The Latest Breaking News from London

From whomping dub soundsystems and clattering thrash metal to comedy, jazz and kids’ entertainment, this year’s UK festivals have something for everyone – and you’ve still got time to get in on the alfresco action

Games, novelties and laughs galore: Josh Barrie discovers a sense of humour in Holborn

Services are finding it tough to turn profits, but user numbers are still rising in a shift away from the ‘ownership economy’

Memories of love and heartbreak during the Aids epidemic are brought vividly to life in this exhilarating, risk-taking debut

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered near Green Park station from midday

Who do you have to thank for Blur, Depeche Mode, punk, Underworld and many more? Not Kent, that’s for sure!

London’s transport commissioner, Andy Lord, was not having a good day. Appearing at City Hall for a question-and-answer session recently, he began in chipper mood, saying he was looking forward to a “momentous year” for Transport for London as it celebrated its 25th anniversary.

The Metropolitan Police have imposed conditions on three separate demonstrations due to take place in the capital on Saturday.

Alistair Carns, with three special forces veterans, hopes to travel from London to the summit of Everest and back within one week.

British UFC star Molly McCann has a new opponent for her next fight in London as Istela Nunes has withdrawn from the contest.

Studies will examine how more housing can be built in two neighbourhoods at opposite ends of London - along with several other areas