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Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:56:59 +0000
Met Office forecast for London as snow and ice warning in place
Met Office forecasts cold, mostly dry weather in London, with a yellow warning for snow and ice until Friday. Travel disruption possible; temperatures to 4C.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:30:10 +0000
North Circular 'taped off' after crash on busy crossroads with two in hospital
A busy junction of the North Circular is closed after a crash near a train station. Live updates here.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
All the London bus changes happening for the first weekend of 2026
Bus passengers are being urged to check before traveling as timetable changes come into effect across London for the first weekend of 2026.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
McDonald's to axe 17 items in the coming days to make way for new 'secret' menu
McDonald's is set to axe 17 items to make way for its brand new 'Secret' Menu, which launches in the UK and Ireland on Monday (January 5).

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:55:22 +0000
King Charles 'greatly saddened' after Swiss bar fire as around 40 people killed
King Charles has expressed sympathy after at least 40 killed and 115 injured in Le Constellation bar fire at Crans-Montana, Switzerland.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:14:36 +0000
Elizabeth line hit by major disruption at key station - Recap
The Elizabeth line is facing major disruption at a key station. Live updates here.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:08:45 +0000
Three stabbings before New Year's Day leave one dead and two in hospital in London
Three stabbings have left one person dead and two in hospital before New Year's Eve in London.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Hour-by-hour weather as yellow warning for snow and ice hits London tomorrow
Met Office has hit London with a 12-hour weather warning for snow and ice tomorrow.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:47:36 +0000
'Several dozens killed' in fire at ski resort bar in Swiss Alps, authorities say
A fire at Le Constellation bar in the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana in the Swiss Alps has left "several dozens" of people dead, according to authorities

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Everything you need to know about the brand new series of Call the Midwife
Call the Midwife is returning to the BBC for series 15, discover how to watch the show and the full cast list.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:35:07 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train affecting services to Kings Cross
A person has died after being hit by a train, which has affected services to Kings Cross.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:00:36 +0000
Trains to Kings Cross shut after person hit by train
A person has been hit by a train between Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire and Alexandra Palace.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:07:48 +0000
Chief executive awarded MBE for services to mental health nursing
Vanessa Ford, chief executive of South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, awarded MBE for services to mental health nursing in the UK.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:49:32 +0000
Urgent mental health support services available this winter in south west London
South West London NHS offers 24/7 mental health crisis support this winter, including helplines, walk-in cafés and CAMHS services. No referral needed.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:17:01 +0000
Snow and ice to hit London as Met Office issues yellow weather warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across London.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:11:28 +0000
RECAP after Bakerloo line suspended into rush hour travel
The Bakerloo line has been suspended entirely this morning following a points failure.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 5 biggest music events that will rock London in 2026 to look forward to
From Bad Bunny to Metallica, discover some of the biggest artists that are performing in London in 2026.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:01:57 +0000
Call the Midwife to be replaced in BBC 2026 Christmas schedule
It's been reported that the 2026 Call the Midwife Christmas special will be replaced with its new prequel series.

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:58:06 +0000
Man taken to hospital after crash in Carshalton
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash in Fellowes Road, Carshalton.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The magical Surrey woodland near London with a Narnia trail hidden among it
If you’re looking for somewhere a little magical to explore this winter, there’s a woodland in Surrey that brings a famous children’s story to life.

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:20:00 +0000
Winter Wonderland offering Free Family Fun Day on New Year's Day
Winter Wonderland will be ushering in the new year with a Family Fun Day, offering free activities for all ages on New Year's Day.

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:26:45 +0000
Busy road closed by 'police incident' near hospital in Mitcham
A busy road near a hospital in Mitcham is closed due to a police incident. Live updates here.

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:06:18 +0000
RECAP after Oxford Street blocked in 'emergency services' incident
An emergency services incident has been reported on Oxford Street this morning, partially blocking the road.

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bus routes across London heavily disrupted on New Year's Eve
Bus routes across London will be seriously disrupted on New Year’s Eve.

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:17:45 +0000
Greggs staff 'shocked' as customer eats 25 festive bakes - so give him another free
Greggs staff thought a customer's challenge of eating 25 festive bakes in one go wasn't enough.

