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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:52:57 +0100Man with undiagnosed dementia jailed after fatally stabbing neighbour of 35 years
Derrick Brown, 74, jailed for manslaughter after fatally stabbing Wembley neighbour Richard Brathwaite amid alleyway dispute; dementia cited in court.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:35:28 +010017 giant lion sculptures arrive in London ahead of World Cup
A free public art trail featuring 17 giant lion sculptures has launched across Westminster ahead of the World Cup.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:10:53 +0100M25 drivers face 120-minute delays after crash — what we know so far
Two lanes of the M25 between Reigate and Leatherhead remain closed after a collision. Emergency services on scene. Expect long delays and traffic disruption.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:06:31 +0100LIVE updates as M25 crash causes two hour delays with SEVEN miles of traffic
A crash on the M25 clockwise between Junction 8 (Reigate) and Junction 9 (Leatherhead) is causing severe delays this morning.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:48:45 +0100From every four minutes to no service — how often Tube lines are running today
London Underground strike causes major Tube disruption with suspended lines and reduced services on the Central, Bakerloo, Piccadilly, and more.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:34:31 +0100Today’s Tube strikes — exact lines closed, suspended and delayed
Strike action causes major disruption on London Underground, with Tube delays, suspensions and reduced services across Central, Bakerloo, Piccadilly lines and more.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:17:58 +0100Tube strike disruption hits London today as key lines shut down
London Underground strike causes major disruption on Central, Circle, Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines. Check TfL for updates and compensation details.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:44:31 +0100Man arrested as girl, 4, among eight injured after car crashes into group
A four-year-old girl was among eight people injured after a car ploughed into a group outside a wedding venue in Edmonton.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:29:24 +0100LIVE as rush-hour disruption expected across London as Tube strikes begin
London commuters are facing major disruption this morning as the first of two 24-hour Tube strikes gets under way.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:24:37 +0100LIVE as M4 near Heathrow Airport closed for HOURS after 'serious' crash
The M4 is closed westbound between J3 near (Feltham) and J4B near Heathrow Airport following a multi vehicle crash.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:54:00 +0100Refurbished top-floor flat on Belsize Avenue, Hampstead
A newly refurbished one-bedroom top-floor flat in a converted period building on Belsize Avenue, Hampstead, NW3.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Perfect pink paint colours for every room in your home
How to use pink paint colours with Albany
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:50:00 +0100This London filming hotspot now has rare retail space available
A rare shop on historic Woburn Walk in Bloomsbury is available to rent, offering a unique retail space in a Grade II* listed building.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Roald Dahl illustrator Quentin Blake unveils new London artwork
Sir Quentin Blake has unveiled a new mural ahead of the opening of the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration in London.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Audi driver fined more than £1,500 for driving without insurance in east London
Nahid Miah, 21, fined £1,574 and given 8 penalty points at Romford Magistrates’ Court for driving an uninsured Audi A5 in Tower Hamlets, London.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Runner says parkrun ‘saved my life’ after hitting 1,000 milestone
A south London runner has become the first person in the world to complete 1,000 parkruns, more than two decades after taking part in one of the event's earliest editions.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Make or break' decision on future of Hampstead Heath cafes 'could come any day'
The row over the running of three park cafes on Hampstead Heath could see a decision by a High Court judge within days.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Huge month at Wembley as Harry Styles and stars take over this June
Harry Styles is set to take over Wembley this June, alongside events such as Capital's Summertime Ball.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Discover the ‘superb’ farm shop that's gone viral and it’s only an hour from London
Pearce’s Farm Shop in Hertfordshire is just an hour from London and has gone viral after being called “superb” and “lovely”.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five knives seized and 32 arrested in mass-crackdown at crime hotspots
Five knives have been recovered and 32 arrests have been made after a police crackdown on crime in Wembley.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:02:00 +0100Sadiq Khan warns of ‘lost generation’ as he backs social media ban for children
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan backs social media ban for under-16s, urging tech firms to prove child safety or face restrictions. Parents call on PM Starmer to act.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Work underway on 650 extra homes at expanded Barking Riverside development
Work is underway on more than 650 new homes as part of Barking Riverside’s expanding neighbourhood.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100Essex fire service outreach event offers safety and recruitment advice
The event, held in Waltham Abbey and by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS), featured teams from Epping Forest District Council.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100People invited to help shape future of Barking and Dagenham with new £20m funding
In Barking and Dagenham, two areas are set to receive £20 million each as part of the Government’s Pride in Place fund.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Crematorium to host free Father's Day event for bereaved families
