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?
Controversial plans to transform the iconic Truman Brewery into a data centre with flats face fierce opposition. Will London's cultural heart be lost?
Discover why Aldgate East station, steps from Brick Lane, never got a rebrand despite proposals. Cost and history blocked the change. Read the full story.
Brick Lane Music Hall announces its 2026 adults-only pantomime, Jack and His Giant Stalk, running from 22 Jan to 7 Mar. Written by Lucy Hayes, it features a star cast and follows a special award win.
Discover how pantomimes in Nottingham, Liverpool, and London are extending their runs into the new year, offering vital cheer and boosting theatre revenues. Find out where to catch a late-season show.
London-based hedge fund Chepstow Lane Capital reports impressive double-digit returns for 2025, defying broader market volatility. Discover the strategy behind their success.
A proposed new podcast studio, The New Blxck, in East London's Brick Lane faces a key licensing decision this week. Local residents and authorities have raised concerns over noise and cumulative impact in the area. Read the full story.
Forest Lane Park in east London is set for a major refurbishment after securing a £904,141 National Lottery grant. The project will restore paths, play areas, and tackle anti-social behaviour.
A North London mum is only allowing her son a basic 'brick phone' until he's 16, citing online dangers and child development. She's calling for a wider ban in schools.
Two London Underground stations are just a 3-minute walk apart, yet a Tube journey between them can take over 30 minutes. Discover why walking is often the fastest option on the network.
Suzanne Wilmot, 60, died in a collision on Whitehall Lane. A man was arrested. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A woman was rushed to hospital after being shot in Chadwell Heath, Dagenham. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of firearm offences. Police appeal for witnesses.
Police were called to Mill Lane in Witham, Essex, after a man's body was discovered. Officers confirm the death is not suspicious and next of kin are informed.
A 79-year-old man has died after being hit by a car on Rayners Lane in Pinner. Police are urging witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.
An 88-year-old woman was seriously injured in a South London e-bike hit-and-run on Rye Lane, Peckham. Police are appealing for witnesses after the cyclist fled the scene.
PPE Medpro, the company connected to ex-Tory peer Michelle Mone, has been wound up. It owes the UK government £148m for supplying unusable PPE during the Covid pandemic. Read the full story.
A man has been found dead at an address in Greenford, Ealing. Three people are in custody as police treat the death as unexpected. Read the latest.
The City of London Corporation has approved over £151 million to refurbish its housing estates. The 10-year plan aims to tackle issues like damp, mould, and disrepair in homes across the capital.
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in Goa has claimed at least 25 lives, including tourists. The blaze broke out around midnight at the Birch by Romeo Lane venue in Arpora. Read the latest updates on this tragedy.
An 81-year-old woman died after a hit-and-run in Liverpool. Police appeal for driver and dashcam footage. Call 0151 777 5747 with information.
A man in his 50s was found dead in Haverhill, Suffolk, after being shot with a crossbow. A 61-year-old woman known to him has been arrested and bailed. Police are appealing for information.
Several children injured after a double-decker school bus struck a bridge in Coppull, Lancashire. Eight treated for minor injuries. Full details on the incident and response.
Lane Kiffin calls leaving playoff-bound Ole Miss for LSU 'excruciating'. The $91m deal makes him college football's No. 2 earner. Read the full story on the controversial coaching switch.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus carrying nine teenagers collided with a car on a rural Yorkshire road. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Plans for 44 homes and offices at Truman Brewery site face fierce opposition from Tower Hamlets Council and local campaigners who fear it will destroy area's Bangladeshi community. Final decision expected next month.
Police offer £20,000 reward for information about distinctive Range Rover linked to 2022 shooting of Camilo Palacio in North London. Anonymous tips welcomed.
Over 600 Bromley residents demand traffic calming measures after speed humps were removed from Hawes Lane near three schools. Campaigners report dangerous speeding on the resurfaced road.
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A woman in her 30s remains in life-threatening condition after being struck by a bus near Greenwich IKEA. Police seek witnesses as road closures continue. Call 101 with information.
Two people have been rushed to a major trauma centre following a stabbing on Dudden Hill Lane in Brent. The road remains closed as police investigate.