RARE PHOTOS: 4 - The Real Truth

Five central London schools in mergers as falling pupil numbers devastate school finances

Five schools to become just two in Westminster as school closures continue to mount in capital

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

Central London grocery store gets ZERO food hygiene rating after mouse droppings found on shelves

Budgens next to major transport hub given worst possible rating

Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2025

Life ‘unbearable’ for residents of central London flats flooded with sewage and scalding water

Once award-winning estate now known as ‘leaky Lillington’

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

Changes to central London bus routes confirmed as passengers face longer journeys

The 30 and 205 routes will both be restructured affecting trips between Paddington, Marble Arch and Euston

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025

Mayfair residents blast illegal basement in £9 million townhouse as 'threat' to their homes

Owner of Grade II-listed home in one of London’s wealthiest areas has been ordered to fill in basement by Planning Inspectorate

Evening Standard · May 24, 2025

Oxford Street US-style candy store caught selling magic mushroom cookies

The store was the same one raided by council and police after charging £899 to tourist for two packets of sweets

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025

Owner of £3m Mayfair townhouse ordered to destroy 'illegal' basement — featuring gym, sauna and cinema

The Planning Inspectorate has ordered the homeowner to ‘restore’the Grade II-listed building in Central London after an unsuccessful appeal

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

New street signs unveiled to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s birthplace

The blue commemorative designs in Bruton Street, Mayfair, incorporate one of the late Queen’s favourite flowers, lily of the valley.

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

‘Nuisance’ buskers banned from Leicester Square after court ruling

Famous stars such as Rod Stewart got their start busking in Leicester Square

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

Alfresco dining could return to London this summer with City Hall backing

Outdoor dining was a lifeline for many businesses during Covid as lockdowns hit hospitality hard

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025