#london-west-end

#london-west-end

A motorist has admitted hitting and killing a man with his car on Christmas Day in London's West End. Anthony Gilheaney, 31, is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of murdering 25-year-old Aidan Chapman during a series of unprovoked attacks in which he used his high-powered Mercedes to mow people down. Mr Gilheaney, from Harlow in Essex, denies murder but has admitted the manslaughter of Mr Chapman, as well as unlawful wounding, causing grievous bodily harm and assault in relation to four others.

The scrapping of VAT-free shopping for international visitors has cost London's West End £310 million in lost sales during the first half of 2025, according to new research. The figure represents a 40 per cent rise on the £220 million recorded for the same period last year, and is the largest six-month loss since the scheme was abolished by the Conservative government in 2021.