London’s oldest private girls’ school has gained approval for a new home for its pre-prep school in Dulwich. James Allen’s Girls’ School (JAGS), which costs over £24,000 per year to attend, received permission to construct a new building for kids aged four to seven from Southwark councillors at a meeting on Monday. The new pre-prep … Read more
London’s famous Regency Cafe in Westminster is up for sale and has been listed on Rightmove for £170,000. Since it opened in 1946, the Art Deco-style cafe has become a cultural touchstone, known for its traditional cooked breakfasts and speedy, no nonsense service. It has featured in numerous BBC dramas, movies such as Layer Cake, … Read more
McDonald’s has brought back its Grimace Shake to the UK after a successful summer introduction — but fans will have to move quickly as the cult drink will be available for a limited time. The amazing mixture returns to McDonald’s Festive menu today (Wednesday, December 11) and will be available for only a fortnight or … Read more
A “panicked” drug dealer threw a £30,000 stash in bush then claimed he was “simply out enjoying a walk”. Police footage shows officers confronting Aden Maynard moments after he stashed his drugs haul in some brambles near Tunbridge Wells in July. He had been followed into the woodlands after he was seen carrying a shoulder … Read more
When Felix fled Turkmenistan in October last year, he left behind his wife and children. It was, he says, “the toughest decision” he’s ever made, but he had no choice. Turkmenistan is a totalitarian state with an extremely poor human rights record. A culture of surveillance makes life suffocating and oppressive. Unregistered religious groups are … Read more
Since becoming a bank holiday 50 years ago, we’ve typically spent New Year’s Day either hunched over the toilet, or – for those lucky enough to avoid a painful hangover – on a wholesome (and maybe, smug) walk. But not anymore. In recent years, January 1 has proven itself as one of the best dates … Read more
Chelsea make the long trip to Kazakhstan as they take on Astana on Thursday afternoon. The Blues face an eight-hour flight and temperatures that could drop below minus-ten degrees for an away day Enzo Maresca could do without. Chelsea, though, can afford to rotate, having won their first four Conference League matches to already leave … Read more
Sara Sharif’s dad and stepmum have been found guilty of her murder after years of horrific abuse. Her father Urfan Sharif, 42, and stepmum Beinash Batool, 30, were found guilty of her murder and her uncle Faisal Malik, 29, was convicted of causing or allowing her death following a trial at the Old Bailey. Mr Justice … Read more
The HS2 station at Euston will share a single concourse with a revamped mainline train station under new plans being drawn up by the Government. Rail minister Lord Hendy revealed a change in thinking as he wants to avoid a situation where there are “two Platform 1s” – leading to confusion for passengers. But it … Read more
A concept image of the All England Club’s expansion plans, including the 8,000-seater stadium (ALLIES AND MORRISON/AELTC) The owners of Wimbledon tennis have announced they will go to court to prove that their controversial plans to expand onto a neighbouring golf course are legal. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), which runs the annual … Read more