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Boom in women’s sporting events across London hailed
Flagship women’s sporting events in the capital last year attracted 1.4 million in-person fans and contributed £54.7m to the city’s economy
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Wizz Air will be first European low-cost airline to offer internet onboard
Texts and calls could soon be possible in the sky as Wizz Air becomes the first budget airline to launch in-flight internet.
John Healey resigns as Defence Secretary with 'great regret and reluctance'
Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, he revealed on social media, through a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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How a skateboarding challenge transformed my mental health
Haringey resident Glenn Chapman is about to complete his mission to perform three skateboarding tricks in every London postcode area
Redevelopment of ex-racing car factory in Hornsey moves up a gear
The Lotus site scheme includes four new blocks up to 16 storeys tall with a design that utilises “racing green” to celebrate the history of the cars once built there
Morrisons launches AI-powered trolleys trial but shoppers have spotted a major flaw
The trolleys are already in use at major retailers in the US, including Kroger, Aldi, and Coles, but this is the first time the technology has been trialled in the UK.
Enfield school appoints new principal from 'exceptionally strong' recruitment field
Simon Carrasco-Morley will take up the role of principal at Lift Aylward in Enfield in September.
Grant will help London's homeless rebuild their lives in hospitality
A grant of £8,000 awarded by London Freemasons, has been given to Only A Pavement Away, a charity that works with people experiencing homelessness.
Named - the three best pubs in north London to watch the World Cup
The Alwyne Castle in Highbury, The Preston in Wembley and The Salisbury Arms in Winchmore Hill come out in a top 10 list from Eat Drink Meet of pubs to watch the 2026 World Cup.
Man in his 80s fighting for his life after being hit by lorry in Enfield
A man has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after being hit by a lorry in Enfield.
How a £10,000 donation is helping keep a crucial London charity operational
A £10,000 donation has been awarded to London Search and Rescue (LonSAR) by London Freemasons, to go towards covering operational expenses.
Tottenham community centre loses premises licence after shooting incident
The charity running the Selby Centre says it "remains committed to providing a safe, positive environment for residents"
London first-time buyers urged to ditch 20% deposit myth
First-time buyers in London could be delaying their purchase unnecessarily due to the belief that a 20% deposit is required, potentially saving tens of thousands of pounds more than they need.
TfL urged to utilise new powers to curb ‘nuisance’ e-bike parking
A newly-passed law has handed sweeping licensing powers to TfL to create a single city-wide regulatory framework for dockless e-bike operators
Half of Gen Zs have started their own business
Half of Gen Zs have started their own business ranging from side hustles to fully-fledged companies - the most of any generation.
Over a third of 35 to 54-year-olds feel overlooked by society
More than a third of the sandwich generation feel overlooked by society.
Accidental organ removal and gloves left inside patients among NHS mistakes last year
New data from NHS England reveals there were 403 "never events" in the health service for the year from April 2025 to March this year.
TV presenter says 'marriage' with BBC 'run out of love' amid exit
Gary Lineker says things were 'starting to run out of love' before he left the BBC after 26 years.
The lost London cafe chain that had iconic waiting staff called 'nippies'
Long before Gail's took over London's high streets the Lyon's Corner House cafes were the first mass catering chain with iconic waitresses called Nippies.
This lavender farm an hour from north London is about to open for the season
North Londoners seeking a scent-sational day out can plan a trip to Cadwell Farm which is part of a 500-year-old growing tradition.