Discover the fascinating history behind the Eiffel Tower and learn why it was almost destroyed. This video dives into the events that nearly led to its demolition, providing insightful context about ...

Wimbledon is a lovely sporting event, awash in charm. But it’s played in a village, a healthy commute from central London.

Everything you need to know about this glorious Grand Slam tournament, from its often dark history to tickets and where to eat and drink ...

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most popular symbols of Paris and one of the top attractions in the city. But it’s not just a famous image! The Eiffel Tower is also one of the best places to get great ...

And when you go into the science of it all, turns out, this legendary 'six-inch summer surge' has more in common with locker room exaggeration than the tower's reality. Advert Disappointing, I know ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

In 2014 the Tower of London was transformed with tens of thousands of ceramic poppies to commemorate Victory in Europe Day. This VE Day the landmark poppy exhibition has made a comeback to ...

Paul Cummins, whose poppy installation marked the WWI centenary in 2014, returns with a new display for VE Day’s 80th anniversary - Heathcliff O'Malley ...

A bird hide near Heathrow Airport Credit: PA Wire/PA Images A bird hide designed to resemble an air traffic control tower has been ... on land owned by the west London airport.

The bird hide, aptly named the "nature traffic control tower," aims to highlight Heathrow's nature positive plan. This initiative focuses on understanding and mitigating the airport's ...

London’s only licensed heliport has objected to a developer’s plans to build a giant 35-storey tower next door. Wandsworth Council is considering developer Heliport London Ltd’s proposals to ...

Britain's iconic Tower of London will be covered in a cascading installation of 30,000 red ceramic poppies to mark 80 years since the end of World War II. The tribute, called "The Tower Remembers" ...