The Latest Breaking News from London

'Very busy' party at flats on morning of triple Sydenham shooting, say locals

Police were called just after 10am on Sunday to reports of a shooting in Sydenham, south-east London

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

London: Lost Interiors – new book provides a rare look inside of Victorian, Edwardian and early 20th century houses

This weighty book of lush interior shots selected and presented by Steven Brindle is a rare and delightful treat. London: Lost Interiors is an opportunity to glimpse inside the homes of London from a time well before it was common to photograph them – Victorian, Edwardian and early 20th century…

The Conversation · Nov 11, 2024

Ex-UK soldier facing spying charge admits escaping from prison by hiding under a truck

A former British soldier who is facing spying charges has admitted escaping from a London prison by clinging to the underside of a delivery truck

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

Plogger calls for Cop29 leaders to give ‘disappointed’ youth ‘climate optimism’

Vivek Gurav says he is behind the world’s largest plogging community – which involves litter picking and jogging.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

Black cab drivers hailed for keeping up annual Remembrance Day tradition

The famous black cabs of London lined Westminster Bridge to take veterans down to the cenotaph for free

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

London’s Aquis stock market agrees £194m takeover by Swiss group

Aquis Stock Exchange, which is for smaller and fast-growing businesses to access capital markets, said the acquisition will help it expand in Europe.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

Poem of the week: The Kurdish Musician by Mimi Khalvati

An émigré player’s artistry sings through a London street, rising over many barriers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo set to headline London's BST Hyde Park 2025

Olivia Rodrigo is the latest name confirmed to headline next year's American Express presents BST Hyde Park.

BANG Premier · Nov 11, 2024

Housebuilding in London 'as bad as during 2008 global banking crisis', says Sadiq Khan

Inability of Londoners to get on housing ladder isn’t because they spend too much on ‘flat whites or Netflix’, says mayor

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo to headline her biggest UK show to date at BST Hyde Park 2025

Speculation builds around Glastonbury headliners as the Guts singer announces major London show

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024