The Latest Breaking News from London

Eurostar competitor orders 19 high-speed trains to go from London to Paris

Ferrovie dello State Italiane (FS Group) has signed an agreement with Hitachi Rail for the supply of 19 new high-speed trains

Evening Standard · Aug 11

Fire tears through four hectares of grassland in Mitcham as 60 firefighters tackle blaze

60 firefighters tackled the blaze in south London on Monday evening

Evening Standard · Aug 11

Heathrow says need for expansion clear as it loses title of Europe’s busiest airport

Air transport hub in west London reports 7.86m passengers in July, compared with 8.15m for Istanbul’s new airport away from the city

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Heathrow overtaken by Istanbul as Europe’s busiest airport

The west London airport said 7.86 million passengers passed through its four terminals in July, whereas its Turkish rival recorded 8.15 million.

Evening Standard · Aug 11

London Heathrow records its busiest day of the year so far

The West London airport said 7.86 million passengers passed through its four terminals in July

The Independent UK · Aug 11

At least 15 dead as Philippines hit by twice London’s annual rainfall in just nine days

Rain and flooding affects more than 1.3 million people across 10 regions

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Met Officer Drives £3.7m Ferrari, 1 of Just 499, After Seizing It From Uninsured Driver With No Licence

A Metropolitan Police officer drove a rare £3.7 million Ferrari Monza SP2 through London after it was seized from an uninsured driver, highlighting a major vehicle crackdown operation.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

They cannot even flush their toilets: life in east London blocks where taps often run dry

Devons Road estate residents describe months-long ordeal of not being able to wash, clean or cook for much of the day

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Hundreds in London flats left without regular running water since last year

Supply in nine blocks in Tower Hamlets affected with some residents suspecting nearby building developments

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Heat health alerts coming into force as UK braces for fifth heatwave

Highs of 29C in Cardiff, 28C in Manchester and 25C in London are expected before temperatures soar to the mid-30s in some areas.

Evening Standard · Aug 10