The Latest Breaking News from London

Adele declares she wrote Hometown Glory amid UK’s rage at Tony Blair going to war in Iraq

Hit track from Adele’s ‘19’ album was inspired by her attendance at Iraq war protest

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Johnny Depp and Bono give readings at Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan's funeral

The songwriter died at the age of 65 last week

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023

Lunch with Ruth Rogers, founder of the River Café

The chef and podcast host changed the face of London dining with her Thames-side ‘café’. Jimi Famurewa joins her for lunch and discovers how she’s still making the magic flow

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023

Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of murder after woman shot dead in Hackney

Lianne Gordon, 42, died at the scene after police called to incident in east London on Tuesday evening

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023

Warhol on Beuys, Pauline Boty’s swinging 60s and jugs in abundance – the week in art

Warhol captures his friend with icy darkness, Bruce McLean chooses pottery over provocation and a contemporary gem on the north Wales coast

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023

Betting firm Flutter to list on New York stock exchange in January

Company formerly known as Paddy Power Betfair will keep premium listing in London for now

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023

London To Morocco Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Portugal After Pilot 'Fell Ill'

The incident took place on Dec. 5 after the flight took off from London Gatwick.

International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2023

Chess: Michael Adams still leads with two rounds left in London Classic

The eight-time British champion was close to defeat in round six, but stayed half a point ahead of his Indian and Iranian rivals going into the final two rounds

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023

Prince William Shocks Woman As He Joins Her On London Street For Charity Walk

The Prince of Wales shared a hug with a mother who was out on a walk in honour of her daughter who died by suicide.

International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2023

‘You know it when you see it’: Accidentally Wes Anderson exhibition opens in London

New exhibition showcases photographs of real locations inspired by American film director’s whimsical trademark style

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023