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Watch: Kidult collectables are the top trend at London Toy Fair 2024

From robotic football trainers to the booming kidult collectables sector for ages 12 and above, the London Toy Fair showcased a playground of innovation.

Art

London gets 'CUTE' with new exhibition you don't want to miss

A landmark exhibit opens tomorrow in London, looking at toys, emojis, video games and more, to better explore how cuteness influences culture and society. And yes, cats are a main theme.

Art

Everything you need to know about London Art Fair 2024

After a "tough year" for the art market, hopes are high for 2024, as London Art Fair returns to the Business Design Centre in north London.

United Kingdom

Princess of Wales is recovering in hospital after planned surgery

Kensington palace says she will remain at the London Clinic for up to two weeks following her planned abdominal surgery.

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Culture news

British Library puts catalogue back online after 2023 cyber attack

The UK's biggest library faced a massive cyber attack that took the entire collection offline.

World News

Huge rallies in Europe and beyond call for ceasefire in Gaza

Tens of thousands of people gathered in many of the world's capitals on Saturday to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. A pro-Israel rally was set to take place in London on Sunday.

Moments

How using luggage trackers saved my sanity

My suitcase went missing on an Amsterdam flight. Here’s how luggage trackers helped me get it back.

Travel News

New high-speed train linking UK capitals will be faster than flying

It’s good news for visitors to the UK who will be able to travel between two of its most popular tourist destinations more easily.

Economy

Brexit: Here is how much it cost for the UK economy

London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls on the UK government to "urgently build a closer relationship with the EU" after a new report reveals how much the UK economy is losing after leaving the EU.

Design

Why has MSG axed plans to build a Vegas-style 'Sphere' in London?

The withdrawal marks the end of a lengthy planning saga for the proposed entertainment venue in east London.

Nutrition

Glucose monitors are gaining popularity among those without diabetes

This stick-on arm patch is among the new generation of glucose monitors.

Travel News

London tube strikes: Severe disruption expected for a full week

Industrial action planned in 2023 was averted after talks progressed, but negotiations appear to have stalled this time around.

Art

Second suspect arrested in theft of Banksy stop sign artwork

A second suspect was arrested in the alleged theft of a work by the elusive street artist Banksy of a stop sign adorned with three military drones, London police said Sunday.

Art

Banksy’s new anti-war artwork 'stolen' an hour after its unveiling

The now-”stolen” artwork is believed to be related to the Israel Hamas war.

Green News

This ‘anthem for doomed youth’ could be the UK’s Christmas number one

The single has gained backing from Victoria Mary Clarke, the widow of ‘Fairytale of New York’ singer Shane MacGowan.

Travel News

Eurotunnel strike: London trains return to normal after shock walkout

Eurostar trains were cancelled on Thursday afternoon due to an unexpected walkout. The strike is now over.

United Kingdom

Londoners face ‘eat or heat’ Christmas crisis despite lower inflation

As cold weather begins to bite, the higher cost of food will leave many in London struggling to put a meal on the table and heat their homes at the same time.

Culture news

Stage adaptation for 'Stranger Things' hits London's West End

Netflix is one of the producers of the new theatre show, which premiered at the Phoenix Theatre.

Travel News

Visiting London? Here’s why you should be extra careful on the Tube

Popular tourist destinations are being targeted as theft soars on the London Underground.

Culture news

Alicia Keys gives impromptu performance at London's St Pancras station

Keys was "on fire" as she performed a string of her hits on Sir Elton John's piano at St. Pancras International Station.

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