54 m. ago Here comes the heat! Amber alert warning in the south of England as 'killer' heatwave peaks at 32C and second hosepipe ban to hit one million Brits

Temperatures are set to rocket to 32C in parts of central and southern England on Friday with the East and West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West under amber alert.

Events

84 m. ago Four stabbed during knife brawl on busy south London high street

Three of those injured arrested in hospital, Metropolitan Police said

Politics

15 h. ago Four people taken to hospital after stabbing in south east London

Four people taken to hospital after stabbing in south east London  News Shopper

Politics

21 h. ago Teacher describes confronting teenager after he stabbed fellow pupil to death

A 15-year-old boy is on trial accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose, also 15, at a Sheffield secondary school.

Events

22 h. ago Parents blast 'silent corridors' policy at London secondary school: 'Are you running a prison?'

Some parents fear enforced silence could negatively impact students’ academic performance and mental health

Events

22 h. ago ‘STV legend’ Glen Michael host of Cartoon Cavalcade dies aged 99

The much-loved entertainer’s show ran from the 1960s until the 1990s.

Events

23 h. ago Couple awarded £500,000 after luxury tower blocked light to their South Bank flat

Stephen and Jennifer Powell sued the developers of the £2 billion Bankside Yards scheme after the 17-storey Arbor tower slashed natural light to their Bankside Lofts apartment

Economics

23 h. ago Phillips claims stake in South Asian market with London exhibition

Phillips claims stake in South Asian market with London exhibition  The Art Newspaper

Politics

25 h. ago Retired couple whose home was thrown into darkness by luxury skyscraper that was built across the road win huge payout

Stephen and Jennifer Powell complained that the Arbor tower 'substantially' reduced the natural light getting into their 6th floor apartment next door on London 's South Bank.

Events

26 h. ago Macroscope | Split in Hong Kong, London’s fortunes is about more than stock markets

Macroscope | Split in Hong Kong, London’s fortunes is about more than stock markets  South China Morning Post

Politics

44 h. ago New campaign promotes cycling in London, but are streets safe enough?

New campaign promotes cycling in London, but are streets safe enough?  South West Londoner

Politics

44 h. ago Elderly man died after he was stabbed in his south London home

Elderly man died after he was stabbed in his south London home  This Is Local London

Events

44 h. ago Teachers strike at South London secondary school over redundancies 'that could put students at risk'

Teachers strike at South London secondary school over redundancies 'that could put students at risk'  My London

Events

45 h. ago Elderly victim suffered fatal stab and groin injuries in home attack

Amithraz Balgobin, 36, allegedly attacked Amaratial Mistry at a property in Streatham, south London, on Friday July 4.

Events

46 h. ago Pupil said ‘you know I can’t control it’ after boy stabbed to death, jury hears

A 15-year-old boy is on trial accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose, also 15, at a Sheffield secondary school.

Events

50 h. ago Temperatures to rise ‘day by day’ through the week, say Met Office

Highs of 26C to 28C can be expected in some of the hotter spots across central parts of the UK from Wednesday, according to the forecaster.

Politics

66 h. ago Met Office weather maps reveal exactly when UK will reach 33C as another heatwave forecast

Due to the extreme temperatures forecast by the Met Office, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat-health alert affecting six UK regions including East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, and South East

Society

66 h. ago London stocks close higher as latest US tariff rates received

The FTSE 100 index closed up 47.65 points, 0.5%, at 8,854.18.

Politics

69 h. ago Mother, 43, who was given 40% chance of survival after bowel cancer diagnosis shares common night time symptom which is often ignored

A 43-year-old mother from Bromley in South East London, has revealed an early symptom before her bowel cancer diagnosis.

Events

2 d. ago Consultant gynaecologist who 'went on warpath' towards terrified pregnant mother amid row over C

Dr Premila Thampi, 62, from Mitcham, South London, refused to allow the expectant mother to have a C-section when she was admitted to Milton Keynes University Hospital.

Events