London records just 97 homicides in 2025, the lowest figure since 2014. The capital's murder rate is now lower than New York, Paris, and Berlin. Discover how police efforts are driving the change.
A woman is in a stable condition after being stabbed multiple times in South Croydon. Police have cordoned off the scene and are urgently searching for a suspect. Call 101 with information.
A woman is in a stable condition after being stabbed multiple times on Brighton Road, Croydon. Police are urgently hunting the suspect. Call 101 with information.
A young mother was critically injured after gunmen fired seven shots through her front door in Peckham on Christmas Eve. Her one-year-old son was unharmed. Police are hunting two suspects.
Sadiq Khan vows to end rough sleeping by 2030 as new figures reveal a 63% rise over 10 years. The Mayor points to prevention and new 'Ending Homelessness hubs' as solutions.
A damning review reveals 131 Met Police officers and staff committed crimes after flawed vetting. Dawn Butler MP demands urgent reforms, including a mandatory DNA database for all officers.
Nintendo Switch 2 sales fell 35% in the US last Christmas compared to the original Switch's launch, signalling a grim shift in consumer preferences and rising costs for the entire industry.
A decade after his death, David Bowie's streaming figures lag behind peers like Elvis & Lennon. Is his estate's 'quality over quantity' approach failing to attract new fans?
A damning review reveals over 130 Met Police officers, including two serial rapists, committed crimes due to flawed vetting. Read the full report on systemic failures.
A damning report reveals thousands of Met Police recruits were not properly vetted amid a national drive to boost numbers, compromising integrity and public trust. Read the full findings.
A damning review reveals over 5,000 Met Police officers and staff were recruited without proper checks between 2013-2023, allowing predators like David Carrick to remain. Read the full investigation.
A South London fish and chip shop owner is 'very angry' after a thief smashed his door to steal mainly 10p coins. The £120 theft will cost £2000 to repair. Read the full story.
A police incident has forced a partial closure of Borough High Street in London since early Tuesday morning, causing significant disruption to six bus routes. Get the latest traffic updates here.
Met Police call handlers and fleet staff will strike for six days in January, following a 'hugely disruptive' New Year's Eve walkout. The dispute centres on an 'inferior' pay offer compared to police officers. Read the latest.
The Guardian has issued corrections on European ageing population statistics and clarified Alex Mahon's CBE honour. Read the full list of recent amendments and how to report errors.
A Metropolitan Police officer denies grievous bodily harm after Leonard Sandiford was Tasered, fell from a wall, and suffered life-changing spinal injuries. The trial continues at Southwark Crown Court.
A man is fighting for life after a triple stabbing on Edgware Road. Police are making urgent enquiries and appeal for witnesses. Read the latest from the scene.
London faces a violent start to 2026 with a triple stabbing in Edgware Road, a double shooting in Bexleyheath, and a murder in Lambeth. Get the latest on the police investigations.
A 39-year-old man faces charges for allegedly trespassing twice on the grounds of Kensington Palace, the occasional home of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Read the full police statement.
British Transport Police release images after a gang threatened an elderly man and slashed a passenger who intervened on a Metropolitan Line train near Northwick Park.
Hare coursing linked to international gangs is surging in Wiltshire, with arrests up 500%. Police fear a farmer will be seriously injured as rural crime terrorises the Vale of Pewsey.
A 23-year-old man was stabbed to death in southeast London on 31 December. Police have launched a murder investigation and increased patrols. No arrests have been made.
A 19-year-old and a 31-year-old were stabbed in separate attacks in Lambeth. Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the incident on December 30.
A man in his 50s was stabbed in the arm after his car was ambushed on Station Road, Edgware. Police are hunting the attackers and urge witnesses to come forward.
Strictly Come Dancing triumphed on a bleak Christmas Day for UK TV, with overall ratings hitting their lowest point in a decade. Discover the full top 10 and what it means for broadcasters.
Metropolitan Police appeal for help to find Abdul, 13, missing from Islington for nearly two weeks. Family 'deeply concerned' as temperatures drop.
A 45-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in a Maida Vale flat. The victim, 40, died in hospital. Police appeal for information.
Official ONS figures confirm the UK economic slowdown, with GDP growth halving to 0.1% between July and September. The Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack is cited as a key factor. Read the full analysis.
A man and woman in their 30s were shot in Oxley Close, Bermondsey. Police are hunting the gunman. Read the latest on this non-life-threatening incident.
A 40-year-old man has died after being stabbed during a violent argument at his Tollgate Gardens flat in Maida Vale. Police hunt for the killer as neighbours describe a 'frightening' scene.