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Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:55:59 +0000
LIVE updates as M25 lanes closed with major delays after crash
There are long delays on the M25 near Waltham Cross and Enfield with two lanes closed following a crash.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:30:46 +0000
Police launch arson probe after gym-goers evacuate Archway Leisure Centre in cold
An arson investigation has been launched after a fire at a leisure centre in Archway Leisure Centre left swimmers standing outside in the cold.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:51:56 +0000
Man arrested after 'serious' crash shuts A13 near Rainham and Dagenham for NINE hours
A man has been arrested after a "serious" crash which shut the A13 near Rainham for nearly nine hours.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
All the free festive attractions at Wembley Park this Christmas
From Santa's Grotto to a festive market, brass band music to magical light installations there's plenty for shoppers and visitors at Wembley Park this Christmas

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Save on electrical gifts from Daewoo
One of the leading home appliance and electricals brands, Daewoo Electricals has an extensive range including kettles, toasters, microwaves, coffee machines and air fryers amongst other small kitchen appliances in its collection.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
'Dementia patient's tender moment with rose showed how much hospital needs a garden'
The Whittington Hospital is hoping readers will help it transform a run-down courtyard into a garden where patients and their families can get much-needed rest and relaxation.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Inside 1930s Walthamstow family home listed for £1.1 million
A 1930s four-bedroom mid-terraced home in Greenway Avenue, Walthamstow, has been listed for £1.1m.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:48:29 +0000
Save on electrical gifts from Daewoo
One of the leading home appliance and electricals brands, Daewoo Electricals has an extensive range including kettles, toasters, microwaves, coffee machines and air fryers amongst other small kitchen appliances in its collection.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Orpington gets 'best place to live' title for access to top state schools
Orpington has been named one of the best places in England to live if you want strong access to top performing state schools.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Number of asylum seekers housed in Croydon hotels rises to over 800
Data from the Home Office has revealed how many asylum seekers are currently being housed in hotels all over Croydon.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
All the Christmas events coming to Sutton’s St Nicholas Centre
This Christmas, Santa is returning to the St Nicholas Centre in Sutton in a candy-themed winter wonderland grotto.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
M&S shoplifter terrorised Carshalton shop by stealing up to three times a day
A shoplifter has been jailed after he stole from an M&S in Carshalton 23 times.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Forgotten WWI heroes to get own headstones after unmarked graves found in Lewisham
Two dozen First World War heroes who were buried in unmarked graves for over a century are set to be honoured for their contributions to the war effort and finally receive their own headstones.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Most south Londoners say they don’t support Sadiq Khan in poll
Our latest poll reveals that the Mayor of London faces opposition in south London.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Most south east Londoners say they don’t support Sadiq Khan in poll
Our latest News Shopper poll reveals that the Mayor of London faces opposition in south east London.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000
The pioneering north London director who might have gone on to lead the RSC
The death 50 years ago of 'Buzz' Goodbody, the first female director of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), was marked by a special event at the Arcola Theatre in Hackney.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:19:46 +0000
Man, 22, dies after stabbing outside row of shops in Wembley
A 22-year-old man has died after a stabbing outside a row of shops in Wembley.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:30:18 +0000
Signal fault causes major disruption until end of day at London station
A signal failure is causing major disruption between London Blackfriars and St Pancras.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:25:00 +0000
Serial shoplifter jailed for Brentwood Co-op thefts
Paul Wall, from Barking, pleaded guilty to stealing from the Co-op in Hutton.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Historic Kilburn pub is under new management as restaurant with new name
A former Kilburn pub that originally opened in the 1860s as The Earl Derby will now reopen as Mongolian restaurant and lounge bar The Goat.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Southeastern trains from Lewisham to Dartford to be replaced by buses this week
Southeastern services are set to be replaced by buses on some routes due to overnight engineering work.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:20:47 +0000
Man in 40s stabbed in arm before trailing blood into McDonald’s in Islington
A man in his 40s was stabbed in the arm before entering a McDonald’s in Islington, leaving a trail of blood in the restaurant.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:34:53 +0000
Man rushed to hospital after stabbing on busy Wembley road
A man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing on a major road in Wembley.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:44:05 +0000
Major police presence with multiple cordons in place after man stabbed in Wembley
Multiple cordons have been put in place after a man was stabbed outside a row of shops in Wembley.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:19:17 +0000
Paddington musical is a marmalade-filled smash of a show
The makers of this new musical version of the Paddington stories at The Savoy Theatre have certainly looked after Michael Bond's beloved bear

