The Latest Breaking News from London

Talking Point: Will you stay in London if 40C summers become the norm?

Heatwaves could become hotter and more frequent, and London will feel it more than some other areas

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022

Huge queues at Glasgow Central after heatwave causes major train disruption for second day

The extreme weather forecast shut down much of the railway network yesterday for those travelling down south.

Daily Record · Jul 20, 2022

London first-time buyers: what are the options for those without access to the Bank of Mum and Dad

Two thirds of London first home sales were backed by family money, so are there alternatives for those without parental help?

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022

Firefighters tackle huge blaze at 20-storey block of flats in London

Fire chiefs said the blaze started on the 17th floor - there's been no details as yet on any injuries

Manchester Evening News · Jul 20, 2022

15 fire engines and 125 firefighters called to stop blaze in London tower block

Fire in North Woolwich comes after record-breaking heatwave saw a number of fires break out on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2022

Secret Garden Party: Are you ready for a sex-positive festival?

The hedonist weekender is back after five years, with a new focus: sex! But is an orgy at a festival ever a good idea, asks Alexandra Jones

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022

Queen’s Park: Fatal shooting of man, 26, was London’s fourth murder in four days

Detectives continue to question seven suspects after a young man was blasted to death in north London – the capital’s fourth homicide in four days.

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022

ITV Love Island fans obsessed with Jacques O'Neill and Antigoni Buxton reunion as they make same plea

Jacques and Antigoni met up in London for brunch alongside both their mums

Manchester Evening News · Jul 20, 2022

Fire tears through London tower block as smoke billows from top floor windows

Huge emergency response to blaze in east London

Wales Online · Jul 20, 2022

We don’t know if our homes are still standing, say fire-hit London families

The scale of the damage caused by the record-breaking heatwave emerged on Wednesday as Sadiq Khan said the London Fire Brigade had seen its busiest day since the Second World War.

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022