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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:54:55 +0100
Passengers EVACUATED from King’s Cross St Pancras station due to ‘emergency alert’
People were evacuated from King’s Cross St Pancras station due to an ‘emergency’ security alert.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:37:28 +0100
South east London railway arch damaged after major fire
A railway arch in Bermondsey is damaged after a fire on Silwood Street.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:12:46 +0100
Eleven arrested at October 7 protests in Holborn and Camden after clashes
Eleven people have been arrested during protests in London marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:58:03 +0100
Royal Navy sailor charged with alleged espionage linked to foreign power
A Royal Navy sailor has been charged under the National Security Act with offences linked to alleged espionage.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:34:25 +0100
LIVE updates as major queues build on M25 after crash at Swanley Interchange
A crash at the Swanley Interchange is causing major disruption for drivers travelling into south-east London this morning.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:46:12 +0100
‘Phone thief’ jumps into pond to try flee police as Met make hundreds of arrests
More than 700 people have been arrested in just one month during the Metropolitan Police’s largest-ever crackdown on mobile phone theft.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:33:00 +0100
Spacious two-bedroom lower ground floor flat in Tudor Mansions, West Hampstead
A spacious two-bedroom lower ground floor flat in popular Tudor Mansions, Gondar Gardens, West Hampstead, NW6

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Opening date for new Waitrose supermarket in Cricklewood revealed
Waitrose will open its new Cricklewood Broadway supermarket on October 22, bringing an 18,000 sq ft store to north London.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save up to £800pp on Riviera’s 15-day Rhine and Danube cruise offer
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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Halloween bingo, dance-offs and karaoke are coming to London's biggest rooftop
Bongo's Bingo is bringing its Halloween special to Freight Brixton, with five hours of bingo, karaoke, dance-offs and fancy dress.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I finally found a part of Croydon that swayed me – and I’d love to go back'
I finally discovered a place in Croydon that I would love to come back to.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three London bus routes face major changes under new TfL proposals
TfL proposes scrapping London bus route C3, restructuring the 74 and increasing 430 services. Londoners can respond to the consultation by November 16.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Halloween trail opens near Croydon with pumpkin patch, spooky trails and train rides
A Halloween trail at Mayfield Lavender featuring a pumpkin patch, ghost train and interactive adventures has opened for the spooky season.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why Greenwich’s streets have so many naval names like Nelson and Trafalgar
Discover why Greenwich streets Nelson Road, Trafalgar Road and King William Walk still reveal historic Royal Navy links and the area's maritime history.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
SL4 Superloop route could change under TfL plans with passengers urged to have say
A Superloop service linking south east London with Canary Wharf could be rerouted under new plans.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New 24-hour gym moves step closer to opening at former Sidcup Poundland store
Anytime Fitness has moved a step closer to opening in Sidcup High Street at the former Poundland store.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:21:11 +0100
A security guard stole the spotlight at London Fashion Week – and now he's a model
A south London security guard has signed a modelling contract after a viral London Fashion Week video attracted more than 900,000 views.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The weather is about to take a dramatic turn after yesterday's rain
Londoners are waking to a chilly start, but the Met Office forecasts hours of sunshine before cloud and rain return later tonight.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family-run Swanley restaurant 'absolutely thrilled' after winning major curry award
The Bombay Swanley has been named the best Indian restaurant in the country at the Curry Life Awards 2026.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A popular City of London pub is getting a six-figure makeover
The Phoenix on Throgmorton Street has closed temporarily while a six-figure refurbishment transforms the popular City of London pub.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Animal lover and Hampstead Heath champion leaves legacy to thirsty dogs and walkers
Hampstead Heath champion Martin Humphery left a £10,000 legacy which funded a new York stone drinking fountain for walkers and dogs.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Cancer survivor who lost most of tongue given 'first bespoke artifical' tongue
An east London cancer survivor has received what is believed to be the NHS's first bespoke artificial tongue, dramatically improving her speech.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:26:54 +0100
The Tapas Room opens second site at Wandsworth’s New Acres development
The Tapas Room opens at New Acres, Wandsworth, combining a deli, bottle shop, tapas restaurant and wine bar in Legal & General’s build-to-rent neighbourhood.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Royal Mail releases stamps to mark 100th anniversary of beloved children's book
Royal Mail is releasing a set of adorable stamps to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:37:08 +0100
Primark warning to shoppers as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:33:25 +0100
Man shot dead during memorial gathering named and pictured for first time
Levi Davidson, 40, was shot dead in East Acton, west London. Police appeal for witnesses after fatal shooting at Braybrook Street. No arrests yet made.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:27:22 +0100
Blackheath woman's body still missing as police renew appeal three years after murder
Police renew murder appeal for Fiona Holm, last seen in Blackheath on June 20, 2023; convicted killer Carl Cooper has not revealed her whereabouts.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:28:23 +0100
A3 partially blocked after rush hour crash reported
The A3 Kingston Bypass has been blocked in a crash. Partially Blocked, crash, queueing Traffic Partially blocked and queueing traffic due to crash on A3 Southbound from A298 Bushey Road (Shannon Corner) to Hook Rise North (Tolworth Junction). 07 Oct ...

