A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with multiple sexual offences. PC Robert Wing, who is attached to Specialist Operations, was charged on Thursday, July 24 with four counts of ...

Police have been given extra powers ahead of Notting Hill Carnival. Around one million people are expected to attend the biggest street party in Europe today and tomorrow (August 24 and 25). “Great ...

The carnival, Europe’s biggest street party and an annual extravaganza over the summer bank holiday weekend, helps celebrate Caribbean culture and history. The festival began early on Sunday with the ...

Russia accused Ukraine on Sunday of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Ukraine celebrated 34 years since its independence.

Lough Neagh Partnership chief Gerry Darby has urged action after describing the lough as the worst he has ever seen.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the King’s words were a “true inspiration for our people” and thanked the UK for its support. The King’s message, shared on social media by Mr Zelensky, ...

Charity Crimestoppers collates appeals and information from police forces across the country. As of September 2025 these are the wanted men and women who are believed to be in London. If you see these ...

From Love Actually to 28 Days Later, London has been the backdrop for many films. See how many films you can match with locations in this quiz.

Defence Secretary John Healey said the UK was ‘ramping up’ its support for Ukrainian forces, ahead of independence day celebrations in Kyiv.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said a new appeals body would help speed up the system and reduce demand for hotels.

The Irish president has said the conflict in Gaza is at the “realm of non-accountability”. Michael D Higgins described the ongoing conflict as a “tragic period” in the world’s history. The Integrated ...

Sheila Burtles, 95, who has known the brothers for many years, has been leading support at the home. A former sensory analyst in the whisky industry, Ms Burtles worked with the brothers’ father ...