Big Ben, the famous clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, leans slightly. It tilts 0.26 degrees to the north-west. This was found during plans for the Jubilee Line extension.

LONDON was nearly home to a central airport that would have been built on the Thames – with planes right by Big Ben and Parliament. With the city currently home to six airports, the previous ...

The bells of Big Ben in London have again rung in the new year, accompanied by a huge fireworks display near the London Eye. This year also marks the 100th anniversary since the bells were first ...

City Hall’s display - believed to be costing around £2million - went ahead as Big Ben’s bongs sounded at midnight ...

London’s iconic Big Ben draws millions of visitors annually, but the surrounding Westminster area holds countless hidden treasures that most tourists never discover. These lesser-known spots ...

Here’s everything to know. Fireworks light up the sky over the London Eye and the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) in central London during the New Year celebrations Only those with tickets bought from ...

From Big Ben—the massive, 15-ton bell that sits within the Great Clock of Elizabeth Tower, Westminster—to the gothic facade of the Houses of Parliament, London is awash in iconic buildings ...

The Americas, Australasia, Asia, Europe and Africa have already been marking the arrival of the new year with fireworks and festivities.