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The Bombay Swanley receives its Restaurant of the Year award at the BCA Awards 2026

Swanley venue celebrates ANOTHER win after being hailed Restaurant of Year

Former Spurs defender Sebastien Bassong has been convicted of dodging a £7 fare, after he was caught using a train driver’s pass to illegally travel on the Tube

Former Spurs defender Sebastien Bassong has been convicted of dodging a £7 fare, after he was caught using a train driver’s pass to illegally travel on the Tube

Transport for London (TfL)

Former Tottenham defender convicted after dodging £7 fare on London Tube

£1.5bn data centre planned near M25 Junction 24 with 1,400 construction jobs

Two flights that departed from the UK were among four inspected following suspected bomb threats

Two flights that departed from the UK were among four inspected following suspected bomb threats

Heathrow Airport

UK flights among 6 planes inspected after suspected bomb threats

Consumers will spend an average of £304 treating themselves this Black Friday

Bobby Brazier (centre) left EastEnders last December and has landed a role in the new Gucci Christmas advert

Bobby Brazier (centre) left EastEnders last December and has landed a role in the new Gucci Christmas advert

EastEnders star lands exciting new role 1 year after exit from popular BBC soap

What are your thoughts on the John Lewis Christmas advert?

What are your thoughts on the John Lewis Christmas advert?

John Lewis Christmas advert divides fans with some saying it ‘missed the mark’

Voting for a Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visit closes at 4pm on November 3. Find out who can vote and how towns are chosen.

Voting for a Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visit closes at 4pm on November 3. Find out who can vote and how towns are chosen.

Coca Cola Truck

Today is the final day to vote for Coca-Cola Christmas truck to visit your town

Will you be buying Royal Mail's new Christmas stamps?

Will you be buying Royal Mail's new Christmas stamps?

Royal Mail launches new Christmas stamps 60 years after festive tradition began

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse star in the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert, soundtracked by Sam Fender covering The Rolling Stones.

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse star in the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert, soundtracked by Sam Fender covering The Rolling Stones.

Kristin Scott Thomas stars in John Lewis Christmas ad with toy dog Pickles

Tottenham-born founder celebrates six years and 450 women at her trauma-informed gym on the High Road

Tottenham-born founder celebrates six years and 450 women at her trauma-informed gym on the High Road

Women-only Tottenham gym marks six years after welcoming more than 450 women

A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.

A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.

Rare Royal Mint 50 coin sells for more than 230 times face value on eBay

A rare Cadbury chocolate bar has been spotted in Home Bargains and B&M with a limited-edition Australian import.

A rare Cadbury chocolate bar has been spotted in Home Bargains and B&M with a limited-edition Australian import.

Rare Cadbury chocolate bar spotted in UK stores and shoppers say they ‘need it’

Morrisons has launched its Disney Christmas collection, with free sticker packs on £15 spends, character toys for £4.99 and festive bells for £1 for More Card members.

Morrisons has launched its Disney Christmas collection, with free sticker packs on £15 spends, character toys for £4.99 and festive bells for £1 for More Card members.

Morrisons brings back Disney stickers with £4.99 character toys and new £1 bells

Line of Duty could be returning soon.

Line of Duty could be returning soon.

Popular BBC crime drama could return sooner than expected after 5 year hiatus

You do not need to stand waiting in long Post Office cues thanks to this hack.

You do not need to stand waiting in long Post Office cues thanks to this hack.

30p Royal Mail hack that lets you skip long queues at the Post Office

Planning and development

New plans submitted for sites across Enfield

Sport

John Scott in action during the 2022 World Darts Championship Image: Chris Sargeant/Tip Top Pics for World Darts Federation Promotions

Mill Hill’s old darting dog Scott happy with form despite failing to qualify

Anus with the match ball after the game

Anus with the match ball after the game

Four-goal Aouimer fires Enfield Borough to derby victory over Brimsdown

Arsenal's Alessia Russo celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Barclays Women's Super League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday November 1, 2026.

Arsenal's Alessia Russo celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Barclays Women's Super League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday November 1, 2026.

Alessia Russo's late equaliser not enough to prevent Arsenal's draw with Villa

New indoor rowing hub launched to support the expansion of Enfield youth programme

New indoor rowing hub launched to support the expansion of Enfield youth programme

Enfield opens indoor rowing hub as youth programme expands to seven schools

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Stamford Bridge
Tottenham Hotspur's Sandro Tonali (left) and Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Stamford Bridge
Tottenham Hotspur's Sandro Tonali (left) and Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

'Spurs and storms blow Chelsea off course'

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London News

Former Spurs defender Sebastien Bassong has been convicted of dodging a £7 fare, after he was caught using a train driver’s pass to illegally travel on the Tube

Transport for London (TfL)

Former Tottenham defender convicted after dodging £7 fare on London Tube

Eight people have been arrested after a crackdown on illegal gambling

Eight people have been arrested after a crackdown on illegal gambling

Metropolitan Police

Eight people arrested as police crackdown on suspected illegal gambling in businesses

Neurodivergent young people across London receive mental health and wellbeing support thanks to London Freemasons

Neurodivergent young people across London receive mental health and wellbeing support thanks to London Freemasons

Nearly 100 neurodivergent young people to receive mental health support at home

L-R: Daphne (pupil at Anson Primary School), Nick Hoare (Store Manager), Martin Hastings (CEO, Leyland), Simon Pile (Headteacher, Anson Primary School), Mira (pupil), Natasha Bisnath (Deputy Store Manager), Naivasha Elworthy (Head of Marketing)

L-R: Daphne (pupil at Anson Primary School), Nick Hoare (Store Manager), Martin Hastings (CEO, Leyland), Simon Pile (Headteacher, Anson Primary School), Mira (pupil), Natasha Bisnath (Deputy Store Manager), Naivasha Elworthy (Head of Marketing)

London schools invited to compete for share of £10,000 makeover prize

Band play emotional final set before indefinite hiatus

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London Calling

Ronnie Scott's first opened in 1959 in a basement in Gerrard Street Soho and moved to its current location in Frith Street in 1965.

