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Ross Ryan brings you trending stories from around the capital. Keeping you updated about what’s happening in the city.

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Do new Piccadilly Line trains live up to the hype?
We've been given exclusive access to the testing of the trains on the Piccadilly line.
05 Jun 2026,5 mins
Why a driverless taxi firm had to apologise for noise
A number of Waymo taxis have been driving down a cul-de-sac in east London.
12 May 2026,7 mins
Attenborough at 100: When Sir David came to Tottenham
To celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100 birthday we visit where he filmed Wild London.
08 May 2026,7 mins
London's new Banksy sculpture
Banksy's claimed a new sculpture near the mall. So what does it mean?
6 mins
Shakespeare's 'missing' London home has been found - but how?
The discovery may indicate The Bard spent more time in London than previously thought.
16 Apr 2026,6 mins
Investigating the 'dead dad' rental scam
Freddie Priestley persuaded prospective tenants pay for a room that wasn't available.
31 Mar 2026,7 mins
Why don't some people offer their seat anymore?
Pregnant women have told us they rarely, if ever, get offered a seat on the tube or bus.
23 Mar 2026,9 mins
Does London have enough office space?
Research indicates London has lost millions of sq ft of office space since 2018.
11 Mar 2026,6 mins
'I operated on someone 1,500 miles away'
A London surgeon performed the UK's first long‑distance robotic operation.
09 Mar 2026,6 mins
Creating The Missing Sister Podcast
The creator of The Missing Sister podcast shares the process of making it.
05 Mar 2026,9 mins
The neighbours taking speeding into their own hands
A group of residents in Bromley say their roads are being used as short cuts.
25 Feb 2026,4 mins
From London Fashion Week to The BAFTAs - The Londoners Shaping Culture
Following LFW and the BAFTAs we hear from two Londoners influencing global culture.
23 Feb 2026,8 mins
Is this the end of noisy London pedicabs?
New regulations are to ban drivers blaring out music and charging 'rip-off' fares.
18 Feb 2026,7 mins
What's wrong with Albert Bridge?
The crossing is closed again after concerns were raised during routine maintenance.
10 Feb 2026,6 mins
When a bus driver punched a thief - the full story
Bus driver Mark Hehir left the bus to chase the thief, who had stolen a necklace.
05 Feb 2026,5 mins
The London locksmith scam
A locksmith was secretly filmed trying to charge nearly 10 times an original quote.
03 Feb 2026,14 mins
Is London ready for driverless taxis?
US company Waymo hopes to be operating in London as soon as September this year.
29 Jan 2026,6 mins
What is 'polygamous working?' Why are some Londoners doing it?
Low pay and boredom are causing some to seek two full time jobs at once.
27 Jan 2026,5 mins
Why neighbours to new Chinese mega-embassy fear for safety
Plans have been approved for a huge new embassy at Royal Mint Court in Tower Hamlets.
20 Jan 2026,10 mins
Could paying more council tax stop phone thefts?
The Mayor is planning to increase council tax to fight phone theft. Why?
16 Jan 2026,4 mins
Have brand partnerships on the Tube gone too far?
There are concerns a commercial rebrand of the Bakerloo Line could cause confusion.
15 Jan 2026,7 mins
Homicide at record low - but do Londoners feel safe?
Homicide in London has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade.
12 Jan 2026,14 mins
Why West Ham relegation could cost Londoners millions
The cost of running The London Stadium will soar if Hammers drop out of Premier League
07 Jan 2026,8 mins
Changes to London's transport system in 2026
There's changes to the congestion charge, tube closures, and new trains on the way.
05 Jan 2026,4 mins
160 years of The Knowledge
As the infamous test for black cabbies turns 160 we look at what it takes to pass.
17 Dec 2025,5 mins
Tube fares go up in 2026 - your need to know
The rise in Tube fares was part of a funding deal with the government
12 Dec 2025,4 mins
Should SUV drivers pay more for parking?
Lambeth is considering a parking surcharge for larger and heavier vehicles.
10 Dec 2025,7 mins
Smithfield and Billingsgate finally know new home
Plans have been announced to move the historic markets to the Royal Docks in east London.
05 Dec 2025,5 mins
Kensington starts seizing e-bikes to curb parking chaos
RBKC now charges a retrieval fee to operators if their bikes are illegally parked.
03 Dec 2025,5 mins
Why a London MP was a given jail sentence in Bangladesh
Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to two years in prison over corruption allegations.
01 Dec 2025,5 mins