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

‘Never get blindsided by an empty battery’: I was pleased with the OnePlus Nord CE5’s performance and camera, but its battery life is the part that truly impressed me in real-world testing

August 16, 2026

The Nord CE5 outperforms some rival affordable phones in terms of performance and photography — but it’s the battery life that really sets it apart.

I’m an Apple Watch die-hard — here are my picks for the 10 best Apple Watch faces of 2026 so far

August 16, 2026

Do you prefer analog style, liquid glass or cartoon characters on your watch? These are the 10 best Apple Watch faces of 2026 so far.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s Nintendo Switch 2 edition could have been perfection — but unending menus left me burning with rage like Pyra

August 16, 2026

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the Nintendo Switch 2 should be the perfect way to play the game. It isn't.

Politics

After a golden summer, Andy Burnham braces for a stormy autumn

He’s riding high in the polls but the tough choices looming for our new PM will present a sobering reality check, writes Anne McElvoy

Fundraiser for Jason Arday’s family passes £30,000

The fundraising drive was launched in memory of the professor on Saturday afternoon by Windrush campaigner Sir Patrick Vernon.

Apps

David and Victoria Beckham show close bond with daughter Harper as they snap selfies together and grab ice cream in Portofino on family holiday

Slipknot announce they will ‘no longer be associated’ with Sid Wilson after keyboardist was ‘kicked out’ of the heavy metal band after 28 years

Happy birthday to her royal thriftiness! As Princess Anne turns 76, her decades-old outfits prove she’s the ultimate recycler in the Royal Family

Pregnant Anne Hathaway, 43, covers baby bump in quirky red look at Disney event… after being roasted over maternity style

Prince Harry wants to visit Britain ‘every few months’ after reunion with King Charles last month left him ‘buoyed’ and ‘really energised’

REVEALED: How one in five have hidden ‘widow-maker’ condition that DOUBLES heart-attack risk. Doctors rarely test for it and millions are in danger… Here’s everything you need to know

Seven people dead, including two children, after minibus taking family to an engagement party crashes in Turkey

I was left in £35,000 of debt after my divorce as I struggled to raise my two children solo while refusing to claim any benefits – now I’m a millionaire. Here’s exactly how I got out of the red