25 m. ago Moment cyclist ticketed for 'riding no handed' confronts City of London officer over his fine

Climate change campaigner Paul Powlesland posted a video of the 'utterly bonkers' encounter with the female City of London officer on social media.

Sport

32 m. ago Sheikh Mohammed, ruler of Dubai, spotted in London: Casual stroll and viral traffic light moment

Sheikh Mohammed, ruler of Dubai, spotted in London: Casual stroll and viral traffic light moment  Times of India

Politics

36 m. ago Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa: Sadiq Khan outlines plans for first mayoral trip to Africa

But mayor accused of being ‘more interested in Lagos than John Lewis’ as he misses meeting on Oxford Street

Politics

43 m. ago Nan 'shielded toddler grandson with her own body' during horror mauling

Willesden Magistrates' Court heard that Bully Oynx got out of the family's north London home and attacked a two-year-old boy on the street, forcing his grandmother to intervene

Events

51 m. ago Decriminalise cocaine possession after cannabis in London, says Sir Sadiq Khan report expert

Dr Geoff Gallop claims people are dying because UK is behind rest of the world when it comes to drug policy

Events

54 m. ago The brutal estrangement from her mother nearly broke her. Now Jennifer Aniston is looking to bury the ghost... with a controversial new role

Jennifer Aniston's next role might hit uncomfortably close to home.

Politics

82 m. ago Diogo Jota's heartwarming message of support to father of Southport stabbing victim as he ran London Marathon in her memory

Jota has been characterised by his kindness since his death - best exemplified by the surprise he prepared for Sergio Aguiar, father of Southport victim Alice da Silva Aguiar.

Events

89 m. ago One of UK's busiest stations set to double in capacity with major expansion plans

Today's announcement will see one London station able to double the number of cross-border passengers it currently takes.

Politics

94 m. ago ‘We would never do that’: Ringo Starr says he asked for changes in Beatles movie script

The drummer says he met with director Sam Mendes to clarify the depiction of himself and his then wife MaureenFormer Beatles drummer Ringo Starr said that he personally intervened in the script of the forthcoming four-film Beatles biopic directed by Sam Mendes to clarify the depiction of himself and his then wife Maureen.In an interview with the New York Times, Starr said that he had met Mendes in London in April and spent two days discussing the script for the section of the project focusing on him. Continue reading...

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96 m. ago The true story behind Netflix's Attack on London Hunting the 7/7 Bombers

It's been 20 years since Dan Biddle fatefully missed his stop on the Circle Line train. Twenty years since Mohammad Sidique Khan looked him in the eye and reached inside his backpack. And 20 years since Dan's cosy happy life was, quite literally, blown apart.

Events

99 m. ago District line chaos an 'international embarrassment' after tennis fans hit by Tube disruption, says Wimbledon MP

Sections of the District Line track near Wimbledon are 130 years old and should be treated as a priority, a local MP has said

Events

1 hour ago Crete wildfire forces 1,500 to evacuate as Europe heatwave continues

Fire on island being fanned by gale-force winds as blazes also rage on mainland Greece and in GermanyA wildfire fanned by gale-force winds has forced the evacuation of more than 1,500 people on the Greek island of Crete, officials have said, as large swathes of continental Europe baked in a punishing early summer heatwave linked to at least nine deaths.About 230 firefighters, along with 46 vehicles and helicopters, were battling the blaze on Thursday after it broke out 24 hours earlier near Ierapetra on the south-east coast of the country’s largest island, threatening to engulf houses and hotels. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago A.A. Brenner's Good Girls Don't Go to Hell Sets London Workshop Production

A.A. Brenner's Good Girls Don't Go to Hell Sets London Workshop Production  Playbill

Economics

2 h. ago Dennis Morris: ‘Music + Life’ | Photographers' Gallery | Art in London

Dennis Morris: ‘Music + Life’ | Photographers' Gallery | Art in London  Time Out

Culture

2 h. ago Owen Farrell backed to ‘inject experience’ into Lions squad after replacing injured Daly

Farrell, 33, will arrive in Australia on FridayDaly ruled out of tour with broken forearmAndy Farrell says the arrival of his son Owen will “inject a bit of life and experience” into the British & Irish Lions squad in Australia and is backing him to sharpen the team’s competitive edge. Farrell also said he had had no hesitation in picking the former England captain despite the fact he has not played Test rugby for 20 months and struggled for form and fitness this year.Farrell Jr is due to fly in to join the squad later on Friday as a replacement for the luckless Elliot Daly who broke a forearm in the 52-12 win against the Queensland Reds. It is a big call for a number of reasons but Farrell Sr insists it is the right one for the squad as they build towards their best-of-three Test series against the Wallabies kicking off in just over a fortnight. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago What went on in London this week: Evita, The Standard's summer lunch and Wimbledon

What went on in London this week: Evita, The Standard's summer lunch and Wimbledon  London Evening Standard

Politics

3 h. ago How a tear or two spooked markets and dominated UK's political narrative

The weekly session in which the British prime minister is questioned by lawmakers in Parliament can be an ordeal for the government leader

Politics

3 h. ago Protesters in London rally against proposed ban on Palestine Action

Protesters in London rally against proposed ban on Palestine Action  MSN

Events

3 h. ago Brentford chief revealed how deal for Man United target Bryan Mbeumo broke down after talks

Bryan Mbeumo's previous transfer was a drawn-out affair, offering hope to Manchester United as they strive to get a deal for the Brentford striker over the line this summer

Economics

3 h. ago What went on in London this week: Evita, The Standard's long summer lunch and champagne at Wimbledon

Magazine launches, Mayfair lunches, and all the action on centre court

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