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Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mottingham charity shop which supports disabled locals set to close store
A disability charity has announced the closure of its Mottingham shop after saying it is no longer sustainable to continue operating the store.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Small businesses, big dreams: Lewisham finalists reflect on major success
Some of Lewisham’s smallest businesses are celebrating major recognition after being named finalists in the Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards 2026.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:17:25 +0100
Firefighters rush to scene of stabbing as seven men arrested and four in hospital
Firefighters were called to south London high street after an altercation which led to four men being stabbed and seven men being arrested.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:13:19 +0100
Bromley KFC stabbing leaves four injured and seven arrested – what we know so far
Seven males arrested after stabbing at KFC on Bromley High Street, south-east London. Four injured, one critical. Met Police investigation ongoing.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:36:25 +0100
RECAP updates as vehicle fire near M25 junction causes queues
A vehicle fire is causing traffic disruption close to the M25 at J24 for Potters Bar, with the A111 Stagg Hill partially blocked and queues building on surrounding roads.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:54:01 +0100
LIVE updates as crash blocks lane on major road near London airport causing delays
A crash on the A6 New Bedford Road near Luton Airport is causing delays this morning, with a southbound lane blocked between Stockingstone Road and Foxglove Way.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:20:48 +0100
LIVE updates as vandalism, trespasser and collapsed drain hit London travel
Commuters are facing disruption across several London transport lines this morning, with vandalism, a trespasser on the track, a collapsed drain and train cancellations affecting journeys across the capital.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
You Garden's first 'Blush Pink' Agapanthus trio for £20.97...save £18
Move over, classic blue – there’s a new garden showstopper in town – meet the beautiful Agapanthus ‘Blush Pink’.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:07:00 +0100
Daniel Francis MP: Royal Mail must deliver for Bexleyheath and Crayford
Labour's Daniel Francis: Royal Mail Must Deliver for Bexleyheath & Crayford

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:05:00 +0100
Gareth Bacon MP: Huge data centre has no place on Orpington green belt
Gareth Bacon MP's column

