Politics
US Journalist Assaults Surge Under Trump, Report Reveals 170 Attacks in 2025
A new report details a dramatic rise in assaults on the US press in 2025, with incidents linked to immigration protests and hostile rhetoric. Read the full investigation.
Culture
Montol Festival: Penzance's Wild Winter Solstice of Fire, Skulls and Sprouts
Discover Montol, Cornwall's unique winter solstice festival in Penzance. From horse skull 'osses' and pagan rituals to sprout-throwing revelry, explore how this community event lights up the darkest day.
Sports
Beyond the Whistle: Inside the Gruelling Life of a Super League Referee
A new documentary reveals the intense fitness, dedication and personal sacrifice behind elite rugby league refereeing in Super League. Discover the unseen side of the game.
Business
December's Diary: Growth Gurus, Chop House Vandals & City Life
A roundup of December's key City events, from economic debates at The Ned to a vandalised chophouse and festive networking. Discover the month's pivotal moments.
Health
Environment
Transport
TfL staff on £100k+ salaries triples to 548
The number of Transport for London employees earning over £100,000 has soared from 151 to 548 in three years. TfL cites inflation, backdated pay, and overtime as key drivers. Discover the full breakdown.
Denmark ends letter deliveries after 400 years
Denmark's state postal service stops all letter deliveries from 30 December, cutting 1,500 jobs. As letter volumes plummet globally, is the UK's Royal Mail on a similar path? Read our analysis.
Colindale Tube Station Reopens After Major £29.5m Upgrade
Colindale Underground station has fully reopened following an 18-month, £29.5m transformation. The upgrade provides step-free access and increased capacity to support the area's 70% population surge. Discover the new look.
Elderly man dies after Pinner crash, police seek witnesses
A 79-year-old man has died after being hit by a car on Rayners Lane in Pinner. Police are urging witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.
Uber, Lyft & Baidu to Launch London Robotaxis in 2026
Self-driving taxis are set for London in 2026 after Uber, Lyft and Baidu announced a major partnership. Experts warn fully driverless cabs may still be decades away.