Forest Park Cemetery and Crematorium in Hainault is opening its doors to anyone in the community from June 15 to 21.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:02:40 +0100Sir David Attenborough not slowing down at 100 as energy remains ‘strong as ever’
Sir David Attenborough is not slowing down on his passion for the natural world despite recently turning 100 years old.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:14:00 +0100Man arrested after person left with ‘life-changing injuries’ in crash
A man has been arrested as a another has been left with suspected life-changing injuries after a crash on Marsh Lane in Mill Hill.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:36:13 +0100Eight people stabbed in grim weekend in London
A grim weekend in London concluded with eight people being stabbed, including a 15-year-old boy.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:37:17 +0100Crash closes main road and disrupts buses in Bromley
Buses are on diversion after a crash has resulted in the closure of a key road in Bromley this evening.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0100Hundreds of London bus drivers to stage four-day strike amidst ongoing dispute
Hundreds of east London bus drivers are set to stage a fresh four-day strike later this month, causing disruption in east London.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:04:29 +0100Person taken to hospital after 'incident' prompts emergency response in Orpington
A person has been taken to hospital after emergency services blocked roads near a supermarket in Orpington.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:10:03 +0100Arrest made as boy, 15, continues fighting for life after stabbing
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after a teenage boy was found stabbed in north London over the weekend.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Five-storey block of flats proposed for historic Erith pub's 'underused' car park
Plans have been submitted to build a five-storey block of flats behind the Running Horses pub in Erith.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100The 'delicious' jacket potato spot home to Britain's biggest spuds and costs just £5
Spud-Hut London Bridge is home to Britain's biggest jacket potatoes and has been described as "delicious".
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100You may not know that this EastEnders star is from Bromley
You may not know that a well-known EastEnders star was born and raised in Bromley.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Beloved Poems on the Underground marks 40 years on London Tube
TfL is celebrating 40 years of Poems on the Underground with a new poetry series and anniversary collection.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100New bar and brasserie plans for shuttered pub
The Haverstock Tavern had a closing party last month when the landlords moved out and will reopen as The Belsize Bar and Brasserie
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:40:18 +0100Tube strikes to go ahead after talks fail to resolve four-day week row
RMT Tube drivers to strike on 2 and 4 June over TfL’s proposed four-day week, disrupting London Underground services on Circle, Piccadilly, Central and Metropolitan lines.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:25:26 +0100London Underground station closed after assault leaves man injured
Man injured in Willesden Green assault; police closed Underground station on 31 May for investigation. Met Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:06:24 +0100Major rail disruption after trackside fire and signal failure hit London routes
Rail passengers face delays after a fire between South Croydon and Sanderstead and a signal failure disrupt Thameslink services between Luton and London.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Waitrose confirms new store for landmark north London site
A new Waitrose store is set to open in the autumn on the site of The Galtymore ballroom in Cricklewood Broadway.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:00:32 +0100Thameslink trains in Croydon blocked due to fire near track - recap
Thameslink trains are blocked due to a fire between South Croydon and Sanderstead. Follow our blog for live updates.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:44:09 +0100No Piccadilly line and 9pm warning — everything you need to know about Tube strikes
Major Tube disruption on 2 & 4 June as RMT strike hits Central, Circle, Metropolitan & Piccadilly lines. Check London Underground travel before 9pm.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:27:26 +0100Man rushed to trauma centre after serious crash in west London
A man has been rushed to hospital following a serious crash in west London.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:12:21 +0100Huge shows at The O2 London this June from K-pop to rock icons
The O2 is set for another busy month with global music stars, comedians, and WWE superstars all heading to London's iconic entertainment venue in June.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:47:03 +0100Former footballer tells court he did not know journalist would be stabbed
Ex-footballer Nandito Badea denies stabbing Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati in Wimbledon, London, amid claims of Iranian state involvement. Trial ongoing.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0100Resident 'gobsmacked' after Arsenal fans leave behind 'scene from Armageddon'
A long term Islington resident has compared her street to "a scene out of Armageddon" following out of control partying from Arsenal fans overnight.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:11:51 +0100Man rushed to hospital after crash at busy junction
A man is in hospital following a crash in Mill Hill.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:57:05 +0100No arrests after man in his 20s stabbed near Arsenal parade celebrations
Police have made no arrests after a man in his 20s was stabbed near Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium following the club’s trophy parade.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:29:50 +0100Passengers 'punched and spat at in assault' onboard Elizabeth line train
Police investigating reports of an alleged assault onboard an Elizabeth line train wish to speak to seven people.