The Latest Breaking News from London

Awkward King Charles gives jokey response to request to 'bring back' Prince Harry

The King was visiting the University of East London to greet students, and one cheeky pupil asked the monarch if he would be bringing back his estranged son, Prince Harry, for his coronation.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2023

Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler UFC fight could take place in London stadium

Conor McGregor has not fought in the UFC since July 2021 but has now announced his comeback fight against Michael Chandler, which was expected to be set in Las Vegas

Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023

Weston McKennie makes Arsenal and Chelsea transfer point after Enzo Fernandez and Jorginho risk

Weston McKennie impressed on his first start for Leeds in a 2-2 draw with Manchester United as the all-American midfield demonstrated what London clubs have been missing.

Football London · Feb 9, 2023

Activists infiltrate Tory event to protest over missing asylum-seeking children

Campaigners protest ‘inhumane’ Home Office policies and call for resignation of Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman at London fundraiser

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023

Thursday briefing: Billions over budget, years overdue – no one knows what will happen to HS2

In today’s newsletter: The ambitious, controversial high speed rail project has take over a decade to make any real progress – and may drag on for years yet

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023

‘Making pictures is a better high than sex and drugs’: David Hockney on painting into his eighties and creating the most ambitious show of his career

The artist reminisces with Geordie Greig and looks forward to the new immersive, cinematic experience of his work in London

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Official warning after 150% surge in e-scooter fires

All privately owned e-scooters remain illegal in public places and on the road in London, but they are not illegal to purchase

Wales Online · Feb 9, 2023

Why I live in Kings Cross: actor Ralf Little on a new life in his ‘extraordinary’ London neighbourhood

The Death in Paradise and Royle Family star on leaving his long-time home in west London for this ‘magnet of art and culture’ – just don’t ask him to pick a gym

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023

TV tonight: Gemma Arterton will charm your socks off in Funny Woman

Arterton’s bottle-blonde Barbara Parker ditches Blackpool for swinging 60s London in this Nick Hornby adaptation. Plus, Grayson Perry boards the soul train to Wigan. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023

Shell directors personally sued over ‘flawed’ climate strategy

Claimants ClientEarth say the oil company’s plan puts the company at financial risk as the world transitions to clean energy

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023