The CPJ also said on Wednesday that two other journalists had been killed in separate Israeli strikes in Lebanon this week – Ghada Dayekh, a presenter with privately-owned radio station Sawt al-Farah, and Suzan Khalil, a reporter and presenter on Al-Manar TV, which is affiliated with the armed group Hezbollah.

KRW Law have issued a statement on behalf of Katie Simpson’s next of kin

The family of Katie Simpson have hit out at the outcome of an ombudsman decision regarding a police officer involved in her murder investigation.

KRW Law has issued a statement on behalf of the next of kin of Ms Simpson after the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland said that an investigation found “no evidence of criminal wrongdoing” by an officer who was involved in the 21-year-old’s murder investigation.

It also confirmed that no disciplinary proceedings have been recommended against ‘Police Officer 12’ with the PONI citing the officer’s grave illness and subsequent retirement from the PSNI.

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Ms Simpson, 21, from Tynan, Co Armagh, died in Altnagelvin Area Hospital almost a week after an incident in Gortnessy Meadows, Lettershandoney, on August 3 2020.

Police originally thought she had taken her own life. It was not until the following year that Jonathan Creswell, the partner of Ms Simpson’s sister, was arrested on suspicion of murder.

The trial of Creswell, 36, for the murder of Ms Simpson ended in April following his sudden death in 2024.

The law firm has said, “While this decision concludes one narrow aspect of the overall investigative scrutiny, significant issues of concern remain unresolved for our clients.”

The statement continued: “The findings shared today again highlight the ongoing lack of clarity regarding ownership of the police investigation at its early and crucial stages. As confirmed by PONI, responsibility for the case appeared to shift ambiguously between the Local Policing Team (LPT), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and the Major Investigation Team (MIT). This uncertainty contributed to a situation where an inexperienced LPT officer was left managing a case far beyond their capacity, despite more experienced units being fully aware of the circumstances.

“This structural confusion lies at the heart of the family’s concerns and has yet to be satisfactorily addressed.”

Solicitor Kevin Winters of KRW LAW commented: “The highly unusual conflation of ownership between various entities within PSNI has not been satisfactorily resolved. Our clients, the next of kin, are unhappy at the outcome and rather than dispel rumour and suspicion, today’s communication has only served to compound their anxieties. The simple fact remains that the Katie Simpson murder investigation fell between three stools, not two.”

KRW Law has said that “given the continued shortcomings in accountability and the limited scope of today’s conclusions, our clients consider the outcome insufficient. While six officers were previously subject to disciplinary recommendations, this falls well short of their expectations. “

Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck said: “We note today’s announcement from the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI), which states that no evidence was found to support an allegation of criminal wrongdoing, made about a police officer involved in the PSNI investigation into the murder of Katie Simpson.

“We remain committed to learning from this case, and will continue to co-operate fully with PONI in relation to any complaint.”

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Chido Obi started up front for Man Utd U21s as they suffered a 4-2 defeat to Real Madrid at Old Trafford.

On Tuesday night, there was an opportunity to counter-attack against Real Madrid, but Chido Obi’s pass was delayed because he failed to get the ball out of his feet quickly enough.

The moment of dithering allowed Madrid to get back in numbers and stop the move from developing. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the first time Obi had been guilty of moving his feet quickly enough this season.

Obi represented Manchester United’s Under-21s against Madrid. The truth is that if his link-up play still requires work at academy level, he is further away from a permanent first-team breakthrough than he would like.

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United categorised the Premier League International Cup quarter-final against Madrid as a ‘Grade A game’, a status given to important academy fixtures for which the best young players are made available.

Shea Lacey trains with the first team day-to-day but did not travel to the Republic of Ireland for the four-day training camp in order to be involved. Obi would have been considered for the Carton House trip, but United wanted to field a strong academy team.

The game was an opportunity for academy players who are closest to a first-team breakthrough to prove their quality against top opposition. Obi won the penalty for Lacey’s goal, but Real Madrid’s goalkeeper made the mistake with a heavy touch, and Obi didn’t really land a proper blow during the contest.

United did not create many chances after taking a two-goal lead within the first 15 minutes, which is relevant context to Obi’s performance. However, he didn’t do enough off the ball to have an impact on the game.

