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The £9bn Lower Thames Crossing project, spanning 14.5 miles and featuring a 2.6-mile tunnel, has been approved after 16 years of planning and £1.2bn in costs.

Mari Santos, an American student in Scotland, experiences a personal dimension of international tension as locals express concerns about the political climate under President Donald Trump, illustrating how the perception of American identity has shifted due to his administration’s policies and rhetoric.

Cliff Notes Morrisons plans to close 52 cafes, 35 meat counters, and other in-store services, risking around 365 job redundancies. The supermarket chain cites operational…

Three men, Louis Ahearne, Stewart Ahearne, and Daniel Kelly, were convicted of conspiracy to murder Paul Allen, a former member of the Securitas heist gang, after a trial at the Old Bailey.

Cliff Notes A new 100% council tax premium on second homes will be introduced by approximately 75% of councils in England, aimed at generating an…

Rene Graham, a 15-year-old, was shot dead in Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park during a Notting Hill Carnival warm-up event on 21 July 2024, prompting his mother to call for public assistance in the ongoing investigation.

Cliff Notes Harrods’ lawyers are offering settlements of up to £200,000 to sexual abuse victims of former owner Mohamed al Fayed, based on whether claimants…

Heathrow Airport is resuming operations following a significant power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation, which resulted in over 1,000 flight cancellations and major disruptions for approximately 290,000 passengers.

Cliff Notes Heathrow Airport has resumed limited operations following a substantial fire at a nearby electrical substation, which disrupted travel for approximately 200,000 passengers and…

Cliff Notes – Serious vulnerabilities infrastructure Heathrow airport back open but still not fully operational. An electrical substation fire led to the shutdown of Heathrow…

Palestine Solidarity Campaign – West London branch gathered outside Ealing Town Hall to demand an end to the £112 MILLION in investments the council makes in companies complicit in Israel’s crimes against Palestinians.

Cliff Notes – Heathrow Airport closed latest  Heathrow Airport closed latest updates – Heathrow will remain closed until midnight due to a significant power outage…

David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence’s killers, reportedly accepted his presence at the murder scene but denies wielding the knife, according to the Parole Board.

Flight disruptions are affecting numerous passengers, as Heathrow Airport was closed unexpectedly, leading to the diversion of at least 120 flights, including one carrying Sarah Gough’s parents.

Cliff Notes John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, the last surviving pilot of the Battle of Britain dies aged 105. He passed away peacefully at the age of…

Cliff Notes A dispute has arisen between teaching unions and the UK government regarding the potential job losses due to AI in education, particularly affecting…

Cliff Notes Military chiefs from 26 nations will convene to plan the “operational phase” for securing Ukraine following a proposed 30-day ceasefire, amid ongoing discussions…

Cliff Notes The captain of the MV Solong, a 59-year-old Russian national, has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following the ship’s collision…

Cliff Notes Labour MP Kim Johnson urges a public inquiry into the historical injustice of black children wrongly designated as “educationally subnormal” and placed in…

Cliff Notes – Wine critic sues dog sitter Wine critic Harry Eyres is suing dog sitter Kendra Torgan for veterinarian costs and damages, claiming she…

Taxi firms crowdfund legal battle with Uber over VAT as Minicab drivers say Uber’s bid to apply tax to all rides would put many out of business and leave people stranded, especially in rural areas where Uber does not operate, or selectively operates.

Cliff Notes Threat to Safety: Investigative journalist Christo Grozev received a warning from US law enforcement in February 2023 that a "red team" was waiting…

Cliff Notes Tower Bridge in central London was temporarily closed after a person was spotted climbing its railings. City of London Police advised the public…

Cliff Notes Passengers travelling to Heathrow Airport are experiencing significant delays following a vehicle fire in a tunnel early this morning. The airport reported that…

Cliff Notes A man named Daniel Day, aged 29, from Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, has been charged for climbing Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower. The charges include intentionally…