The Latest Breaking News from London

I tested Google Maps vs Apple Maps to see which offers the best public transportation experience — here’s what happened

Which mapping software works best when you add public transit to the mix? I tested Google Maps and Apple Maps to find out.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 13, 2025

Grace Dent's My London: Lilibet's, dating tips and the joys of an M&S bra fitting

The Masterchef presenter on restaurants, royals and leaving earrings as calling cards

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2025

From Eleanor the Great to Emily in Paris: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut stars the 96-year-old June Squibb, while Netflix’s lovable tweefest sees its heroine move to Rome

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2025

Police appeal after woman, 80, left in critical condition by collision in west London

A 20-year-old man has been arrested and is assisting the police with their investigation

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025

Sugar Prices Climb as the Brazilian Real Strengthens

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.25 (+1.68%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +5.20 (+1.23%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Friday, with NY sugar posting a 2-week high and London sugar posting a 1-week high. Friday's rally in...

Barchart · Dec 12, 2025

Cocoa Prices Settle Mixed on Currency Fluctuations

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Friday closed down -9 (-0.14%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +58 (+1.29%). Cocoa prices settled mixed on Friday, consolidating this week's gains. NY cocoa was under pressure Friday due to a stronger dollar (DXY00 ), while London cocoa...

Barchart · Dec 12, 2025

Female paramedic punched in face by drunk man outside London pub

Emily Jackson, 31, was physically and verbally attacked by a man she was trying to treat

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025

OPINION - Is wearing a mask on the Tube ‘nonsense’, or just common decency?

With super flu raging across London, covering your cough has somehow become a matter of political ideology. It really shouldn’t be, says Claudia Cockerell

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025

Man, 18, 'could have gone blind' if not rescued by restaurant staff after random 'bleach attack'

Quick-thinking staff at Caribbean Classic in Chessington stepped in to help the terrified group

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025

Two men jailed over fatal attack at south London Wetherspoons pub

Charlie Prodromou, 63, was described as ‘a real family man’ and leaves behind three children and five grandchildren

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025