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Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Parking mayhem as new restrictions to launch in Beckenham next week
New parking restrictions are coming into effect in Beckenham.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major update as 19th century Plumstead pub set for new purpose
A proposal to transform the site of a derelict 19th Century Plumstead pub into nine houses could take over a year to complete.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I ditched the USA for Bexley – and fell for the pubs, people and sausage rolls'
When Americans dream of moving abroad, places like Paris, Sydney or Barcelona usually spring to mind.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:04:13 +0100
LIVE updates as lanes closed on M25 lane after crash and broken-down lorry
A stalled lorry and a separate crash have caused disruption on the M25 this morning, with lane closures near Heathrow and at the Dartford Crossing.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:58:01 +0100
Man left with life-changing injuries in west London axe attack as police hunt suspect
Police are hunting for a suspect after a man has suffered life-changing injuries in an axe attack in Brentford this week.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:33:53 +0100
LIVE as MAJOR rail disruption caused by power outage affects London
Passengers are facing a second day of disruption caused by a power outage.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:19:47 +0100
LIVE updates as building fire shuts busy west London road near station
A road in west London has been closed after a building fire broke out near a train station this morning.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:04:30 +0100
London passengers face second day of delays after Manchester rail outage
Commuters face continued rail disruption after a power outage cut services between London and parts of the Midlands and North West.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:03:26 +0100
Inside the £512k cannabis suitcase haul seized at Heathrow Airport
A woman has admitted smuggling more than 50kg of cannabis into Heathrow Airport from Thailand.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:32:39 +0100
Boy assaulted at west London Underground station as police seek information
An appeal for information has been launched after a child was assaulted at a tube station last month.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:28:38 +0100
Man snatched £175k gold suitcase from Eurostar passenger outside St Pancras
A thief who stole a suitcase containing £175,000 of designer goods in a 'devious and pre-planned distraction theft' outside St Pancras Station has been jailed.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save £18 on stunning Agapanthus that will transform your garden
They’re a popular and much-loved summer bulb, we’re talking about Agapanthus and they’re the stars of this week’s You Garden’s offers.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Discover London's 5 best fish and chip shops you have to visit according to reviews
Looking for some fish and chips? See the best restaurants and fish and chip shops serving the dish in London.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London quiz fans could win £5,000 as BBC game show opens casting call
BBC One's The Finish Line is looking for new contestants for series five, with winners able to take home up to £5,000.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London set for hottest weekend in weeks with temperatures soaring to 31°C
London is set for a weekend of sunshine and heat, with temperatures forecast to reach 31°C by Sunday. Here's what the Met Office says about the warm spell.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning Japanese restaurant to open its biggest London site yet
KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar is opening its biggest restaurant yet in Covent Garden, bringing sushi, ramen and Japanese cocktails to the West End.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London Wetherspoons that are temporarily closed this summer
Several London Wetherspoons have temporarily closed for refurbishment. Here's the full list of affected pubs and their reopening dates.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London warned of 33C heat next week as yellow alert issued
London is set for another spell of hot weather, with temperatures forecast to reach 33C and a yellow heat-health alert issued by the UKHSA.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:46:44 +0100
Loose Women panellist threatens ITV with legal action over removal from show
Nadia Sawalha has threatened ITV with legal action due to being dropped from Loose Women

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Drivers face fresh disruption as Thames Water works launches in Bromley
Drivers face fresh disruption as Thames Water maintenance works get underway across multiple streets.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100
'I’ve brought the taste of Jamaica all the way to Thornton Heath Station'
A brand-new coffee shop has opened in Thornton Heath – and it's somewhere commuters will be thankful for.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:34:00 +0100
LISTED: Places to eat, watch & play in Bromley for cheap amid Government discounts
With the summer holidays in full swing, families across Bromley may be looking for ways to keep the cost of days out down.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:10:39 +0100
JAILED: Croydon man raped woman in caravan after Royal Windsor Horse Show
Ryan Dinnage, from Croydon, sexually assaulted a woman in her caravan after the Royal Windsor Horse Show - he has been jailed for eight years.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:49:00 +0100
Croydon HMO to double in size after developer solves parking row
A South Norwood HMO can double in size after its owner changed the plans to overcome Croydon Council's parking concerns.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
FREE festival returns to south east London's man-made town despite rail disruption
Thamesmead Festival is set to return this weekend with live music, family entertainment, and street food.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
TfL set to impose restrictions on several key Greenwich and Bexley roads
Transport for London (TfL) is set to impose restrictions on several key South London roads.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:16:27 +0100
Blaze destroys one hectare of grass next to Heathrow runway - with flights delayed
One hectare of grass has been destroyed in a fire next to a Heathrow Airport runway, with some flights delayed.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:43:24 +0100
Heathrow ‘flights delayed’ after grass fire near runway - recap
There is a fire near the runway at Heathrow Airport. Follow our blog for live updates.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:01 +0100
Police gain extra power after sleepless nights complaints from loud music and drugs
Police have been granted additional powers after residents complain about sleepless nights due to loud music and drug use during in Brixton.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:19:45 +0100
Firm fined £60k after worker suffers life-changing fall through roof light
A construction company has been fined £60,000 after a worker suffered life-changing injuries when he fell through an unprotected roof light

