Last night, a car crash turned the usually bustling Piccadilly Circus into a chaotic scene. At around 6.50pm, a vehicle left the carriageway on Coventry Street and crashed directly into the Angus Steakhouse. Three people were hospitalised in the collision. According to police, a pedestrian was hit as well as the passenger and driver of…
The Labour Party wants to start nationalising Britain’s railways soon, with the first private railway company to be named in just a few weeks. South Western Railway and c2c Railway, which both serve London commuters, could be among the first to be brought back under state control. Transport Minister Louise Haigh hinted at this move…
A hidden piece of history was recently discovered beneath London’s Old Kent Road — a 2,000-year-old Roman road. This incredible discovery, part of the old Watling Street, was made during construction work to extend Southwark’s low-carbon heating network. The team, led by archaeologists from the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA), uncovered a well-preserved section of…
For the first time in the UK, NHS drones are flying blood samples over London, cutting the journey time from 30 minutes by road to just two minutes. This new system, which is currently being trialled between Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, is already helping patients in need of critical care. The aim? To support…
Alexei Zimin, a Russian chef living in London who was known for his open opposition to Vladimir Putin, was found dead in a Belgrade hotel. At the time of his death, 52-year-old Zimin was on a promotional tour for his latest book “Anglomania”. The cause of death is still unclear and the Serbian authorities have…
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi thinks if President Joe Biden had dropped out earlier, the Democrats might have prevailed in the 2024 contest. She believes his late departure reduced the prospects of the party. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Pelosi clarified that other Democrats could have entered the contest should Biden…
Sabrina Elba, wife of actor Idris Elba, recently revealed a little regret about attending Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s 2018 wedding. Sabrina said in a podcast interview that she never intended to attend the royal wedding. Prince Harry, whom Idris met through Prince Charles’ charitable events, invited her, making her excited and frightened. St. George’s…
Knee surgery memes: The “Blue Grinch Knee Surgery” or “That Feeling When Knee Surgery Is Tomorrow” joke is back on social media. This funny meme expresses the fear and worry before a hard, necessary event like knee surgery. The “Blue Grinch” twist adds gloominess, with “blue” representing pre-surgery anxieties. The meme makes a stressful moment…
Lord mayor’s show: Saturday, November 9, the annual Lord Mayor’s Show will bring London to life with a colorful three-mile procession through the City. Alistair King, the 696th elected Lord Mayor, officially begins his role in a parade full of history this year. Alistair King will ride in a 1757-era horse-drawn state carriage. King leads…
Strands Hint: Trouble with today’s NYT Strands puzzle? Some clues to solving the “Generation Jam” theme are below. These clues should help Strands beginners and experts! Tips for Spangram Today’s spangram is on 1990s musical icons. Think of popular rock, ska, and grunge bands from that time. Theme Word Hints Theme words include ’90s band…