The Latest Breaking News from London

Jack Shore insists he's "not crying" over shock UFC rankings omission

Welsh bantamweight Shore landed win No.16 of his undefeated professional career at UFC London over Timur Valiev, but couldn't land a spot in the top 15 when the rankings were updated

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2022

The new Afro wigs being made for cancer patients

As The Little Princess Trust starts accepting Afro hair donations for the first time, London’s oldest wig-maker, Raoul, has been at the heart of changing practices, finds Keeks Reid

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022

London house prices: surge in property values as sales and enquiries continue to spike

Price rises were even more dramatic in the commuter belt

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022

Owen Farrell’s comeback stalls as concussion rules him out of Sale clash

Farrell was replaced in the 71st minute of the clash with Bristol in north London on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Brian Seller obituary

Other lives: Civil engineer who worked for London Underground for more than 30 years

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022

Face up to Britain’s colonial past, don’t wipe it from London’s A to Z

The London suburb of Tulse Hill could be renamed because of its historical links to slavery. The area was named after the 17th-century merchant Sir Henry Tulse, whose wealth largely derived from the slave trade. Lambeth council is asking residents for their views as part of a community listening exercise.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022

Highest number of Covid patients in London hospitals for almost two months

The number of patients with Covid in London hospitals is at its highest level for almost two months.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022

Londoner’s Diary: Britain ‘must beware of rising anti-Semitism’

Londoner’s Diary: Tracy-Ann Oberman warns about the rise of anti-Semitism / Gary Oldman explains why he is not spy material / The Netflix brain drain continues / Laura Kuenssberg’s leaving do / MPs recall “orgy of sycophancy and bullying” during Brexit years

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022

‘IS Beatle gave hostages going-away beatings’

A London-born Islamic State fighter accused of being part of the notorious ‘Beatles’ terror cell allegedly dished out “going-away beatings” to hostages who were about to be released, a US court has heard.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022

Conrad Khan: the Peaky Blinders bombshell on joining the iconic cast

He’s the scene-stealing new addition to the Peaky Blinders cast who is carving out a niche with his interior performances, all while keeping his end up at university. Richard Godwin meets Conrad Khan

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022