Calls for the Government to build at least one new town inside the Greater London boundary have been issued by a major business group. BusinessLDN argues that the capital could serve as the perfect “test bed for the new towns policy, given it has the political framework, infrastructure links and range of potential sites needed … Read more
Chelsea will leave a host of first-team stars in London when they travel to Kazakhstan to face Astana in the Conference League on Thursday. The Blues have won all four of their group stage games in the competition so far and sit top of the table, giving Enzo Maresca licence to prioritise Sunday’s Premier League … Read more
Chelsea have announced a 20-man squad for Thursday’s Conference League clash against Astana with Enzo Maresca including several youngsters. As expected, a host of senior players have been spared the eight-hour flight to Kazakhstan for the penultimate first stage fixture, with the likes of Jadon Sancho, Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill and Nicolas Jackson all staying … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer should “change course” on the Government’s alterations to inheritance tax affecting family farms, opposition MPs have said. The Commons also heard on Wednesday that some farmers considered the Labour Government “duplicitous”, as tractor drivers lined streets near the Palace of Westminster to protest against the measures. Hundreds of farmers travelled into the … Read more
Pamela Anderson’s famous red swimsuit from Baywatch will go on display in London. The actress shot to fame in the 1990s in the show, known for its much-parodied slow-mo sequences and high drama on the beaches of Malibu. The swimming costume will be shown off at the Design Museum’s exhibition Splash! A Century of Swimming … Read more
Thousands of users of social media sites like Facebook and Instagram have reported issues today (Wednesday, December 11). Reports of problems with the sites began to occur on DownDetector at around 5.45pm today, across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Most people had problems with the app, website or server connection meaning some were unable to … Read more
When I was at university, a Big Night Out was my brush, and Instagram’s recently released Stories function was my canvas. Not a single moment went undocumented. Sharing a toilet cubicle with the girlies? On the Story. Doing shots? Get that on there too. Chicken shop afters? On the Story, obviously. Best mate throwing up … Read more
Arsenal vs Monaco – LIVE! Arsenal host Monaco in the Champions League later today. The Gunners got back to winning ways in Europe last time out by thrashing Sporting 5-1 and could take another big step towards automatic qualification if they can claim a positive result against the French side at home. Mikel Arteta’s side, … Read more
Listen here on your chosen podcast platform. Thousands of farmers converged on Westminster as tractors made a slow drive through central London on Wednesday afternoon in the second protest against Labour’s inheritance tax reforms. Farmers travelled from across the country amid anger about the plans against the so-called ‘tractor tax’ announced in last month’s Budget, … Read more
Christmas Day is hurtling towards us but — just because you’ve left your shopping to the last minute, again — two weeks is just enough time to find stylish, original gifts your loved ones will adore. We’ve put together our wishlist of pieces from independent makers and heritage design brands, with prices from £12, to … Read more