Harrow Council faces £9.6m deficit despite funding rise
Harrow Council warns a £100m Fair Funding grant isn't enough to cover soaring adult social care and housing costs, leaving a £9.6m shortfall. Discover the impact on local services.
Harrow Council warns a £100m Fair Funding grant isn't enough to cover soaring adult social care and housing costs, leaving a £9.6m shortfall. Discover the impact on local services.
American museums face falling attendance, cancelled grants and political pressure, a new survey reveals. As the US approaches its 250th birthday, institutions safeguarding its history confront an uncertain future.
Christopher Joell-Deshields, suspended CEO of Pride in London, faces a High Court hearing over contempt allegations for failing to hand over organisation's access details. Read the latest.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces Fair Funding changes to help Croydon Council tackle its £1.4bn debt. New measures promise £40m annually for three years. Read the latest.
Three directors resign from Adelaide Festival board as author Randa Abdel-Fattah serves legal notice over cancelled event. Read the latest on the cultural dispute.
Swimmers will take a freezing dip at Tooting Bec Lido on January 31 to raise money for homeless charity Crisis. The event includes challenges for all levels, from first-timers to seasoned cold water swimmers.
France has postponed the G7 summit by a day after Donald Trump confirmed a UFC fight night on the White House lawn for his 80th birthday. Discover the details and diplomatic implications.
A severe decline in UK research funding is stalling vital medical breakthroughs. Scientists warn of a 'lost generation' of therapies for cancer and dementia. Urgent government action is needed.
A 17-year-old from Kirkby has pleaded guilty to possessing extremist material after planning a copycat attack inspired by the Southport killings. Discover the full details of the case.
Aldi's popular Baby Event is back, offering parents huge savings on essentials from 82p. Discover the must-have items and why shoppers call it a 'lifesaver'.
Join F1 champion Lando Norris & McLaren CEO Zak Brown for a world-exclusive event in London on 22 Feb 2026. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from their triumphant season. Tickets on sale 9 Jan.
The chaotic Red Bull Soapbox Race is back at Alexandra Palace on 20 June 2026. Find out how to get tickets and enter your own madcap vehicle before they sell out.
The annual No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London on January 11, 2026. Find out where to avoid the trouser-free travellers and the event's quirky history.
UK LGBTQ+ charities warn of a 'hostile environment' as corporate funding collapses. Stonewall's donations halved amid a global pushback on DEI and trans rights. Read the full analysis.
UK and Irish cinema takings reach a post-pandemic high of £1.07bn in 2025, with 'A Minecraft Movie' leading the box office. Discover the key figures and industry recovery insights.
Labour-run Lambeth Council cancels the 2026 Lambeth Country Show, citing a £1.1m cost. Lib Dems brand the decision 'shocking', arguing it could run for £400k. Read the full story.
Netflix's Stranger Things finale screening made an estimated $25m at the US box office, signalling a major shift towards event cinema and non-traditional releases for theatres.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funded NPR and PBS, has formally dissolved after Congress cut $1.1bn. The move threatens local stations and news deserts. Read the full story.
The No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London on 11 January 2026. Discover the rules, how it started, and why commuters will be trouserless. Join the fun!
Newham residents avoid a 9% council tax hike after a government funding review. The rise is now set at 4.99%, but cuts to services and increased fees are still planned. Read the full budget details.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live brings high-octane 'Glow-n-Fire' action to London's O2 Arena on 10-11 Jan 2026. Discover how to secure last-minute tickets now.
Hundreds of revellers braved the cold for a New Year's Eve fireworks display in Birmingham's Centenary Square that never happened, duped by online misinformation. Discover how fake events strain emergency services.
A writer's plea for better party etiquette: never cancel on the day. Learn why a late RSVP is worse than ghosting and how to be a considerate guest.
A violent fight broke out at London's Hyde Park Winter Wonderland on Christmas Eve. Watch the shocking viral video and see how police responded. No arrests were made.
Explore Jacek Dukaj's award-winning novel 'Ice', a dazzling alternate history where the 1908 Tunguska event spawns a sentient freeze. Discover its complex world of frostoglaze, Tesla, and metaphysical intrigue. Read our full review.
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's move to slash over $230m in homeland security grants from states resisting immigration crackdowns. Read the full ruling details.
A Twickenham newsagent is opening its doors on Christmas Day, offering 500 free samosas and festive cheer to combat community loneliness. Join the event from midday.
World Triathlon and the PTO forge a historic alliance, creating a new Triathlon World Tour and targeting inclusion of the T100 long-distance event in the Olympic programme as soon as the 2032 Brisbane Games.
Lewisham Council approves late licence for Grand Empire's New Year's Eve party until 4am, overriding police concerns over capacity. Find out the full story.
Australian police say Naveed Akram, 24, conducted firearms training with his father before the deadly Bondi Beach attack on a Jewish Hanukkah event. Read the latest updates.