The teens who hacked London's transport network
Video | 1 months ago
How did two teenagers, working from their bedrooms, manage to hack one of the world's largest transport networks? In 2024, Transport for London was hit by a devastating cyber attack that exposed the data of millions of people, caused months of disruption, a...
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Coffee rave comes to London
Podcast | 1 months ago
The wellness group Rant & Ramble have hosted their first "coffee rave" in London. The sold-out event was in partnership with the Begin Again podcast. Its host, Davina McCall, also made an appearance. Co-founder Leesa Collinge told BBC London these daytime c...
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Charing Cross & Waterloo East: 22 day closure explained
Guide | 1 months ago
From 26th July-16th August, Charing Cross and Waterloo East will be closed due to major engineering works. Trains will be diverted to Victoria, Cannon Street and Blackfriars and some will terminate at London Bridge. Network Rail says the works will improve ...
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Milkman given Freedom of the City of London
Short | 1 months ago
For more than 40 years, Steve Hayden has been up before 3am delivering milk across east London. Now, the 68-year-old has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London, one of the capital's oldest honours, in recognition of his contribution. From a time whe...
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Inside London's Teen Link-Up Phenomenon
Guide | 1 months ago
A post blows up on social media and suddenly hundreds of teens are heading to the same spot in London. They're called "link-ups" but what's really behind them? And why are so many showing up? We hear from teens, police officers, youth workers, businesses an...
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London hosepipe ban: What you need to know
Short | 1 months ago
Due to the dry weather, a temporary hosepipe ban has come into force for most Thames Water customers. The move has sparked criticism from customers and campaigners over leaks and the company's reported financial issues. So how does the hosepipe ban work?
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LIVE: Gatwick Airport Plane Spotting
Stream | 1 months ago
Watch our live runway cam from Gatwick Airport as planes take off and land during one of the busiest days of the summer holiday getaway. Subscribe here: https://bbc.in/LondonSubscribe The latest from BBC London: http://bbc.co.uk/london Instagram: https://in...
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LIVE: Gatwick Airport Runway Cam
Stream | 1 months ago
Watch our live runway cam from Gatwick Airport as planes take off and land during one of the busiest days of the summer holiday getaway. Subscribe here: https://bbc.in/LondonSubscribe The latest from BBC London: http://bbc.co.uk/london Instagram: https://in...
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The 85-Year-Old Living Inside Her Own Art Installation | How I Live in London
Stream | 1 months ago
"Don't wear beige... it could kill you." That's the first piece of advice Sue Kreitzman gave us. At 85 years old, Sue has turned her East London home into a living artwork filled with sculptures, paintings, neck shrines and colourful treasures collected ove...
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Inside the ‘Most Tracked Flight in the World’ That Had London Looking Up
Video | 1 months ago
It had Londoners looking to the skies and racked up millions of views online, but what's it actually like inside the viral Goodyear blimp? We went up for a rare flight over the capital to see London from a whole new perspective and find out why this old-sch...
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What three heatwaves are doing to London's wildlife
Short | 1 months ago
Three heatwaves have made a big impact on London's wildlife. Weeks of hot, dry weather are leaving London's parks and gardens parched and it's not just the grass that's feeling the strain. Experts say the lack of rain is putting pressure on vital pollinator...
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England fans celebrate win over Norway in London
Short | 2 months ago
London erupted after England's World Cup win over Norway. Fireworks lit up the sky, fans flooded the streets and celebrations broke out across the capital. In some places, even police officers joined in the jubilant scenes. England are now through to the Wo...
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