We look at the stories of five criminals who were pictured smiling before they were jailed in 2025.

Two men in London have died from a shooting and stabbing within the space of just seven minutes.

From Gouqi London to Phoenix Palace, discover the best places for a Chinese takeaway around London according to Tripadvisor.

With nights now impossibly long and temperatures hitting freezing, catching some winter sun in Tenerife can make you feel like a different person.

TfL has shared the full details of schedule changes to the London Underground and buses this Christmas and New Years.

Former footballer Karen Carney has been named the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2025.

Strictly stars and fans were left in tears as long-standing presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman said goodbye to the BBC show.

Strictly finalist George Clarke left his partner Alexis Warr in tears following his show dance in the 2025 final.

Here is how Amber Davies, George Clarke and Karen Carney all scored in their 3 dances in the Strictly final.

George Clarke, Amber Davies and Karen Carney are looking to be crowned the Strictly 2025 winner. Here is what they get if they do.

Here is how to vote in the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing Final and crown your Glitterball trophy winner.

Tonight's Strictly Come Dancing final is set to 'blow viewers away' as bosses plan a secret surprise for Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's last live show

Little Britain star and former BGT judge David Walliams 'strongly denies' allegations of inappropriate behaviour after being dropped by HarperCollins

A man has been convicted of murder after killing a man and injuring others in a “drunken rage” in Shaftesbury Avenue , central London, on Christmas Day.

Passengers that they should avoid travelling on a train route to London due until Christmas Eve due to flooding.

There are delays on the Bakerloo line this morning, after an operational incident at the depot has resulted in the partial suspension of the line.

A dad of four is suing Hamleys after being injured by a large piece of Perspex that fell two storeys while Christmas shopping.

David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK over wellbeing concerns.

Some Gail's bakeries will open on Christmas Day and customers can get a free mince pie for visiting.

The top British feats of engineering and manufacturing include the London Underground, the Channel Tunnel – and the invention of the World Wide Web.

The Instagram foodie, who rose to fame for eating Chinese takeaways, is putting new flavours to the test this Christmas by bringing the best of the Spanish and Great British festive food together.

British Gas is giving its PeakSave customers half-price electricity tomorrow ( Friday, December 19) in another Green Flex event, as windy conditions have resulted in more renewable energy being available.

Star of The Apprentice Thomas Skinner has withdrawn from the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final amid reports he's suing the BBC.

Star of The Apprentice Thomas Skinner has withdrawn from the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final amid reports he's suing the BBC.

I caught up with esteemed antiques dealer Robert Young, and we spoke about everything from selling to Oprah Winfrey to Folk Art - here's the full Q&A.

Passengers are being urged not to travel on a route after as trains to a London station are cancelled due to flooding.

A £191 million fundraising package has been agreed to overhaul the performance spaces, gallery, foyer terrace and conservatory at The Barbican Centre

London's poshest studio flat with the same footprint as a standard caravan has gone on the market - for nearly £300,000.

Check what time the likes of Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl and more are open this Christmas in London with opening hours.

A man threw kittens off Twickenham Bridge into the River Thames, a court heard.

A man threw kittens off Twickenham Bridge into the River Thames, a court heard.

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (December 19-21) and don't be caught out.

See Anthony Joshua's net worth, career stats, and when his last fight was ahead of his bout against American YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

Rush played schoolboy Josh Stevenson in the BBC One drama, appearing in 168 episodes between 2009 and 2013.

Anthony Joshua is set to take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a heavyweight bout in Miami on Saturday (December 20).

Christmas shopping time is running out. Here's how long you have to order if you want home delivery.

Lego, Barbie dolls and bikes top the list of most wanted Christmas presents from children this year, above technology and newer toys

From The Holiday to Home Alone and It’s a Wonderful Life, vote for your favourite Christmas film of all time in our poll.

King Charles' pre-recorded speech will air on BBC, ITV and Sky News on Christmas Day

These are the Christmas opening times at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, M&S, Lidl and Sainsbury's

Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce have shared their latest recommended posting dates for your post to arrive in time for Christmas

All the Christmas Day TV to look forward to on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1 and Channel 4

An investigation by Which? has found that injectable vitamins are being sold illegally on Etsy.

The Met Office has shared an early forecast, revealing whether the UK could have snow and a white Christmas.

The International Nightlife Association’s list of the top 100 clubs includes the Ministry of Sound in Elephant & Castle, Fabric in Farringdon, Studio 338 in Greenwich and Drumsheds in Tottenham.

In the space of just two London days, 30 people were treated after a carbon monoxide leak at a shop, a man was stabbed and a man was hit by a train.

Pictures from the scene show a Northern line station has been closed for over four hours after a stabbing in Colliers Wood station.

A man who was stabbed in the head has been arrested after a fight between three people in Colliers Wood station.

A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in the head at a Northern line London Underground station in Colliers Wood.

There are severe delays across the Northern line following an incident today (December 17). Follow our blog for live updates