Singer-songwriter Syd Bennett, formerly of Odd Future and The Internet, discusses her new solo album 'Beard,' which she considers her 'first really me album.' Having found contentment through homeownership and creative control, Bennett prioritizes personal fulfillment over external validation.
Campaigners in east London's Brick Lane oppose a proposed 5,200 sq metre datacentre, arguing it will worsen the severe housing crisis, drive up costs, and displace long-term residents. The project, intended for high-frequency trading, was rejected by Tower Hamlets council but is now under government review.
A woman accused Top Boy actor Michael Ward of rape, denying claims the encounter was consensual. She testified she "did not understand the situation" and "never would have got in that car" if she had known. Ward denies rape and sexual assault charges.
Antoine Semenyo recalls Ghana's 2010 World Cup quarter-final run, a special childhood memory. Despite that historic achievement, subsequent tournaments have brought disappointment. Now, ahead of facing England, the team aims to recapture the fighting spirit of the 2010 squad.
Antoine Semenyo recalls Ghana's 2010 World Cup near-miss. Despite that historic run, subsequent tournaments brought disappointment. The current team, facing England, hopes to recapture the fighting spirit of the 2010 squad, though talent depth is a concern.
Gilbert & George, the renowned 80-something art duo, discuss their unlikely friendship with 41-year-old street artist Endless, their creative process, and legacy in the art world from their East London home.
New York and the UK are implementing new taxes on luxury properties to address the housing crisis and fund public services. While these measures aim to target the ultra-rich, experts suggest they are only a partial solution to broader issues of real estate financialization and monetary policy.
Chef Aktar Islam opens Oudh 1722, his first London restaurant, near Borough Market, focusing on traditional Awadhi cuisine. The establishment offers a luxurious, slow-cooked dining experience in a historic Victorian townhouse, blending ancient recipes with modern bar offerings.
Temitope Segun, 25, serving time for drug supply, escaped from a Serco-contracted van in Woolwich, SE London on June 8. He assaulted a guard and is believed to have links to the area. Police urge the public to call 999 if they see him.
Clifton George, 45, has been found guilty of murdering his partner, Annabel Rook, 46, in their north-east London home on June 17, 2025. George admitted manslaughter but denied murder, claiming loss of self-control. He stabbed Rook at least 22 times before setting off a gas explosion.
UK Athletics was fined £350,000 and ordered to pay £44,000 in costs for the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei, who was killed by a toppled practice throwing cage during training in London in 2017. A health and safety official also received a community order.
UK Athletics has been fined £350,000 after shot-putter Abdullah Hayayei died when a metal cage collapsed on him during training in east London in 2017. The organization pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter, and former head of sport Keith Davies received a community service order for health and safety breaches.
London Assembly officials are reviewing complaints against Green party leader Zack Polanski regarding potential unpaid council tax on his houseboat. The Labour party has formally requested an investigation into whether he breached ethical standards.
Long-term residents Tee Fabikun and Warren Lubin face neglect in London's Lund Point tower block, with only four occupied flats out of 168. The Carpenters estate regeneration, stalled by funding issues and planning breakdowns, has led to 'managed decline', leaving residents in poor conditions while awaiting uncertain futures.
The Nova exhibition, commemorating the 378 victims of the 7 October music festival massacre, opens in London. The show features personal belongings and documented evidence to challenge denial of the atrocity's gravity, with security heightened due to potential protests.
West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo admitted his team's performance against Newcastle was unacceptable, stating players owe fans respect and dignity after a 3-1 defeat that leaves them on the brink of relegation. Supporters' chants of "you're not fit to wear the shirt" were deemed "right" by the manager.
Auguste, a new Italian restaurant in Hackney, offers Abruzzo-inspired small plates, with arrosticini skewers as a highlight. Despite some dishes needing refinement, the restaurant boasts a loyal following.
Nine people were injured, five seriously, after a car being pursued by police crashed in Ilford, east London. The driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and theft.
Metropolitan Police are urgently seeking a man filmed making antisemitic threats and slurs in Whitechapel, East London. A Jewish community group, Shomrim, is increasing patrols and working with police to identify the suspect.
Wes Streeting, UK Labour MP for Ilford North, rose from a working-class background, held leadership roles in student unions, and became Health Secretary, navigating NHS reforms amidst criticism over privatization leanings.
Abdul Halim Khan, 54, a former imam in east London, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum 20-year term for 21 counts of sexual abuse against 7 victims, including girls as young as 12, between 2005 and 2014. Khan exploited his position to target vulnerable women and girls from the Bangladeshi Muslim community, using religious manipulation and threats of 'black magic' to silence them.
Moses Edwards, 45, charged with arson with intent to endanger life after fire at former East London Central Synagogue in Whitechapel, now set to be sold to a Somali Muslim group.
Labour has called for an investigation into Green Party leader Zack Polanski over potential council tax evasion on his London houseboat
Moses Edwards, 45, from Wanstead, to appear in court in connection with incident in Whitechapel last weekA 45-year-old man has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life after reports of a fire at a former synagogue in east London.Moses Edwards, from Wanstead, will appear at Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday after the alleged arson attack on the building in Nelson Street, Whitechapel, on 5 May. Continue reading...
