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.
Holy Family Catholic primary school in west London, inspired by a year 6 pupil, introduced screen-free Mondays, banning teachers from using smartphones, laptops, monitors, and tablets. The initiative, now a monthly event, has unexpectedly engaged parents, who report increased family interaction through activities like reading, walks, and sports, reducing screen time. The school's approach has attracted interest from other schools, the UK government, and ministers, including discussions on restricting social media for under-16s.
Two Romanian men were convicted of wounding with intent after a planned knife attack on journalist Pouria Zeraati in Wimbledon in 2024. Prosecutors said the assault followed months of surveillance and was carried out on behalf of the Iranian state.
Hampstead Heath bathing ponds will remain trans-inclusive after a public consultation overwhelmingly favored existing rules. Despite a Supreme Court ruling on biological sex, the City of London Corporation will allow transgender women access to the Ladies' pond and trans men to the Men's pond.
England, Wales, and Northern Ireland experienced their highest temperatures of 2026 on Sunday, marking the UK's hottest May day in at least 79 years. Heatwave conditions are widespread, with experts linking the extreme heat to the climate crisis.
England, Wales, and Northern Ireland experienced their highest temperatures of 2026 on Sunday, marking the UK's hottest May day in at least 79 years. Heatwave conditions have been officially declared in several areas, with experts linking the extreme heat to the climate crisis.
Five men were injured in a stabbing incident on Horn Lane in Acton, west London, on Friday afternoon. Four victims suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds, while a fifth man was arrested on suspicion of GBH and drug offenses.
Police recommended charges against 77 individuals and organizations for the Grenfell Tower fire. Survivors express mixed relief, grief, and anger over the lengthy process, with trials unlikely before 2028. Campaigners criticize slow progress and weak corporate manslaughter laws.
The River Thames at Ham, London, is now England's first designated river bathing area in the capital, among 13 new sites nationwide, aiming to improve water quality through stricter monitoring.
Sam Kerr will leave Chelsea after six-and-a-half years when her contract expires this summer, ending a highly successful tenure. Meanwhile, Arsenal confirms Katie McCabe's departure after over a decade with the club.
The Ultimate Sevens Championship, a rugby union version inspired by The Hundred, launches in September with global sevens stars, abbreviated 10-minute games, and innovations to attract younger fans.
Umer Khalid, 22, with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, claims he's been forced to crawl in jail due to lack of treatment and wheelchair
Chelsea are in talks with Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola for their head coach position, with both emerging as top picks for the role.
The west London airport said 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April.
A second-string Nottingham Forest served up the shock of the Premier League weekend as they ran through an insipid Chelsea side in west London to keep their dual bid for Premier League safety and European glory alive.After Vítor Pereira announced eight changes from the team that beat Aston Villa in the Europa League semi-final first leg on Thursday night, and with the second leg just three days away, the Forest boss said he had “changed the players but not the spirit” of his team. If there were eyebrows raised when the news came in, Pereira’s appraisal turned out to be entirely correct. His understudies – led by the two-goal Taiwo Awoniyi and the winger Dilane Bakwa – were every inch the match of the many amortised investments that lined up for their opponents. Continue reading...
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has criticised Green party leader Zack Polanski for retweeting a post alleging officers "repeatedly and violently kicked a mentally ill man in the head" during the Golders Green stabbings. Rowley described the claim as "inaccurate and misinformed commentary" and praised officers who confronted the suspect as "nothing short of extraordinary". The incident saw two Jewish people stabbed in the north-west London suburb on Wednesday. Rowley has requested an additional 300 officers to provide permanent protection for Jewish communities in London.
Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has criticised Green Party leader Zack Polanski for retweeting a post alleging officers "repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head" during the arrest of a suspect in the Golders Green stabbings. Two Jewish people were stabbed in the north-west London suburb on Wednesday in what was condemned as an antisemitic attack. Rowley described the claim as "inaccurate and misinformed commentary" and praised the officers as "nothing short of extraordinary", adding that officers need confidence to confront dangerous people. The Green Party source said Polanski "doesn't know the full picture". Rowley has requested 300 additional officers to protect Jewish communities in London.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has criticised Green party leader Zack Polanski for retweeting a post alleging officers "repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head" during the detention of a suspect after two Jewish people were stabbed in Golders Green. Rowley described the claim as "inaccurate and misinformed commentary" and praised officers as "nothing short of extraordinary", warning that such criticism undermines police confidence in confronting dangerous people.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has criticized Green Party leader Zack Polanski for retweeting a post accusing officers of violently kicking a terror suspect during his arrest in Golders Green, north-west London on Wednesday. Police arrested a 45-year-old man after two Jewish people were stabbed, treating the incident as terrorism. Rowley wrote to Polanski saying the post was 'inaccurate and misinformed' and warned it would have a 'chilling effect' on police efforts to protect Jewish communities.
