The City of London Corporation's draft five-year plan for Hampstead Heath includes up to 11 new ponds, a padel court feasibility study, and over 70 actions to boost ecology and visitor experience. Read the full details.
A new report labels fiscal rules 'ineffective' and a 'self-awarded badge of honour', challenging Chancellor Rachel Reeves's 'iron-clad' framework. Read the full analysis.
Despite a pre-Christmas U-turn on inheritance tax for farms, Labour faces deep-seated anger from farmers at the Oxford Farming Conference, with protests highlighting a crisis of trust in rural policy.
E-bike operator Lime has been commended for implementing new geofencing rules on Hampstead Heath, capping speeds and preventing bike abandonment. Read how this tackles growing pains from London's cycling boom.
New research from the University of Oxford shows people regain weight four times faster after stopping GLP-1 drugs than with behavioural plans. Discover the long-term implications.
Residents of Littlemore, Oxford, are using historic Japanese wooden clappers, hyōshigi, for neighbourhood patrols to deter criminals after tyre slashings and a stabbing. Councillor David Henwood explains how the method builds community spirit.
The new Oxford Street Development Corporation has met for the first time, approving budgets and appointing key figures to drive the major London regeneration project forward.
The City of London Corporation is reviewing the seasonal schedule of Hampstead Heath's Mixed Pond, with a view to potentially opening it year-round due to soaring demand for open water swimming.
Concerns raised after firm awarded four café contracts on Hampstead Heath had prior dealings with the remarketing agent. Campaigners question due diligence as petition gains 14,000+ signatures.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funded NPR and PBS, has formally dissolved after Congress cut $1.1bn. The move threatens local stations and news deserts. Read the full story.
London's festive displays, including Oxford Street and Regent Street, will soon be switched off. Find out the exact date for the 2025 lights and your final chance to see them.
Policy Chairman Chris Hayward outlines how London will move from post-Brexit planning to execution in 2026, focusing on financial services, trade, and regulatory reform to secure its global status.
Federal funding cuts to US public broadcasters have triggered a wave of 'rage-giving' donations, but stations fear it may not be enough to fill the long-term financial void. Explore the impact on local communities.
A petition to halt the takeover of five beloved North London cafés by chain Daisy Green has gained over 11,000 signatures. Locals and celebrities protest the City of London Corporation's tender decision.
From tube fare hikes and self-driving taxis to Oxford Street pedestrianisation, discover all the major changes coming to London's transport network in 2026. Stay informed.
Central London's landscape is set for a major overhaul in 2026. Discover the plans for Oxford Street pedestrianisation, new homes, a Trocadero casino, and a Tate Britain garden. Read the full details here.
Chelsea legend John Terry has publicly dismissed rumours linking him to the vacant Oxford United manager's job, reaffirming his commitment to his coaching role at Stamford Bridge.
A former student recalls the formidable John Carey at Oxford in 1958-59, exploring his sharp intellect and puzzling sensitivity to the university's class-consciousness. Read the full tribute.
Coronation Street's Debbie Webster's fairytale wedding to Ronnie Bailey is threatened by family feuds and looming secrets, as actress Sue Devaney hints at massive reveals. Discover the drama.
An Oxford professor predicts octopuses could evolve to build underwater cities and hunt deer if humans go extinct. Explore the science behind this startling evolutionary speculation.
Meat lovers flocked to London's historic Smithfield Market for its chaotic annual pre-Christmas auction. The event returned with gusto after plans to save and relocate the 800-year-old market were confirmed. Read the full story.
A 13th-century treatise by Oxford friar Richard Fishacre, proposing planets orbit stars beyond Earth, has been rediscovered. This challenges views on medieval cosmology. Read the full story.
The Bookshop Darlinghurst, a beloved LGBTQ+ community hub on Oxford Street for 43 years, has shut its doors. Discover the story of its final days and the legacy of its long-serving staffer, Noel Lee.
Oxford United begin search for new manager after sacking Gary Rowett. Ex-QPR and Sunderland boss Michael Beale is an early frontrunner for the Championship role.
Oxford United have dismissed manager Gary Rowett with the club in the Championship relegation zone. Read the full statement and what happens next for the U's.
Four beloved London park cafés are being handed to Daisy Green, sparking local outrage. Operators have until end of January to leave. Read the full story.
Residents in the Square Mile face revised waste collection dates over the festive bank holidays. See the full schedule and tree recycling details here.
Four beloved North London park cafés lose their leases to the Daisy Green chain despite massive public support. Discover the community's anger and the Corporation's defence.
Coronation Street confirms a double exit as Dee-Dee Bailey departs Weatherfield for a new life in Singapore. Discover the emotional farewell and whether this is goodbye for good. Read the full spoilers here.
Five beloved North London cafés, backed by Benedict Cumberbatch, face an anxious wait as the City of London Corporation delays announcing their future. Campaigners demand urgent clarity.