London

London is the capital city of England that lies on the River Thames in the South East of the country. The most highly populated city in the European Union, London is a bustling metropolis and is one of the world's major business, political and cultural centres. London is also one of the worlds major tourist destinations with iconic sights such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Houses Of Parliament and Tower Bridge being recognised the world over. The city is also a major cultural centre with much of the UK's media, music, arts and film industries being based there and some of the countries finest works of art on show at the likes of Tate Modern and The National Gallery. London is also an important transport location with the two main UK railways connecting the city to the rest of the UK and Eurotunnel , as well as four airports and links to the main motorways of England.


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From BBC News

Man killed in bus and tram crash

A man dies and six others are hurt in an accident involving a bus and a tram in Croydon.   More details

'Extreme' weather ahead of crash

Police tell of 'extreme' weather before a south London teenager died when a vehicle overturned into a river in Powys.   More details

Fire-hit market's push for trade

Fire-hit Camden Market launches a campaign to get the missing visitors back.   More details

More charges over Shaquille death

Three more teenagers are charged with the murder of 14-year-old Shaquille Smith in east London.   More details

Young 'ignorant on mental health'

Almost half of all teenagers cannot name a single mental health condition, according to a poll of London children.   More details

Man charged over vagrant's death

Three men are arrested after the murder of a rough sleeper in a derelict north-west London warehouse in June.   More details

Child sleuths 'are not snoopers'

Children are being paid to patrol London streets and report graffiti, fly-tipping and dog fouling.   More details

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