Butterfly buffs received an August boost with brown hairstreaks emerging from seclusion to provide decent views and pose for photographs. Brown hairstreaks are red-listed species of high conservation concern in the UK and extremely difficult to survey accurately. This is mainly because they lurk around the tops of "master trees" like ash so fleeting and distant views are often obtained only with back-breaking, eye-straining patience. Males rarely venture down towards ground level and the best chance of seeing brown hairstreak is to spot females descending for egg-laying missions on blackthorn - but not before 11am on sunny days in August and September. 

Freddy Brazier, son of Jeff Brazier and Jade Goody, is reportedly becoming a father aged 20.

Demonstrators carrying Union flags and placards assembled outside the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf on Sunday afternoon.

Police are investigating two stabbings in 24 hours in Oxford Circus.

Heavy rain and coastal gales are set to lash parts of the UK on Saturday, kicking off a wet and unsettled week of weather.

Campaigners are calling for Transport for London (TfL) services to be free in a bid to reduce inequality and pollution.

Supermarket chain Waitrose is trialling AI trolleys in what is being described as a UK first.

Coldplay is rescheduling its final two Wembley Stadium shows due to London Underground Tube strikes.

Waitrose has announced a new trial of a major change to its My Waitrose loyalty scheme, taking place in 18 UK stores

Dymchurch is a traditional Kent seaside village, just one hour away from London, with its own theme park and miniature railway.