London's Top 3 Independent Shopping Streets
New research reveals the UK's best high streets for indie shops, with three London locations making the top 10. Discover where to find unique boutiques and support small businesses.
New research reveals the UK's best high streets for indie shops, with three London locations making the top 10. Discover where to find unique boutiques and support small businesses.
Discover the 2025 Real Ale Advent Calendar featuring 12 hand-picked beers from independent breweries. Now £74.39 with Black Friday discount. Perfect Christmas gift for ale enthusiasts.
Discover Maureen Rose's Taylors Buttons, a Fitzrovia haberdashery serving the Royal Family for over 50 years. This historic shop created buttons for Queen Elizabeth II and survives against high street decline.
A headteacher is forced to issue a statement denying social media claims a pupil was suspended for wearing Wellington boots. Discover the facts behind the school uniform policy.
Mayor Sadiq Khan commits to safeguarding free school meals for all London primary pupils, saving families £500 per child yearly, despite a £19.2m budget gap.
Sidcup Storyteller cinema reopens next month after Bexley Council secured new operators and invested £115k. Discover the community-focused revival story.
A 15-year-old boy from Beath High School has died after collapsing on a school bus in Dunfermline. Police are treating the death as unexplained. Read the latest updates.
Legendary London music venues XOYO and Camden Assembly have been acquired by Propaganda Independent Venues, marking a return to UK ownership and a boost for grassroots music. Discover the plans for these iconic spaces.
Timothy Garton Ash reveals essential democratic safeguards against populist threats, from public broadcasting to electoral reform. Learn how to protect your freedoms before it's too late.
Discover 7 unique independent London shops for Christmas 2025. From handmade fragrances to sustainable fashion, find gifts with stories that support local makers.
Police watchdog recommends misconduct proceedings for four officers over handling of domestic abuse case before Harshita Brella was found dead. Read the full investigation.
Police watchdog IOPC says four officers should face misconduct proceedings over their handling of domestic abuse allegations by Harshita Brella, later found dead. Read the latest.
At least 50 of 303 children abducted from St Mary's school in Nigeria have escaped. Pope Leo makes heartfelt appeal for release of remaining hostages amid security crisis.
Gunmen abducted 303 children and 12 teachers from St Mary's Catholic School in Nigeria. Authorities close all schools in Niger state as rescue operations continue.
Gunmen abducted more than 300 students and teachers from a Catholic school in Nigeria. Read the latest on this developing crisis and the rescue efforts underway.
A person was rushed to hospital after a stabbing near Lampton Secondary School in Feltham. Police are investigating the incident which occurred on School Walk.
A former headmistress has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after storing alcohol in her office, which was used by vulnerable SEND pupils. Discover the full details of the misconduct case.
Wandsworth Council has rejected a request to delay the closure of Bradstow School, a residential school for autistic children. The school, facing a £1m deficit, will shut on December 31.
A new study reveals Richmond Park has the best state schools in England, driving house prices 51% above the regional average. Discover the property price impact of catchment areas.
Three teenagers and two adults hospitalised after chemical exposure at Biddulph High School. Emergency services responded to the incident on Conway Road. Read the latest updates.
Exclusive: Former Throwley Yard Cinema employee reveals months of turmoil before closure, including waste management crises and payment delays. Discover the full story.
Powerful new documentary 'Thoughts and Prayers' reveals the devastating reality of US school shootings through survivor stories. Discover the urgent call for action.
Discover Lymington, the charming coastal town with the UK's loveliest high street. Explore independent shops, a picturesque harbour, and the New Forest. Plan your perfect day trip from London today!
Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson stars in Game, a darkly funny take on 90s rave culture. This debut feature hits UK cinemas 17 November. Read our full review.
Dick Harris, who spent a lifetime advocating for disability rights and independent living, has died aged 71. Discover his inspiring journey from institutional care to becoming a force for change.
Multiple ACT schools closed after asbestos detected in coloured sand products. Health alert issued as investigation continues. Stay informed about school safety updates.
As ultra-rich owners tighten control over major media outlets, public protests erupt against censorship. Discover how concentrated media power threatens democratic integrity and what can be done.
The Department for Education aims to broaden music education appeal while withdrawing teacher bursaries from 2026-27, creating policy contradictions that concern educators.
Trapped delivers a raw portrayal of domestic abuse with Gina Jones and Shane McCormick. This bleak British drama explores trauma bonds with occasional nuance. Read our full review.
A major study of 50,000 Welsh pupils reveals a 'sobering' mental health crisis, widespread bullying, and poor sleep habits. Discover the findings and the urgent call for action.