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There were further shouts of ‘Chido!’ from Adam Lawrence on the touchline. “When a coach is tough on players, or they spend more time with them, it means that they really, really believe in the player,” said Lawrence recently when asked about constant shouts at Obi.

United coaches have kept on top of Obi during matches this season, providing encouragement and instructions to get more out of him, and his off-the-ball work has improved since the start of the campaign.

Obi’s performance against Manchester City in the Under-18 derby was an example of that. He was brilliant, pressing aggressively, and academy coaches agreed it was his finest off-the-ball display of the season.

The Madrid game was a bigger challenge, against better opposition in a higher age group. Obi’s performance was reminiscent of some of his early-season displays, and such deficiencies are not acceptable at first-team level, which suggests he needs a loan next term.

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“His level of progression and performance will dictate what happens in the summer,” said Lawrence. “I think for Chido, it’s maximising between now and the end of the season, all the opportunities that he’s going to get.

“Pre-season is when the first-team staff will look at players and then decide what is best for them. We’re trying to prepare every player for the first-team environment. If he made that much progress or he got to that stage, then obviously the first team would make that decision.

“A lot can happen between now and pre-season. It’s probably not an easy one to answer in black and white, but there’s definitely going to be opportunities there for him. It would just be where his game is at that specific time to dictate what happens next.”

Obi will get a first-team audition during pre-season, especially as several senior players will be representing their respective nations at the World Cup while United’s preparations get underway.

However, this season’s evidence is more conclusive than a handful of summer friendlies will ever be, meaning plans should be put in place to find Obi a suitable loan in Europe from the moment 2025/2026 comes to a close.

United have sent the majority of academy loanees to British clubs over the last few years. A recent relationship has been developed with FC Lausanne-Sport in Switzerland, but that is due to the Ineos ownership link.

It wouldn’t be the right choice to send Obi down the divisions in England given where his game is. The Championship is where United tend to send highly rated youngsters on loan, but Obi does not look ready to cut it in one of the most physically demanding leagues in the world.

Obi would benefit from a loan to a European league with a slightly lower tempo and less physicality. The Eredivisie in the Netherlands feels like a good fit for the young striker’s next move, for example.

United have a general rule of keeping their most talented prospects within the building, as they can include them in first-team training and provide senior minutes from the bench in cup competitions to help them establish themselves, but Obi would learn more during a season on loan in Europe.

There is no doubt that Obi has benefited from the decision to keep him in the academy this season. Despite struggling to get involved against Madrid, he has otherwise looked much better out of possession.

A season away from Manchester is the obvious next step for his development. He only celebrated his 18th birthday in November and still has significant potential.

The 2026 bloom season pilot will see AgriSound’s Polly TM monitoring technology deployed across two commercial almond production sites in Spain and Portugal, capturing real-time data on bee activity, pollination performance and crop outcomes.

The project with Importaco, specialises in the production, processing and distribution of nuts, dried fruit and mineral water, is developed in line with the company’s commitment to promoting agricultural practices aimed at protecting biodiversity.

By directly linking pollinator performance to nut set, yield and quality the trial aims to provide large-scale commercial evidence of how regenerative farming practices affect both biodiversity and productivity in tree nut crops.

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More than 120 field sensors will be installed across the orchards, making it one of the most detailed pollination monitoring programmes currently underway in European almond production.

AgriSound’s PollyTM monitoring devices will be deployed to two of Importaco’s almond productions sites; Zurria, Spain, a 50-hectare orchard, and Freixo, Portugal, a 23-hectare site.

The trial will evaluate performance across four core areas: Pollination performance – tracking hourly bee activity; Crop outcomes – analysing nut set, yield and quality; Biodiversity and regenerative impact and operational insights – identifying underperforming orchard zones and linking pollinator activity directly to yield and quality improvements.

Sensor deployment has been tailored to Importaco’s orchard geometry to ensure complete coverage, which will also include positioning the devices to avoid end-of-row microclimates, ensuring representative bloom monitoring across both edge and interior zones.

