24 local jobs and sparking online debate about its former name.
Iglu Cruise in £100m Flight Centre takeover deal
UK cruise specialist Iglu is nearing a £100m acquisition by Australia's Flight Centre Travel Group, signalling strong post-pandemic recovery and global cruise growth. Read the full story.
Quentin Blake's Mrs Armitage Hits London Stage in 2026
Quentin Blake's beloved Mrs Armitage on Wheels is being adapted into a musical for the Southbank Centre's Imagine festival in February 2026. Get your tickets from 20 November.
Neo-Nazi attendee detained in Sydney immigration raid
Matthew Gruter was taken into custody in a pre-dawn raid after his visa was cancelled for attending a neo-Nazi rally. The Home Affairs Minister defends the decision. Read the full story.
Southbank Centre Launches Discounts for Under-30s
The Southbank Centre has launched a new youth scheme offering under-30s half-price exhibition tickets, discounted shows, and perks at bars and shops. Sign up now to save.
Eurostar's Ashford exit creates 'ghost town'
Ashford International Station's Eurostar closure since 2020 costs £126m yearly in lost visitors. Residents describe a 'ghost town' as M&S leads business exodus. Hope remains with 2026 review.
Senior Manston staff suspended in misconduct probe
Two senior figures at Kent's Manston immigration facility suspended amid misconduct investigation. Learn about the centre's troubled history and ongoing independent inquiry.
Barbican's £240m redesign to improve accessibility
London's iconic Barbican Centre is undergoing a major £240 million renewal. The project will introduce a new wayfinding system to tackle its confusing layout, making the brutalist landmark more accessible for all visitors from 2027.
Tasmania approves $1.3bn Hobart stadium project
Tasmanian parliament greenlights contentious Macquarie Point stadium while federal government commits $37m to childcare safety reforms. Read the latest developments.
Lawsuit Exposes 'Decrepit' Conditions at ICE Detention Centre
Seven immigrants detained at California's largest ICE facility sue US government over life-threatening medical neglect and inhumane conditions. Read the shocking details.
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