Historian Gary Stone looks at an old picture of the Crown Inn in Loughton before it was knocked down for a shopping parade

From Wye in Kent to Ripley in Surrey, discover five beautiful villages all within a short drive from London to visit for a weekend getaway.

A new Universal theme park could boast the UK's tallest rides.

Jeff Lynne's ELO was due to perform as the headline act on the last day of the London event.

Air Studios in Hampstead and The Steele's Pub in Belsize Park are among the spots on an interactive map released to accompany Oasis' Live 25 tour

Penguin chicks at London Zoo have cooled off in the heatwave with their first dip in the main pool.

Around 14 acres of grassland in east London has been scorched after a large fire, London Fire Brigade has said.

A young woman was sexually assaulted next to the ticket barriers at Farringdon station, British Transport Police have said.

Historian Gary Stone looks at a 1900 photograph of The Avenue where Chingford meets Epping Forest.

A list of the 500 best pubs in England has been released by The Telegraph and these ten are in London.

Surrey Hills National Landscape is less than a two-hour journey from London and is said to be the inspiration behind Narnia.

Amanda Anisimova and Iga Świątek are in the women's singles final with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz set for battle in the men's.

The benefit concert organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure was to help the 1983 to 1985 famine in Ethiopia.

Live Aid 1985 is marking its 40th anniversary, and here is how to watch it in full.

I recently had the pleasure of a midweek escape to Holmes Hotel in Marylebone.

A heat health alert for London has been upgraded from yellow to amber, as officials warn the extreme temperatures could put lives at risk and strain essential health and care services.

A 24-year-old man who was stabbed to death outside a hotel in Knightsbridge has been pictured for the first time. 

Tributes from the "brokenhearted" have been left for a dad stabbed to death in Knightsbridge.

Sections of the Northern line, including Euston to Bank and Balham to South Wimbledon, now have 4G and 5G coverage for the first time, with more London Underground stations and tunnels to follow.

Cahoots is a popular bar in London set in a disused underground station with a 1940s theme that has been described as "amazing".

An advert on SpareRoom has created some outrage amongst Londoners on Reddit after noting that tenants would have to cat sit.

EastEnders fans have taken to Reddit to predict that beloved character "Fatboy" could return under new executive producer Ben Wadey.

An EastEnders icon has said they 'cannot wait to be home', confirming they are returning to the BBC soap for the first time since 2021

A crime scene remains in place after a fatal stabbing in Knightsbridge left a 24-year-old man dead. Live updates here.

An Underground station has been evacuated with two lines suspended and two facing severe delays.

Pictures show a crime scene outside a hotel where a man was stabbed to death in Knightsbridge.

A 24-year-old man who was stabbed to death outside a hotel in Knightsbridge has been named for the first time.

A signalling fault is causing major disruption between two major train stations in London.

Plans for eight new flats in Chingford have been approved after councillors disagreed with residents that it constituted overdevelopment.

East London towns, including Romford and Ilford, will see more police on the beat this summer as part of a "blitz" on crime.

A teenager is in hospital after being stabbed during a fight in Walthamstow.

A murder investigation has been launched after 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in Knightsbridge.

Police have launched a CCTV appeal after a man masturbated in front of a 15-year-old girl on an Elizabeth line train. 

Chinese restaurant chain Ping Pong has closed its last four restaurants in Soho, The City, Southbank and James Street, Marylebone with immediate effect.

A man has been arrested after being recognised by the victim of an alleged sexual assault on the Victoria line.

All three of the former Grand Tour presenters have a gin, as Richard Hammond joins the fun.

A man has been charged with murder after the fatal stabbing of Tyler Hayward in Chingford Mount Road.

A man has died after being stabbed to death outside a casino in Seville Street, Knightsbridge.

Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (July 11 - 13) and don't be caught out.

Got tickets to Jeff Lynne's ELO at American Express presents BST Hyde Park, London? Here's what you need to know from the lineup to timings.

A massive Universal theme park set to open near London will be divided into four zones.

Topshop has posted a series of cryptic messages on its Facebook and Instagram pages leading shoppers to speculate.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed on a pilot scheme to return small boats crossing the Channel to France

Four people have been arrested by police over the cyber attacks targeting M&S, Co-op and Harrods.

EastEnders legend Frank Barrie known for his role as Edward Bishop has died at the age of 88, his agent has confirmed

Minecraft, Peppa Pig, Super Mario, and Fortnite LEGO toys are all on offer in the summer holidays sale at Tesco

Co-op has released its new Freezer Filler deal, which customers say is its 'best ever', plus it has a new pizza deal, offers on wine and soft drinks

An Instagram user says he was banned with no right of appeal.

Millions of homes are now thought to be watching movies and sports illegally with so-called 'dodgy' Fire TV Sticks.

EastEnders fans left 'confused' about a popular character after spotting an alleged 'messy' error on an episode of the BBC soap recently