Casey Woodward, founder and CEO of AgriSound, said: “Pollination is one of the most important, yet least measured, drivers of crop performance. By working with Importaco across both regenerative and conventional almond systems, this pilot allows us to directly link pollinator activity with real crop outcomes such as nut set, yield and quality.

“The goal is to generate robust, independent data that helps growers and food companies to understand where regenerative practices are delivering measurable benefits, while also demonstrating how precision monitoring can support more resilient and productive orchard systems at scale.”

Lucia Donnini, Director of Agricultural science at Importaco, added: “Importaco is committed to advancing sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices across our supply chains, and understanding the role of pollinators is a key part of that journey.

“Partnering with AgriSound gives us an exciting opportunity to apply vital monitoring technology to our almond orchards and generate the robust, data-driven insights needed to better understand how pollination influences both biodiversity and crop performance.

“We’re looking forward to working together to demonstrate how innovation can support healthier ecosystems while delivering strong outcomes for growers and food production.”

You might’ve heard of customers ‘phubbing’ staff in bars and pubs, where they refuse to look up from their phones when talking to servers.

But that’s not the only complaint around ordering in these establishments. In fact, there’s one divisive tech development hated by customers and bar owners alike.

The founder of Wetherspoons, Sir Tim Martin, responded to an unhappy customer who complained ordering through a QR code was ‘taking away the atmosphere of chatting with the bar staff, or the people in the queue’.

Use of QR codes to reduce interactions with staff was widely adopted during the pandemic, with customers scanning the codes on their phones and ordering food straight to their table – no ‘hi, how are you?’ necessary.

Tim wrote in Wetherspoon News magazine: ‘Don’t tell anyone, I beg you, but I couldn’t agree more. What’s a pub visit without shooting the breeze with the bar team?’

He added he’d been sure QR code ordering wouldn’t work for this very reason and that it was only a ‘matter of time before [he’s] proven right’.

Lucy Do, who owns The Dodo Micropub in Hanwell, Ealing, tells Metro ordering via phones and codes ‘makes her shudder’.

In fact, her pub website explicitly states there are: ‘No electronic distractions like loud music, sports screens and fruit machines, instead conversation is promoted as the main form of entertainment.’

‘The whole point of good hospitality should be human connection,’ Lucy explains. ‘I don’t want to be diverted from being present with people, directed to a website and then probably have said site crash out just as I go to pay or order because the venues WiFi can’t handle all the phone usage.’

She adds her pub has never had a QR code ordering system and that ‘informal table service’ is offered by her staff. ‘Patrons are constantly mingling and interacting,’ Lucy says. ‘I find this adds flow, warmth and occasional organised chaos to service!

‘It’s all part of the charm of a real community pub.’

She also has lonely customers swing by to enjoy chatting to strangers across the tables. ‘For some of the older patrons, familiar faces down their local are an essential lifeline,’ she explains. ‘But real community is only built through connection.’

Lucy admits she understands why larger businesses have QR codes in place, because less staff means bigger margins, but she feels that’s not the ‘essence of a good hospitality experience’.

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Mother-of-two Hannah O’Donoghue-Hobbs is in agreement, saying this development encourages anti-social behaviour and ruins the friendly atmosphere in bars, restaurants, and pubs.

‘I hate it,’ she tells Metro. ‘I’m on my phone for work 24/7 and having to further QR it up in my down time really ruins my vibe. They’re in the bin along with self-checkouts.’

It’s been a hot topic of discussion on social media too, with many taking to Reddit to share their outrage at the lack of human interaction in these settings.

‘It’s so impersonal,’ wrote one. ‘It feels like a core part of the experience has been cut out. It’s lacking that human touch. I may as well order Uber eats at a park bench!’

‘I hate it, hate it, hate it,’ agreed another. ‘I just want to give my order off a menu to a human.

Someone else said: ‘I quite enjoy standing at the bar and ordering my drinks. The pub decided ordering at the bar was too efficient and threw in an extra step in the process to completely disjoin the customer from the bar.’

But not everyone is a QR code hater in bars and restaurants. On person said on Reddit: ‘Love getting drinks at the gastro pub delivered to the table rather than spending half the time queued at the bar fighting for their attention.’

