Brick Lane's Truman Brewery faces data centre redevelopment
Controversial plans to transform the iconic Truman Brewery into a data centre with flats face fierce opposition. Will London's cultural heart be lost?
Controversial plans to transform the iconic Truman Brewery into a data centre with flats face fierce opposition. Will London's cultural heart be lost?
Hounslow Council has pledged £4 million for a feasibility study to replace the ageing Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre. The new facility is slated for a 2031 opening, funded by flats on the site. Read the latest.
Kingston is set for major progress in 2026 on long-awaited projects including the new Kingfisher Leisure Centre, a PAW Patrol land at Chessington, and hundreds of new affordable homes. Discover the key developments shaping the borough.
London's West End will glow with over 30,000 LED lights for Ramadan and Eid 2026. Find out the exact dates and location for this free public celebration of community and diversity.
Goldsmiths, University of London will relocate its Fine Art and Design courses to Lewisham's Old Town Hall in a landmark 10-year deal, bringing over 600 students to Catford and boosting the local economy.
Merton Council is launching a search for a developer to lead the long-delayed Morden town centre regeneration, marking progress after two decades of setbacks. Discover the plans and the challenges ahead.
Merton Council will build a new £14.7m sports hall at Morden Leisure Centre to tackle a severe shortage of venues, after local sports club membership doubled since 2019.
London's historic Arts Club posts a £3.8m loss for 2024, driven by a £6.4m write-down on its luxury wellness centre investment. Discover how inflation and high interest rates hit the elite club.
New home construction in London has collapsed to its lowest level since 1946, with just 4,170 starts last year. Explore the data, the government's failed promises, and the severe consequences for the capital.
A major blaze at a recycling centre in Southall, West London, involving 60 firefighters, caused severe disruption to rail services including the Great Western Main Line. Get the latest updates.
A massive explosion at a London recycling centre sent a fireball over Southall, halting Heathrow Express services and causing major rail disruption. Get the latest updates.
Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts is 'heartbroken' after withdrawing from the final week of Hadestown for surgery. The pregnant singer, 40, shares her disappointment and apologises to fans.
Michael Carrick is the bookies' favourite to become the next West Ham manager as pressure mounts on Nuno Espirito Santo after a dismal run of results. See the latest odds and contenders here.
West Ham United's relegation fears deepen after a 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo under intense pressure. Read the latest odds on his potential replacement.
West Bromwich Albion have terminated Ryan Mason's contract following a stoppage-time loss to Leicester, marking their 10th straight away defeat. James Morrison takes interim charge.
Policy Chairman Chris Hayward outlines how London will move from post-Brexit planning to execution in 2026, focusing on financial services, trade, and regulatory reform to secure its global status.
Knight Frank has been instructed to sell the Grade II-listed Brighton Palace Pier. The sale follows a 50% cost surge and a 4% sales drop for the iconic attraction. Read the full story.
Police have arrested three men following reports of a sexual assault on two teenage girls at Seacroft Green shopping centre in Leeds. Officers continue to investigate.
Plans for a new Purley leisure centre with a 25m pool and over 200 later-living homes have moved forward after the GLA decided not to intervene. Construction could start in 2026.
Your essential guide to London's 2026 theatre scene. Discover the hottest musicals, major West End transfers, and groundbreaking plays to book now.
Discover how Shepherd's Bush's Askew Road shed its tough reputation to become a thriving 'village' hub with independent shops, Victorian homes, and a strong community spirit. Explore its transformation today.
Bromley faces a transformative 2026 with plans for thousands of green belt homes, a controversial 19-storey tower, and new £22m leisure centres. Explore the key projects shaping the borough's future.
London's West End Boxing Day theatre sale is live, with tickets from just £13 for hits like Wicked and Harry Potter. The sale runs until December 28. Grab your post-Christmas bargain now.
Paul Straffon, 47, is forced to sleep in a Wimbledon shopping centre doorway this Christmas. His story highlights London's homelessness crisis, with over 13,000 rough sleepers last year.
Two new Banksy murals have appeared in London. Discover the locations in Bayswater and Tottenham Court Road, the speculated meaning, and where to see them.
More than 350 London Transit staff are on strike, severely affecting seven bus routes in West and Central London until Christmas Eve. Passengers urged to plan ahead.
Major schemes including Liverpool Street Station, One Silk Street, and the Barbican Centre renewal are set for crucial decisions in 2026, shaping the future of the City of London. Discover the details.
A new piece of street art thought to be by Banksy has emerged near Tottenham Court Road. The work features two figures gazing up at a skyscraper. Discover the details and the artist's recent provocative history.
A North London charity shop was forced to close after a mountain of dirty pans and soiled clothes was fly-tipped outside. St Luke's Hospice in Harrow issues a desperate plea to donors.
North London's iconic Hornsey Town Hall reopens as a vibrant arts centre after a major refurbishment. Discover live music, theatre, cinema and more in this modernist landmark.