This Is Local London

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:06 +0100
LIVE as London's BUSIEST station hit by 'major disruption' in rush hour
Trains to London's busiest station are facing "major disruption" following a failure on the tracks. Live updates here.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:26:13 +0100
Convicted murderer admits killing girlfriend in Walthamstow when she refused abortion
A convicted murderer has admitted killing his pregnant girlfriend by stabbing her 19 times after being released from prison on licence.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:11:05 +0100
Celebrate spooky season and all things for the home with That Home Shop
Ready to refresh your home for the change of seasons?

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:42:07 +0100
Seven people arrested after mobile repair shop police raid in Woolwich
Seven people have been arrested after a raid at a phone shop at Greens End, Woolwich.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:47:44 +0100
Husband to appear in court after wife, 40, stabbed to death in Hornchurch home
A man is to appear in court today accused of murdering his wife in Hornchurch.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100
'I was transported back to the 1960s at Hornchurch's hidden gem vintage tea room'
A review of a visit to Tea Island in Hornchurch, a fabulous hidden gem of a cafe which is perfect for nostalgia lovers of all ages.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Restaurant closes suddenly - with farewell swipe at "indifferent" community
Highgate Village Italian Don Ciccio has closed after six years leaving a notice on its website accusing locals of not supporting them

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Gas works to block four roads in Wallington this month
Four roads in Wallington will be closed at the end of the month due to gas works.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
24 Hours in A&E documentary returns to St George's Hospital
The popular Channel 4 documentary 24 Hours in A&E is returning to St George’s Hospital in Tooting.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The ghosts and ghouls that haunt Sutton’s many historical sites
 With Halloween around the corner, Sutton’s haunted history is resurfacing. Across the borough, residents past and present have reported ghostly encounters in pubs, hospitals, cinemas and schools.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Christmas lights and street market event set to return to Orpington
The festive spirit is coming back to Orpington High Street as the annual Christmas lights and street market event is set to return on November 23.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
‘I found out Croydon Council cut my son’s speech therapy through WhatsApp group’
A Croydon mum says she was left in shock after discovering her five-year-old son’s legally funded speech therapy had been cut without warning.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The outstanding Eltham independent school that pupils are 'happy to attend'
An independent school in Eltham supporting children with additional learning needs has been described as “exceptional” by inspectors.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Grove Park health club submits plans to replace tennis courts with padel
Bannatyne Health Club in Grove Park has submitted plans to Lewisham Council to replace its tennis courts with three competition-standard padel courts, offering year-round play for members and the local community.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:56:01 +0100
Is Amazon Music, Prime Video and Alexa down? Massive outage reported
The Amazon Web services problem, which seems to be impacting other apps and websites like Snapchat, Lloyds Bank and Ring, has been acknowledged by the company.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:44:19 +0100
Is Lloyds Bank down? Customers report issues with website and mobile banking
Lloyds Bank customers have reported issues with the website and mobile app.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:22:35 +0100
Is Ring doorbell down? Users reporting outage on app and website
Ring doorbell users have reported an outage with the app and website with more than 4,000 issues reported on DownDetector.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:15:32 +0100
What are V-levels? New qualification to be introduced by government in England
V-levels are set to be introduced in England to replace Level 3 BTECs and other post-16 technical qualifications

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:41:48 +0100
RECAP as Hornchurch road cordoned off after fatal stabbing
A road in Hornchurch has been cordoned off after a woman was found fatally stabbed.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 09:16:05 +0100
RECAP after signalling cable theft causes major disruption on Elizabeth line
Major disruption has been reported on the Elizabeth line between Romford and Shenfield this morning.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +0100
Two women stabbed with one dead in separate incidents within 24 hours across London
A woman has died and another left injured after two separate stabbings within 24 hours across London.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:13:40 +0100
Man in hospital with head injury after 'fight' in Kingsbury
A man has suffered a head injury following reports of a 'fight' in Kingsbury.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:02:06 +0100
Man arrested after teen found critically stabbed in Leyton
A teenage boy is in hospital and a man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following a stabbing in Leyton.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Sutton and Croydon death notices from the Your Local Guardian
Your Local Guardian published four new death notices this week, paying tribute to Joyce Rose Southgate, Barbara May Goodman, Richard Holland, and Audrey Gurney. Each notice offers a lasting online memorial for friends and family.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Drug drivers in south east London named and shamed
Five people have been sentenced this month for drug driving offences in south east London.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Bexleyheath thief stole teddy bears belonging to children’s hospice
Prolific Bexleyheath shoplifter Ryan Book has been jailed.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Church to host pianist and wind ensemble for autumn concert
The Woodford Musical Circle will host its autumn concert at St James’s URC in Buckhurst Hill on November 15, featuring the Cantilena Wind Ensemble and pianist Abhinath Berry.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
The family-run Sanderstead restaurant where customers can shape the menu
A family-run Sanderstead restaurant, where customers have a say in the menu, is quickly becoming a go-to spot for brunch, breakfast, and all-day dining.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:38:22 +0100
Everything we know so far after woman stabbed to death in Hornchurch home
A quiet street in a suburban town in Havering has been transformed into a crime scene after a woman was found fatally stabbed.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:59:30 +0100
'Kind' and 'generous' dad, 27, stabbed to death in Catford was 'heartbeat' of family
The family of a 27-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Catford have paid tribute to a "loved son, father and friend".

