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Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:39:29 +0100Three injured as crash shuts M23 near Gatwick Airport for ‘a number of hours’
Two men and a woman are injured after a crash which has shut the M23 for over four hours near Gatwick Airport.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:29:16 +0100More than 70 cannabis plants found at suspected factory in Dartford
More than 70 cannabis plants have been discovered at a suspected factory.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:11:22 +0100No service on parts of Piccadilly line — here are the alternative routes
Piccadilly line disruption: No trains between Acton Town–Rayners Lane and Heathrow T1-3–T5 due to points failure and train fault. Tickets valid on buses, Elizabeth line.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:36:36 +0100'Lovely neighbour' stabbed to death in Shooters Hill named in tribute
A “lovely” woman stabbed to death in Shooters Hill has been named in a touching tribute.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:29:18 +01005 Tube lines hit by severe delays and suspensions — what you need to know
London Underground delays: Circle, District, Victoria, and Hammersmith & City lines hit by train faults. Piccadilly line part-suspended. Tickets accepted on buses and rail.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:35:34 +0100LIVE updates as police investigate day after woman killed in Shooters Hill
Police are continuing to investigate for a second day after a fatal stabbing in Shooters Hill. Follow our blog for live updates.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:17:36 +0100LIVE updates as M23 shut near Gatwick Airport after serious crash
The M23 Northbound is shut near Gatwick Airport this morning (April 2). Follow our blog for live updates.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100This London fish and chip shop is over 150 years old and you can still visit today
Discover the oldest fish and chip shop in London that's been open for more than 150 years, Rock and Sole Plaice.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Meet the ex-army mayor candidate who says Croydon has ‘lost a decade’
An ex-army bomb disposal officer says Croydon has “effectively lost a decade” as he runs to become the borough’s next executive mayor.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The south east London area offering one of London’s best skyline views
Located between New Cross, Nunhead and Brockley, Telegraph Hill remains one of south east London’s most quietly magnetic neighbourhoods.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Town centre to see surge in 5G lamp post antennas
A series of 5G installations have been proposed across Croydon town centre, aiming to boost connectivity with antennas on lamp posts.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pothole repairs and road safety earmark an extra £12m
An extra £12 million has been pledged in Islington to help repair potholes, and improve surfaces and accessibility over the next four years.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Forest Hill museum plans improvement works to educational building
Horniman Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill has proposed a series of upgrades to one of its educational buildings to support "long-term viability".
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hospital named most improved in London - and seventh in England
The NHS trust that runs Northwick Park Hospital has been named seventh most improved trust in England.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council opens new contact centre to assist residents
Harrow Council has opened a new contact centre where residents can get questions about council tax, benefits, garden waste, parking permits answered by a real person.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Full list of all the London Underground changes you need to know this Easter weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this Easter weekend (April 3 - 6) and don't be caught out.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hornsey shop wall transformed by a mural from local artists
Tia McKoy and Tessie Orange-Turner, two north London artists, transformed the outside of a Hornsey shop with a mural referencing the area's heritage.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The tiny 300-year-old shop in London that brewed Britain's love of tea
One of London’s oldest shops has been serving tea on the Strand for more than 300 years, offering a glimpse into the city’s past.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100'There's £20m for area around hospital - and you can decide how it is spent'
Croydon West MP Sarah Jones on how the Labour covernment is investing in Croydon and giving the community power to restore pride in their area.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Are Merlin Passes worth it for London families? Costs and savings explained
A Merlin Annual Pass can save London families money—but only if used enough. Here’s when it’s worth it and when it’s not.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Why this 'absolutely beautiful and delicious' bakery is among the best in Britain
Miel Bakery in London has been named among the best in Britain. Find out why guests are calling it "absolutely beautiful".
