The Latest Breaking News from London

Dried-out clay from heatwaves causes rail disruption in Essex and east London

GBR Anglia has introduced an amended timetable and speed restrictions

The Independent UK · Aug 25

London bus strikes are back on – what we know

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The Independent UK · Aug 25

London restaurant news: Tom Kerridge’s new bar, £6 Guinness and Michelin-starred fried chicken

London’s restaurant scene has been busy again. Food and Drink Editor Hannah Twiggs sorts through the openings, chef moves and curious new arrivals worth knowing about so you don’t have to

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Man charged with murder after woman killed and eight injured in London house fire

Pawel Kulpa, 34, faces one count of murder, eight counts of attempted murder, and one count of arson with intent to endanger life

Evening Standard · Aug 25

Thousands of homes without water in north London due to burst pipe: 'It's a crazy situation'

Several postcodes in north London have reportedly been without water for more than 24 hours

Evening Standard · Aug 25

London stationery shop adored by celebrities overrun with e-bikes: 'I have had enough'

Central London store says large number of hire e-bikes proving a ‘nightmare’

Evening Standard · Aug 25

Khan v Cunningham: Shock poll shows Reform in pole position to challenge Labour in London mayor race

Nigel Farage’s party may beat the Conservatives in the battle for second place after first choice votes are counted in the next London mayoral contest

Evening Standard · Aug 25

London Railway Halted Again After Swan Turns Up on Track During Rush Hour

A swan caused over an hour's delay on London's DLR track during rush hour, highlighting the need for wildlife management training for railway workers.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Trees 'giving up': climate change hammers historic English gardens

HAMPTON COURT (UNITED KINGDOM) - At Hampton Court Palace, head gardener Graham Dillamore strode across the burnt beige grass in the spectacular formal gardens southwest of London, laid out in the 17th century.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Suspect charged with manslaughter of 'wonderful' great-grandmother who died after 'burglary' at London home

Jeffrey Dean Rose will appear in court on Tuesday charged with manslaughter and aggravated burglary with intent after death of Finsbury Park resident Rose Smith, 75

Evening Standard · Aug 25