The Latest Breaking News from London

Beyonce and Jay Z to build mansion in Cotswolds thanks to 'rich person clause'

Beyonce reportedly flew by helicopter during the London stop of her Cowboy Carter tour to view the site

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

London life in numbers: What the data tells us about 2025 including hospital wait times and bills

We examine the data behind daily life in the capital, from rent and pint prices to GP waits and commuting time.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

5 Style Tricks to Elevate Your Dining Room Into the Ultimate Party Setting — Inspired by the World's Most Extraordinary Restaurant Designs of 2025

Our lifestyle editor and avid eatery reviewer's edit of some of the newest foodie destinations to know across the globe shows you how to bring their atmosphere home

Livingetc · Dec 29, 2025

Buying a London property: The red flag home buyers should avoid in 2026

With renovation costs and service charges on the up, which homes should you be avoiding?

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

‘I tried. I felt everything’: readers tell us how they would use their last chance to send a letter

With the Danish postal service ending its letter deliveries, we asked what you would put in your final envelope

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025

Gambling firms spent nearly £5m to advertise on TfL since London mayor’s ban pledge

Sadiq Khan’s office blames delay on lack of government guidance on links between gambling ads and harm

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025

London driver arrested after a kilo of ketamine found in his Jaguar

Superintendent Ian Hughes vowed a ‘robust response’ to drink and drug drivers across Essex

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025

Man charged with murder of boy, 15, found stabbed to death in London street

Adam collapsed on Westbourne Road, Islington sparking two-week manhunt across the capital

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025

London fire chiefs’ urgent warning over candles after four homes gutted at Christmas

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Richard Arnold told of ‘devastation’ of families being left homeless with possessions destroyed

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025

Sir Paul McCartney in tree row with neighbour over plan to chop down sycamores at London home

Beatles legend wants to fell two protected trees at £10m North London home but wealthy investor raises objections

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025