Genesis Cinema redevelopment plans refused by Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets councillors have unanimously rejected plans to demolish the family-run Genesis Cinema in Stepney, putting its future at risk. Owner warns of a 'dire' financial situation.
Tower Hamlets councillors have unanimously rejected plans to demolish the family-run Genesis Cinema in Stepney, putting its future at risk. Owner warns of a 'dire' financial situation.
Tributes flow for Travis Lodge, 25, who died after falling from Houghton Towers in Sowerby Bridge. Police treat death as unexplained and seek witnesses.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 returns to Elstree with six couples facing the first-ever Instant Dance Challenge. Live coverage from 6.05pm on BBC One. Follow all the action!
A devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong has killed at least 128 people, with 200 missing. Questions mount over safety standards and alleged corruption in the construction sector.
JP Morgan Chase announces a massive 3 million sq ft tower in Canary Wharf, set to become Britain's biggest office block and house 12,000 workers. Discover how this £1bn economic boost will reshape London's skyline.
JPMorgan Chase unveils a landmark £10bn London office tower in Canary Wharf with double The Shard's floor space, signalling a major boost for the UK economy.
JP Morgan commits to a new £3bn Canary Wharf headquarters after UK government assurances on pro-business policies. The project promises major economic benefits for London.
Deadly fire rips through Hong Kong tower blocks wrapped in bamboo scaffolding, killing 128 and leaving 79 injured. Three construction officials arrested for manslaughter.
A devastating fire in Hong Kong residential towers has claimed at least 55 lives, with over 250 people still missing. Police point to 'gross negligence' as the community rallies to support survivors.
A major fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong has claimed dozens of lives, with hundreds missing. The blaze spread rapidly via bamboo scaffolding, raising serious safety questions. Read the latest updates.
A devastating Hong Kong tower block fire claims 36 lives as bamboo scaffolding accelerates spread. Investigation underway into one of city's deadliest blazes in decades.
Plans for 44 homes and offices at Truman Brewery site face fierce opposition from Tower Hamlets Council and local campaigners who fear it will destroy area's Bangladeshi community. Final decision expected next month.
Join our live coverage as Strictly's couples take to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom floor. Who will deliver a towering performance? Watch live on BBC One.
Strictly Come Dancing's La Voix has been forced to pull out of the Blackpool special due to a foot injury. Get the latest update and find out when she hopes to return.
Planning permission granted for two new tower blocks with 245 homes in Spitalfields, London's most gentrified area. The development includes social rent homes amid ongoing community concerns.
Marion Cotillard stars in Lucile Hadžihalilović's hypnotic new film The Ice Tower, a haunting tale of obsession and idolisation. Read our full review of this Berlin festival sensation.
The fight for a spot at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom intensifies as the final eight couples perform. Follow our live coverage from 6pm on BBC One. Who will secure their sparkly seaside ticket?
Strictly Come Dancing's Week 8 live show starts at 6.30pm on Saturday. Find out the schedule, results show time, and the latest on the Blackpool special.
Communities Secretary Steve Reed meets officials overseeing Tower Hamlets council amid persistent governance worries and councillors' overseas political ambitions. Read the latest developments.
The Tower of London's 'The Tower Remembers' poppy display has closed. Discover why the 30,000 ceramic poppies are not for sale and their final destination. Read the full story.
Discover the moving poppy installations across London for Remembrance Sunday 2024, from historic displays at the Tower of London to new commemorations at St Paul's Cathedral.
Exclusive: Health and Safety Executive launches corporate manslaughter investigation after construction worker dies at Chester's controversial Roman Tower development site, raising urgent safety concerns.
A construction worker has died after being trapped for nearly half a day beneath the rubble of a collapsed 14th-century bell tower at St Mary's Church in Kent during restoration work.
Emergency crews battled through the night to rescue a construction worker trapped beneath rubble after a medieval bell tower collapse in Italy.
Emergency crews pull construction worker from rubble of collapsed 14th-century tower in dramatic overnight operation after 11 hours trapped beneath medieval stonework.
A 13th-century medieval tower unexpectedly collapsed near Rome's iconic Colosseum, leaving construction workers injured and raising serious questions about heritage site safety protocols.
Shocking video captures the moment a section of Rome's historic 12th-century Torre dei Conti medieval tower crumbles to the ground, raising concerns about Italy's architectural heritage preservation.
From the devastating collapse of a historic medieval tower to the triumphant launch of a new satellite into orbit, today's most compelling images capture moments of loss and technological achievement across the globe.
A significant portion of Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti has collapsed, sending rubble cascading into the street near the Imperial Forums. The 12th-century tower suffered catastrophic structural failure, though miraculously no injuries were reported.
Get ready for the sequins and sparkles as Strictly Come Dancing confirms its spectacular return to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom this autumn - dates, rumours and what to expect from the glitziest weekend in the dancing calendar.