Connor O'Reily

Connor O'Reily made the well-worn journey from Dublin to London in his early twenties, arriving with a journalism degree and a stubborn conviction that the city would eventually make sense to him. He covers a broad range of London stories for London Today — from grassroots sports to neighbourhood politics — with the kind of genuine curiosity that comes from being an outsider who never quite stopped being fascinated by the place. Between assignments, he follows non-league football with an enthusiasm that his editors find endearing and his friends find baffling.

TikTok ‘Speed Run’ Trend Targets Scientology Buildings

A concerning new trend on TikTok, dubbed ‘speed runs,’ has seen individuals targeting Scientology buildings, prompting concerns over trespassing and potential vandalism. The trend involves users attempting to enter and exit these properties as quickly as possible, often filming their exploits for social media. Key Highlights: A TikTok trend named ‘speed runs’ involves users attempting…

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UK Declares Antisemitism Emergency After Stabbing Terror

The British government officially declared an “antisemitism emergency” on Thursday, marking a watershed moment in the nation’s domestic policy as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration scrambles to contain a violent surge in hate crimes targeting the Jewish community. This escalation follows a harrowing stabbing attack in the Golders Green neighborhood of North London, where two…

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NatWest, Sainsbury’s Launch Embedded Financial Products

NatWest and Sainsbury’s have entered a strategic alliance to launch a comprehensive suite of embedded financial products, effectively transforming the retail experience for millions of UK households. Following the 2025 acquisition of Sainsbury’s core banking assets by NatWest, this new collaboration moves beyond legacy bank ownership toward a dynamic, digital-first model of embedded finance. By…

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Father Mourns Student Finbar Sullivan, 21, Killed in Primrose Hill

The vibrant, creative life of Finbar Sullivan, a 21-year-old aspiring filmmaker, was abruptly extinguished on Tuesday evening in a tragic incident at London’s iconic Primrose Hill. His father, musician Christopher Sullivan, has broken his silence, describing his son as a ‘beautiful, lovely, outgoing, loving’ young man whose death represents a catastrophic loss to his family…

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