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:21:22 +0100
Police incident blocks ALL railway lines with major London services hit
All railway lines between Woking and Basingstoke are blocked while police deal with an incident near the railway, with major services to and from London Waterloo facing delays, cancellations and changes.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:13:00 +0100
Woman left unable to pay bills and at 'wit's end' after email account disappears
Romford woman Jodie Lincoln said she was plunged into “financial crisis” after her 20-year-old Virgin email account disappeared.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:03:09 +0100
Croydon man convicted of murdering partner after years of 'degrading abuse'
Earlston Bennett was convicted of murdering partner Sarah Reynolds in Croydon after years of abuse; also found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:02:16 +0100
Paranormal Activity returns to the West End just in time for Halloween
Paranormal Activity returns to London’s West End at the Ambassadors Theatre, delivering jump scares, and a chilling Halloween night out.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Four visions unveiled for revival of historic Grade II Lewisham building
A consultation has opened on four competing proposals to restore and revive a 19th century former swimming baths in Lewisham.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Fresh bid to turn Sutton home into 10-bed HMO after controversial plans rejected
A fresh bid has been submitted to turn a semi-detached house in Sutton into a 10-person HMO after controversial plans were refused earlier this year.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Ornate Grade II-listed Victorian pub in Maida Vale closes for 'foreseen future'
Grade II-listed The Warrington Hotel pub in Maida Vale has closed for a refurb, according to The Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) .

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:28:47 +0100
Deafinitely Theatre's Bull delivers a brutal study of workplace bullying
Deafinitely Theatre’s Bull review: Mike Bartlett’s brutal workplace bullying drama, performed in British Sign Language, runs at Park Theatre until October 24.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:21:32 +0100
Andrew Lloyd Webber receives one of London's oldest honours
Andrew Lloyd Webber has received the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his outstanding contribution to musical theatre and the arts.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:17:01 +0100
Watch prolific Kent M&S shoplifter chased by plainclothes police officer
CCTV and bodycam footage show prolific shoplifter Andrea Berquez fleeing an M&S store in Tunbridge Wells before being chased and arrested by police.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:19 +0100
The London Marathon has been named the UK's easiest marathon
The London Marathon has been ranked the UK's easiest marathon thanks to its flat course, generous cut-off time and favourable weather.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
When will Waterstones in Broadway Shopping Centre Bexley open?
The exact date the new Waterstones bookshop will open in Bexleyheath has been revealed.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
All the north London businesses fined for 'deliberately getting their tax wrong'
HMRC names north London tax defaulters, including businesses in Old Street, Wembley and Harrow, after deliberate errors led to fines up to £1.2m.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:58:08 +0100
Two arrested after man suffers head injuries in fight near Kensington Palace
Man hospitalised after fight on Kensington Church Street, west London. Two arrested for GBH. Road closures and traffic delays near Royal Albert Hall.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:49:14 +0100
Full police statement after man hit over the head with stick leaving blood on ground
Police have arrested an 80-year-old man after two men were taken to hospital following an alleged fight in Sydenham.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:40:20 +0100
Welling woman missing for two years as £20,000 reward offered for information
Crimestoppers offers £20,000 reward for information on Nazire Koreli, missing from Welling since 2024. Metropolitan Police urge public help in ongoing Bexley case.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:16:30 +0100
EXCLUSIVE first look inside Sutton McDonald's after colourful makeover
A Sutton McDonald's has reopened after a major makeover transformed the restaurant.

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