Matt Watts

News Editor

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London

‘Severely-ill' boy and parents died in London luxury tower block fall

Nine-year-old boy and his parents died in the tragedy at the tower block in Elephant and Castle

9 Jun 2026
Crime

Police investigate arson attack on memorial wall in north London

The attack occurred at a memorial to people killed by the Iranian regime close to a Jewish centre in Golders Green

28 Apr 2026
Royals

King to hint at recent UK and US tensions in address to Congress

Charles and Camilla have begun their four-day state visit to the US and will be guests of honour at a White House banquet later

28 Apr 2026
Business

Claire’s shuts all stores with 1,300 jobs axed

The move is a major blow for the UK high street and follows months of uncertainty for the chain’s workforce

27 Apr 2026
A police car parked near the corner of Elthorne Park, where a mother and her young son died after getting into difficulty in the water
London

Mum 'jumped into London river to try and save son before both died'

Harrowing details emerge of incident in which mother died in Elthorne Park, Ealing, along with her seven-year-old son

27 Apr 2026
London

London Marathon 2027 ballot: How to apply for next year's race

Everything you need to know if you want to secure a place for next year’s event

27 Apr 2026
London

Pictured: Man, 24, stabbed to death who 'lit up every room he entered'

Suhayb Abdulkadir, 24, was stabbed to death in an ‘altercation’ in east London - two men are due in court on Monday accused of his murder

27 Apr 2026
London

London teacher to run marathon just 10 weeks after heart surgery

Sophie Martin, 31, is running the London Marathon to honour her daughter who died after being diagnosed with a heart syndrome

25 Apr 2026
London

Heavily pregnant former Miss England in terrifying phone theft ordeal

Laura Coleman was eight months pregnant when she was targeted by a phone thief on the streets of London

24 Apr 2026
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World

Benjamin Netanyahu reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

‘I had a minor medical issue with my prostate that was completely treated. Thank God, it's behind me,’ says Israeli Prime Minister

24 Apr 2026
Crime

Man charged with murder of 'loving family man' shot dead in Clapham

Moureik Ebanks, 20, charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm after fatal south London shooting

24 Apr 2026
Royals

New photo of grinning Prince Louis released to celebrate his birthday

The sweet picture shows the young prince on a family holiday to Cornwall

23 Apr 2026
UK

Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine to ‘remind world’ about war

The Duke of Sussex was filmed arriving at Kyiv railway station, stepping off an overnight train from Poland and greeting people

23 Apr 2026
UK

Two more arrests in terror probe over planned arson on Jewish site

The latest arrests in alleged plot to target Jewish community are a 19-year-old man and a 26-year-old man, bringing the total to nine

23 Apr 2026
Crime

Two more arrests in terror probe over planned arson on Jewish site

The latest arrests in alleged plot to target Jewish community are a 19-year-old man and a 26-year-old man, bringing the total to nine

23 Apr 2026
London

Pictured: Security guard seriously injured in Soho crash horror

Anoosh Chaichy, 56, was allegedly mowed down outside a London nightclub along with an influencer by an X Factor finalist

22 Apr 2026
Politics

London ‘under attack’ from Iran as seven more arrested over arsons

Counter-terror police investigating if Iranian proxy is behind string of attacks on Jewish sites in London

21 Apr 2026
Crime

Boy, 17, charged with arson over attack on north London synagogue

The 17-year-old, a British national from Brent, was appearing in court on Tuesday accused of arson not endangering life

21 Apr 2026
Crime

London shoplifting convictions surge as new technology helps crackdown

Technology allowing retailers to submit reports and CCTV footage instantly has been piloted in areas like Lewisham and central London since January

21 Apr 2026
Crime

Met police probe if Iran paying 'thugs for hire' to carry out arson

Counter-terror officers investigating if Iranian proxies are behind attacks on Jewish community in the capital

20 Apr 2026