Taylor Swift films music video in Croydon
Taylor Swift has secretly filmed a new music video in a run-down Croydon shopping centre with Lewis Capaldi. Discover the surprising location choice and £1 million budget.
Taylor Swift has secretly filmed a new music video in a run-down Croydon shopping centre with Lewis Capaldi. Discover the surprising location choice and £1 million budget.
Discover how the Barbican emerged from WWII devastation to become a radical vision for city living. Explore its brutalist architecture and unique community today.
Remembering Melanie Quin, whose charm and intelligence shaped British and European hands-on science centres. Discover her remarkable journey in science communication.
The EU imposes sanctions on Russian prison officials responsible for the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, whose body was returned with organs missing. Read the full investigation.
The health of Liberian-born double amputee Rodney Taylor is deteriorating in a Georgia ICE detention centre. His case has gained support from Senator Raphael Warnock.
Discover which festive markets Londoners recommend for 2025, from riverside gems to hidden local favourites. Plan your perfect Christmas market tour today!
Revised plans to demolish derelict Leegate Shopping Centre in Lewisham approved, delivering 620 homes including 17-storey tower and nearly half affordable housing. Read the full details.
Popular Islington café Lizzy's on the Green shuts permanently after 12 years, unable to withstand rising costs. Owner Bassham shares heartfelt farewell message.
Discover the new Ismaili Centre in Houston, a serene architectural masterpiece by Farshid Moussavi for the city's 40,000-strong Ismaili Muslim community. Explore its unique design and cultural significance.
Discover Britain's most charming towns for festive shopping with local character. From Canterbury's sparkling wine to Stoke's ceramics, find unique gifts this Christmas.
Alice Guo, Chinese national who became Philippines mayor while running massive human trafficking operation, sentenced to life imprisonment. Read the shocking details.
Parkwood Community Leisure Ltd faces charges over the 2016 death of Albert Xhediku, 34, who was electrocuted retrieving a football. Court hearing set for December 2025.
A 66-year-old man from Ealing has been sentenced to five months in prison for sexually harassing two teenage girls in a Watford shopping centre. Learn more about the case and police response.
Plans for a new town with 21,000 homes on protected Green Belt land in North London's Enfield face staunch opposition from locals and conservation groups. Discover the debate.
Discover the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals across home, kitchen, tech, travel and wellness. Our experts have vetted these limited-time offers to save you money.
Discover Broadgate Central, the City of London's first new retail and leisure destination in 15 years, featuring 28 brands. Explore the new hub now!
Dunelm, the UK's largest homewares retailer, has opened a new two-floor store in Wandsworth's Southside Shopping Centre, creating approximately 24 local jobs and sparking online debate about its former name.
London's Regent Street will close to traffic on December 6 for its first pedestrianisation since 2020. Enjoy festive shopping, entertainment and special offers along the famous West End street.
UK cruise specialist Iglu is nearing a £100m acquisition by Australia's Flight Centre Travel Group, signalling strong post-pandemic recovery and global cruise growth. Read the full story.
Quentin Blake's beloved Mrs Armitage on Wheels is being adapted into a musical for the Southbank Centre's Imagine festival in February 2026. Get your tickets from 20 November.
Matthew Gruter was taken into custody in a pre-dawn raid after his visa was cancelled for attending a neo-Nazi rally. The Home Affairs Minister defends the decision. Read the full story.
The Southbank Centre has launched a new youth scheme offering under-30s half-price exhibition tickets, discounted shows, and perks at bars and shops. Sign up now to save.
Ashford International Station's Eurostar closure since 2020 costs £126m yearly in lost visitors. Residents describe a 'ghost town' as M&S leads business exodus. Hope remains with 2026 review.
Two senior figures at Kent's Manston immigration facility suspended amid misconduct investigation. Learn about the centre's troubled history and ongoing independent inquiry.
London's iconic Barbican Centre is undergoing a major £240 million renewal. The project will introduce a new wayfinding system to tackle its confusing layout, making the brutalist landmark more accessible for all visitors from 2027.
An NHS worker reveals how yellow sticker shopping and food sharing apps have slashed her grocery bill to just £40 a month, saving £29,000 over 14 years and funding her travels.
The European Union has positioned itself as the world's leading force for climate action while facing growing anti-green sentiment. Discover how Brussels is defending environmental policies.
Seven immigrants detained at California's largest ICE facility sue US government over life-threatening medical neglect and inhumane conditions. Read the shocking details.
Woolwich Waves, a new £115 million water park, is set to open in December, replacing the demolished 1980s Waterfront Leisure Centre. Discover the new facilities and regeneration plans.
Greenwich Council confirms the 30-year-old Waterfront Leisure Centre will be demolished to make way for new housing once the state-of-the-art Woolwich Waves opens next month.