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:53:29 +0100
Ambulance on scene and police cordon in place as road closed due to crash
Garratt Lane in Earlsfield is closed both ways following a crash.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:21:31 +0100
Man barges person in 50s to get through train barriers and then slaps him in face
A man reportedly shoved a person in his 50s to push through Acton train barriers and then slapped him in a shop.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:48 +0100
Covent Garden stab victims ‘knifed in back with scissors’
A woman accused of a stabbing spree in London’s Covent Garden is accused of knifing four men in the back with scissors, a court has heard.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
How to check live London bus times on this useful app before you leave home
Find out how to check London bus times in real time using the TfL Go app, TfL website, countdown displays and journey-planning apps.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:02:02 +0100
Live as 'serious' WILDFIRE blocks Essex road
Howard Way in Harlow is closed with slow traffic due to a wild fire.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:18:32 +0100
A brand new Aldi has opened in London - and shoppers got free gifts
Aldi has opened a new supermarket on Edgware Road, creating 22 jobs and offering fresh food, a Food to Go section and community support initiatives.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:14:22 +0100
Stephen Bear jailed for breaching restraining order against ex Georgia Harrison
Disgraced former reality TV star Stephen Bear has been jailed for 16 months for breaching a restraining order by posting on social media about his ex-girlfriend Georgia Harrison.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:08:19 +0100
MAJOR motorway closures set to impact London TONIGHT
Motorists are being warned of major motorway closures that could cause significant delays.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:05:52 +0100
Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing north London mum and her two children
Police are appealing for help to locate a missing mother and her two children from north London.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:37:37 +0100
The Weeknd is playing five Wembley shows - here's what fans need to know
The Weeknd returns to Wembley Stadium in August 2026 as part of his After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour, bringing five huge London shows following the success of his previous Wembley performances.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:17:46 +0100
Recap: MAJOR electrical failure affecting London trains for rest of day
Major rail disruption has been reported across much of England, affecting areas in Greater Manchester, the Midlands and the North West. This is due to an electric failure and is affecting trains in and out of London.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:08:44 +0100
Secret Canada goose cull at Surrey tennis club sparks outrage among members
A secret cull of Canada geese sparked outrage among members at one of the UK’s most exclusive tennis clubs.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:09:42 +0100
RECAP as two crashes block south east London roads with queueing traffic
Emergency incidents in Brockley and Deptford are causing queueing traffic and blocked roads.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:56:09 +0100
Ace Café forced to close early AGAIN after ‘dangerous’ anti-social behaviour
A popular motor café - known as "the home for petrolheads" - is forced to continue closing early on Fridays again due to reports of uncontrollable antisocial behaviour.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:42:07 +0100
A2 closures start this weekend - check if your route is affected
Drivers using the A2 are being warned of overnight closures this weekend. Here's the full day-by-day roadwork schedule.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:32:49 +0100
London M25 closures to cause havoc for drivers this weekend
Drivers using the M25 around London are being warned of overnight closures this weekend. Here's the full day-by-day roadwork schedule.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:31:05 +0100
Council under fire for plans to stop people standing in central London bars
A council is consulting on plans which could stop people standing in central London bars as it tries to curb “excessive drunkenness”.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:26:20 +0100
Police searching for missing girl, 16, believed to be in Dartford
Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl in Kent, believed to be around Dartford.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:20:04 +0100
Major emergency response to Epsom crash where woman died at the scene
A young woman has died following a late-night collision involving a car and a street cleaning vehicle in Epsom.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:14:52 +0100
206 grass fire calls in 24 hours - why London Fire Brigade is worried
London Fire Brigade received more than 200 calls to grass fires in just 24 hours as the capital's dry weather continued to fuel blazes across parks and open spaces.

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