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:26:01 +0100
'Devoted' dad, 27, stabbed to death in Catford named and pictured for first time
A 27-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Catford has been named and pictured for the first time.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:20:35 +0100
Woman, 40, stabbed to death in Hornchurch home named and pictured for first time
A woman who died after a stabbing at a home in Hornchurch has been named and pictured for first time.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:09:41 +0100
Murder charge made after woman, 40, found stabbed in Hornchurch home
A murder charge has been brought against a man following a fatal stabbing in Hornchurch.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:57:49 +0100
Woman, 40, dies after stabbing in Hornchurch home as husband charged with murder
A woman has been pronounced dead following reports of a stabbing in Hornchurch.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:31:28 +0100
Man, 54, in 'life-changing' condition after being hit by van in Catford
A 54-year-old man is in a life-changing condition after being hit by a van in Catford.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:15:27 +0100
Woman in her 50s dies after incident ‘involving bus’ in Mitcham
A woman in her 50s has died after an incident allegedly involving a bus in Mitcham.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100
South Londoners jailed so far this month including pub landlord who spied in toilets
Our round-up of the south Londoners who have been sentenced to prison time.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100
New crossing upgrades proposed on busy Romford road used by 1,300 vehicles an hour
A new scheme to improve a crossing for cyclists in Mercury Gardens, Romford has been proposed by Havering Council.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:23:16 +0100
Police seen parked at crime scene in residential Hornchurch road
Pictures have revealed a significant police presence in a residential road in Hornchurch.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:56:08 +0100
Stormzy stuck in middle of Putney High Street after luxury car runs out of fuel
Stormzy was left stuck in the middle of Putney High Street after his luxury car ran out of fuel.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100
The pretty hamlet on Hampstead Heath that people think is spelled wrong
The Vale of Health is a small hamlet of 60 homes surrounded on all sides by Hampstead Heath

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Want a house near a park? You probably won't beat this beautiful £1m family home
A five-bedroom detached home on Park Lane, Harlow, is for sale for offers over £1m. The gated property features a modern kitchen, annexe, and direct access to Harlow Town Park.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications in Harlow including tower's new antennas
Harlow Council has received new planning applications, including home extensions, telecommunications upgrades at Netteswell Tower, and a change of use proposal.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100
'Ocean liner' flats that were home to wartime spies and the Queen of Crime
Agatha Christie was the most famous resident of The Isokon Flats but the blue plaque commemorates three pioneers of the Bauhaus movement

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100
History of Romford's first cinemas which opened more than a century ago
Romford's first cinemas opened more than a century ago, at a time when there was also an open-air cinema in the town.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100
London bank may become an interactive museum
Camden Council has received a range of new planning applications, including proposals for solar panels, loft conversions, tree works, and changes to residential and commercial properties across the borough.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100
‘I am searching for RAF war hero Kenneth Tibbats’ descendants’
Researchers are hoping to find relatives or descendants of an RAF bomber pilot from east London who was killed during the air war over Nazi Germany in 1942.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100
A look inside period home in Gidea Park with garden studio on the market
See inside a four-bedroom detached home in Balgores Lane, Gidea Park with a garden studio on sale.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
New licence could bring longer hours and music to Croydon brewery taproom
 A Croydon brewery known for its craft beers and lively taproom could soon see changes to how it operates.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The roads closing in Dartford and Greenhithe over October and November
Multiple roads and pathways will be temporarily closed in the Dartford area in October and November 2025.

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