The Latest Breaking News from London

London set to get even hotter after record-breaking 34.8C May bank holiday

Temperatures at Kew Gardens reached 34.8C on Monday, surpassing the all-time record for May

Evening Standard · May 25

London easyJet flight diverted over portable charger left in hold

The flight carrying 180 passengers was forced to divert after one confessed to leaving a charging phone in their checked luggage

Evening Standard · May 25

Hottest May day ever as London hits 34.8C in 2C leap from previous records

The provisional reading at Kew Gardens, south-west London, is also the highest May temperature.

Evening Standard · May 25

Hottest May day record broken as London area hits 33.5C

Heathrow, west London, reached 33.5C on Saturday.

Evening Standard · May 25

India-UK healthcare scholarships open for 2026-27 intake

The Hinduja Foundation has launched its latest round of scholarships for Indian students at King's College London, focusing on healthcare and innovation. This collaboration aims to enhance healthcare outcomes and build future-ready talent in India.

The Economic Times · May 25

‘I begged for help’: the police failings that led to UK mother’s death at hands of her daughter’s stalker

Yolanda Saldana Feliz was stabbed 40 times by Miguel Angel Florentino, after Lauris Saldana’s emails to Met police went unanswered

The Guardian - UK · May 25

Sebastian Stan confirms he will play iconic villain in The Batman: Part Two with filming set to begin in London

Actor says he will be playing ‘many roles’ in the sequel

The Independent UK · May 25

Scientists say painting roofs this colour could save lives: How does it keep cities cool?

The 'urban heat island' effect heats up cities.

Euronews · May 25

Meet Mudlarks: The treasure hunters uncovering centuries-old secrets from the River Thames

Just after midnight, while much of London sleeps, figures carrying headlamps and small shovels quietly descend the slippery banks of the River Thames. Kneeling in thick mud beneath bridges and beside ancient embankments, they sift through silt searching for fragments of forgotten history. Some discover Roman coins. Others uncover medieval…

The Times of India · May 25

May heat records could be broken by nearly 3C the day after hottest in 79 years

Temperature records are usually broken by points of a degree, not several degrees.

Evening Standard · May 25