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1. Chef, theatre designer and football chief to advise Sadiq Khan on pedestrianising Oxford Street

   New board members told to walk, cycle or catch the bus - and not to put taxis or flights on their expenses

2. Revealed: Map of London’s luxury theft hotspots as £22m of watches, handbags and jewellery stolen

   Around 15,860 high-end accessories swiped in two years but less than one per cent were returned to owners, an investigation by the Standard found

3. Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, January 7, 2026

   Read what the stars mean for you today, from Capricorn to Gemini

4. Lily Collins's impressive property portfolio — from Beverly Hills to Copenhagen

   The Emily in Paris actor is often spotted in her favourite west and north-west London neighbourhoods. Could a 2026 property purchase be on the cards?

5. Reform complains to BBC about Caerphilly by-election debate ‘plant’

   Nigel Farage’s party had pledged to ‘throw everything’ at its campaign for the seat.

6. Ice warnings in place across UK before storm set to bring heavy snow

   It comes amid an Arctic air mass which has brought wintry showers across the country.

7. STV journalists walking out in row over changes to flagship news programme

   Picket lines will be set up outside the broadcaster’s offices in Glasgow and Aberdeen on Wednesday morning.

8. Murdered MP’s family to meet Home Secretary to push for ‘answers’

   Lady Julia Amess and Katie Amess are set for talks with Shabana Mahmood on Wednesday.

9. Secret traitor set to be unmasked in The Traitors

   The last episode, which aired on Saturday night, saw the mysterious red-cloaked traitor make their way to the turret.

10. Many schools shut for a third day amid warning of further ice and snow

    The Met Office said up to 20cm of snow could fall on higher ground in northern Scotland on Wednesday.