This Is Local London

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:25:00 +0100
Revealed: The food hygiene ratings for every McDonald's in south east London
If you've ever wondered how your local McDonald's measures up when it comes to food hygiene, the latest inspection results are in.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How a dream that started with school mums became one of Lewisham's top businesses
What began as a way for one overwhelmed mother of three to cope with the pressures of everyday life has grown into one of Lewisham's most celebrated local businesses.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley Council calls for 'reliable' Southeastern trains amid 'unbearable' heatwave
Bexley council leaders have urged the Transport Secretary to approve Southeastern's plans to upgrade its ageing train fleet.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Royal Docks free summer lido opens this week
A free open-water lido will open at Royal Docks, offering swimming, watersports and family activities plus the At The Docks summer festival programme.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:58:37 +0100
Man appears in court charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe
Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, charged with the murder of ex-MP and Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe, appears at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:29:42 +0100
Multiple ambulance crews treat rider for head and leg injuries after M25 crash
A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a crash on the M25 near Dartford.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:29:23 +0100
LIVE updates as M11 crash causes long delays during morning rush hour
A crash involving a lorry and a car has closed a lane on the M11 southbound, causing long delays during the morning rush hour.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:34:34 +0100
Man and child treated by paramedics after fire tears through takeaway in west London
A fire tore through a takeaway restaurant, destroying part of the building in Uxbridge.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:48:31 +0100
Man seriously injured after motorcycle collision on M25 near Dartford Crossing
A man in his 60s was seriously injured in a crash that closed part of the M25 near Dartford.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:16:47 +0100
LIVE updates as motorcycle crash causes traffic chaos on M25 at Dartford
The M25 near the Dartford Crossing is suffering major delays this morning following a serious crash involving a motorbike.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Get up to 40% off with Sykes Holiday Cottages this summer
Summer 2026 has been scorching and if you are looking for a hot offer then your summer breaks are sorted with Sykes Holiday Cottages.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Students from 53 countries gather for global science Olympiad
The International Greenwich Olympiad 2026 brought together 362 finalists and more than 1,000 registered participants worldwide.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charing Cross and Waterloo East closing for 22 days – what passengers need to know
Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will close for 22 days this summer as Network Rail carries out a £20 million upgrade.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London stations getting taller ticket barriers as part of fare evasion crackdown
Taller ticket barriers are set to be installed at London rail stations as part of a £33.4 million crackdown on fare evasion.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Discover the magical forest just 2 hours from London that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh
Ashdown Forest inspired the world of Winnie the Pooh and it's just two hours from London.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why London's most confusing junction leaves even experienced drivers baffled
Hanger Lane Gyratory is one of London's most confusing junctions. Here's why it catches out so many drivers.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:31:55 +0100
Hollyoaks star quits show just two years after joining the cast as final scenes aired
Jonny Labey, who played Rex Gallagher, has left the soap after just two years on the show, with his final scenes having already aired.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:43:20 +0100
McDonald's launches new McFlurry flavour that fans are in 'two minds about'
McDonald’s has launched a new Hot Honey McFlurry, which has divided opinion among customers

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:07:27 +0100
Full list of MPs in Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new cabinet after reshuffle
Andy Burnham has named his first cabinet as Prime Minister after taking office on Monday (July 20).

