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WATCH: Exploring the independent fragrance scene in London
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (231+ words) Perfume has long had roots in our capital city, whether it be the iconic brands such as Penhaligon's, or the oldest running perfume house in the UK, Floris London. In celebration of National Fragrance Week, The Londoners explored two independent…...
Text me when you get home: Nine in ten women say they feel unsafe walking at night
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (1288+ words) For many women, the phrase "text me when you get home" is heard so often that it has become second nature. Whether it's after dinner with friends, leaving work late or heading home from a night out, letting someone know…...
Nearly three decades after her death, Britain still remembers Princess Diana on what would have been her 65th birthday
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (365+ words) Nearly three decades after her death, Princess Diana continues to hold a special place in British collective memory. On what would have been her 65th birthday, London has once again paused, at least symbolically, to remember one of the most loved…...
London Fire Brigade joins Venezuela rescue effort
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (346+ words) Seven firefighters from the London Fire Brigade have joined a UK-wide response team that is working to rescue earthquake victims in Venezuela." More than 1, 900 people have been killed by the back-to-back quakes that struck the nation last Wednesday 24 June, with…...
Why Chearsley keeps trying to become Buckinghamshire's best-kept village
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (1794+ words) After scoring 187 out of 200 last year, Chearsley residents are hoping their steady work will finally earn the Buckinghamshire village its first category win. Chearsley has entered the Buckinghamshire Best Kept Village Competition for years, but it has never won the…...
LISTEN: Education officials divided over perceived drop in language learning
22+ hour, 6+ min ago (125+ words) Being multilingual is an increasingly desired and uncommon skill in the UK workforce. But with the removal of EBacc in 2025, a performance measure that partly judged schools on language performance, there is concern that language learning will be neglected in…...
LISTEN: London's slowest bus travels at jogging speed
22+ hour, 1+ min ago (101+ words) London's slowest bus travels at about the same speed as the average adult's jog, according to Tf L data, with bus speeds across the capital declining year on year since 2020. The number 14 bus from Putney Heath to Russell Square currently…...
LISTEN: Gen-Z lead the way in birdwatching boom
22+ hour, 32+ min ago (108+ words) On nature reserves across the country, something strange is occurring. Far from attracting their usual crowds, a younger generation, more associated with tweeting than twitching, is picking up their binoculars." Almost three-quarters of a million Gen-Zers now regularly enjoy birdwatching,…...
Parents fund air-con and teachers bring fans as classrooms become 'saunas"
1+ day, 19+ min ago (551+ words) Teachers are relying on their own fans and parents are pushing to fund their own air conditioning installations in London schools as temperatures soar to 37 C. More than 60 schools across London were reportedly forced to close or shorten the school day…...
Wimbledon boosts earning for lower ranked players as prize fund hits record high
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (630+ words) The 2026 Championships will see Wimbledon offer a record "64. 2 million prize fund, however the biggest financial gains are not going to the champions. Analysis of the tournament's data shows that percentage increases have been concentrated in the early rounds, outpacing those…...