Pope Francis took on the name Francis in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi and became the first Pope from Southern America. He was pope for more than 12 years. Francis suffered from chronic lung ...

Pope Francis died this morning (April 21), Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced. The official said in a statement: “At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of ...

Tributes have flooded in for Pope Francis following his death aged 88. Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell said on Monday (April 21): “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must ...

Prison officers are asking for electric stun guns to be allowed in the UK's most dangerous prisons after an attack injured four officers in April.

68-year-old actor Timothy Spall thought he “might not make it” after being diagnosed with leukaemia. The acclaimed star, who is known for playing Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter film series and ...

Police have launched an urgent appeal for help finding a missing man from Romford. Aaron was reported missing yesterday (April 19) with officers becoming concerned for his safety. A description was ...

A man has been arrested after a stabbing in Bethnal Green on the Easter weekend. Officers were called to reports of an assault in Old Bethnal Green Road around 7pm yesterday (April 19). London ...

A fire has broken out in a flat in Aldgate, prompting a large emergency response. Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze in Leman Street since 5.30pm today (April 20).

Travel and traffic updates as people travel to join family this Easter Sunday. Crash on M4 near Brentford causes heavy traffic eastbound with one lane closed.

Now a single Tube route, the Northern line’s origins lie in two separate early underground railways. The first to be built was the City & South London Railway, which was also the first electric Tube ...

A man is in hospital after being stabbed in Bethnal Green on the bank holiday weekend. Officers were called to an assault in Old Bethnal Green Road around 7pm yesterday (April 19). A 28-year-old man ...