23 m. ago Shortlisted designs for Queen Elizabeth II memorial in St James's Park are unveiled

The design concepts include a bronze cast of a Windsor oak tree, a giant canopy of stone lily pads and a statue of the late Queen next to Prince Philip

Politics

29 m. ago Campaigners stage 'No Walls' protest at Brockwell Park as High Court legal battle approaches

A High Court hearing is set for Wednesday, May 15

Events

2 h. ago Camden's Jazz Cafe to transform former east London theatre into new venue

Jazz Cafe has been given permission to redevelop the art deco Rex Theatre on Stratford High Street

Politics

2 h. ago London cladding scandal: Sadiq Khan hails 'significant step' in making other tall buildings safer

Work is yet to start on more than 1,500 residential blocks in the capital with flammable cladding

Politics

2 h. ago London statue unveiling honouring Bollywood icons Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol postponed amid India

The statue, which is to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, will now be unveiled at a later date as fears of an all-out war between India and Pakistan escalate

Politics

3 h. ago Canary Wharf fire: Blaze rips through east London flat months after blaze at same development

The latest blaze is the third to break out at New Providence Wharf since 2021

Events

4 h. ago Fire rips through flat in east London months after blaze at same development

The latest blaze is the third to break out at New Providence Wharf since 2021

Events

6 h. ago Mini pill linked to ‘elevated’ asthma attack risk among some women – study

The risk was only found to be increased among certain women with asthma.

Events

7 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Reduced service on the Suffragette line and delayed Gatwick Airport service

There is currently a reduced service on the Suffragette line and trains going to and from Gatwick Airport are facing delays

Society

14 h. ago Landmarks across Britain lit in red, white and blue to commemorate VE Day anniversary

The nation has united to mark 80 years since Britain declared victory over Nazi Germany

Events

14 h. ago Singer Tanita Tikaram to release sequel to debut album after 37 years

Featuring songs about Brexit, Donald Trump and the murder of George Floyd, the new album, LIAR (Love Isn’t A Right), is a follow-up to her 1988 debut.

Politics

15 h. ago Buildings across Britain bask in red, white and blue light to commemorate VE Day anniversary

The nation has united to mark 80 years since Britain declared victory over Nazi Germany

Events

17 h. ago Call The Midwife film and Second World War prequel series announced

The TV series will be set amid the backdrop of the Blitz and the film will be set overseas in 1972.

Events

17 h. ago King stunned by David Attenborough’s age as pair attend ocean film premiere

Charles walked the ‘blue carpet’ and saw a first screening of Ocean With David Attenborough at the Southbank Centre in London on Tuesday.

Politics

18 h. ago Interim report into Heathrow power outage after fire to be published

More than 270,000 air passenger journeys were disrupted after the airport was closed to all flights.

Events

20 h. ago Queen visits powerful poppy display at Tower of London as part of VE Day commemorations

Queen pays her respects to the war dead at installation, The Tower Remembers, marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War

Politics

20 h. ago First Iranian nationals arrested under National Security Act – security minister

Dan Jarvis also refused to give details on the immigration status of the suspects when pressed by several MPs.

Politics

21 h. ago Man’s remains were found in suitcase alongside Arsenal towel, court hears

A forensic pathologist said Albert Alfonso’s torso had 13 stab wounds.

Events

21 h. ago The worst areas in London for roadworks revealed — how bad is your neighbourhood?

Damning new league table uncovers the worst boroughs for motorists to be caught up in street repairs - see if your area is on it with our interactive map

Politics

22 h. ago Police appeal to find woman missing for seven years as daughters tell of heartbreak of growing up without mum

Stefana Otilia Malinici, 45, has not been seen since she left her home in Barking in September 2017

Events