Author: David Pike

Taylor Swift put this kebab shop on the map — but is it actually worth the hype? Taylor Swift might have sang So Long, London but it seems the superstar isn’t done with the city just yet. She’s back, bringing her record-breaking Eras Tour to Wembley Stadium for an impressive eight shows this summer, kicking off on June 21. And while many might expect the singer to enjoy some of London’s finest food while she’s…

Tube map gets a Taylor Swift makeover to mark her London Eras shows | UK News The London Underground has put on its party hat with a special Taylor Swift map revealed on the day of her first Eras concert in the capital. Transport for London (TfL) launched Taylor’s version of the iconic Underground map. Each line on Taylor’s map is named after her albums and drawn with sequin-style lines. Central Line is aptly named…

I couldn’t afford a place in London – so I built my own home First-time buyers in London have turned to building their own homes. London’s astronomically high property prices have forced aspiring homeowners out of the city. The average cost of a home in the capital is over £712,000 according to Zoopla, making the dream of owning your own digs feel very out of reach for many. People have sought to overcome these obstacles…

7UP just unveiled a very unexpected new product for summer When you hear 7UP, you’ll likely think of the classic lemon-lime flavoured fizzy drink, but soon you might associate the name with something a little different. That’s because the drink brand is launching a new, and somewhat unexpected, range of products which feature the iconic citrus taste. This summer you’ll be able to get your hands on a BBQ range by 7UP, featuring three products…

London Overground delays between Highbury and West Croydon at rush hour | UK News London Overground Route between Highbury & Islington / New Cross Gate and West Croydon. Trains will not call at all stations between West Croydon and Sydenham, Transport for London said. Tickets could be used on local buses via any reasonable route. National Rail Southern services will be delayed or have alterations due to a signalling issue in the West Croydon area.…

David Beckham backs £5,000,000 Omaze luxury home prize draw in London Fancy yourself lucky? A luxury London property worth £5,000,000 is up for grabs as part of a giveaway – and it’s been backed by none other than David Beckham. The winner of the Omaze draw will be granted the keys to the four-bedroom, four-bathroom property tucked away in an ‘intimate enclave’ of Victoria Park village in East London. The London house doesn’t just have…

The Harry Potter author JK Rowling has accused Keir Starmer of abandoning women and says she does not trust the Labour leaders judgement. The Times is reporting that Harry Potter author JK Rowling has accused Keir Starmer of abandoning women with concerns over transgender rights. In an article for the paper, she claims the Labour leader has taken a “dismissive and often offensive” attitude to women, adding that she will struggle to vote for the…

Katie Parker Independent for West Suffolk describes what it is like to be an independent candidate for West Suffolk in the upcoming general election. The challenges for an Independent candidate are unbelievable, from campaign management to social media officer. Without any of the budgets and being bullied from opponents because they know they can get away with it. Watch her live tonight on X spaces with Yvonne Ridley This video diary provides a fascinating insight…

The Independent – All Bets Off On Trust In Tories The front page of the Independent leads on the Conservative election betting scandal. A new poll has put Reform UK ahead as the Tories go into meltdown about the betting scandal linked to Rishi Sunak’s inner circle. A large image of Harry Kane makes the front page after England’s poor performance against Denmark on Thursday. Catch up on all the front pages here Front Page…

The Guardian – New Blow For PM As Tory Minister Says He’ll Vote Labour The Tories’ former net zero tsar has revealed he intends to vote for Labour for the first time because Rishi Sunak has been “siding with climate deniers”, The Guardian reports. For Tory minister Chris Skidmore has said he will vote for the Labour party in July. In a “deeply personal attack”, the former energy minister accused the prime minister of politicising…

Daily Express – Thank You … You’ve Saved Our Son The Daily Express says cystic fibrosis sufferers will get a “miracle” drug following a five-year campaign. One-year-old Dexter’s future looked brighter thanks to the newspaper’s campaign. Elsewhere, the paper offers up its assessment of England’s performance against Denmark saying ‘as if the general election wasn’t painful enough’. Elsewhere, the front page pays tribute to US actor Donald Sutherland, who died at the age of 88. …

The Sun – Danes A Pain For Kane England’s performance against Denmark in their second Euros 2024 match makes the front page of the Sun newspaper. The front splashes with an image of Harry Kane and criticises the Three Lions performance as England was held to a 1-1 draw. The paper does however note that England remains top of the group. Catch up on all the front pages here Front Page Stories

Daily Mirror – Tory Betting Scandal: What’s The Odds On That? The Tory election betting scandal has “deepened” with three figures now being investigated, the Daily Mirror’s front page reports. The paper also splashes an image of Gareth Southgate after England’s sluggish performance against Denmark. The paper pays tribute to US actor Donald Sutherland – who died at the age of 88.  Catch up on all the front pages here Front Page Stories

Friday’s front pages feature a variety of topics, with domestic politics the most popular. The latest scandal plaguing the Conservative Party – an election betting scandal – makes several of the more liberal front pages. 

