245 new homes planned for Tower Hamlets site
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.
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.
High Court finds UK ministers breached human rights law by segregating a prisoner with known mental health issues for over four months. Read the full ruling details.
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.
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.
Chinese businessman She Zhijiang faces extradition to China over alleged illegal gambling empire and links to Southeast Asian scam centres. Read the full details.
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.
Greenwich Council launches a public consultation on the future of its five adventure play centres, aiming to make savings amidst a £45.1m budget gap. Have your say from November 17.
Communities in Chile and Uruguay are taking governments to court over secretive data centre deals as AI expansion threatens water resources in drought-stricken regions.
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.
The explosive growth of data centres worldwide is creating a massive £1.4 trillion debt bubble, driven by insatiable AI and cloud computing demands. Discover how this digital gold rush is reshaping global finance and raising alarm bells among investors.
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.
The inspiring story of Grenfell Athletic FC, born from the ashes of the 2017 tower fire, as they build a future filled with hope while honouring those lost.
Discover how historic Mechanics' Institutes across Australia are transforming into vital community hubs, offering everything from yoga classes to digital literacy workshops while preserving their rich heritage.
An East London council faces severe criticism after distributing out-of-date cured meats to elderly and vulnerable residents through its Meals at Home service, sparking food safety concerns.
A bold planning application could see Kings Cross welcome London's tallest residential tower, a 48-storey landmark that would transform the area's skyline and provide hundreds of new homes.
An explosive investigation uncovers how well-funded conservative groups are establishing ideological beachheads within British higher education, raising urgent questions about academic independence and political influence on campus.
London battles New York and Asian rivals in the high-stakes competition for the world's wealthiest individuals. Discover which financial centres are gaining ground and what this means for global finance.
Shocking investigation reveals ICE operates hidden detention facilities across the US, using unmarked buildings and covert tactics to detain immigrants away from public scrutiny.