London

Mystery object flashes over Heathrow Airport sky moments before passenger jet makes landing

A fast-moving, brightly burning object flew across the sky above Heathrow Airport on 19 November. The flashing object appeared just ahead of a passenger jet approaching the airport. A video of this event is now going viral on social media.

Nov 22, 2017

Panic in Londons Covent Garden as black cab mounts pavement

A black cab reportedly mounted the pavement injuring pedestrians in the busy tourist area of Covent Garden in London on 1 November. Metropolitan Police issued a statement saying they believe the incident not to be terrorist related.

Nov 1, 2017

Ride out causes mayhem on Halloween weekend in London

A large group of people on motorcycles terrorised the roads of East London and Essex on Oct. 29.The and amp;#39;ride out and amp;#39; drove on the wrong side of the road, smashed a police car windscreen and let off fire extinguishers at members of the public.Officers made four arrests including disqualified driving and possession of drug. Officers also recovered three motorcycles

Oct 30, 2017

REVEALED: Here is why Roger Federer is dominating Rafael Nadal in 2017

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have had a brilliant 2017 season, and it comes as no surprise that these two players are favourites for the ATP World Tour Final in London.

Oct 26, 2017

Nelson Mandela group march through London calling for global peace

The Elders, the independent group of former leaders founded by Nelson Mandela, led a symbolic walk in central London on 23 October. Local groups and young leaders from the British Councils Future Leaders Connect programme marched as part of a global call for peace, tolerance and solidarity.

Oct 24, 2017

Nelson Mandela group march through London calling for global peace

Oct 24, 2017

Luton Man Found Guilty On Terrorism Charges

Police release footage of the dramatic moment a student who wanted to carry out a terror attack in the UK is arrested in a police raid just days before he planned to travel to Syria to join ISIS

Oct 20, 2017

London police release footage of jailed serial thief stealing from a tourist

A Chilean man was jailed at Isleworth Crown Court on Thursday (12 October) after being found guilty of 11 separate counts of theft at various locations in London. The Metropolitan Police believed that Emilio Guerrero-Sepulveda made two separate trips to the British capital in order specifically to steal tourists money. The highest value item recovered from Guerrero-Sepulveda was a camera valued at £8,800 taken from Selfridges earlier this year. This CCTV footage shows the thief stealing a bag at the Ibis Hotel in West Drayton.

Oct 13, 2017

Shocking video captures horrific acid attack in London

Two men have been convicted of conducting random chemical attacks and violent robberies in London. Sadik Kamara, 24, and Joshua Gordon, 20, were both found guilty of applying a corrosive fluid with intent to burn, main, disfigure or do grievous bodily harm at Wood Green Crown Court on 10 October. The Met Police have released shocking CCTV footage of one of the incidents, where a gang including Kamara and Gordon entered a supermarket in Hackney, and sprayed the shopkeeper with ammonia three times in the face, before stamping on her. The pair will be sentenced on 17 November.

Oct 13, 2017

Police Video Shows Men Believed To Have Viciously Assaulted 22-Year-Old Boy

The metropolitan police have released footage of three men they wish to locate in connection with a vicious assault in London.22-year-old boy Callum Wade was assaulted by four males suffering several facial fractures and permanent damage to his eye.

Oct 12, 2017

Kate Middleton makes first appearance since pregnancy announcement

The Duchess of Cambridge attended a reception at Buckingham Palace on 10 Ocotber for World Mental Health Day , her first public appearance since announcing her pregnancy.

Oct 11, 2017

Eleven injured in London car crash

Eleven people were injured on 7 October when a car collided with pedestrians near London and amp;#39;s Natural History Museum, in one of the capital and amp;#39;s busiest tourist areas.

Oct 8, 2017

We tried to find out the best Uber alternative in London

IBTimes UK tested out three taxi-hailing apps in London that people can use if Uber is banned.

Sep 28, 2017

NASA plans supersonic jet Plane-X for super-fast futuristic travel: All you need to know

Scientists from NASA and Lockheed-Martin are carrying out this $390 million project.

Sep 27, 2017

NFL mascot rappels down from roof of Wembley stadium

The Jacksonville Jaguars team mascot, Jaxson de Ville, jumped from the roof of Londons Wembley Stadium on Sunday, 24 September, as the National Football League celebrated its 10th year hosting games in the United Kingdom capital city. Fans cheered and dramatic music played as the character, a humanized version of a jaguar, jumped from the ceiling and rappelled down to the field.

Sep 25, 2017

Police cordon off area after alleged acid attack in London

Police cordoned off an area in Stratford Station after at least six people were injured by an attack with a noxious substance on 23 September.

Sep 24, 2017

Uber loses London license

Transport for London (TFL) have decided not to renew the license to operator for the minicab company, after years of pressure from the citys black cab drivers. TFL said in a statement that the controversial company is not fit and proper to hold the operating license.

Sep 22, 2017

Islamic State claims responsibility for London attack

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a blast on September 15 that injured 29 people on a packed commuter train on the London underground network.

Sep 16, 2017

Britain raises security threat level to critical

Britain lifted its national security threat level to critical from severe on Friday (September 15), meaning an attack is expected, after a bomb on a London commuter train injured 29 people.Prime Minister Theresa May said in a televised statement that armed police and members of the military would be seen on the streets in the coming days.

Sep 16, 2017