Westminster is UK's noisiest area, study finds
A new study reveals Westminster as the UK's loudest area, with high noise complaints and extreme population density driving the score. Discover the full top 10 list.
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London Loneliness Survey Reveals Social Crisis
A new survey exposes the lonely reality for Londoners: 48% find planning with friends a nightmare, and 44% say it's hard to meet people. Discover the 'connection gap' and new solutions.
Dembélé Beats Yamal in Guardian's 2025 Footballer Poll
Ousmane Dembélé is named The Guardian's best male footballer of 2025, narrowly beating Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal by just 128 points. Explore the full results and voting breakdown.
Walthamstow restaurant hit with noise abatement notice
A Walthamstow restaurant has been banned from playing loud music after 10pm following noise complaints. The council served a noise abatement notice. Read the full story.
Top 20 Video Games of 2025 Revealed
Discover the definitive list of the 20 best video games released in 2025, from blockbuster RPGs to innovative indie gems. Find your next favourite game now.
Home Depot deploys noise machines against LA day labourers
Advocates demand removal of high-pitch sound devices at a Los Angeles Home Depot, alleging they cause illness and are used to intimidate immigrant workers waiting for jobs.
Freshfields, Latham Lead European Legal Deal Rankings
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Latham & Watkins lead European M&A legal advisory for Q1 2024. Discover the top firms and key trends shaping the deal market.
Greenwich Borough Hall licence saved with earlier Saturday close
Greenwich's Borough Hall has avoided a licence suspension after noise complaints. Its Saturday hours have been cut by one hour and new noise controls imposed following a council review.
OneOdio Focus A6: Budget ANC headphones punch above weight
The OneOdio Focus A6 headphones offer premium features like active noise cancellation and 75-hour battery life for just £52.13. Our review finds they challenge far pricier models.
Paris Unveils Europe's Longest Urban Cable Car
Paris launches a 4.5km cable car, Europe's longest, connecting isolated suburbs to the Metro in 18 minutes. Could London learn from this transport solution?
Queen Elizabeth's School Tops London State School Ranking
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet is named the UK's best state secondary in The Times 2025 Parent Power guide. Discover the full top 10 list for London and see how these schools excel without tuition fees.
FN's 2026 Lists: New Categories and Ranking Criteria
Financial News unveils new categories and refined methodology for its 2026 rankings of UK financial services firms. Discover the upcoming changes and what they mean for the industry.
Best to Worst 2025 Christmas Supermarket Adverts Ranked
Our food writer ranks the 2025 Christmas adverts from UK supermarkets like Asda, Tesco, and M&S. Discover which festive campaigns stole the show and which fell flat.
London's The Ledbury Tops Harden's 2026 UK Restaurant List
Harden's Restaurant Guide reveals its 2026 rankings, with 38 London eateries in the UK's top 100. Notting Hill's The Ledbury leads the capital's charge in fourth place. Discover the full list.
London mystery bangs caused by private fireworks display
Londoners feared an invasion after loud bangs echoed across the capital. The source was a private fireworks display on the Thames in Greenwich. Read the full story.
London's Best Schools for 2026 Named by The Times
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has unveiled its definitive list of London's top state, private, and primary schools for 2026. Discover which institutions lead the capital's educational landscape.
Melbourne Metro Tunnel opens, shifting transport focus
The new Metro Tunnel in Melbourne has opened, promising better sustainable travel. A reader argues we must see metros as serving all travellers, not just commuters, to build world-class cities.
Zipcar to close UK operations, exit London by year-end
Zipcar is shutting its UK business, removing its shared fleet from London streets. We explore the impact on communities and the future of car-sharing in Britain.
Spotify Wrapped 2025: How It Works & Top Artists
Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals your listening habits and the UK's top artists. Discover how your data shapes the annual music recap and see who topped the charts.
Ibrahim Mahama leads ArtReview's 2024 Power List
Ghana's Ibrahim Mahama becomes the first African artist to top the ArtReview Power 100 list, marking a significant shift in the global art landscape. Discover his journey and the list's new top 10.
Drunk raccoon found passed out in Virginia liquor store
A liquor store in Ashland, Virginia, had an unusual intruder: a raccoon found sleeping off a bender after smashing whisky bottles. Read the full story of its wild night and release.
Five New Leaders Join South Bank Employers' Group Board
The South Bank Employers' Group has appointed five new directors to its board, marking a major governance overhaul. Discover how this will shape the area's future.
NAPLAN 2025: Australia's Highest Achieving Schools Named
The 2025 NAPLAN results are out, highlighting the schools with top scores in literacy and numeracy. Discover the national trends and which institutions are leading the way.
London's Sloane Street gets major green makeover with 100+ trees
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.
Borough Hall licence review after noise complaints
Greenwich's historic Borough Hall faces a licence review following resident complaints over late-night noise and disruption, pitting community concerns against the venue's economic benefits.
O'Sullivan: I'm in snooker's third tier
Ronnie O'Sullivan has ranked his snooker rivals into three tiers, placing himself in the third level. The Rocket picks Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson as the sport's current elite.
Top 100 Female Footballers 2025 Ranking Unveiled
The definitive Guardian ranking of the 100 best female footballers on the planet for 2025 is here. Discover who topped the list, the biggest climbers, and the stars defining the modern game.
City Raccoons Evolving Toward Domestication
New research reveals urban raccoons are developing shorter snouts and calmer behaviour, showing early domestication traits. Discover how city life is reshaping wildlife.
London Mews Inspire Container Gardening Ideas
Discover how London's charming mews streets provide unique inspiration for container planting. Learn the essential rules for creating a thriving urban garden in pots, from plant selection to year-round interest.
London's Damp Cold Feels Colder Than Canada's Winter
Discover the scientific reasons why London's damp, humid winter can feel colder than Canada's freezing temperatures, from heat conductivity to the urban canyon effect.
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