Royal Family's Sandringham Christmas Service 2025
The Royal Family, led by King Charles, attended the traditional Christmas Day church service at Sandringham. See who joined and the notable absence. Explore the festive highlights.
The Royal Family, led by King Charles, attended the traditional Christmas Day church service at Sandringham. See who joined and the notable absence. Explore the festive highlights.
A surge in US churches using psychedelics like ayahuasca as sacraments is testing religious freedom laws. Discover how they're winning legal battles and what it means for the future.
St Paul's West Hackney leads London's green revolution with 104 solar panels and 4 heat pumps, cutting energy costs by £10k a year. Discover how this community project is a blueprint for the UK.
In his inaugural Christmas Eve sermon, Pope Leo delivers a powerful message linking care for migrants and the poor to divine acceptance. Read his urgent call for compassion.
A 37-year-old man faces a rare prosecution under an 1860 law for allegedly threatening a worshipper in a West London church. Discover the history behind the obscure legislation.
Senior pastor Gao Yingjia is held in China as his wife and son flee abroad. The crackdown on unofficial churches alarms rights groups and signals a tightening of religious controls.
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 of the New Forest are unnerved by a man repeatedly leaving animal remains near churches. Police are investigating the disturbing incidents.
Discover Barnsbury Wood, London's smallest nature reserve. This secret Islington sanctuary is perfect for a winter walk, but note the limited weekly opening hours. Plan your visit now.
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.
Enfield Council reveals plans for a new safe cycling and walking link between Palmers Green and New Southgate, featuring segregated lanes and traffic-calming measures. Read the full details.
Pope Leo appoints Bishop Richard Moth as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Installation set for 14 February at Westminster Cathedral.
Senior Anglican leaders and a Catholic priest challenge far-right activist Tommy Robinson's 'Unite the Kingdom' carols event, defending the inclusive message of Christianity.
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.
Five sitting Labour councillors in Brent have joined the Green Party, criticising Labour's shift from socialist principles. The defections signal a 'Green surge' in London ahead of local elections.
Benjamin Lewis pleads guilty to religiously aggravated harassment after leaving dead deer and lambs outside churches in Hampshire. He has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.
The Right Rev Thomas McMahon, Bishop of Brentwood for 38 years and a tireless campaigner for nuclear disarmament and social justice, has died aged 88. Read about his remarkable legacy.
Heather Jones, 33, speaks out after priest Robert Sullivan's resignation. She alleges a relationship began when she was 17. 'There is no real winner,' she says.
Enfield Council unveils plans for a safer walking and cycling link between Palmers Green and New Southgate stations, featuring nine parallel crossings and traffic-calming measures. Public consultation closes 7th Dec.
Explore how chef Rafael Cagali blends Brazilian roots with global techniques at Da Terra and Maré, creating a unique, award-winning dining experience that defies simple labels.
Plan your 2026 celebration with our guide to the London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the start time, route from Green Park to Westminster, and ticket info for the free January 1st event.
Nicholas Orlando Green, 36, has been sentenced to 11 years for a horrific, unprovoked knife attack on two strangers at Kennington Underground Station. Both victims suffered life-altering injuries.
Elyas Moussa has been convicted of murdering Ricardo Clarke in Willesden Green. He called police from a phone box to hand himself in. Read the full details of the case and the upcoming sentencing.
Vincent Chan, 45, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting toddlers at a London nursery and possessing indecent images. An investigation into safeguarding failures continues.
A woman has been taken to a major trauma centre following a crash at the junction of Church Street and Siviter Way in Dagenham. Emergency services were called just after 10.45am on Tuesday, December 2.
Camden Council reveals designs for a £55m 'liveable neighbourhood' in Holborn, featuring new cycle lanes, traffic restrictions, and green spaces. Public feedback is now open.
London's luxury Sloane Street has undergone a major green transformation, with over 100 new trees and 20% more pavement space. Discover how this project boosts biodiversity and enhances the shopping experience.
Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque, a key interfaith gesture on his first papal trip abroad. He will now travel to Lebanon. Read the latest on this historic visit.
Three octogenarian nuns who defied church orders to return to their Austrian convent have been granted a reprieve. Discover their inspiring story of faith and defiance.
Californian singer-songwriter Lukas Frank, aka Storefront Church, is winning critical praise for his cinematic baroque pop album 'Ink & Oil'. Discover his musical journey and new releases.