The family of a cyclist killed in London today called for politicians to “seize this opportunity” and improve road safety so her death would not be in vain.

E-cigarettes have been banned on the entire public transport network in London, the Standard has learnt.

Video: Defiant Renée Zellweger has hit back at people who have criticised her dramatic new look.

Alistair Kilpatrick, 35, was riding to work in Old Street across the Waterloo roundabout when a delivery van crashed into him and he was thrown over his handlebars into the next lane.

Raheem Sterling reportedly partied in a London nightclub until 3am - a day after saying he was "too tired" to play for England

A Brick Lane bar which spearheaded the transformation of the area is to close after the owners claimed strict licensing laws have turned clubs into “prisons with airport-style security”.

An investigation was today launched into the cause of a fire that forced an evacuation at a London theatre and cinema complex.

Theatre review: David Baddiel adapts and co-directs this relentlessly light musical version of his own film about a Muslim who discovers that he's Jewish

Theatre review: This West End transfer of Kander and Ebb's audacious musical set in Thirties Alabama is richly deserved

Going Out: The Geffrye Museum has come up with an elegant new proposal for its £15 million extension, unveiled here.

Dance review: Chinese choreographer Tao Ye's work is both high concept and thrillingly simple