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Everything to know as Harry Styles is returning to Wembley with three huge shows
Harry Styles has announced three Wembley Stadium concerts for 2027. Find out the dates, ticket sale times, presale details and support act.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I joined the London Ambulance Service as a teen - now I'm celebrating 50 years'
Former London paramedic Noel Thomas has celebrated 50 years with the London Ambulance Service after joining as a 17-year-old cadet in 1976.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stevie Wonder announces huge London show celebrating iconic album's 50th anniversary
Stevie Wonder will perform Songs In The Key Of Life in full at The O2 as part of a special UK tour celebrating the album's 50th anniversary.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London weather this weekend as temperatures reach 24C before rain returns
The Met Office forecasts temperatures of up to 24C this weekend before more unsettled weather returns.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
REVEALED - the north London businesses slapped with fines for hiring illegal staff
A Kilburn kebab restaurant and a Turkish barber in Camden Town are among the latest businesses handed fines for hiring illegal workers.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
M25 drivers warned of 10 overnight closures this weekend
Drivers using the M25 face 10 overnight closures this weekend. Check the full list of affected carriageways, junctions and slip roads.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:55:15 +0100
'Industry-leading' holiday homes manufacturer enters administration
The company, which employs 76 staff, manufactures lodges and holiday homes and was founded in 2019.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Who is Cach Mercer? The Love Islander taking on Strictly Come Dancing 2026
Cach Mercer is a TikTok star and Love Islander, who will be taking to the Strictly ballroom for the 2026 series.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:10:00 +0100
Greenwich drivers could face 20mph limit across almost the entire borough
A borough-wide 20mph speed limit could soon be introduced in Greenwich under new plans.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Sutton boy, 9, loses ability to walk and nearly talk after rare disease diagnosis
A Sutton woman who has never run a marathon before is taking on her first 10K and half marathon to raise money for a nine-year-old boy with a rare disease.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:42:00 +0100
South Londoner hotelier exploited Covid bounce-back loans to claim £450k
Richard Courtenay has been sentenced for fraudulently claiming £450,000 in Covid support funds.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:25:17 +0100
Catford man charged with murder after victim died from severe head injuries
A man from Catford has been charged with murder after a death in Clapham.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
First Dates Fred Sirieix wants Bromley locals to 'fall back in love with restaurants'
First Dates star Fred Sirieix is urging Bromley locals to support their local restaurants as over 40 restaurants club together for the town's first-ever Restaurant Week.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Living nightmare' for Sutton parents as 'caring son' still missing 38 years on
Today marks 38 years since the disappearance of Sutton schoolboy Lee Boxell, who is yet to be found.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Bromley school where ‘lives blossom further’ praised in glowing Ofsted report
A Bromley primary school where pupils' lives "blossom further" through theatre trips, residentials and other experiences has been praised in a glowing Ofsted report.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Teens build FREE wheelchair ramp & help families across Kent and south east London
A group of teens from south east London and Kent have been helping to transform the lives of south east Londoners this summer.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Essex council announces road closures and new parking restrictions
Essex County Council has announced multiple road closures and restrictions that will come into effect in the coming weeks.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New premises licence application submitted for Zuzu
A new application for a premises licence for the retail sale of alcohol on Leven Road has been submitted.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Traffic chaos as drivers warned over upcoming roadworks in Bromley
TfL is introducing an overnight stopping ban on parts of Bromley Common and nearby roads from September 14 to 20 for telecoms works.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:59:44 +0100
Witness reveals chaotic scenes after Bromley KFC stabbing left man fighting for life
A KFC customer said she was left “in shock” after a group was attacked inside the restaurant at Bromley.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:51:42 +0100
Westminster, Islington schools targeted by threatening emails as investigation begins
Several schools went into lockdown this week following the receipt of a threatening email.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:38:09 +0100
Armed police in helmets and 20+ officers swarm east London road as area sealed off
A large police presence has been reported in Dagenham, with more than 20 officers seen at the scene.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:16:41 +0100
Pictures from the scene as seven arrested after Bromley stabbing leaves man critical
A stabbing in broad daylight sparked a major emergency response in Bromley.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:53:01 +0100
RECAP as 'heavy police presence' spotted in east London with road cordoned off
Rusper Road, Dagenham is cordoned off with an emergency services presence.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:08:46 +0100
Man jailed for life over fatal 'sudden and unprovoked' stabbing in Camden park
A man has been jailed for life following a fatal stabbing in a public park.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:33:32 +0100
RECAP as 'armed police' swarm east London blocking residential road
Armed police have been spotted on Cannington Road, Dagenham.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:10:55 +0100
SEVEN men arrested after four stabbed in Bromley broad-daylight brawl
Seven men have been arrested after four men were stabbed during an altercation in Bromley High Street this afternoon.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:08:21 +0100
One in critical condition after four men stabbed during fight in Bromley
Four men were stabbed during an altercation on Bromley High Street.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:34 +0100
London's transport network to get climate-proof makeover under new TfL plan
TfL has unveiled more than 70 measures to make London's transport network greener, more resilient and better prepared for extreme weather.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Family-run deli confirms permanent closure after 'difficult decision to retire'
Giacobazzi's deli closed on September 4 after 35 years, with the family who ran it saying they have been unable to sell their shop in Fleet Road, Hampstead.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Belsize Park house for auction on street that was home to celebs and Apprentice stars
A detached Victorian house in Daleham Gardens, Belsize Park has its entire first floor given over to the master bedroom, bathroom and dressing rooms. It is up for auction with a guide price of more than £6million.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:27:27 +0100
Thameslink to replace ‘ironing-board’ seats with upgraded cushions from 2027
Thameslink’s notorious ‘ironing-board’ seats will be replaced from 2027, with new cushions, backrests and tables fitted across all 115 GTR trains.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:20:47 +0100
Six overnight A2 closures scheduled between Friday and Monday
Drivers using the A2 face six overnight closures this weekend, including two full carriageway closures. Check the full list before travelling.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:12:37 +0100
Four taken to hospital after reported 'stabbing' on Bromley High Street
Four people have been taken to hospital after a reported stabbing in Bromley.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:03:51 +0100
Police investigate after schools locked down following threatening emails sent
Police were investigating after threatening emails were sent to several schools across Islington and neighbouring London boroughs.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Woman's death could have been avoided with A&E scan, inquest hears
A woman's death at Newham Hospital would have been avoided by performing a CT scan when she attended A&E, an inquest heard.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Rare breed sheep return to grazing on Hampstead Heath and 'will help nature'
Five rare-breed sheep returned to Hampstead Heath on September 9 for a two-week grazing trial, helping restore biodiversity and protect wildlife.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:48:49 +0100
RECAP as four stabbed shuts Bromley High Street with SEVEN arrested
A major road closure is causing disruption in Bromley following an emergency services incident.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:24:44 +0100
London horror week sees murder, stabbing and pensioner die after suspected dog attack
A man has been murdered, multiple people have been seriously injured and a pensioner has died following a suspected dog attack in just some of the major incidents reported across London this week.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:08:09 +0100
Zombie knife dealer who supplied schoolchildren caught after 650 weapons intercepted
Jonathan Soares, 20, from Lambeth, pleaded guilty to importing and selling illegal zombie knives across the UK. Metropolitan Police seized 650 weapons.

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