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Nigel Farage's World Cup celebration pub pic goes viral as fans spot major error

Nigel Farage shared a photo of himself celebrating England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia — but eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot that his pub celebration picture wasn't quite what it seemed

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Hackney woman was told she owed council £3,300 - then over £6,000 - then nothing

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found Hackney Council at fault over its handling of the case

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Waymo driverless 'robotaxis' could be on London’s streets in weeks - everything you need to know

Self-driving car company Waymo is gearing up to launch its commercial robotaxi service in London this summer

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London surgeons save young boy's life in UK first procedure to reverse heart failure

Great Ormond Street Hospital medics used angioplasty to reverse Elliot Atkins's heart failure. There are no other documented cases in the world, meaning he could be the first child ever to be given the intervention

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Met Police want fast-track courts as 104 serial shoplifters commit 5,300 crimes in 2 years

Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium, said that although police and retailers are working together, 'too many offenders still face little meaningful consequence'

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Sadiq Khan accused of 'dark blizzard of disinformation' over TfL fare evasion crackdown

Transport for London has spoken of increased checks and fines handed out to those who avoid payment for fares

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South London council takes back flat from foreign dignitary - Government now urged to clarify rules

Conservative Lord Jamieson is urging ministers to consider limiting social housing to British citizens only

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TUI launches flights to affordable island alternative to Maldives and Mauritius

There are direct flights, resort hotel and excursions on sale from July

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Major travel update issued for Brits flying from Gatwick Airport this summer

Getting to the airport on time can be hectic and stressful, particularly during one of the busiest travel periods, but thanks to a new update, it's set to be even easier

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Dramatic South London scrap yard blaze photos show moment 100 tonnes of metal caught fire

Around 70 firefighters tackled the blaze, with smoke seen on the other side of the River Thames

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Zack Polanski cleared by GLA over council tax houseboat complaint

The Greater London Authority said he did not breach the Code of Conduct

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Environmental lawyer facing up to 2 years in prison for clearing rubbish from East London river

Paul Powlesland, 40, and a group of volunteers filled over 200 bags of rubbish from the River Roding in Barking, East London

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CCTV issued after woman sexually assaulted on crowded Elizabeth Line train

A offender tried to disguise his actions within the crowd as he sexually assaulted the woman

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Police hunting London Underground bag thief who dragged victim off Tube and punched him in head

The victim was attacked after trying to retrieve his bag on a Metropolitan line train

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First direct London to Sydney flights taking 22 hours to begin in 2027 - when tickets can be booked

Each of the A350-1000ULR aircraft will be configured with 238 seats across four cabins – First Class, Business, Premium Economy and Economy

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Person hit over head with glass bottle in attack at popular London lido

An altercation broke out between two groups at Parliament Hill Lido on the May Bank Holiday Monday

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Tiny museum less than two hours from London named the best in the UK

A tiny seaside museum dedicated to retro technology has beaten London's most famous institutions as it's crowned the UK's best

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Beloved theme park closed forever after rollercoaster tragedy killed 5 children - now off limits

It was once London's most beloved funfair, but a horrific rollercoaster tragedy resulted in the death of 5 children and grievous injuries to 13 others — sealing the theme park's fate forever.

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Around 200 lives saved by cancer vaccine

Children vaccinated at age 12–13 have close to zero risk of dying from the cancer before the age of 30

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'Not understanding all this Punjabi’: Ealing Labour leader questioned over historic Facebook posts

He has broken his silence over the posts and is now being urged to make amends with the Punjabi community