Browsing: London

As Halloween approaches, London pubs like The Ten Bells and The Bow Bells are showcasing their haunted histories. The Bow Bells, home to a mischievous spirit known for flushing toilets, and The Ten Bells, linked to Jack the Ripper’s last victim, invite locals to explore their eerie pasts.

Mark Neville, 65, pleaded guilty to attempted arson and weapons possession following a Molotov cocktail attack at the Thistle City Barbican Hotel in Islington, which housed asylum seekers. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred on 25 September 2025, causing no injuries. He was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.

Harry Kane has become the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or, an achievement praised by the Prime Minister as ‘extraordinary’. A No 10 spokesperson noted Kane’s contributions to English football but did not confirm any plans for a knighthood or further honours.

Simon Dinsdale recalls the Ipswich murders that began twenty years ago with the disappearances of Gemma Adams and Tania Nicol. Both were subsequently found dead, prompting a serial murder investigation that revealed three additional victims. Steve Wright was later convicted for the murders.

Oxford Street in London will begin its pedestrianisation process on October 26, banning all vehicles, including buses and taxis, from a one-kilometre section between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street. The initiative aims to enhance shopping experiences by creating additional public spaces and improving accessibility by spring 2027.

Police are searching for 38-year-old Anthony Lloyd, who escaped a medical facility in Lewisham at 4.10pm. He was last seen heading towards Catford and is believed to pose a risk to himself and the public. Authorities urge anyone who sees him to call 999 immediately.

Passengers at Stansted Airport have faced significant delays due to a technical issue with the people mover system, resulting in long queues and lack of access to water or toilets. Engineers are working to restore services as demand remains high during this busy period.

A 35-year-old man was shot dead at a pub on Hertford Road, Enfield, on Monday evening. The Metropolitan Police have released a CCTV image of a person they wish to speak to in connection with the murder, while investigations continue and no arrests have been made.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that Germany is lagging in the artificial intelligence race, urging faster implementation of AI by policymakers. At the upcoming Invest in Germany summit, Chancellor Friedrich Merz will announce a joint AI pact and significant funding to enhance Germany’s technological competitiveness.

Londoners face significant disruption this weekend as multiple Tube lines, including the District and Piccadilly lines, undergo closures. Partial services are also impacted on several London Overground lines, including the Weaver and Windrush lines, and the Elizabeth line will operate at reduced capacity on Sunday.