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.
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.
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.
Explore how photographer Edward Weston's shift from pictorialism to modernism in the 1920s turned peppers, nudes and toilets into iconic art. See 'Becoming Modern' in Paris until 25 Jan.
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?
Explore a stunning global gallery from Guardian readers, featuring tender deer in Oxfordshire, St Paul's Cathedral, and historic sites in Iraq. Discover the stories behind the images.
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
Two decades after Australia's worst race riots erupted at Cronulla Beach, we examine if underlying racial tensions have truly been addressed or if social media now fuels the same hatred.
Photographer Ahmad Mansour reveals the story behind his award-winning mobile phone image, a spontaneous shot of a London street scene. Discover how he captured the perfect moment.
Australia will face the USA, Paraguay, and a European playoff winner in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discover the key fixtures and historic matchups awaiting the Socceroos.
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 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.
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.
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.
Explore the raw and intimate portraits of American motorcycling culture by photographer Jack Lueders-Booth. Discover the stories behind the leather and chrome.
Explore a stunning collection of Guardian readers' best photographs from around the world, featuring a stylish Parisian dog, a poised pigeon in Glasgow, and the Northern Lights in Iceland. Click to see the full gallery.
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.
Monday's stunning visual selection captures fiery autumn maples and the ethereal fog enveloping Frankfurt. Explore the day's most compelling photography now.
Explore Guardian Australia's stunning photographic collection from November 2025 featuring cyclones, awards ceremonies and sporting triumphs. Discover the nation's stories through powerful imagery.
Four-year-old Gus Lamont vanished from his family's remote South Australian homestead two months ago. Police continue one of state's largest missing person searches.
Confusion surrounds Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test. Why is Cricket Australia's communication so opaque? Discover the latest updates.
New research reveals urban raccoons are developing shorter snouts and calmer behaviour, showing early domestication traits. Discover how city life is reshaping wildlife.
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.
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.
Two Australian homes in Melbourne and Sydney have claimed top honours at the prestigious 2025 Dezeen Awards, showcasing exceptional design in urban architecture and dramatic interiors. Discover the winning projects.
Celebrating the life and work of Bob Kauders, the acclaimed photographer who documented marginalised communities across Britain and beyond through powerful imagery.
Jakarta, Indonesia, is now the world's largest city with 42 million people. Discover how this new megacity compares to London and the global urban shift. Read more.
A viral brawl in Cincinnati triggered a national political storm, dividing the city over its true safety record. Explore the fallout and the facts behind the rhetoric.
Discover the breathtaking winners of the Nature inFocus 2025 photography competition, showcasing stunning wildlife images from flamingos in Dubai to Arctic wolves in Canada.
Nicole Kidman gives an emotional update on coping with her divorce from Keith Urban, revealing she's 'hanging in there' and finding solace with her 'Practical Magic' co-stars.
Sex doll company Inferno faces backlash for launching Purple Aki merchandise following the Liverpool urban legend's death. Products include footballs and doll heads for 'revenge' purposes.