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Day-by-day London weather breakdown as capital braces for another 30C heatwave this week

After a brief cooler spell this weekend, London is set to sizzle once again as temperatures climb above 30C next week, bringing the capital's fourth heatwave of the summer into view

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The West London pilot who safely crash-landed plane on top of houses - baby asleep didn't wake up

Miraculously there were no injuries during the crash-landing

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Photos show torched South London flats as 125 firefighters tackle major blaze

Around 35 residents are 'displaced' after the fire tore through three floors of flats

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Bars and chains 'killing off' historic South London shopping street

Traders are particularly against plans to pedestrianise the road, saying it only helps the constant turnover of hospitality chains coming to the street

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American visits London pub for first ever scotch egg and has four-word verdict

The American was visiting the UK with his friend who took him to an Angel pub for his first ever pub experience – and he left with a completely different opinion

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The top-rated beach that looks ‘just like Spain’ without having to fly

This UK beach boasts three miles of golden sand

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North London gran who left school without any GCSEs hopes to inspire after graduating at 55

Angella Callam finally achieved her dream of graduating on Monday, July 20

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Andy Burnham should show London he cares by funding this one transport project

The ascendancy of the 'King of the North' has spooked London. James Ford outlines that this can easily be fixed by greenlighting this transport project

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Solar eclipse 2026: Where to view 'once in a lifetime' event next month

Londoners will experience around 90 per cent solar coverage on August 12

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Estate agent warns Londoners face 'European style of renting for life' as costs hit record high

On average there are now 10 inquiries for each rental home on the market, down from a high of 22 in 2022, Rightmove says

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London's 405 bus route to a stunning National Trust site with incredible views

The 405 bus from Croydon to Redhill is a brilliant route to get out of the city and into the Surrey countryside

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Pretty commuter village 39 minutes from London with 'very friendly people' where homes cost £418K

The village has been called a ‘good place’ to raise a family and boosting 'very good schools'

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Pretty village in England is less than 2 hours from London – not Cotswolds

These stunning villages are less than 2 hours from London with direct trains available. You can explore the gorgeous historic village and embark on a nature trail

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The city that's beautiful at Christmas and has £26 flights if you book this early

It boasts one of the best Christmas markets in Europe and is a quick flight from London

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‘Act or more will die’ mum of woman who took her own life says at London Trans Pride

Thousands of people gathered in the baking heat to march through London for trans pride on Saturday (July 25)

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'I was willing her to breathe' - how dozens of people rushed to save the London mum and daughter who drowned off Essex beach

Samiha Rahman, 15, and her mother Shally Rahman, 41, died while trying to save a seven-year-old family member from drowning off a beach in Essex

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London set for 4th 30C heatwave after cooler days

Temperatures are set to cool for a few days before the next heatwave arrives

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Pictures show aftermath in Clapham High steet where man, 22, was fatally stabbed

The victim attended hospital where he sadly died of his knife wound

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Police arrest 6 men after 22-year-old fatally stabbed in Clapham

The victim came to hospital with a severe stab wound and could not be saved

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Mum's heartbreak as Gatwick staff tell her she can't go on holiday she saved 2 years for

Victoria Vigors had been saving for two years to take her children on a two-week trip to Hurghada in Egypt