Parents also chimed in saying QR codes were a better option when eating alone with their child, because they wouldn’t have to leave their child at the table while ordering, or lose their table if they took their child with them.

Another explained: ‘As an introvert I love any opportunity not to have to interact with strangers.’

Psychotherapist and author Eloise Skinner also weighed in on the debate, understanding the pros and cons to the digital system.

‘It can certainly reduce any stress or anxiety people might feel around ordering in public, especially in social settings,’ Eloise tells Metro.

‘Sometimes these environments can feel overstimulating or overwhelming, and QR codes can alleviate this pressure, allowing people to be present in the moment.’

However, she worries that reliance on QR tech could ‘reduce social skill development over time’.

‘Putting ourselves in challenging situations can enable us to build resilience and practical abilities over time,’ she adds. ‘The drive towards frictionless social environments could, over time, result in a loss of social abilities and a feeling of disconnection from others.

‘There might also be a feeling of loss of community, if people avoid interacting with local hospitality staff or business owners.’

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The new app brings the full Primark experience into the palm of your hand

Primark has unveiled its debut mobile customer app in Northern Ireland, delivering the Primark shopping experience straight to customers’ fingertips for the first time ever. Shoppers across Northern Ireland and Great Britain can now access the same browsing capabilities that users in the Republic of Ireland and Italy have been enjoying since the retailer’s initial app launch last summer.

Features include an integrated store locator providing instant access to opening times and directions, alongside a Favourites function enabling shoppers to bookmark their preferred items ahead of their next shopping trip.

Users can receive tailored notifications that keep them informed about new stock arrivals, collection drops, and special announcements. The entire experience is presented through a straightforward, easy-to-use interface designed for seamless browsing.

Fintan Costello, Head of Primark Ireland and Northern Ireland, said: “We know our customers expect great value and an effortless shopping experience, wherever they are. Our new app puts exactly that in the palm of their hand, from personalised updates on the latest trends to faster, more convenient ways to browse. This is just the next step in bringing everyday value to our shoppers in Northern Ireland in a way that’s simple, seamless and built around their needs.”

Matt Houston, Chief Customer & Digital Officer at Primark, added: “Following the successful launch of our app in ROI and Italy, we’re excited to bring an even smarter, more connected shopping experience to the UK. Customers are increasingly turning to digital tools that make shopping easier and more rewarding, and we’re confident that our app will deliver an intuitive, personalised experience that’s been carefully designed to help them get the most out of every Primark visit.”

The high street chain has been consistently investing in its digital presence, capitalising on its social media success – boasting over 25 million followers worldwide, alongside steady website expansion, with a quarter of visitors to the Primark site utilising the stock checking facility. Today’s app rollout in Northern Ireland responds to increasing customer appetite for digital resources that enhance their in-store shopping journey.

The app is available for download now through the Apple Store or Google Play Store by searching for Primark.

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LONDON (AP) — British and Norwegian militaries led a weekslong operation to deter Russian submarines suspected of “malign activity” in the North Atlantic, the U.K. military said Thursday.

Defense Secretary John Healey said a frigate, planes and hundreds of personnel monitored a Russian attack sub and two spy submarines near undersea infrastructure north of the U.K. He said the Russian vessels eventually left after the operation that lasted more than a month.

Healey said his message to Russia was “we see your activity over our cables and our pipelines and you should know that any attempt to damage them will not be tolerated and will have serious consequences.”

Representatives of Norway’s defense and foreign ministries, as well as the armed forces, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

British officials have tried to keep Russia in the international spotlight even as the world’s attention is focused on conflict in the Middle East. They have also stressed the overlap between conflicts there and in Ukraine, saying Russia has supplied Iran with drone parts and other support.

Healey told a news conference that “Putin would want us to be distracted by the Middle East,” but Russia is the main threat to the U.K. and its allies.

“We will not take our eyes off Putin,” he said.

In late March, the U.K. said its military was ready to seize ships suspected to be part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” of vessels shipping oil in violation of international sanctions over Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Previously, Britain had only helped France and the U.S. monitor ships before they were boarded.

“We are ready to take action” against the vessels, Healey said.

Even for a high-profile international footballer, sometimes mum knows best.

