Man charged in connection with double shooting in Wood Green
A London man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
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Banksy’s climate protest mural preserved by London council
A mural created by Banksy in the wake of climate protests in London has been cleaned and preserved by the local council after it fell into disrepair.
Thousands drawn into county lines drug gangs, research shows
More than 4,000 people in London have been recruited by drug gangs with networks spread across 41 counties in the UK, figures show.
Caledonian Sleeper staff will take strike action
Rail bosses have said they are “deeply disappointed” after staff on the Caledonian Sleeper service announced they would take strike action.
Tackle knife crime in London by legalising drugs, says Lib Dem mayoral candidate
Softening drug laws and banning school expulsions is the way to tackle the knife crime epidemic blighting London’s streets, according to the Liberal Democrats’ mayoral candidate.
Man, 30, dies after being found with stab wounds in north London
A 30-year-old man has died after being found with stab wounds in north London.
Arsonist appears to almost set himself alight as he torches stolen car
A car thief-turned-arsonist appeared to almost burn himself as he torched a stolen vehicle in dramatic CCTV footage.
Man who stabbed teenager in bid to ‘murder a Muslim’ jailed
A terrorist inspired by the Christchurch mosque attacks has been jailed for more than 18 years for stabbing a teenager in a bid to “murder a Muslim”.
Adopted penguin chick at Sea Life London to be raised as gender-neutral
A four-month-old penguin chick at Sea Life London will become the first in the aquarium’s history not to have its gender assigned.
Boris Johnson loses election bid amid stormy Commons scenes
Boris Johnson has lost his second bid for a snap general election amid angry scenes in the Commons.
Twin girls escaped fire at flats ‘with just the babygrows on their backs’
A crowdfunding page has been set up for a young couple with twin baby daughters who escaped the Worcester Park inferno with just the clothes on their backs.
Man dies after accidentally shooting himself, say witnesses
Police are investigating the death of a man after he was found with gunshot wounds in south-east London.
Man shot dead in London
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in south-east London on Sunday afternoon.
Police intervene during angry Brexit demonstrations in London
Anti-Brexit MP Anna Soubry has said she was too frightened to speak at a rally outside Parliament, during angry protests in central London.
Protesters stage ‘die in’ to highlight cyclist deaths
Dozens of protesters have staged a symbolic funeral procession across central London, ending in a die-in in Trafalgar Square to highlight the need for measures to protect cyclists.
Pro and anti-Brexit demonstrators meet on Parliament Square
Pro and anti-Brexit protests have taken place on Parliament Square.
Boys aged 14 and 16 charged with murder over separate London stabbings
Two young teenagers have been charged with murder after separate fatal stabbings in London.
New 20mph speed limit for central London roads given go-ahead
Transport for London (TfL) will introduce a 20mph speed limit on all roads in central London from next year, following a successful public consultation.
Scotch whisky collection expected to fetch about £4 million at auction
A collection of Scotch whisky described as the most valuable to be offered at auction is expected to sell for around £4 million.
Historic ring found at Loch Lomond could fetch £10,000 at auction
A 17th century ring with links to King Charles II, which was found by a metal detectorist, is expected to fetch around £10,000 at auction.
Man charged with murder after stabbing in Brixton
A man has been charged with murder over a fatal daytime stabbing in south London.
Fourth arrest after 15-year-old boy stabbed
A man in his early 20s has become the fourth person to be arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy.
Cruise lasting 245 days to set sail from London with world record in its sights
Discerning travellers will embark on the ultimate round-the-world trip this weekend – setting sail on a 245-day cruise which will span six continents, 51 countries and 111 ports.
Three arrested as 15-year-old fights for life following stab attack
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 15-year-old boy was left fighting for his life in a stabbing.
Teenage boy fighting for his life after stabbing
A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed in north London.
John Legend announces UK show
John Legend has announced a one-off UK performance.
Ray BLK condemns politicians who ‘only focus on attracting votes’
Singer Ray BLK has accused politicians of neglecting people in deprived areas, saying “the Government is just concerned about money”.
Revellers soak up the sunshine at Notting Hill Carnival
Revellers have been soaking up the sunshine at what is thought to be one of the hottest Notting Hill Carnivals ever.
Direct London to Sydney flights a step closer with Qantas tests
Direct flights between London and Sydney are a step closer after Australian carrier Qantas announced new research into the route long seen as “the final frontier” of international travel.
Extent of injuries to child who fell from Tate Modern still unknown, parents say
The six-year-old boy who fell five storeys from the Tate Modern has had “two long and difficult operations” but the full extent of his injuries is not yet known, his parents have said.