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:15:05 +0000
Student accused of Hither Green murder 'had split seconds to defend himself'
Joshua Michals claims he had "split seconds" to defend himself from Zhe Wang.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:52:41 +0000
Crime scene in place after man stabbed to death in Wembley
Police have closed off High Road in Wembley Central today (December 1) after a police incident.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:20:39 +0000
Kings Cross trains delayed after person hit by train
East Midlands Railway services are delayed to London after a person hit by a train. Follow our blog for updates.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
Woman faces trial for ‘walking on escalator in wrong direction’ in Greenwich
Michaela Copeland is being prosecuted under Transport for London byelaws.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:23:00 +0000
These three north London restaurants have just been added to The Michelin Guide
A Newington Green wine bar, a celebrated Thai restaurant and a playful surf and turf restaurant in King's Cross have been added to the gourmet bible

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:07:19 +0000
Swimmers stood in cold after evacuation during fire at Archway Leisure Centre
Swimmers had to stand outside in the cold with just their towels after “nearly 100” people were evacuated from Archway Leisure Centre.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:39:22 +0000
Person rushed to hospital after stabbing outside Islington McDonald’s
A person has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing left blood on the floor of a McDonald’s in Islington.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:15:35 +0000
Police called to Islington park after incident near schools
The emergency services have been reportedly called to an Islington park near local schools. Live updates here,

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:04:53 +0000
The Southern Rail trains from East Croydon that will be replaced by buses
Overnight engineering work will disrupt Southern Rail services this week.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Person rushed to hospital after 'serious' crash near Rainham and Dagenham
A person has been rushed to hospital as a priority after a “serious” crash on the A13 near Rainham and Dagenham.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:37:32 +0000
Cleaners, porters and caterers stage pay protest outside Lewisham Hospital
Dozens of cleaners, porters and caterers staged a protest outside Lewisham Hospital this week as they demanded better pay, with many workers reportedly having to use food banks and struggling to afford rent and bills.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:11:19 +0000
Man with 'life-changing injuries' after incident on track at Dagenham East station
A man is facing life-changing injuries after a police incident on the tracks at Dagenham East station.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:02:17 +0000
McDonald's in Islington closed by police after stabbing
A McDonald's in Islington is closed after a police incident. Follow live updates here.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:06:34 +0000
A13 near Rainham and Dagenham shut after 'serious' crash
The A13 is closed eastbound due to an accident at A1306 (Wennington Interchange).

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:31:05 +0000
Hampstead and Highgate MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced to jail
Hampstead and Highgate MP Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced by a court in Bangladesh to two years in prison.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:06:43 +0000
Save 10% on Wentworth Puzzles Christmas crackers
Welcome to December and with Christmas not too far away, Wentworth Puzzles has some great gifts for everyone this Christmas.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
'Tremendous moment' for school as new boarding house opens
Brentwood School has officially opened its new 122-room boarding house the Sir Michael Snyder Building.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Busy Greenwich road to close for 12 days for repair works
A road closure is set to take place in Greenwich, according to the Public Notice Portal.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The best places to live in south London according to top state school access
Richmond Park has been ranked as England’s best place to live with access to high performing state schools.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon BOXPARK set for biggest festive event of the year - Ho Ho Hoedown
BOXPARK Croydon is hosting its biggest festive event of the year — a Country Christmas Ho Ho Hoedown on December 19 featuring line dancing, a rodeo bull, live country music, festive DJ sets, and themed food and drink.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon women’s leadership group marks five years with London event
A Croydon-based leadership organisation marked its fifth anniversary with an event in central London.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Abbey Wood BMW driver admits using false plates to avoid paying ULEZ
A man from Abbey Wood has pleaded guilty to fraud after he drove a car with false plates on to avoid paying the ULEZ fee.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Orpington social club with quality cask beer in running to become best in UK
Orpington Liberal Club has been named one of CAMRA’s four finalists for the 2025 Club of the Year competition, recognised for its welcoming atmosphere, quality cask beer and strong community links.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Moving Orpington cancer car will save £700k a year - but money not 'primary driver'
An NHS trust predicts it will save around £700,000 a year by moving inpatient haematology care from an Orpington hospital but claims money is not the “primary driver” of the proposal.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Drivers warned as busy Croydon road to close for 10 weeks
Drivers in Croydon face disruption over the coming months as a busy road undergoes 10 weeks of staged closures for highway and footway works.

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