Cancer charity expands nutrition lessons across UK
Maggie's cancer charity is rolling out vital dietary workshops to all its UK centres after a successful trial, helping patients manage side effects and cutting NHS waiting lists.
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East London leisure centres may open until 2am
Tower Hamlets Council plans to keep Mile End and Whitechapel leisure centres open until 2am to generate income and cater for shift workers. The final budget vote is on 25th February.
East London pub empty for 12 years to become flats
A former pub in Globe Town, vacant since 2014, has won planning permission to be converted into two flats after developers proved no one wanted to run it. Read the full story.
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?
New West London leisure centre gets £4m funding boost
Hounslow Council has pledged £4 million for a feasibility study to replace the ageing Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre. The new facility is slated for a 2031 opening, funded by flats on the site. Read the latest.
Kingston's 2026 transformation: new leisure centre and homes
Kingston is set for major progress in 2026 on long-awaited projects including the new Kingfisher Leisure Centre, a PAW Patrol land at Chessington, and hundreds of new affordable homes. Discover the key developments shaping the borough.
Asylum seekers protest at UK detention centres
More than 100 asylum seekers staged overnight protests at Harmondsworth and Brook House detention centres against the UK's 'one in, one out' scheme with France. Officers with riot shields, dogs and teargas were deployed.
Riot police confront asylum seekers in detention centre protests
Footage shows officers with riot shields meeting protests at two UK immigration centres. Asylum seekers resist removal to France over safety fears. Read the full report.
Residents bid to buy council building for community centre
North Tottenham residents are fundraising to buy a vacant council building, aiming to create a people-led community centre. They fear private development could leave the site derelict.
New Four-Court Sports Hall Planned for Morden
Merton Council will build a new £14.7m sports hall at Morden Leisure Centre to tackle a severe shortage of venues, after local sports club membership doubled since 2019.
Outsourced call centres: Low pay, poor training, high turnover
Exclusive: Staff at private contractors for Australian government agencies reveal a system of 'bizarre' bonuses, inadequate training, and extreme pay disparity compared to public servants.
Microsoft to Pay Full Power Costs for Data Centres
President Trump announces a partnership with Microsoft, ensuring tech giants cover their own soaring electricity costs for AI data centres to protect American households from higher bills.
US Data Centres Spark Rare Bipartisan Backlash
In Michigan, a rare coalition opposes data centres, but US political leaders, courting big tech, offer little resistance. Discover why this 'great unifier' faces a powerful storm.
Statue of Liberty Destroyed in 19 Films: Hollywood's Repetitive Trope
From the Eiffel Tower to Big Ben, Hollywood repeatedly destroys the same landmarks. As Gerard Butler's Greenland 2 joins the list, we explore why filmmakers need fresh targets. Read more.
Crews Hill Garden Centres Threatened by New Town Plan
Family-run businesses on London's horticultural 'golden mile' fear closure as the site is earmarked for a major new town. Owners ask: 'Why sell a successful business?'
New Crafternoon Tea Club at Dobbies London
Dobbies Garden Centres launches a new Crafternoon Tea Club in London this January. Enjoy a 90-minute punch needle workshop and a full afternoon tea. Book your spot now for a creative escape.
Battersea Bridge tower appeal heads to public inquiry
A developer is appealing Wandsworth Council's refusal of a 29-storey tower at Battersea Bridge. The public inquiry starts March 17, with Mick Jagger among objectors. Read the full story.
Tower Hamlets road closures for January 2026
Drivers in East London face weeks of disruption as seven key routes in Tower Hamlets close for works in January 2026. See the full list and plan your journey.
Knight Frank Appointed for Brighton Palace Pier Sale
Knight Frank has been instructed to sell the Grade II-listed Brighton Palace Pier. The sale follows a 50% cost surge and a 4% sales drop for the iconic attraction. Read the full story.
Ealing Council leader defends children's centre closures
Ealing Council leader insists closing 10 children's centres is not at odds with Labour government policy, as campaigners launch a judicial review. Read the full story.
Purley's new leisure centre and homes get GLA green light
Plans for a new Purley leisure centre with a 25m pool and over 200 later-living homes have moved forward after the GLA decided not to intervene. Construction could start in 2026.
West London's 2026 Housing Surge: Major Projects Approved
Kensington and Chelsea gears up for a transformative 2026 with thousands of new homes approved, including Earl's Court and Kensal Canalside. Discover the key developments shaping West London.
Grenfell firms still win public contracts
Companies implicated in the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry continue to receive multimillion-pound public contracts. Survivors demand action as new analysis reveals 87 deals. Justice delayed must not be denied.
London NYE Fireworks: Official Warning Over Bridge Views
Authorities warn against seeking free views of London's New Year's Eve fireworks from iconic bridges, citing terrible sightlines and safety risks. Official viewing areas are sold out.
Bromley's Major 2026 Developments: Homes, Tower & Leisure
Bromley faces a transformative 2026 with plans for thousands of green belt homes, a controversial 19-storey tower, and new £22m leisure centres. Explore the key projects shaping the borough's future.
UK Retailers Invest More in Physical Stores and Shopping Centres
Major UK retailers are increasing investment in physical stores and shopping centres, signalling a strategic shift. Discover the data and the reasons behind this commercial property revival.
Tobias Menzies in BBC's Christmas Ghost Story Review
Mark Gatiss's latest festive chiller, starring Tobias Menzies and Joanna Lumley, delivers whispered dread. The BBC's annual Ghost Story for Christmas is now on iPlayer.
Colliers Wood tower plans face backlash after £3m safety bill
Criterion Capital faces fierce local opposition to three new tower blocks near Colliers Wood Tube after a falling window pane from its existing building left Merton Council with a £3 million safety bill. Councillors say trust is broken.
Avoid Tower Bridge for NYE Fireworks, Officials Warn
Officials urge revellers to avoid Tower Bridge and other central London bridges for the New Year's Eve fireworks due to poor visibility and safety concerns. Find the best viewing alternatives here.
Bexley Christmas bin collections and recycling rules
Bexley Council announces revised festive bin collection dates and explains how to correctly recycle Christmas trees, wrapping paper, and electrical items. Essential guide for residents.
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