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Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100New app helps Londoners find hidden set menus at top restaurants for less
The All Set app helps Londoners discover hidden set menus at more than 120 restaurants, including Michelin-starred venues.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100A huge new entertainment venue is opening in Shoreditch
Roxy Ball Room is opening a huge new entertainment venue on Old Street with bowling, karaoke, tech darts and cocktails.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100The best places to watch the London Pride 2026 parade
From Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall, here are the best places to watch the London Pride parade this Saturday.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100The old London Underground station brought back to life as a pub praised by experts
Former London Underground station turned pub, Walham Green, has earned expert praise.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100The historic house left abandoned and invaded by squatters that is now being restored
One of Hackney’s oldest buildings at 195 Mare Street has long been at risk of crumbling away - but is now coming back from the brink.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:09:53 +0100Beauty retailer will open 17 high street stores after closing 150 in 2025 - full list
Bodycare has confirmed it will open 17 new stores - here is the full list which includes an opening date for July.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:11:36 +0100Carshalton butcher's left in THOUSANDS of pounds worth of damage after break-in
A Carshalton butcher's was left with thousands of pounds worth of damage after it was broken into.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:41:38 +0100Two Romanian men jailed for 'state-sponsored' stabbing of London journalist
Two Romanian men have been jailed for stabbing a journalist in south west London in a state-sponsored attack linked to the Iranian regime.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:35:38 +0100One dead and seven others injured in stabbings across THREE days
A young man has died and seven other people have been injured in the space of three days this week following stabbing incidents.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:19:24 +0100Huge disruption as several London Underground lines close this weekend
Londoners are facing major travel disruptions this weekend due to planned works.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:18:03 +0100Major blaze at temple in converted south London warehouse
A major fire occurred at a temple housed in a converted warehouse along Elmwood Road in Croydon.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:00:32 +0100Crash closes busy road in both directions
A road in Wembley has been closed in both directions following a crash this afternoon.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0100EIGHT weeks of roadworks planned in Hampstead street after Big Fair
Hampstead's Heath Street will be closed from Monday for an expected eight weeks.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100Which roads are closed for London Pride and how to avoid delays
London Pride will bring major road closures, busy Tube stations and travel disruption across central London this weekend.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:46:33 +0100RECAP as major delays hit trains to and from London after overhead wire fault
Commuters travelling to and from London may face delays this afternoon following disruption outside the capital.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:28:14 +0100'Avoid the area' as 70 firefighters tackle major south London blaze
Around 70 firefighters tackle major blaze at a warehouse-turned-temple on Elmwood Road, Croydon. London Fire Brigade responds; cause under investigation.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:10:22 +0100Person freed from wreckage after M25 crash involving coach
Multi-vehicle crash on the M25 near Enfield and Waltham Abbey left one person trapped. London Fire Brigade rescued casualty; delays between J25–J26.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:08:58 +0100'Predator' who lured children with fake caretaker ruse jailed after DNA breakthrough
A convicted sex offender has been jailed for 18 years after a DNA breakthrough linked him to a decades-old child sexual assault case.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Delay-hit Hampstead Heath paddling pool being refilled and will 'open very soon'
The paddling pool at Parliament Hill on Hampstead Heath has been hit by delays due to repairs but is now getting ready to reopen.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100'I spent years as a regular at historic pub - now me and my friends have saved it'
The Black Horse in Wood Street, Barnet has been reopened as a community pub by a trio of regulars - including Simon Anderson, who used to own The Albion in Islington.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100London bus fares frozen again as £1.75 journeys frozen until November
Londoners will continue paying £1.75 for bus and tram journeys after the Mayor extended the TfL fare freeze until November.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:09 +0100Murder investigation launched after man, 22, is stabbed to death on bus
A murder investigation has been launched following a stabbing on a bus.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0100Krispy Kreme and Cadbury launch doughnut with free treat for Londoners
Krispy Kreme's Oxford Street store will give away 50 free dozens as it launches a new Cadbury doughnut for World Chocolate Day.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:33:09 +0100Loan shark who preyed on vulnerable borrowers jailed for £4.7m lending scheme
A Morden loan shark who lent millions has been jailed for exploiting vulnerable people.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:19:54 +0100Missed out on the London Marathon ballot? Here's what you can do next
Missed out on the London Marathon ballot? Here are the best ways to still take part or find your next running challenge.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:15:45 +0100Person rushed to hospital, road blocked after car crash in north London