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0100The Race Across the World experience taking players on a thrilling adventure
An interactive experience based on the TV show Race Across the World offers players a thrilling race through the heart of central London.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:46:16 +0100'Do not approach' missing man who absconded during escorted shop visit in Deptford
An appeal has been launched to find a missing man who absconded during an escorted visit to shops in Deptford.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:02:27 +0100Dramatic images show police and air ambulance at Shooters Hill fatal stabbing
Photos from the scene of the fatal stabbing in Shooters Hill show multiple police vehicles, ambulances and specialist response units lining the road near The Red Lion pub.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:07:37 +0100Extra police patrols in Shooters Hill after woman in her 80s fatally stabbed
Residents in Plumstead can expect to see an increased police presence in Shooters Hill following a fatal stabbing that left a woman in her 80s dead outside her home.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100New public artwork unveiled at Fairlop Waters
New artwork about Fairlop Waters celebrates memories including a couple’s sunset walk, a school sailing trip that went awry and a family wedding.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +01007 best Easter Sunday roasts in London worth the journey this weekend
Looking for the best Easter Sunday roasts in London? Here are seven standout pubs and restaurants worth travelling across the city for.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100The two London airports ranked among the world’s best in new awards
Heathrow and Gatwick have been ranked among the world’s best airports in the 2026 Skytrax awards, based on global passenger feedback.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100£1m to be spent on estate improvements 'that residents asked for'
A £1 million scheme in Islington, to upgrade public spaces on estates will be spent on more than 90 improvements suggested by residents.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Free cocktails for Londoners this April - if they say this secret password
Laki Kane is giving away 5,000 free cocktails in London this April—just say the secret password to claim your drink.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Remembering the ‘King and Queen’ of a Greenwich road who died just five days apart
Today we remember Tony and Marie Deadman, a husband and wife from Greenwich who passed away just days apart from each other last year.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100How to get cheap West End tickets via lotteries, Rush and same-day tickets
There are currently a range of West End shows offering cheap prcies through lotteries, same-day tickets and Rush tickets
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:51:11 +0100Armed police rush to shooting with ‘bullet casings scattered on the floor’
Armed police responded to a shooting in a quiet area of Walthamstow.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:38:56 +0100Person dies on tracks as major disruption hits London-bound trains
A person has died at Dudley Port railway station, causing major train disruption between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton. Delays affect London routes.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:30:07 +0100Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman stabbed to death in Shooters Hill
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 80s was fatally stabbed outside her home in Shooters Hill.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:23:01 +0100Woman in her 80s stabbed to death outside home in Shooters Hill
A woman in her 80s has died after she was stabbed to death outside her home in Shooters Hill.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:09:43 +0100Woman in her 80s stabbed to death outside her home - what we know so far
Police are responding to an ongoing incident near the Red Lion pub in Shooters Hill. Chestnut Rise may be closed. Metropolitan Police investigating.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:57:45 +0100Man threatened to kill girl under 13 if she told anyone he raped her
A Streatham man who repeatedly raped and sexually abused a girl under the age of 13 after exploiting a family’s trust has been jailed.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0100Where new bus shelters will be introduced across London in 2026
All the London areas set for new bus shelter designs following last month's TfL announcement of 12 month trial.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:28:58 +0100Four officers attacked after hundreds of kids run riot through Clapham
Four police officers were attacked - with one in hospital - after hundreds of kids ran riot through Clapham following a viral social media trend.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:30:24 +0100Sadiq Khan slams ‘absolutely unacceptable’ scenes after youth disorder turns violent
Sadiq Khan condemns Clapham violence as Met Police arrest teens after anti-social behaviour, assaults and disorder. Increased police presence in Clapham.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0100Conservative party offices in Chislehurst spotted on Zoopla
The Bromley and Biggin Hill Conservatives office in Chislehurst has been spotted on Zoopla.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:41:03 +0100RECAP after police flock to fatal stabbing near pub in Shooters Hill
Police are currently reported to be at an incident near the Red Lion pub in Shooters Hill.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:23:12 +0100Girls, 13 and 17, arrested after fires and disorder erupt in Clapham
Three teenage girls have been arrested after a disorder involving hundreds of young people in Clapham.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:15:17 +0100Police warn more arrests will be made after Clapham chaos
Police have warned that more arrests are expected to be made after chaos erupted from a large crowd of young people in Clapham.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:14:40 +0100Historic Islington pub to be revived by new owners under original name
The Angelic pub in Islington will reopen as The George IV under new owners, restoring its historic name and traditional feel.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:54:14 +0100Family-friendly Easter events at Battersea Power Station from LEGO event to art trial
Battersea Power Station is offering a range of family-friendly events this Easter including an elephant trail and a LEGO® Build event.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:24:10 +0100Major disruption hits Euston trains — what you need to know
Signalling fault disrupts trains between London Euston, Watford Junction, and Shepherds Bush. Delays, cancellations affect Avanti, Southern, and LNWR services.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:17:38 +0100Two men taken to hospital after crash involving police car on major road
Two men have been injured after a police car was involved in a crash on the A13 in Canning Town.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:32:15 +0100Surrey man chased woman on motorbike in campaign of abuse
A domestic abuser from Surrey chased a woman on a motorbike and kicked her car during a year-long campaign of violence against her.