Sources: BBC
Danyal Hussein is convicted at London's Old Bailey of the murders of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman. 2021-07-6
Former Prime Minister of Somalia Nur Hassan Hussein dies from COVID-19 in London. 2020-04-1
Mohiussunnath Chowdhury is convicted of planning terrorist attacks in London. 2020-02-10
The London Metropolitan Police Service releases video footage of police cars being driven into suspected criminals on scooters. They say the tactic isn't new. 2018-11-23
Following recent attacks in Manchester and London, "The Sunday Times" says a leaked Home Office report reviewing the attacks proposes a new strategy increasing information sharing on terror suspects from MI5 to other organisations before they are considered to require surveillance. Also included are harsher sentences for terror offences, and additional attention on "communities where the threat from terrorism and radicalisation is highest". 2018-04-22
A new plane that would fly from London to New York City in three hours has just received crucial funding. The aircraft, officially named Quiet Supersonic Transport (QueSST) and dubbed the "Son of Concorde", was proposed by NASA and has just been given the go-ahead by US officials. QueSST could make its maiden voyage in 2021 if all goes according to plan. If so, it will halve the current travel time between London and New York City. 2018-02-13
High tides cause the River Thames to flood in parts of southwest London. 2015-02-20
The Stone Roses announce a series of performances in 2013, including their first London show since their reunion. 2012-10-30
Taoiseach Enda Kenny arrives in London for a six-monthly meeting of the British–Irish Council, including talks with Nick Clegg, the deputy prime minister of Britain, and Alex Salmond, the recently victorious Scottish first minister. 2011-06-20
Hundreds of thousands of people march in London, England against government budget cuts with the protests later turning violent. 2011-03-26