Beijing passes baton to London
19.54 Sun Aug 24 2008
The symbolic handover of the Olympic flag to London took place tonight during a celebratory closing ceremony in Beijing.
Boris makes Olympic pledge
23.41 Sat Aug 23 2008
Boris Johnson has vowed the 2012 London Olympics will be "just as fantastic" as Beijing.
Victory parade for Team GB stars
17.29 Mon Aug 18 2008
Britain's medal heroes will be given a victory parade in London following their incredible success at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Airport ownership under spotlight
14.11 Tue Aug 12 2008
A report out next week will determine whether there is to be a shake-up of the ownership of some of the UK's biggest airports.
Mayor gets legal advice over police inquiry
10.22 Wed Jul 30 2008
City Hall has taken legal advice over whether Britain's most senior policeman can be suspended.
When Boris met Lily...
14.29 Thu Jul 17 2008
Lily Allen met with London Mayor Boris Johnson to discuss the capital's knife crime epidemic.
July 7 victims remembered
15.17 Mon Jul 07 2008
Commuters, survivors and families of the victims have marked the third anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings.
Tories under fire after Lewis quits
13.44 Sat Jul 05 2008
The Conservative Party is reeling from the resignation of Boris Johnson's deputy amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
Hundreds arrested in knife crackdown
23.14 Wed Jul 02 2008
More than 1,200 people have been arrested in a crackdown on knife crime in London.
By-election taints Brown anniversary
23.35 Fri Jun 27 2008
Gordon Brown has marked his first anniversary at No 10 with a humiliating by-election drubbing as the Tories held their Henley seat.
Alan Sugar for Mayor?
14.32 Tue Jun 24 2008
Sir Alan Sugar will not rule himself out of a bid to become London Mayor and said that he is: "the right kind of person."
Johnson triggers Henley by-election
12.38 Wed Jun 04 2008
London Mayor Boris Johnson has announced he is stepping down as Conservative MP for Henley.
Tube party prompts station closure
23.32 Sat May 31 2008
Six people have been arrested in connection with London's Tube party, and a station temporarily closed.
Veteran radio presenter sacked
07.42 Wed May 07 2008
Radio presenter James Whale has been sacked following complaints about him urging listeners to vote for Boris Johnson.
Boris sweeps to power
23.58 Fri May 02 2008
Boris Johnson has been officially declared Mayor of London after voters deserted Ken Livingstone.
Voters to decide on Mayor of London
17.33 Wed Apr 30 2008
Voters in England and Wales go to the polls to elect the Mayor of London and 4,023 local council seats on May 1.
London Mayor given tips by Blair
23.31 Thu Apr 24 2008
Ken Livingstone has welcomed support from Tony Blair and Alistair Campbell in his bid to retain the London mayoralty.
Tory leader gives Boris seal of approval
17.29 Mon Mar 31 2008
David Cameron has given his seal of approval for Boris Johnson to become Mayor of London.
Boris - 'Give London back to Londoners'
21.43 Mon Dec 31 2007
Mayor of London candidate Boris Johnson says he wants to "give London back to Londoners" after a spate of youth crime.
Johnson is Tory mayoral candidate
12.20 Thu Sep 27 2007
The Conservative Party has selected Boris Johnson to be their candidate for the 2008 London mayoral contest.
Johnson launches London mayoral campaign
18.34 Mon Sep 03 2007
Boris Johnson has launched his campaign to become the Tories' candidate in the election for Mayor of London.
Tory says 'confront thugs'
22.21 Sun Sep 02 2007
London Mayor hopeful Boris Johnson has said the the public should be prepared to "take a risk" by personally tackling yobs.
Johnson on London Mayor shortlist
10.08 Wed Jul 25 2007
Boris Johnson is one of four Conservative members to be shortlisted as a possible candidate for Mayor of London.
Johnson enters London mayoral race
22.15 Mon Jul 16 2007
Henley's maverick MP, Boris Johnson, has declared he will stand as a candidate for mayor of London.
Boris 'to run for London mayor'
09.01 Fri Jul 13 2007
Tory MP Boris Johnson is preparing to announce he has decided to run for London mayor, according to reports.
Pete gains an unlikely fan
14.20 Thu Apr 05 2007
Rocker Pete Doherty has found himself an unlikely fan - Conservative MP Boris Johnson.
Boris hunting dog thieves
11.59 Mon Mar 12 2007
Tory MP Boris Johnson has pledged his support to find dog thieves after a string of thefts in his Oxfordshire constituency.