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Crystal Palace reveal 2026/27 home kit as iconic sash returns
Crystal Palace has unveiled its new home kit for the 2026/27 season, featuring a modern take on the iconic sash design.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100
LISTED: Eight south east London pubs named among the best across the UK
The Telegraph has named eight southeast London pubs among the best in the UK.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Mum slams housing association after banning kids toys from Penge garden
A Penge mum says she feels “victimised” after claiming her housing association told her children’s toys must be removed from a communal garden following a request to install a trampoline.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Crystal Palace Sports Centre could be transformed in £130m project - see changes here
Major plans to revamp the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre could go ahead from as early as this week - the plan would see the Norwood centre transformed for a whopping £130million.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0100
REVEALED: Sutton’s best and worst GP surgeries for 2026 ranked
The Sutton GP surgeries where patients report the best overall experience have been revealed.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Sidcup restaurant wants to re-hire violent employee who grabbed female customer
A Sidcup restaurant has launched a second bid to bring back an employee who was banned from working there “to protect women and girls”.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:19:00 +0100
Welling school wins national award after inspectors praise ‘impressive developments’
A specialist school in Welling has been recognised for its excellence in science education after receiving a prestigious national award.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Warning as major south east London road to CLOSE for two nights
The A2 in Dartford will face two nights of closures for maintenance.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:36:44 +0100
Terrified caged monkey left abandoned in a cage on a bus
A terrified caged monkey was left abandoned on a 302 bus in north west London.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Iconic 85-year-old musician announces return to London after long absence
Bob Dylan has announced five concerts at London's Royal Festival Hall this December. Here's everything fans need to know.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Met Office says London's hot weather is 'locked in' for another 10 days
The Met Office says London's warm, settled weather is 'locked in' for the next seven to 10 days, with sunshine expected to continue.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
First look inside new Daisy Green cafe on Hampstead Heath ahead of launch this week
The Daisy Green cafe at Parliament Hill Fields on Hampstead Heath has trialled a soft opening ahead of its official launch on Wednesday - we took a first look inside.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:16:01 +0100
Matt Lucas takes on one of musical theatre's biggest roles in London
Matt Lucas is set to take on one of musical theatre's most iconic roles when he joins the cast of Oliver! in London's West End this autumn.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'On the right track' - joy for siblings as their Highgate restaurant wins major award
Highgate fishmonger and restaurant London Shell Co - started by north London siblings Harry and Leah Lobek - has just earned an accolade from a major food guide.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:53:57 +0100
First Great British Railways trains unveiled at London Liverpool Street station
The first Great British Railways-branded trains have been unveiled at London Liverpool Street as rail reform moves forward.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:50:32 +0100
People react as Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister RECAP
Protesters are gathering outside Downing Street after Andy Burnham became Prime Minister following an audience with King Charles III. Our reporter is heading to the scene with live updates.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:39:53 +0100
One of London's smallest pubs has opened inside a storage unit
A 200 sq ft storage unit near Bermondsey Beer Mile has been transformed into one of London's smallest pubs for a one-night-only event.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:31:28 +0100
RECAP updates as London Fire Brigade responds on Cheam Common Road
he London Fire Brigade is responding on Cheam Common Road in Cheam, where the road is partially blocked and traffic is queueing. Bus routes have also been diverted.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:49:52 +0100
Man detained after being found in 'precarious position' at London railway station
A man was detained under the Mental Health Act at Alexandra Palace station, causing major rail delays between London and Stevenage, British Transport Police confirm.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:35:43 +0100
Burger King launches new Texas BBQ burger range – and brings back a fan favourite
Burger King UK has launched its new Texan BBQ King range for summer, alongside the return of the Bacon Caesar Collection and limited-time BOGOF offers.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:40:26 +0100
Man stole tens of thousands from London and Essex ATMs
An Ilford man stole tens of thousands of pounds from ATMs in Brentwood and across other parts of Essex and London.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:31:33 +0100
Motorcyclist, 28, dies in hit-and-run as driver flees on foot
A motorcyclist has died following a hit-and-run at a busy junction in east London.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:29:17 +0100
Everything we know after fatal stabbing as police race to find two men
Met Police name Cavalli Harriott and Jayqwan Stevens-Burke in Hackney fatal stabbing probe. Public urged to help trace suspects after Andre Street murder.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:36:50 +0100
Four Spanish men sentenced after traveling to UK to tag Tube trains with graffiti
Four men who travelled to London to graffiti Underground trains have been sentenced.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:32:05 +0100
Alternative routes as emergency services respond to incident causing 70-minute delays
Major disruption on London to Stevenage rail routes as emergency incident closes lines between Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace. Delays and cancellations expected.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:03:32 +0100
RECAP as man rescued from 'precarious position' brings London rail network to a standstill
An emergency services incident near Finsbury Park has brought all railway lines between Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace to a halt, causing cancellations and delays of up to 70 minutes.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Brand new north London Aldi store opening next month
A new Aldi is opening in north London next month - with the help of a Team GB Olympic gold medallist.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:20:02 +0100
Police continue hunt for stabbing suspect chased away by public after attack
Police are continuing to search for a suspect in connection to a critical stabbing in Balham over the weekend.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:14:35 +0100
Everything we know as man continues fighting for life after brutal stabbing
Man, 37, in life-threatening condition after stabbing on Weir Road, London. Police appeal for witnesses as suspect remains at large. Call 101 with info.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Thousands back campaigners' bid to save 'the only community pub in West Hampstead'
Campaigners bidding to protect The Alliance pub in West Hampstead, which is occupied by squatters after closing, are about to submit their community survey to Camden Council.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:56:54 +0100
Closures planned on A2 this week with dates and locations
Drivers using the A2 are being warned of overnight roadworks this week. Here's the full list of planned closures from Monday to Friday.

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