Liverpool are expected to cruise to another big win as they host Leicester on Boxing Day. It has been a sensational season up to this point for Arne Slot’s side, who have a perfect record in the Champions League, have reached the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, and sit four points clear at the top … Read more
Traders at the Smithfield Market in the City of London have agreed plans to move to a new site after fears of permanent closure. The historic meat market will move to a new location “within the M25” when its current location closes in 2028, a group representing traders said in a joint statement with the … Read more
Hundreds of people have been arrested in a crackdown on illegal working in London including at car washes, nail bars, supermarkets and building sites. Immigration enforcement teams from the Home Office have carried out nearly 1,000 visits to target illegal working in the capital in recent months. At one hotel in Kensington, six agency staff … Read more
Shocking footage of a London commuter being dragged along the platform by a train at Blackfriars has been released amid a spate of accidents in railway stations. The footage released by Govia Thameslink showed the moment the man walked precariously close to the incoming train beyond the yellow line. He then appeared to slip and … Read more
Every person has that one friend who is an enviably chic host. It’s as inspiring as it is frustrating. They pay attention to the details you never would have even thought of. Resuable place cards? How suave. A singular, oversized ice cube for short cocktails? How smart. Crispy chilli on the roast potatoes? Christ, she’s … Read more
Chelsea look to return to winning ways as they host Fulham in a London derby on Boxing Day. Enzo Maresca’s side were held to a goalless draw by Everton on Sunday in tricky conditions at Goodison Park, and it leaves them four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool having played a game more. The Blues … Read more
A charity shop has been forced to close early after a shopkeeper was attacked just a day before Christmas Eve. Police were called to reports of an assault on a shopkeeper at The Animal Protection Shop in Nuxley Road, Belvedere, today (December 23) at 11.14pm. A woman was found with minor injuries to her face. The … Read more
Man finishes 8,000-mile run from Cape Town to London at Downing Street A British-Ugandan man has become the first person to run from Cape Town in South Africa to London, finishing off a 13,000km (8,200 mile) journey on Sunday. Deo Kato ran over 518 days to raise awareness of racism and reached the finish line … Read more
Gavin and Stacey, the stole that captured our hearts in its original 2007-2010 run, returns for one final episode on Christmas Day — with fans eager to see loose ends finally tied up. Ruth Jones has been on suitably foul-mouthed form in promoting the ‘finale’ alongside her writing and (on-screen) partner James Corden this week. … Read more
A mechanic who switched numberplates on his van to “beat” the ULEZ charge has been convicted of fraud. Stephen Cook, 45, was caught out by police after putting plates intended for his friend’s vehicle on to his white van. Bromley magistrates court heard the friend’s van is exempt from the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), … Read more