The Latest Breaking News from London

The Ghanaian conman who fooled the elite: ‘He gave them excitement’

In her thrilling new book, Yepoka Yeebo tells the jaw-dropping story of a man behind a scam called ‘one of the most fascinating – and lucrative – in modern history’

The Guardian - US · Aug 18, 2023

New Covid variant causing concern among scientists detected in London

It is unclear whether BA.2.86 causes more severe disease but its detection in several countries has put scientists on alert

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023

“The media built up this mutual hatred between prog and punk, but really I don’t think it existed”: Sonja Kristina on Curved Air’s impact - and the time she nearly quit

Singer became a sex symbol and inspired Kate Bush and Siouxsie Sioux... but she also pretended to sleep to avoid interaction at parties

Louder · Aug 18, 2023

Vandalism of Ulez cameras ‘will not stop’ expansion, says Transport for London

The Metropolitan Police said it had recorded 288 crimes relating to the cameras as of August 1.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

The horror, the horror! FrightFest makes a gloriously bloody return to London

Prepare for a feast of fresh horror movies and the scariest screening of The Exorcist you’ve ever seen as Pigeon Shrine FrightFest comes to the capital

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023

Top marks for Ukrainian teen who fled war and took A-levels in just eight months.

Top London private school gives free place to Ukrainian teenager who will now head to university.

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023

First pictures as Romeo Lavia joins Chelsea and eyes quick debut with Moises Caicedo

Mauricio Pochettino has two quality new midfielders available for Sunday’s Premier League London derby at West Ham

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023

A Level results: London students soar ahead of the rest of the UK because of ‘talent magnet’

London students soared ahead of the rest of the country in their A-level results because the city is a magnet for talented people who value education, experts said on Friday.

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023

Mountain, London W1: ‘This is why we put on shoes and go out to eat’ – restaurant review

The dessert list, especially, is complex and surprising, which are two words rarely used in pudding-land these days

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023

The highs and lows of Britain's latest world championship success

Trying to express my emotions on winning the Formula E world championship is always going to be difficult. It’s not just this year, it’s so many years of hard work that have gone in to try and become the best in the world at something.

Autosport · Aug 18, 2023