Met Police staff strike on NYE over pay dispute
Metropolitan Police staff, including call handlers, will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, threatening emergency response delays. Unite union blames pay freeze and inferior conditions.
Metropolitan Police staff, including call handlers, will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, threatening emergency response delays. Unite union blames pay freeze and inferior conditions.
London's iconic Shard will illuminate its top 20 storeys as a giant red Christmas stocking on Christmas Eve, visible for over 40 miles. A spectacular festive finale for the capital.
Londoners can expect a damp, overcast Christmas Eve with temperatures peaking at 8°C. Get the full hour-by-hour forecast for the capital's festive weather.
A new Netflix documentary chronicles The New Yorker's 100-year history, exploring its iconic covers, legendary writers, and cultural impact. Discover the story behind the magazine.
Hyperrealist sculptor Ron Mueck unveils a major new exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, featuring monumental and intimate works that explore the human condition. Discover the details.
Labour's new strategy tackles child poverty by lifting the two-child benefit cap and funding early years support. Discover the impact on families and the political shift.
Transport for London announces key service alterations for the 2025 festive period, including Christmas Eve early finishes, no Tube on Christmas Day, and overnight New Year's Eve services. Plan your journey now.
NSW police have arrested six people and seized luxury cars worth millions, including a Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini, in a major organised crime operation. Read the full details.
Sydney's first new harbour beach in decades has opened at Bedlam Bay. While offering a scenic swim spot, visitors are advised to watch for oyster shells. Discover this urban oasis.
Beloved Sydney noodle house closes after decade-long tenancy, sparking customer queues and creating identical rival restaurants. Discover the full story behind the Chinatown favourite's closure.
Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham councils hit by a serious cyber security incident. NCSC assessing impact, critical services maintained. Read the latest.
Discover London's premier rooftop venues offering spectacular views of the 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks. Book your VIP spot for an unforgettable celebration overlooking the Thames.
Discover the best free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks display. Plan your celebration and welcome the new year in style.
Remembering Chris Robertson MBE, a titan of UK teacher education who championed every child's right to the best opportunities. Her legacy transformed early years training.
A Merseyside police officer faces a charge of causing death by careless driving after a collision that killed 22-year-old carer Rachael Moore on Christmas Eve 2022. Read the latest developments.
London nurseries and schools must repay over £650,000 after a data entry mistake with postcodes led to significant funding overpayments. Councils are now recovering funds.
Security researchers discovered a method to expose WhatsApp users' phone numbers and profile data. Learn how to protect your privacy and what this means for your security.
UK security services issue rare warning after MPs face 'covert and calculated' Chinese espionage attempts via fake LinkedIn profiles. Learn how to protect yourself.
The Technaxx TX-100 plug-in alarm offers a simple, budget-friendly security solution for your car, motorhome, or boat. Read our full review of this clever anti-theft device.
Security service MI5 warns UK parliamentarians of new Chinese espionage attempts via LinkedIn headhunters. Read the latest on the government's security response.
BBC's new thriller Wild Cherry delivers soapy drama about wealthy families in Richford Lake. Read our review of this fashion-forward, trashy entertainment.
Young Eve Dingle makes a shocking discovery about her grandfather Bear Wolf in early ITVX release. Read the full spoilers and Joshua Richards' exclusive comments.
Next week's explosive EastEnders sees Vicki Fowler's trauma spiral into violence while Zack Hudson intervenes, sparking romantic complications. Plus: Ravi faces consequences and adoption drama continues.
EastEnders spoilers: Ravi faces a violent kidnap as Suki and Eve's adoption assessment descends into chaos. Read the full explosive details here.
Vladimir Putin uses three identical presidential offices across Russia to conceal his location and thwart assassination attempts, according to new investigation. Discover the elaborate security measures.
NSW Premier Chris Minns suggests a misdirected email may explain why his office wasn't warned about the Sydney neo-Nazi rally. Discover the security breakdown and ongoing investigation.
Harry Pitman's family say justice has been done as his teenage killer receives 16-year sentence for Primrose Hill murder. Read the full story.
Suki and Eve's adoption hopes are shattered by Priya's outburst, but a major twist follows. Can they overcome their family drama? Read the latest EastEnders spoilers.
The Guardian investigates why growing numbers of New Zealanders are considering leaving their country. Share your experience if you're planning to depart.
Sadiq Khan and City of London Police warn against fake New Year's Eve fireworks tickets. Only buy from official partner Ticketmaster to avoid scams and inflated prices.