In September 2023, when, by his own admission, Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was at his lowest ebb, as he was abused and mocked during an England appearance against Scotland (“I came on, played really well, then scored an own goal”), his mum Zoe took to social media.

She called the treatment of her son “disgraceful and unacceptable”.

“I didn’t want her to, but she just said, ‘I’m doing it! I’m not listening to you!’” Maguire said, smiling, as he spoke at length about his career so far and hopes for the future to journalists at the club’s training camp in Maynooth, 20 miles outside Dublin.

“I think it probably does affect your family a little bit more in those moments. They’ve seen what we’re going through and how tough it is.

“That was probably the lowest point, but it’s part of the journey.

“I wouldn’t change where I’ve been and what I’ve been through. It’s definitely made me stronger and got me to where I am today.”

It seems unfair to focus on negatives.

Maguire, 33, feels he has “performed really well” in six out of his seven seasons at Old Trafford.

“I still believe, even at my age, I’m arguably one of the best defenders in the world in both boxes,” he said. “I don’t think that’s in question really; that I can be really effective later on in games, whether you’re holding on to a lead or trying to chase a game.”

Yet the openness and the honesty with which he assessed his more difficult moments made it an obvious area to probe, 24 hours after it had been confirmed Maguire had signed a new deal that will give him an eighth campaign at the club, and potentially a ninth.

After all, this is someone who had the captaincy taken off him by then-manager Erik ten Hag and the club were prepared to sell to West Ham a couple of months before that Scotland game.

“Obviously your first emotion is anger and disappointment, that’s natural,” he said of the captaincy call.

“But I always thought unless you are one of the superstars and a world, world class player, you have ups and downs and things that you have to deal with. That’s why you see so many players have two or three years at the top, drop off, go to a different country and you don’t hear too much about them again.

“Wayne Rooney was here, one of the best players to ever play for this club, and he got so much pelters at times when he wasn’t doing too well. I always looked to the experience with players like Wayne and David Beckham and how they overcame it.

“I just kept my head down. I have great self-belief, more importantly, that I’m a top player. That’s what helps me when things are tough.”

Clearly, strength of mind is a positive character trait.

Maguire accepts it has been bumpy at times.

He did not go as far as to say he benefited from having the captaincy taken away but did admit “the form came back” after it happened. “I believe the form would have come back whether I was captain or not,” he added.

However, he concedes not everyone would have the mental strength to navigate their way through his pathway.

“Yes probably,” he said, when asked if it would have broken most players.

“I think there’ll be a lot who want to just close the book, go elsewhere and restart their career. I think it’s probably broken them a little bit earlier. It got to a point with the mocking and the abuse – if you want to call it abuse – there was only one way it could go.”

The London Marathon is just around the corner, and while those of you taking part may be finishing up your training plans, you’re probably also dreaming of the meal you’re going to enjoy after running across the finish line. To help you celebrate, we’ve rounded up the best freebies you can claim after finishing the big race.

From burritos to beer, there are tons of ways to treat yourself, but the freebies start before the race even beings. On race day itself – Sunday 26 April – marathon runners and race officials can travel for free on TfL services (excluding the IFS Cloud Cable Car and river services) from 4.30am until 8pm. All you have to do is present an official running number, course photo ID or course pass.

We’re expecting tons of treats to be announced for London Marathon runners in the coming weeks, so we’ll be updating this story with the best ones we find. For now, keep scrolling for the best food and drink freebies we’ve found so far, including food and drink freebies from pubs and restaurants.

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The best food freebies for London Marathon 2026 runners

Free burritos from Chipotle

Bring your medal into any Chipotle branch in London on Sunday 26 April or Monday 27 April to claim your choice of burrito, taco, salad or bowl. These meals are customisable and there’s lots of protein options, from plant-based sofritas to braised beef barbacoa.

Free roast dinner from Kitty Hawk

Once you’ve finished the race, take a stroll from the finish line to Trafalgar Square for a free Sunday roast at Kitty Hawk. This rooftop restaurant offers views of London’s skyline.

No booking is required to get the free roast – just show your medal on the day.

