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.

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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 ...

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 ...

The new store will be located on 4 Wimbledon Bridge, London, SW19 7NW, and will be open from 7am to 11pm on Mondays to Saturdays, and 11am to 5pm on Sundays.

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" ...

A heartwarming video capturing a mother's reaction to her daughter's carefully planned stay in Paris has gone viral on Instagram. Many people fell in love with the duo.