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
How to claim compensation on the Eurostar if journey is delayed or cancelled
Find out how you can claim compensation on the Eurostar train from London if your journey has been delayed or cancelled.

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:31:11 +0000
Two members of Anthony Joshua's team killed in crash as boxer in 'stable' condition
Two members of British boxer Anthony Joshua's team have been confirmed as being killed in a car crash in Lagos.

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:01:00 +0000
Person dies after incident at Thornton Heath station
A person has died after a casualty on the track in Thornton Heath.

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000
Claudia Winkleman to front brand new BBC show after leaving Strictly Come Dancing
The BBC has revealed that The Claudia Winkleman Show will air in spring 2026, featuring celebrity guests and interviews.

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:49:50 +0000
McDonald's 'best burger ever' set to make permanent return in 2026 - find out when
McDonald's has announced that the Big Arch burger will return to restaurants in the UK and Ireland in 2026, where it will become a permanent menu item.

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:30:00 +0000
Wetherspoons to axe 12 items from all pub menus in just days - see the full list
JD Wetherspoon's 2025 festive menu is coming to an end on December 31, meaning the 12 items that are part of it will be removed from all pub menus.

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:22:51 +0000
Anthony Joshua injured in car crash in Nigeria with two others dead, per reports
Anthony Joshua was involved in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday (December 29), sustaining minor injuries, while two people have died

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:12:24 +0000
Four London homes hit by candle fires in just four days
A spate of recent fires across London has prompted new warnings about the dangers of candles during the festive period.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 15:40:48 +0000
Cold-health alert issued for London with drop in temperatures expected over New Year
A yellow cold-weather health alert has been issued for London as temperatures are set to drop sharply over the coming week.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:54:27 +0000
Brits becoming more ruthless with spending amid high cost of living - new survey
Brits are becoming much more ruthless with their spending, according to a new survey from Moneybox.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:50:55 +0000
Hotel fire in London forces dozens to evacuate and four rescued
A hotel fire in London in the early hours forced dozens to evacuate and led to four people being rescued.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:06:07 +0000
Workshop destroyed and two people assessed after fire in Richmond
A workshop has been destroyed after a fire broke out in Richmond upon Thames, with two people assessed for injuries at the scene.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:58:08 +0000
Fares for some London train journeys 'hiked' as contactless allowed at more stations
Commuters travelling into London could be facing higher rail fares after the rollout of contactless payments to more stations across the south east.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The area of London with the most stalkings as offences rise in 2025
The area where you are most likely to be stalked in 2025 has been revealed in the latest police data.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
London council starts issuing speeding fines to cyclists amid locals complaints
A London council has begun issuing speeding fines to cyclists after locals complained of "numerous near misses".

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 5 best fish and chips in London according to reviews you need to visit
Looking for some fish and chips? See the best restaurants and fish and chip shops serving the dish in London.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
The London borough with the most knife-crime in 2025 including triple stabbing
A London borough has been the location of more knife-crime offences than any other in 2025.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'I'll never go back to Winter Wonderland - Santa's elves made my child cry'
A young girl was left crying after a tired Santa "turned her away' at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:46:33 +0000
'Enquiries launched' into circumstances of death on tracks days before Christmas
Enquiries have been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person who was hit by a train near a Kent railway station days before Christmas.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:34:00 +0000
Two Tube lines suspended on Xmas Eve after man suffers 'medical incident'
Two London Underground lines have been suspended due to a customer incident on Christmas Eve. Live updates here.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:29:41 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train with ‘no trains’ to major London station
A person has died after being hit by a train on the line to a major London station.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:30:10 +0000
Person hit by train on Kent line to major London station
A person has been hit by a train in Kent, with lines closed to a major London station. Live updates here.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:15:04 +0000
Bayswater artwork showing two figures lying down confirmed as Banksy creation
Banksy has confirmed he is the artist behind an artwork of two figures that has appeared on the side of a building in Bayswater, London.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:56:43 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train with lines closed for major London station
A person has died after being hit by a train, with lines for a major London station closed and trains cancelled.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:44:32 +0000
London train lines closed after person hit by train
Trains at a major London station are cancelled or delayed due to an emergency services incident. Live updates here.

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