Several papers – right and left – pick up on Sir Keir Starmer’s comment that Jeremy Corbyn would have been a better prime minister than Boris Johnson.

Across the papers, England’s drab performance against Denmark – which resulted in a 1-1 draw, makes most of the papers. The coverage is continued across the back pages with critics saying England’s performance was ‘tame’ ‘laboured’ and ‘disjointed’.

London weather: Capital will sniff through high pollen count | UK News Most Londoners will be breaking out the sun cream and visiting beer gardens thanks to warm and sunny weather heading towards the capital. But in less than ideal news for people who suffer with hayfever, the increased temperatures will also bring a very high pollen count. The Met Office predicts London will see temperatures of up to 25°C today, with highs of up…

School closes for three days after police stand-off with man on roof | UK News A school in west London was forced to shut for three days after a stand-off between a man on the roof and the police. The man climbed onto the top of a building at Sacred Heart High School in Hammersmith at around 9.20pm on Monday but had refused to come down. Specialist negotiators were deployed to the scene in an…

The world’s best pastry shops have been revealed — full list of UK winners When it comes to the world’s best pastry, obviously the crème de la crème can be found in France, but the UK is also home to some pretty spectacular bakers. La Liste has just revealed the winners of its 2024 Pastry Awards, and one UK bakery scooped a special award, while 198 other pastry shops landed on the long list. The…

Four Tube lines suspended or severely delayed across London | UK News The London Underground has been thrown into chaos this evening following an incident at Cannon Street. The Circle, District, Hammersmith & City and Piccadilly lines are all facing severe delays due to a person on the track. Commuters have spotted several ambulances, fire engines and police cars parked outside Cannon Street. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: ‘Officers were called to Cannon…

Where to watch the Euro 2024 games in London from bars to big screens Euro 2024 is well underway and football fans are eagerly awaiting the next match to find out whether or not it will be coming home this summer. The tournament kicked off in Germany on June 14, with the very first match seeing the hosting nation clash against Scotland, dominating them 5-1. England’s next Euro fixture takes place tonight (June 20) when…

Tube station that’s not in London with links to Roman Empire | UK News One Tube station in ‘Metroland’ is so far from London that it’s not even in the capital. Chalfont and Latimer Underground station sits in leafy Buckinghamshire, far from the hustle and bustle of central London. Popular among commuters, the tiny station is one of just a handful of stations located in Zone 8. Commuters can get from the Home County to…

Major rush hour delays and train cancellations into london’s Euston station | UK News Travel to London Euston has been affected again after a power issue disrupted trains this morning. Passengers were warned of severe delays this morning after a power supply issue. Trains between Watford Junction and London Euston are affected. Services could be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 20 minutes. The disruption is expected to last at least until ‘the end…

Three children that went missing in Thorpe Park found safe and well in London | UK News Three children who went missing after a day out at Thorpe Park have been found safe and well in London. Malik, seven, Amelia, nine, and Khandi, 14, were last seen yesterday afternoon having travelled to the park from Milton Keynes. Police said the children ‘may have travelled to London’ after they were last seen walking towards Staines from…

The Guardian – Reeves pledges to close gender pay gap ‘once and for all’ if Labour wins Labour’s Rachel Reeves has told The Guardian that she would end the gender pay gap “once and for all” if the party wins the election. In an interview with the Guardian, the shadow chancellor said she wanted to shatter the “last glass ceiling in politics” and felt a “big responsibility” to use the Treasury to improve the position…

Metro – ‘Brave Leah fought to the end’ The Metro reports on Leah Croucher, who a coroner has ruled was sexually assaulted and murdered by Neil Maxwell in February 2019. Ms Croucher’s body was discovered less than half a mile away from her home in October 2022 after she went missing while walking to work in February 2019. Neil Maxwell, who police believe ‘absolutely’ killed the 19-year-old, was convicted of a sex offence in February…

Daily Express – ‘Just Lock Them Up’ The Daily Express reports on Just Stop Oil’s protest at Stonehenge, with the paper saying “just lock them up”. The paper says their defacement of Stonehenge has “shown how pathetic they truly are”. Nigel Farage, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have all blasted Just Stop Oil’s latest stunt, which sparked immediate backlash. Elsewhere, the paper features an image of England footballer Jude Bellingham and asks Jude if he…