Universal Studios UK Park Gets Government Green Light
The UK's first Universal Studios theme park has received planning permission near Cambridgeshire, promising 8,000 jobs and a massive £50 billion economic boost. Discover the details.
The UK's first Universal Studios theme park has received planning permission near Cambridgeshire, promising 8,000 jobs and a massive £50 billion economic boost. Discover the details.
The sister of vulnerable Hackney man Jason Scarfe, missing since November, makes an emotional plea for his safe return as her only Christmas wish. Police reissue appeal.
Haringey Council's draft plan proposes a 190-home development on the site of the iconic Rowans Tenpin Bowl in Finsbury Park. The public consultation ends December 19.
Discover why Hackney's De Beauvoir Town has been named a top place to live. Residents reveal the secrets of its peaceful canalside charm and vibrant community spirit.
A coroner has urged a property firm to act on damp and mould after an inquest into the death of six-month-old Abdullah Ali in Hackney. The family's flat had knee-high black mould.
The Hackney Empire's 2025 Cinderella pantomime delivers festive fun without its iconic dame Clive Rowe on stage. Read our review of this classy, family-friendly show running until 31 December.
Discover the hidden Hackney supper club where LEON reimagines its menu for a Middle Eastern feast. All proceeds support The Felix Project's fight against food inequality in London.
Discover London's next music stars at a free multi-genre showcase in Hackney. Featuring seven emerging R&B, pop and rap artists on 30th November. Don't miss this community event!
Labour-run Hackney Council petitions government for rent cap powers as borough sees 49% rent rise since 2010. Could this be the solution to London's housing crisis?
Mumford & Sons announce their 2026 BST Hyde Park headline show on July 4. Get presale details, ticket prices, and info on their new album 'Prizefighter'. Book your tickets now!
Mumford & Sons confirmed for BST Hyde Park on July 4, 2026. Get dates, ticket details, and full lineup info for the star-studded London summer festival.
Discover Equal Parts on Hackney Road, a 5-star cocktail bar with atmospheric Edward Hopper-inspired decor and exceptional equal-measure drinks. Read our review.
Multiple London councils hit by a significant cyber attack, forcing IT shutdowns and critical threat level escalation. Stay informed on the latest developments.
Liz Johnson Artur's new book PDA immortalises the inclusive spirit of Hackney's legendary queer club night through intimate photography capturing freedom and self-expression.
Major UK caravan park operator Cove UK enters administration, threatening 11 resorts and 250 jobs. Find out which parks are affected and what it means for holidaymakers.
The family of Jason Scarfe, 56, are desperately concerned for his health as freezing temperatures hit London. Police urge anyone with information to call 101.
Barthimaus Ehiemere, 25, from Hackney, has been sentenced for grooming and raping boys as young as 12. Police believe there could be hundreds more victims and urge them to come forward.
East London's trendiest pub, the Spurstowe Arms, is taking over The Elderfield in Lower Clapton this December. Discover the plans for this new venture and what it means for the local community.
Over 1,500 residents petition Hackney Council to reopen roads closed by Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, as data questions their environmental impact. Discover the local divide.
Network Rail launches Platform4 to transform old railway sidings and yards into 40,000 new homes and commercial spaces across 47 towns and cities, creating transit-linked communities.
Tilda Butterworth bought an old camera in a Hackney charity shop and discovered 10 undeveloped photos inside. She's now trying to find the family pictured in what appears to be early 2000s Christmas memories.
Explore Morden Hall Park, a beautiful free National Trust park at the end of the Northern line. Discover its gardens, wildlife, cafés, and fascinating industrial history.
Former National Park Service director Jonathan Jarvis urges Americans to 'raise hell' to protect parks from privatisation and damage during government shutdowns under Trump.
Hackney's Green mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett calls to dismantle the Met following a damning report revealing systemic racism. Discover the findings and political reactions.
A Hackney landlord failed to overturn a £14,000 rent repayment order for running an unlicensed HMO. The tribunal rejected his hardship claim after he revealed owning a £1.4m home. Read the full details.
Thousands protest in Belgrade against a law fast-tracking Jared Kushner's luxury development on a historic army building site. Discover the controversy and government response.
Find out exactly when South Park Season 28, Episode 3 is out in the UK on Paramount+ and Comedy Central. Get the full release schedule and why the new season started unexpectedly.
Fabio Coelho, 40, stole lawn balls, scout badges and sunglasses in Wilmslow vehicle thefts. The Hackney man received 25 weeks in prison and a 5-year ban from Cheshire towns. Read the full story.
A disused gas holder site in Motspur Park is set for a major transformation into a new urban neighbourhood featuring 586 homes, green spaces, and a new cycle link. Discover the plans and local reaction.
A person has been hospitalised after a stabbing on Ridley Road, Dalston. Police are investigating the broad daylight attack which occurred near the busy market. Get the latest updates.