A person has been taken to hospital following a car crash along Oakleigh Road North in Whetstone, north London.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:10:33 +0100Motorcyclist rushed to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after M25 crash
Motorcyclist seriously injured in M25 crash near junction 27. Essex Police appeal for witnesses as collision causes major delays and air ambulance attends.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:56:57 +0100RECAP as huge fire tears through temple with 70 firefighters at scene
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are tackling a major fire at a warehouse converted into a temple on Elmwood Road in Croydon. Follow our live updates for the latest information.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:45:33 +0100RECAP as north London road blocked due to crash
A north London road has been shut following a car crash this afternoon.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:20:42 +0100'No arrests' after boy and man stabbed in broad daylight in Croydon town centre
No arrests have been made after a boy and a man were stabbed in broad daylight in Croydon.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0100Dessert kiosk opening at Brent Cross with 'create your own chocolate bar' experience
Luxury dessert parlour Haute Dolci opens a kiosk at Brent Cross Shopping Centre this month with the chance to custom make your own chocolate bar.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:54:31 +0100Brilliant things to do in London beyond Pride and Wimbledon this weekend
From immersive exhibitions to open-air theatre, here are the best alternative things to do in London this weekend.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:54:23 +0100Man in life-changing condition after falling off Lime bike
A cyclist is in hospital in a life-changing condition after coming off a Lime bike.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0100'It means so much to open late for England game - I'm paying my staff double'
The government has relaxed licensing rules to allow pubs to stay open for the England Mexico World Cup clash which has pleased the landlady of The Old Ivy House pub in London.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:31:50 +0100Three escape blaze after fire breaks out at Woolwich flat
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a blaze in Woolwich.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:06:34 +0100Police 'dropped rape investigation into man who allegedly went on to murder two more'
An initial rape investigation was dropped by police as the alleged perpetrator went on to murder two more women, a court has heard.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:52:38 +0100Gunman murdered 15-year-old boy in 'public execution' at children's playground
A gunman who shot dead a 15-year-old boy in a playground at Ladbroke Grove during a public event has been jailed.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:47:56 +0100Man, 22, fatally stabbed on bus named and pictured for first time
A young man who was fatally stabbed on a bus headed for Heathrow Airport has been named and pictured.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:45:38 +0100Camden public drinking ban begins with huge fines issued
Camden has introduced new public drinking rules that could see people fined £100 for irresponsible alcohol consumption.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:25:47 +0100Bus crashes into Notting Hill terraced house with no injuries or arrests reported
A bus crashed into a terraced house on St Quintin Avenue in Notting Hill on Thursday evening, but no injuries, arrests, or criminal offences were reported.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:22:09 +0100Two rushed to hospital after stabbing near East Croydon station
Two people were taken to hospital after a stabbing in Croydon.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:11:20 +0100Person rushed to hospital after crash which closed road for more than eight hours
A person has been rushed to hospital following a crash which shut a road for more than eight hours.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100M&S reopens London store after major £90m investment makeover
Marks & Spencer has reopened its Bankside foodhall with a bigger bakery, sushi counter and modern new layout.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:50:58 +0100Investigations at scene of fatal plane crash conclude after three-day search
Investigations at the site of a fatal plane crash in field along Mill Lane in Ongar have now concluded following a three-day search.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:26:11 +0100RECAP after multiple M25 crashes disrupt traffic with air ambulance at scene
All lanes have been stopped on the M25 anticlockwise between J26 (Waltham Abbey) and J25 (Enfield) following a crash near the Holmesdale Tunnel. Follow our live updates for the latest traffic information.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:20:23 +0100Police hunt for group after multiple assaults on Victoria line
Police are seeking witnesses after multiple assaults on a Victoria Line Tube.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:04:36 +0100Man shot at and stabbed in brutal attack as police appeal for witnesses
Man in his 20s shot and stabbed in serious assault on Bedfont Lane, Feltham, London. Police appeal for witnesses after suspect charged. Call 101.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:24:30 +0100A2 drivers urged to check routes before overnight road closures begin
National Highways has announced overnight A2 closures affecting routes near Dartford and Dover over the coming days.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:21:25 +0100Bus smashes into terraced house as street furniture and cars damaged
A bus crashed into street furniture and a terraced house in Notting Hill.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:19:38 +0100Men to be sentenced over knife attack on journalist linked to Iranian state
Two Romanian men found guilty of stabbing Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati in Wimbledon in a knife attack linked to the Iranian state. Sentencing soon.