Free Italian-style roast dinner from LAVO at the BoTree

If you would prefer something a little different for your Sunday lunch, LAVO at BoTree are offering London Marathon finishers a free, re-imagined roast dinner. Tuck into beef striploin, corn-fed chicken, porchetta, or roast cauliflower alongside roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and panino semidolci.

Bookings are required, so grab your slot between 12pm and 5pm. Remember to show your medal upon arrival.

Free salad bowl from atis

Personally, if I ran 26.2 miles, the last thing I would be eating is a salad. But if you want to reward your body with the good stuff, atis is offering London Marathon finishers a free standard-size salad bowl at any of their London locations.

There’s a range of options to choose from, including plant-based bowls and atis’s limited-edition marathon salad bowl in collaboration with Runna, which is pictured above and contains sweet potato, black beans, wholegrain rice and a cashew satay dressing. Any extras will be charged separately.

Show your medal in person on either Sunday 26 April or Monday 27 April to redeem your bowl.

Free chaat from Cinnamon Bazaar in Covent Garden and Cinnamon Kitchen in Battersea

Enjoy traditional Indian street food on race day with free chaat for London Marathon medal holders. Chaat is a popular fried dough dish that’s both sweet and tangy. This freebie is available at both Covent Garden and Battersea.

Free cheesecake from La Maritxu in Carnaby

If you’re around Carnaby after the race, it’s worth popping into La Maritxu at Kingley Court, as it’s giving away a free slice of basque cheesecake to the first 100 runners who show their medals. This is a San Sebastián-style burnt cheesecake that’s creamy and crustless.

You don’t need to book this one, but you will need to race your fellow runners for a second time to get your hands on this treat.

Free dessert at Ham Yard Hotel in Soho

If you’re planning to have an extravagant celebration, Ham Yard Hotel is rolling out its dessert trolley for London Marathon finishers. This isn’t a proper freebie, as one lunch course starts at £39 per person, but you’ll be able to choose from chocolate drenched profiteroles, Victoria sponge and more at no extra cost.

Lunch is served between 12pm and 5pm, so it’s worth considering whether you’ll finish the race in time. Booking is required – just click below.

The best drink freebies for London Marathon 2026 runners

Free smoothie from Lanes of London in Mayfair

Nothing beats a smoothie after a long run, so if you happen to be in Mayfair on race day, show your medal to get a refreshing beverage with banana, berries, coconut water, orange juice and greek yogurt.

Free matcha at Jenki

The best alcohol freebies for London Marathon 2026 runners

Free pint from Pretty Decent taprooms

Pretty Decent is an independent East London brewery with locations in Victoria Park, Forest Gate and Walthamstow. Runners who show their London Marathon 2026 medal can get a free pint on race day, plus, there will be £4 pints available all day.

Free pint from Mrs Fogg’s Taverns

Free pint from Sport London pubs

Free pint of Camden Hells from Castle Pubs

Enjoy a draft pint of Camden Hells at Castle Pubs across London when you show your medal on Sunday 26 April. Locations include The Gipsy Moth in Greenwich, The Sun Inn in Barnes, The White Horse in Parsons Green and The Engineer in Primrose Hill.

Free pint or glass of bubbles from The Brush East London Grand Café in Shoreditch

This Shoreditch pub is giving London Marathon medal-holders a free pint or glass of bubbly on race day. It’s probably a good idea to book this one, which you can do below.

Free pint or wine from The Lamb in Bloomsbury

Pop into The Lamb in Bloomsbury and get a free pint or small glass of house wine when you show your medal on race day. This pub is based in central London, so it’s worth booking, to avoid disappointment.

Pint of Jubel from Bow Street Tavern

Head to Bow Street Tavern in Covent Garden to get a free pint of Jubel on race day. Again, it may be worth booking to avoid disappointment in busy central London.

The best shopping freebies and discounts for London Marathon 2026 runners

Free socks from Happy Socks

25 per cent off at Vivobarefoot

Free hand and arm massage and samples from Elemis

For more great offers and discount codes, check out our dedicated deals section

For much of their Conference League campaign, Palace supporters have looked disillusioned, distracted by Glasner’s comments, but also harbouring plenty of resentment towards UEFA for their demotion from the Europa League following a messy dispute with the governing body around their ownership model.