More than 840,000 people, almost as many women as men, have registered to take part in the 45th London Marathon. This is a record number of participants in the draw that selected 56,000 participants, the organizers announced.more
Research by Transport for London (TfL) found only 22% of people aged 20 or older in Enfield achieved at least 20 minutes of physical activity per day.
This means it has the lowest proportion of residents meeting the daily activity target out of all 33 London local authority areas.more
Bologna defeated Empoli 2-1 at home in the second leg of the semi-final of the Italian Cup and advanced to the final. The team from Bologna also won the first match away 3-0. Their opponents in the fight for the trophy will be AC Milan.more
The Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, has said the UK economy faces a “growth shock” as a result of Donald Trump’s trade policies.
Speaking on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings in Washington, Bailey said that while he did not think the UK was close to recession at the moment, “we are certainly quite focused on the growth shock”.more
Figures published by the Office for National Statistics highlight the harsh reality of “substantial tough choices” facing Scotland Yard Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley’s “rapidly shrinking” force.more
The U.K. is expected to scale back earlier proposals to deploy thousands of ground troops to Ukraine, as officials warn the risks are now considered "too high" for such a mission.more
Iga Swiatek defeated Filipina Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 and advanced to the third round of the WTA 1000 clay court tournament in Madrid. The next opponent of the defending Polish tennis player will be Czech Linda Noskova.more
A party of party poopers? Or defenders of the “quiet majority”? Either way, the Liberal Democrats are redefining “political battlebus” by proposing a ban on people playing music and videos out loud on their phones on public transport.
Under the plan, those who blast out songs and TV shows from their phone on public transport, or while at stations or bus stops, could face a maximum fine of £1,000.more
US President Donald Trump will withdraw from the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in a few weeks, British military analyst Michael Clarke told Sky News. In his opinion, the parting of ways between the US and Europe could occur during the NATO summit in the Netherlands in June.more
Almost half of children are living in poverty in London’s most deprived neighbourhood - see how yours compares with our interactive map.
Across the capital, a total of 300,300 children aged 0 to 15 were living in poverty in the year ending March 2024 - the last full year under the Conservative government - according to the latest figures from the DWP. more
Atletico Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 3-0 in a series of matches on Thursday ending the 33rd round of the Spanish football league. The capital club no longer has a greater chance of winning the title, but is focused on defending the podium. Real Betis' 5-1 win over Valladolid decided the newcomer's demotion.more
Exhumation work on Polish victims of the Volhynian massacre began on Thursday in Puźniki in the Ternopil region in western Ukraine, the Ministry of Culture announced.more
The UK government has banned the export of game pads in a new package of sanctions targeting Russia because they are used to direct military drones, Politico reported. A total of 150 new sanctions were announced yesterday in Downing Street, which targeted Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine.more
Poland is now the third largest producer of non-alcoholic beers in Europe; it accounts for over 9 per cent of European production, according to the report In 2024, Poles bought 1.06 million bottles and cans of such beer every day.more
World number three Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the ATP 1000 tournament in Madrid due to an adductor muscle injury. His place as the ‘lucky loser’ from qualification will be taken by Kamil Majchrzak, who will play against Canadian Gabriel Diallo in the 2nd round.more
Nearly £22 million in funding has been secured for the regeneration of Crystal Palace Park after land was sold to build affordable housing. Funding secures restoration of the famous Grade-1 listed sculptures, creation of a new dinosaur-themed playground, and a new visitor centre, community centre and café.more
The elections of the President of the Republic of Poland have been scheduled for Sunday, 18 May 2025. On 17 April this year, registration for the electoral roll, created by the Polish Consul in Belfast, Edinburgh, London or Manchester, began.more
Real Madrid won away to Getafe 1-0 in the 33rd round of La Liga. The fight for the Spanish championship is not yet decided. With five rounds to go, the "Royal" are four points behind leaders Barcelona.more
The ITAKA Foundation – Center for the Search for Missing Persons, at the request of the family and in cooperation with the police, is conducting a search for the missing Joanna Maria Słomka.more
Descendants of members of the Polish Forces who fought alongside the UK in World War II, should be able to access UNREDACTED Records of their ancestors who served.more
Social and Polish community activist Maciej Dokurno is the first Pole who has a chance to become a councillor in Scotland. He is a candidate for Scottish Labour, the Scottish branch of the Labour Party. Today, voting is taking place in the by-election to Fife Regional Council, where he is running for a seat.more
AC Milan advanced to the final of the Italian Cup, winning the second leg of the semi-final against local rivals Inter Milan 3-0. Nicola Zalewski played for the defeated team from the 53rd minute. The first match ended in a 1-1 draw.more
Last week, InPost Group announced the acquisition of Yodel, which will accelerate InPost’s expansion in the UK – a transaction that strengthens its position as the third independent logistics operator in the country. The purchase of Yodel follows the successful acquisition of Menzies Distribution in October 2024.more
In the presidential election, 30.4% of respondents want to vote for Rafał Trzaskowski - according to the IBRiS poll conducted for the weekly "Polityka". Karol Nawrocki supported by PiS - 24.9% of respondents want to vote for, and Sławomir Mentzen - 12.9%.more
Homes with big gardens or swimming pools in England and Wales could pay more for their water usage, under proposals set out by providers in their submission to a wider review of the sector.more
