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.

Black On The Square Festival Set to Ignite Trafalgar Square with Explosive Celebration of Black Culture and Electronic Music

Black On The Square Festival Set to Ignite Trafalgar Square with Explosive Celebration of Black Culture and Electronic Music

The heart of the capital, Trafalgar Square, is poised to host the vibrant return of the Black On The Square festival, an annual free event set to unite thousands of Londoners and visitors in a profound celebration of Black culture and contributions. Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, officially announced the much-anticipated festival’s return, confirming Saturday,…

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Macron Arrives for Landmark UK State Visit: Navigating Post Brexit Ties and Geopolitical Balance

Macron Arrives for Landmark UK State Visit: Navigating Post-Brexit Ties and Geopolitical Balance

LONDON – French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron are scheduled to arrive in the United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, for a significant three-day state visit, hosted by Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, and Queen Camilla. This visit marks a notable moment in Anglo-French relations and is particularly historic as it…

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Macron State Visit: Pomp, Diplomacy Mark UK France Relations Reset Under King Charles III

Macron State Visit: Pomp, Diplomacy Mark UK-France Relations Reset Under King Charles III

WINDSOR, ENGLAND – French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron commenced a highly anticipated three-day state visit to the United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, signaling a significant moment for Anglo-French relations post-Brexit. Hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the visit marks the first by a French president since 2008…

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UK Minister Urges Screen Sector Shift: From Freelance Reliance to Full Time Employment

UK Minister Urges Screen Sector Shift: From Freelance Reliance to Full-Time Employment

London, UK – The UK creative industries minister, Chris Bryant, has signaled a governmental desire for a significant structural shift within the nation’s film and television sectors, advocating for a reduction in the reliance on freelance workers in favor of more full-time employment. The minister articulated this view during a session of the cross-party culture,…

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Premier League Giants Urged to Shoulder £58M Policing Bill Amid 'Unjust' Taxpayer Burden

Premier League Giants Urged to Shoulder £58M Policing Bill Amid ‘Unjust’ Taxpayer Burden

LONDON – The head of UK football policing is calling for immediate government action to compel the country’s wealthiest Premier League football clubs to cover the substantial costs of policing matchdays currently funded by the public purse. Chief Constable Mark Roberts, who leads the national football policing unit, argues it is fundamentally “unjust” for taxpayers…

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London's Pizza Slice Boom: Authentic Culinary Shift or Passing Fad? An In Depth Analysis

London’s Pizza Slice Boom: Authentic Culinary Shift or Passing Fad? An In-Depth Analysis

London’s culinary scene is experiencing a significant transformation, marked by the burgeoning popularity of New York-style pizza. Characterized by its large, foldable slices and thin, often slightly chewy crust, this iconic American street food is rapidly gaining traction across the UK capital. A recent analysis, published on July 8, 2025, delves into this growing phenomenon….

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