HS2 boss admits cost of London-Birmingham line could hit nearly £67bn

Kemi Badenoch declared new Conservative leader

Kemi Badenoch is declared winner of the Conservative Party leadership contest at an event in central London, defeating rival Robert Jenrick by 53,806 votes to 41,388. The new leader says the Tories have to be "honest" about the "fact we made mistakes" and "the fact that we let standards slip" during her acceptance speech. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

From London to Berlin: Monet’s Impressionist cityscapes shine in new exhibitions across Europe

Two major exhibitions on Claude Monet have opened in Europe, with London’s Courtauld Gallery showcasing his iconic Thames series and Berlin’s Alte Nationalgalerie focusing on his rare Paris cityscapes.

Actor Damian Lewis herds ship over London bridge to honour medieval tradition

Lewis has been granted the honorary title of "Freeman of the City of London", which in medieval times included the right to bring livestock across London without paying tolls.

Baaah-nd of Brothers? Hollywood star Damian Lewis herds sheep over a London bridge

The actor was one of over a thousand people driving sheep along a historical trading route on Sunday – but what is this quirky, centuries-old tradition?

Inside the London restaurant that cooks with ingredients grown 60km away on an eco-friendly farm

The approach of UK restaurants reflects a broader trend, with many Europeans now going for locally sourced food.