Matt Watts

News Editor

London

Restaurant above London pub named UK's best as capital dominates list

London dining spots dominate the list of the UK’s finest places to eat at National Restaurant Awards 2026

9 Jun 2026
Crime

Police probe Andrew sexual misconduct and corruption claims

Police widen misconduct in public office probe to consider a range of possible crimes

22 May 2026
London

Family start funeral fundraiser for sisters who died at Brighton beach

GoFundMe appeal to give sisters from from the Uxbridge area of London ‘the loving and dignified farewell they deserve’

21 May 2026
UK

Pictured: 'Beloved' London sisters who died in Brighton beach tragedy

Father of Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, in heartbreaking tribute to his ‘beautiful’ daughters

21 May 2026
 Vanessa Trump
World

Vanessa Trump reveals breast cancer diagnosis with emotional statement

Messages of support flooded in from friends and family for Tiger Woods’ girlfriend, who is the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr

21 May 2026
UK

Prince William gets hands on Europa League trophy after Villa win

Future King emotional at final whistle as he witnesses his beloved Aston Villa win their first major trophy in 30 years

21 May 2026
LIVE

King's Cross disruption until end of the day after person hit by train

Trains from major central London station hub facing cancellations and delays of up to 30 minutes

20 May 2026
London

Seven in hospital as 100 firefighters battle tower block blaze

A total of nine people were treated for burns and for the effects of smoke inhalation, the London Ambulance Service said

20 May 2026
Showbiz

Final texts from 'missing' Lee Andrews to wife Katie Price revealed

Katie Price reveals messages that say he was detained and taken to ‘black site’ in latest twist in her husband’s disappearance saga

20 May 2026
London

Two facing life in jail over drive-by shooting of innocent mum at wake

Mother-of-two Michelle Sadio, 44, was killed by gunman intending to target a rapper at the wake in Willesden

20 May 2026
London

Man who ate takeaway off cop car outside police station gets £480 fine

Bachir-Belmehdi, 21, was chased by police after laying across the bonnet and windscreen of the police vehicle to munch his meal

20 May 2026
Showbiz

New Strictly come Dancing hosts confirmed by BBC

Trio confirmed by the BBC after being named in reports over the weekend as the new hosting line-up for the show

19 May 2026
Politics

HS2 costs soar over £100bn with no London trains until at least 2036

Trains are not expected to begin running between Old Oak Common and Birmingham’s Curzon Street station until between May 2036 and October 2039

19 May 2026
London

£12m school to close a decade after opening due to pupil exodus

Plan to close Oasis Academy Putney approved by the Government amid the pupil exodus gripping London

17 May 2026
Showbiz

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay split not 'amicable', friends claim

A member of Daly and Kay's friendship circles has reportedly said that they’d happily decided to call an end to their marriage was ‘c**p’

17 May 2026
London

Hate crime arrests in crackdown on toxic speech at London protests

The Unite the Kingdom rally and a pro-Palestinian Nakba Day rally were overseen by 4,000 police officers

17 May 2026
UK

Armed police guarding King probed after 'falling asleep on job'

Up to 30 officers on protective duties from the Metropolitan Police’s Royalty and Specialist Protection team reportedly being investigated

17 May 2026
Showbiz

Josh Widdicombe discusses Strictly role as he is 'offered job'

Comedian talks about his appearance on Strictly as he is reportedly offered big money deal to present show

17 May 2026
Showbiz

Josh Widdicombe 'offered Strictly Come Dancing host role'

Comedian reportedly offered presenter role on hit BBC dance show - to a mixed reaction from fans

17 May 2026
Music

In Pictures: Eye-catching acts light up Eurovision Song Contest final

The defining images of the night as Eurovision Song Contest put on a spectacular display in Vienna

17 May 2026
UK

Brighton beach horror: Three women killed were 'relatives from London'

Sussex Police have said officers believe they have identified all three women and their next of kin have been informed

17 May 2026