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<p>The Whiteley, London, now a residential and hospitality hub. Right, interior design at the duplex residence, designed by Maolíosa Murray.</p>

home and gardens

See how an Irish designer reimagined a London department store for luxury apartment living

Maolíosa Murray has created a contemporary design inspired by the past at the duplex residence at The Whiteley, writes Home Editor Eve Kelliher

<p>Four vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire in an antisemitic arson attack (Alberto Pezzali/AP)</p>

world

Ambulance attack a ‘deeply shocking antisemitic arson’, British Prime Minister says

<p>Gerry Adams is defending the legal action against him at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Picture: Ben Whitley/PA</p>

court and crime

Evidence Gerry Adams behind IRA bombings 'bordering on non-existent'

Gerry Adams civil court case

news

Being in Sinn Féin not the same as being in the IRA, Gerry Adams tells court

Gerry Adams civil court case

court and crime

Docklands bombing victim says he believes Gerry Adams played ‘major part’ in IRA

Gerry Adams civil court case

news

Gerry Adams ‘directly responsible’ for England bomb decisions, British High Court told

Gerry Adams legal action

British High Court trial against Gerry Adams set to begin

The trio are bringing legal action against the former Sinn Féin president and is seeking just £1 in damages

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Wedding of the Week: Love at first swipe for couple who made their vows in beautiful Kerry

Wedding of the Week: Love at first swipe for couple who made their vows in beautiful Kerry

Daisy Estephane and Christopher (Chris) Barton are married in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney, with reception in Ballyseede Castle Hotel

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Soccer - Barclays Premier League - Fulham v Wigan Athletic - Craven Cottage

Three women quizzed by police in Mohamed Al Fayed sex abuse investigation

Total of 154 people have come forward so far to report allegations of rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking as part of the force’s probe into Al Fayed.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Palestine Action court case

Palestine Action cases in England adjourned until appeal concludes, says senior judge

A number of people were due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, accused of backing Palestine Action during protests held after the group was proscribed as a terrorist organisation

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Radio Times Festival 2015

Strictly star ‘vulnerable to rejection emotionally and professionally’, inquest hears

Dancer left a note which said the way he was treated when he was dropped from the show 'destroyed' him

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Middle East conflict

Police search two properties as part of Peter Mandelson investigation

Police confirmed it was investigating him over allegations relating to files appearing to show him sharing government information with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Mark Hehir interview

'Hero' Irish bus driver says he did not tell his family about employment tribunal

In an interview with this week, Mr Hehir said that he would like an apology from Metroline as well as compensation for lost earnings, but did not want his job back

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Andy Carroll court case

Andy Carroll denies breaching court order against reality TV star ex-wife

Former Newcastle and Liverpool striker charged with breaching order made by family court

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Mark Hehir employment tribunal

Irish bus driver in London says he wants apology after he was sacked after catching thief

Mr Hehir, who worked in north-west London but is originally from Limerick, said the support from the public has been “incredible” since an employment tribunal upheld Metrolink’s decision, a ruling first reported by the Press Association.

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Russell Brand granted bail after being accused of further sex offences

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been granted bail at Westminster Magistrates’ Court after being accused of two further sex offences, including rape.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Banksy artwork

Artwork thought to be by Banksy appears at foot of London skyscraper

The work shows a child in a beanie hat and wellingtons lying on the floor next to another person in a bobble hat who points up to the building above

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

AUSTRALIA-CRIME

'A dark day in our history': Girl, 10, among 16 killed in ‘evil’ attack on Bondi Beach

The gunmen, armed with what police have described as “long guns”, opened fire on the Archer Park area of the popular beach at 6.47pm local time on Sunday, New South Wales Police said.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Peter Augustine court case

Robber who fatally kicked and punched Irish pensioner in London jailed for 23 years

A robber who fatally kicked, punched and stamped on a vulnerable pensioner before taking off with a box of cornflakes and a cottage pie has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years.

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Buried alive: TG4 to screen film about Mick Meaney's 61-day feat — and what happened next

Buried alive: TG4 to screen film about Mick Meaney's 61-day feat — and what happened next

Mick Meaney, from Ballyporeen in Tipperary, and later of Mitchelstown Co Cork, made global headlines in 1968 when he spent 61 days buried alive

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Glamour Women of the Year Awards - London

Lily Allen announces new live dates to sold-out tour — including Dublin

The original tour dates were announced last month, with all 13 shows quickly selling out.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Huntingdon train incident

Man in court charged with attempted murders after Huntingdon train stabbings

A man charged over a mass stabbing on a busy train in Cambridgeshire and a separate attack at a London station earlier that day has been remanded in custody.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Huntingdon train incident

Man charged over mass stabbing also accused of attack on different train earlier

Anthony Williams, 32, will appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court later on Monday accused of 10 counts of attempted murder, one count of actual bodily harm and one count of possession of a bladed article

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Graham Linehan court case

Linehan was trying to get trans activist to ‘stop pushing camera in his face’

