London Digest

What happens when a global institution built on tradition collides with a modern personality shaped by Hollywood, social advocacy, and cultural change? What happens when the world is asked not just to observe a public figure, but to pick a side? Few living figures have generated as much debate as Meghan Markle, the woman whose name now evokes admiration, ire, fascination, and endless discussion from Los Angeles to London and beyond.

The Rise of Divorce Coaching

February 17, 2026

Divorce is rarely a single moment. It is a process, often lengthy, legally complex and emotionally exhausting. What many people do not anticipate is not only the pain of separation, ...

Rethinking Dementia: How Lisa Skinner Is Helping the World Face Alzheimer’s with Clarity and Compassion

December 8, 2025

When Lisa Skinner first encountered dementia, there wasn’t a name for what she was seeing, at least not one that families dared to use. Her grandmother was losing touch with ...

Technology

‘If you’re looking for a cheap mechanical keyboard, you can’t do much better’: I tested a budget clacker that’s impressive for gaming or home working — but its cutbacks are evident

August 31, 2026

How well does this retro-looking mechanical keyboard perform by modern standards?

‘Makes up for its predecessor’s fumbles, rather than actually keeping pace with competitors’ — I like this Epson projector’s Google TV OS and boosted HDMI ports but these quality of life upgrades are too little too late

August 31, 2026

The LifeStudio Grand is a refresh of Epson’s earlier LS650 projector, and while it has some good-to-see improvements, it’s not a major upgrade.

The MacBook Neo may no longer be ‘affordable’, but a small discount sees it drop to a three-figure price

August 31, 2026

Initially launching at a rock-bottom AU$899 price earlier this year, the MacBook Neo isn’t quite the budget darling anymore after a sizeable price hike —...

Politics

John Swinney vows to bring ‘radical change’ to Scotland’s public services

The Scottish First Minister said public service reform would be a key part of the next five-year term at Holyrood.

LGBT veterans urged to come forward, as hotspots for missing claimants revealed

Unexpectedly low numbers of veterans from some areas of the country have come forward to claim redress for their mistreatment under the “gay ban”.

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Pictured: London-based mother, 51, who died alongside her husband in a hot tub while on holiday in Spain – before being found dead by their children

Notting Hill Carnival police arrest 169 on day one of festival: Revellers held over drugs, weapons and sex offences

Police chief says PC Andrew Harper’s family have been ‘re-traumatised’ by having to fight against his killers’ release

Middlesbrough isn’t ‘lawless’, police are ‘doing a sterling job’ and youth clubs are the answer, says town’s Labour MP as gang war rages

Two people are missing after fishing boat sank in the Channel

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Even though PC Andrew Harper’s killers will remain behind bars, releasing other violent thugs to free up prison space is NOT the answer

MORE dangerous criminals to be released early: Stalkers and abusers on ‘indefinite’ sentences up for release, as Labour minister tells Mail that Burnham ‘is not focused on risk’

DAN HANNAN: If a nation as small as Iceland can proudly go it alone, why would ANYONE want to reverse Brexit?

The historic market town on the frontline of Britain’s migrant crisis being torn apart by hordes of listless men brought in on minibuses to hang around shops and spend their £9.95 taxpayer-funded weekly allowance