The world famous London jazz club that started in a humble Soho cellar

I got a selfie with Moana at The Park Lane Hilton for a delicious Moana and Disney themed afternoon tea.

I got a selfie with Moana at The Park Lane Hilton for a delicious Moana and Disney themed afternoon tea.

We tried a Moana afternoon tea and the Disney themed cakes were welcome

I stayed at the Four Seasons Tower Bridge Heritage Suite and tried out the new Copper’s Cut restaurant - it was a delight

I stayed at the Four Seasons Tower Bridge Heritage Suite and tried out the new Copper’s Cut restaurant - it was a delight

Four Seasons Hotel

‘London’s serene and luxurious hotel, spa and steakhouse - I felt like royalty’

Fulham Pier Hotel was described as an ‘urban resort’ - and it definitely felt like it

Fulham Pier Hotel was described as an ‘urban resort’ - and it definitely felt like it

‘I stayed at London’s new urban resort hotel next door to a major football stadium’

The main bar at Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens to the public on February 6, 2026 at the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in Soho.

The main bar at Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens to the public on February 6, 2026 at the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in Soho.

Legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott's reveals opening line-up for glamorous new venue

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The Bombay Swanley receives its Restaurant of the Year award at the BCA Awards 2026

Swanley venue celebrates ANOTHER win after being hailed Restaurant of Year

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Two flights that departed from the UK were among four inspected following suspected bomb threats

Two flights that departed from the UK were among four inspected following suspected bomb threats

Heathrow Airport

UK flights among 6 planes inspected after suspected bomb threats

Consumers will spend an average of £304 treating themselves this Black Friday

Bobby Brazier (centre) left EastEnders last December and has landed a role in the new Gucci Christmas advert

Bobby Brazier (centre) left EastEnders last December and has landed a role in the new Gucci Christmas advert

EastEnders star lands exciting new role 1 year after exit from popular BBC soap

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National Sport

Lisandro Martinez was dropped after his display against Chelsea (Adam Davy/PA)

Lisandro Martinez was dropped after his display against Chelsea (Adam Davy/PA)

Lisandro Martinez dropped after poor display at Chelsea as Man Utd host Roma

Fin Smith is aiming to recover from a calf injury in time to face Australia on Sunday (Ben Whitley/PA)

Fin Smith is aiming to recover from a calf injury in time to face Australia on Sunday (Ben Whitley/PA)

Fin Smith steps up training with hopes of facing Australia

Trainer Noel Meade at the Cheltenham Festival (Mike Egerton/PA)

Trainer Noel Meade at the Cheltenham Festival (Mike Egerton/PA)

Meade celebrates 3,000th career winner as trainer at Fairyhouse

Sarina Wiegman’s England will face France, Austria and Portugal in the Nations League (Bradley Collyer/PA).

Sarina Wiegman’s England will face France, Austria and Portugal in the Nations League (Bradley Collyer/PA).

Sarina Wiegman’s England draw France, Austria and Portugal in Nations League

Scott Parker is in talks to take over at West Ham following the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Scott Parker is in talks to take over at West Ham following the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo (Bradley Collyer/PA)

West Ham may turn to Scott Parker after sacking Nuno Espirito Santo

Ryan Moore and Richard Hughes in their riding days (David Davies/PA)

Ryan Moore and Richard Hughes in their riding days (David Davies/PA)

Richard Hughes hoping for more Moore magic in November Handicap

Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of England’s autumn Tests (Ben Whitley/PA).

Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of England’s autumn Tests (Ben Whitley/PA).

Injury blow for England as Alex Mitchell ruled out of autumn internationals

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will ‘stick to his guns’ on welfare spending, insisting on thinking about the wider consequences rather than making ‘brutal cuts’ (Aaron Chown/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will ‘stick to his guns’ on welfare spending, insisting on thinking about the wider consequences rather than making ‘brutal cuts’ (Aaron Chown/PA)

Burnham insists he wants to reduce welfare bill but will not put a number on it

Charles speaking at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Ben Stansall/PA)

Charles speaking at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Ben Stansall/PA)

King stops short of offering formal apology over transatlantic slave trade

A number of UK meat suppliers said their fridges heated up overnight (Aaron Chown/PA)

A number of UK meat suppliers said their fridges heated up overnight (Aaron Chown/PA)

UK meat suppliers’ fridges heat up after cyber attacks hit Europe

The coffin of Ciara Mageean is carried to St Patrick’s Church (Liam McBurney/PA)

The coffin of Ciara Mageean is carried to St Patrick’s Church (Liam McBurney/PA)

Funeral of Ciara Mageean hears of memorable wedding shortly before her death

The trilateral deal paves the way for more US bases in Greenland (James Brooks/AP)

The trilateral deal paves the way for more US bases in Greenland (James Brooks/AP)

Greenland approves Denmark/US security deal after months of Trump pressure

The hearings took place at the Royal Courts of Justice (PA)

The hearings took place at the Royal Courts of Justice (PA)

Famous man can appeal after failed injunction bid against media organisations

Dr Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (James Manning/PA)

Dr Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (James Manning/PA)

UK meat processing firms hit amid fridge and freezer cyber attacks

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