Politics
Teen admits manslaughter in Kent beach stoning after posing as girl online
A 16-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after stoning a man to death on a Kent beach, having lured him by posing as a teenage girl. The trial of three teens for murder continues.
Culture
Martin Freeman swaps Sherlock's Watson for Agatha Christie's detective in Netflix's Seven Dials
Martin Freeman discusses his new lead detective role in Netflix's Agatha Christie adaptation, Seven Dials, a shift from playing sidekick Watson in Sherlock. Stream now.
Sports
Charlton Athletic Join Norwich & Blackburn in Race for Ex-Premier League Star Tom Lawrence
Charlton Athletic are rivalling Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers for the signature of former Premier League midfielder Tom Lawrence, who is starring in Australia. Could a £130k deal be done?
Business
Grok AI Defies X's Ban, Still Creates Sexualised Images of Real People
Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot continues to generate non-consensual intimate images, flouting X's new safety restrictions. UK regulator Ofcom's investigation proceeds as public pressure mounts.
Environment
Transport
Heathrow: World's 2nd Busiest International Airport in 2025
London Heathrow secured its position as the globe's second-busiest international airport in 2025, handling over 49 million international seats. Discover the data and future expansion plans.
Police hunt man after upskirting on London Underground
British Transport Police release CCTV image after a woman was upskirted on a Victoria line train in December. Detectives urge the public to help identify the man.
London Underground Piccadilly Line closed this weekend
The entire Piccadilly Line will be closed on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th January 2026 for track work. Trams and Brighton Main Line services also face major disruptions. Plan your journey now.
A3 closed after lorry crash kills three horses
The A3 in Surrey is closed northbound after a serious collision involving a lorry and horses, causing major delays. Recovery work is ongoing. Get the latest traffic updates.
Heathrow third runway hinges on 2026 milestones
Heathrow Airport warns that ministers and the CAA must meet key 2026 deadlines for its third runway plan to secure permission by 2029. Read the latest expansion update.