The Latest Breaking News from London

When will the Christmas lights be turned on in central London?

London is about to get its twinkle on!

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023

Great Fire of London: how we uncovered the man who first found the flames

If you had been in London on September 2 1666, the chances are you’d remember exactly where you were and who you were with. This was the day the Great Fire began, sweeping across the city for almost five days.

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2023

London family thanks doctors for saving baby's life after 7-week battle with Strep A

Nikki Borkovic urges parents to watch out for symptoms this winter

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023

Gang imprisoned after Met smashes £4m London and Essex drug ring

Met seize drugs with a street value of more than £4m after raids in London in Essex

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023

Young Londoners ‘overwhelmingly want to build on green belt’ amid housing crisis

A poll of 1000 Londoners aged 25 to 45 found widespread support for radical measures such as reform of green-belt planning controls

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023

London Stansted Airport gets green light for terminal extension

Airport hopes revamped terminal will help attract more airlines and routes

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023

British Library suffering major technology outage after cyber-attack

Access to the website and services at its sites in London and Yorkshire are unavailable, the library said

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023

Chelsea could face blow for Tottenham clash as Jesus Perez misconduct charge confirmed by FA

The Blues could be without their influential assistant for the London derby trip or Manchester City's visit to Stamford Bridge

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023

Critically ill baby at centre of a further High Court hearing

Indi Gregory’s parents, Dean Gregory and Claire Staniforth, want to move her to a hospital in Rome after losing treatment fights in London.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

The ‘low hanging fruit’ on London businesses’ Autumn Statement wishlist

Next month’s Autumn Statement is unlikely to be one filled with tax cuts and lavish spending plans

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023