With festive spending about to surge, millions of people will be heading into shopping centres for gifts, gatherings and seasonal events.

Southern Comfort has launched a six-person Christmas jumper, “The Big Comfort,” designed to keep London revellers warm outside pubs, offering a quirky group-hug experience.

The Elizabeth line has been suspended as many other lines face delays this morning. Live updates here.

Busy Bees Teddington in Twickenham has unveiled a £130,000 nursery refurbishment, designed to nurture children’s natural curiosity.

See the two extra channels Virgin Media 02 customers have been given for free this week.

Firefighters have warned the public to "avoid" a busy central London road in Blackfriars after reports of a gas leak.

London Fire Brigade are responding to reports of a gas leak in New Bridge Street, Blackfriars.

A man has been left with long-term chemical burns after being squirted with a substances in the eyes in Blackfriars station.

Trains at a busy London train station face major disruption with hour delays and cancellations expected. Live updates here.

Two men have been charged with robbery and administering a noxious substance after more than 20 people were affected by pepper spray at Heathrow Airport.

Landing in Barcelona from London for a short but packed 42 hours, I wasn’t expecting the trip to feel like a proper escape.

A man in his 50s has died after being found unresponsive at a popular park in Teddington.

Four TfL lines are facing severe delays or are suspended. Live updates here.

Have you broken one of the unwritten rules of the London Underground? You might want to double-check this list.

EasyJet has opened up its flights sale today for the autumn and winter of 2026/27, meaning there's an opportunity to get super-cheap prices.

McDonald’s has made a major U-turn after less than a year since launching a new product, following customer complaints across the country.

Electric Shuffle Kings Cross delivered a standout work Christmas night, with competitive shuffleboard, great food, creative cocktails and festive events ahead of New Year’s Eve.

Two people have been arrested after a suspected pepper spray attack at Heathrow Airport.

Drugs and a large knife have been snatched from a group of men after a suspected deal in Leicester Square.

Three men have been arrested after a fight during the middle of the night in west London.

A signal failure at a busy central London station is causing major disruption to several services.

This new Amazon Fire TV Stick warning could stop you from streaming this Sky channel forever, as the company launches a massive UK crackdown.

Wetherspoon is a popular pub chain across the whole of the UK - but were you aware of these rules?

Gary Lineker has been axed from another BBC show just seven months after being axed from Match of the Day.

A new Department for Education white paper, announced this autumn, will set expectations for how schools and parents collaborate from improving communication and sharing information to supporting learning at home.

We've gathered everything we know so far after several people were assaulted with what is believed to be pepper spray at Heathrow Airport.

21 people have been injured in an alleged assault with pepper spray at Heathrow Airport.

The first week of December has seen two deaths and a number of others injured in shocking incidents across London.

A man has been arrested after an assault at Heathrow Airport.

Police are continuing in their search for suspects following an assault at Heathrow Airport.

An unknown number of people are in hospital

Pictures have revealed part of the significant emergency service response to an incident at Heathrow Airport this morning.

A reported 'police incident' has closed a road near Heathrow Airport this morning, with armed police seen flocking to the airport.

From the highest rated roast dinner to the top Indian restaurant, discover the 5 highest rated restaurants in London.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault at Heathrow Airport over an assault after several people were attacked.

The “hugely talented” Angela Rayner will return to Sir Keir Starmer's Cabinet after as deputy prime minister, housing secretary and deputy Labour leader in September.

I spent my Saturday afternoon this December at Pitch in Soho, and it ended up being one of the most fun and surprisingly festive outings I’ve had in a while.

The National Crime Agency most wanted list features seven men suspected of crimes in London.

GoBoat offers a new winter pod to self-drive a boat around Canary Wharf and take in its views. Here is our review.

Tickets for the SWR Class 455 Farewell Tour sold out in 15 seconds as 9,000 fans chased 400 seats. A second tour on December 21 aims to raise more charity funds.

A cult coffee roastery, a Japanese tea shop and a massage studio and are among the first traders to open in the historic arcade Sicilian Avenue in Holborn.

Ed Sheeran, Kylie Minogue, Jessie J, Cat Burns and Louis Tomlinson are among the stars who are involved in Capital's Jingle Bell Ball for 2025

Four people have been arrested at the Tower of London after an incident, the Metropolitan Police have said.

Jamie Oliver is set to relaunch his Jamie’s Italian restaurant chain in the UK, six years after it went bust.

I tried McDonald’s secret menu, discovered the three meals you need to try and how to order them.

Two boys aged 16 and 17 have been stabbed in an incident in Greenford.

New fault-reporting technology has been introduced in Tube stations to help people with access needs.

A man launched a “frenzied” and unprovoked knife attack on two older men at a Tube station as they returned home after a dance class.

The Sunday Times School Guide 2026 has revealed the top schools in London in their Parent Power Guide.

Martine McCutcheon has revisited one of her most iconic movies – by reuniting loved ones at an airport.