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan damaged the phone of a transgender activist as he tried to stop a camera being pushed in his face, a court has heard.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Prunella Scales death

'She was absolutely perfect': John Cleese pays tribute to Fawlty Towers’ Prunella Scales

Ms Scales starred in the popular BBC comedy series playing Sybil, the long-suffering wife of bumbling hotelier Basil Fawlty, played by Mr Cleese

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Scales Woodland Trust

Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93, family announces

Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil in Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 93, her family has said. The actress died “peacefully at home in London yesterday”, her sons Samuel and Joseph said.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu accidental release

Migrant sex offender mistakenly released from prison in England arrested

Ethiopian national Hadush Kebatu was jailed for 12 months in September for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl and was wrongly freed from HMP Chelmsford on Friday morning

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Asylum seeker released from prison in error seen in London area, police say

Asylum seeker released from prison in error seen in London area, police say

Ethiopian national Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, who had been living at the Bell Hotel in Epping, was jailed for 12 months in September for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Tommy Robinson court case

Tommy Robinson’s trial delayed because he is going to Israel

Robinson could be jailed for up to three months if he is found guilty

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Peter Windsor court case

Jury out on man accused of stalking radio star Myleene Klass

Ms Klass told Birmingham Crown Court last week of her “sheer terror” at discovering numerous items had been sent to the radio station’s central London studios

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Israel-Hamas conflict

London police arrest over 440 protesters over support for banned Palestine Action

The arrests include six people who were detained for unfurling a banner backing the proscribed group on Westminster Bridge

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

106th archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally named as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally has been named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England’s history.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Heathrow airport expansion

Work continues to recover after cyber attack hit Heathrow, Berlin and Brussels airports

On Monday morning Heathrow said work was continuing to “resolve and recover” from the “outage” in the system

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Airport check-in provider cyber attack

Passengers facing another day of disruption after check-in system ‘cyber attack’

Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports all experienced delays and disruption on Saturday following the “technical issue” affecting Collins Aerospace

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Aviation priorities poll

Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports hit by delays after ‘cyber attack’

Heathrow said passengers should check their flight status before travelling to the west London airport

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Kneecap address Donald Trump's UK state visit during rousing Wembley Arena gig

Kneecap address Donald Trump's UK state visit during rousing Wembley Arena gig

Thursday’s concert coincided with the final day of the US president’s visit, a week after Mr Starmer met with Israel president Isaac Herzog at Number 10

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

President Trump state visit to UK

Thousands take to streets of London in protest against Donald Trump’s second state visit

There was a heavy police presence from Regent Street to Parliament Square as protesters marched through London on Wednesday afternoon

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Thomas Partey court case

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to raping two women

The 32-year-old is accused of five counts of rape against the two alleged victims, as well as a charge of sexual assault against a third woman.

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

President Trump state visit to UK

Donald Trump lands in UK for second state visit

Mr Trump arrived on Air Force One at London Stansted airport on Tuesday evening

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom event

Nine arrests and more to come as police attacked at Tommy Robinson protest

There were nine arrests, with many more likely, the force said, as violence flared at the protest, which featured a guest appearance from Tesla and X owner Elon Musk.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom event

Police ‘assaulted’ and face ‘aggression’ from Tommy Robinson protesters

More than 100,000 people were estimated by police to have gathered in London for the “Unite the Kingdom” event which faced counter protests by anti-racism campaigners.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom event

Thousands gather in London for Tommy Robinson rally and counter-protest

Thousands of people have gathered in London for a rally organised by activist Tommy Robinson.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

New Banksy artwork

Concealed Banksy artwork shows judge beating unarmed protester

The artwork, which is on an external wall of the Queen’s Building, part of the Royal Courts of Justice complex in England, has been concealed by large sheets of black plastic and two metal barriers

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Lift the Ban on Palestine Action protest

Almost 900 arrested at central London Palestine Action protest

An estimated 1,500 took part in the protest in Parliament Square

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Graham Linehan court case

'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan wanted to 'destroy' anonymity of trans activist

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan said he wanted to “destroy” the anonymity of an “abusive” trans activist, a court in England has heard.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Graham Linehan court case

Grabbing trans activist’s phone was ‘reflex’ response to ‘taunting’ – Linehan

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan told police that he grabbed a transgender activist’s phone in a “reflex response” to “taunting” about his family life, a court has heard.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Graham Linehan court case

'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan called trans activist 'deeply disturbed sociopath'

The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Paul Gallagher court case

Older brother of Liam and Noel Gallagher appears in court charged with rape

The older brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher has appeared in court charged with rape.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Liam Og O hAnnaidh court case

Kneecap rapper faces month-long wait over whether terror charge is thrown out

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was once again greeted by hundreds of fans as he arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London, England on Wednesday for a three-hour hearing

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Mo Chara of Kneecap Appears at Westminster Magistrates Court in London

Hundreds greet Kneecap rapper as he arrives at court on terror charge

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, is accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025