The UK recorded its hottest day of the year at 38.1C in southern England as a major heat dome drove record temperatures, severe droughts, and wildfires across Europe, straining health services and energy infrastructure.
Police have named 25-year-old bus driver Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa as the man shot dead in Willington Road, Clapham, south-west London. A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Barcelona have submitted an improved €60m bid to Manchester City for midfielder Rodri. In response, City are targeting Chelsea's Enzo Fernández as a potential replacement, while various other squad changes are underway.
Heathrow airport lost its position as Europe’s busiest airport to Istanbul in July after recording 7.86 million passengers compared to Istanbul's 8.15 million, prompting renewed calls for a third runway expansion.
A female marmoset monkey was found abandoned inside a laundry bag on a route 302 bus in Kensal Rise, north-west London. Discovered by the driver, the stressed and dehydrated primate was rescued by RSPCA animal welfare officers.
The family of Kirandeep Kaur, who was killed in her Hayes, west London home, is seeking justice and the repatriation of her body to India. Daniel Sean James, 46, has been charged with her murder and attempted murder, with court proceedings underway.
A 24-year-old woman has died and a man in his 20s was injured in a stabbing in Hayes, west London. Police arrested a 44-year-old man nearby on suspicion of murder. The arrested man was taken to hospital with injuries.
A 24-year-old woman has died after being fatally stabbed in Hayes, west London. Police arrested a 44-year-old man nearby on suspicion of murder. A man in his 20s, also found with stab injuries, was located outside the property.
Michael Olise, a standout player for France and a Ballon d'Or contender, was born in England and developed in its football system but never represented the Three Lions. Early coaches recall his exceptional talent and dedication from a young age, despite rejections from major academies like Chelsea and Manchester City. Olise's journey highlights a missed opportunity for England and his dual heritage, representing France, Algeria, Nigeria, and Great Britain.
Two people, a 21-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman, have been arrested on suspicion of murder after 22-year-old Haruun Hassan was fatally stabbed in Hounslow, west London. Police were called to the scene early Tuesday morning and Hassan died despite paramedics' efforts. The investigation is ongoing.
A 34-year-old man, Timir Ahmed Mohamed, has been charged with five counts of attempted murder and other offenses after a vehicle struck pedestrians in Ealing Broadway, west London, on Saturday. Counter-terrorism police initially investigated but are not treating it as terrorism. Three people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Lima Construction Limited fined £50,000 for breaching safety regulations after Antonio Rodrigues, 55, fell to his death from scaffolding through an unglazed window at a New Malden site in 2022.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle struck multiple pedestrians in Ealing Broadway, London, injuring five, with three hospitalized. The incident is not being treated as terrorism.
A car hit several people on Ealing Broadway, injuring five, with a 34-year-old driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
UK primary schools, including a modern building in west London, are struggling with extreme heat due to poor climate crisis planning. An older Victorian building at Beaconsfield school offers better temperature regulation than a newer one built in 2017, highlighting systemic failures in adapting educational infrastructure to a warming climate.
A major fire in a west London pavilion on Saturday evening resulted in the deaths of three men. Firefighters rescued the men from the burning structure, with two pronounced dead at the scene and a third dying in hospital. The cause of the blaze is under investigation by fire investigators and the Metropolitan Police.
Three men have died following a fire at a single-storey building in New Zealand Way, White City, west London. Firefighters rescued the men, two of whom were pronounced dead at the scene and one who later died in hospital. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
Manchester City and Chelsea are close to a financial settlement over Enzo Maresca's move. Chelsea claims Maresca breached his contract and seeks over £10m compensation.
A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm nine years after a woman was pushed into the path of a bus on Putney Bridge. The incident in 2017 was captured on video, and the bus driver's quick reactions saved the woman's life.
Around 1,000 people protested for and against an Israeli property event at a north-west London synagogue. Police made 14 arrests amid clashes between rival groups, citing concerns for Jewish community safety.
Parkrun marked its millionth event, celebrating two decades of fostering community cohesion and public health benefits. The free weekly 5km run, originating in London, now spans 2,800 global locations, engaging millions in physical activity and social connection, with GPs prescribing it for mental and physical well-being.
Gurbhej Singh, 26, originally from Punjab, was fatally stabbed in Southall, west London, on June 10. He moved to the UK in 2022. Seven men were arrested, with one currently bailed pending further inquiries. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Gagandeep Singh, an Indian national living in London, has been sentenced to 34 years in prison for kidnapping, raping, and torturing a woman who refused to transport a suitcase from Thailand. The victim was abducted, held for over a day, and subjected to severe abuse before being released with threats.
A UK government consultation on children's online safety is considering an under-16 ban for "high-risk" social media platforms. While 90% of parents support such a ban, teenagers express mixed opinions, with some concerned about business marketing and others about privacy and addiction.
