Alicia Keys plays surprise set on piano at St Pancras station in London

Violence erupts as protesters block migrant coach

Protests broke out in Peckham, London, over the planned transfer of asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sword attack suspect arrives at court accused of murder

A 36-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murder after 14-year-old schoolboy Daniel Anjorin was killed in a samurai sword attack in north-east London on Tuesday. Marcus Arduini Monzo, a dual Spanish-Brazilian national living in Newham in east London, arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday morning. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Kew Gardens unveils sculpture exhibition, fusing art and nature

The visual artist Marc Quinn was inspired by scientists' research about plants in London’s Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With their collaboration, he has created an exhibition of 16 sculptures integrated into the Kew garden.

Khan and Starmer visit polling stations at elections begin

London Mayor Sadiq Khan was seen petting his family dog after making a visit to a local polling station as local and mayoral elections begin across England. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Happy Birthday, Elton John!

Happy Birthday, Elton John!. Reginald Kenneth Dwight turns 77 years old today. Here are five fun facts about the singer. 1. He was knighted by Elizabeth II in 1998 and became Sir Elton John. . 2. John taught himself how to play piano and started at age three. 3. His stage name cam from his two bandmates, Elton Dean and Long John Baldry. 4. John’s single, “Candle in the Wind 1997,” is one of the best-selling singles of all time. 5. He composed the music for ‘The Lion King.’. Happy Birthday, Elton John!