Politics
Tower Hamlets Leisure Centres Could Open Until 2am in £300k Income Plan
Tower Hamlets Council plans to keep Mile End and Whitechapel leisure centres open until 2am to generate income and cater for shift workers. The final budget vote is on 25th February.
Culture
Beryl Cook's Plymouth Retrospective Aims to Redefine Her as a Radical Artist
A major retrospective in Plymouth argues Beryl Cook was a serious artist who chronicled social change. The 'Pride and Joy' exhibition opens on 24 January 2026.
Sports
John Terry Demands England World Cup Recall for Man Utd's Harry Maguire
Chelsea legend John Terry hails Harry Maguire's masterclass in Man Utd's derby win over City and urges England boss Thomas Tuchel to include the defender in his World Cup plans.
Business
Couple's 44-Day Island Ordeal Ended by Strangers' Kindness
A British couple were rescued after 44 days stranded on a remote Indonesian island, thanks to the extraordinary kindness of passing strangers. Read their incredible story of survival and human connection.
Environment
Transport
Hidden Speed Cameras: Public Opinion Revealed
A Guardian reader poll reveals overwhelming opposition to concealed speed cameras. Discover the arguments for and against covert enforcement and what it means for road safety in the UK.
Carousel Grinding: Airport Trend Sparks Passenger Fury
Holidaymakers are raging over 'carousel grinding', the selfish airport habit causing chaos at baggage reclaim. Experts weigh in on the etiquette and how to cope.
North London Bus Crash After Police Helicopter Chase
A dramatic police chase involving a helicopter ended with a car smashing into a London bus. Two men were arrested following a knifepoint robbery in Whitechapel. Read the full details.
Actor Adeel Akhtar questioned for hours at US airport
BAFTA-winning actor Adeel Akhtar reveals he was held and questioned for hours at JFK Airport in a 2002 terrorism probe. The Londoner describes the ordeal and its impact on his father.
North London crash: Teenager dies, three injured
An 18-year-old man has died following a collision between a car and a van on Ferny Hill, Enfield. Two teenage boys and a van driver were hospitalised. Police appeal for witnesses.