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Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000Film shines light on Hackney rabbi building bridges between faiths
New documentary How to Get On With Everybody spotlights Hackney rabbi Herschel Gluck’s work building relations with Muslim community.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:13:41 +0000LIVE updates as Dollis Hill station shut after police incident
Police have cordoned off Dudden Hill Lane and Burnley Road, near Dollis Hill station. Follow our blog for live updates.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:50:33 +0000Police investigate woman 'sexually assaulted' at Gants Hill station
Police are investigating reports of a woman being sexual assaulted at Gants Hill station.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:30:00 +0000A pair of charming chaps looking for their forever home together
Ronnie and Reggie are a charming and affectionate bonded pair of cats looking for a new forever home together.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:09:06 +0000Kitten dies after being thrown out of moving car in Welling
A tiny kitten has died after being thrown out of a car window in Welling near Burns Close and Chaucer Road.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:26:00 +0000Edwardian family home on Windsor Road in Finchley, N3
A six-bedroom Edwardian family home with three bathrooms on Windsor Road, Finchley N3
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000Harrow schools recognised in national education awards
Three Harrow schools from the Avanti Schools Trust have been recognised in the 2025 Edurio Awards, earning national honours for pupil choice and feedback, celebrating excellence in wellbeing, culture, and engagement.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000Win Nintendo Switch 2 prize in Epping Forest lottery
Epping Forest people can get the chance to win a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle by taking part a lottery supporting good causes.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000Stratford Centre supports Christmas toy appeal
The Kevin Jenkins OBE Newham Christmas Toy Appeal returns to the Stratford Centre from November 23 to December 14.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000Former editor joined by grandchildren for annual toy appeal sponsored swim
Colin Grainger, former Newham Recorder editor and trustee of Ambition, Aspire, Achieve, is taking part in his 48th annual charity swim to support the Kevin Jenkins OBE Christmas Toy Appeal, joined this year by his grandchildren.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000Hampstead Heath cafe supporters vow to 'fight on' as final decision looms
The City of London Corporation who manage the cafes on Hampstead Heath, Highgate and Queen's Park decide on who will take over the leases on December 8
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000Festive season arrives at Romford shopping centre with new Christmas store
The Christmas Shop selling Christmas cards, bags and stocking fillers has opened in Romford Shopping Hall.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000All the Christmas events coming to Croydon's Centrale and Whitgift Centre
This Christmas, Santa will be returning to Croydon’s Centrale & Whitgift shopping centres.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000The south east London neighbourhood where Tudor mansions meet championship football
Charlton is one of London’s oldest settlements, a place where centuries of history meet modern-day vibrancy.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000My fight against traffic in Putney and plastic in wet wipes
After four years of campaigning, Putney MP Fleur Anderson celebrates the UK ban on plastic wet wipes, calling it a major victory for the environment and water systems.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000Kingston Council 'failed to investigate alleged assault on pregnant woman'
Kingston Council has come under fire for failing to investigate an alleged assault on a pregnant woman for five months.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000Dozens of new planning applications show changes to buildings across Greenwich
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Greenwich Council, featuring proposals for home extensions, loft conversions, tree works, and changes to local buildings.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000Bromley state school ranked among the most well-behaved in England
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School in Bromley, London has been ranked among the most well-behaved in England.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000Erith man, 67, admits distributing indecent image of child
Jeff Parsons pleaded guilty to distributing an indecent image of a child.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000Lewisham woman spent 'significant time and trouble pursuing council complaint'
A South London resident has been awarded £100 after the council took too long to consider her complaint during the final stage of the children’s statutory complaints procedure.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000All the Christmas events coming to Croydon's Centrale and Whitgift Centre
This Christmas, Santa will be returning to Croydon’s Centrale & Whitgift shopping centres.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend listed
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (November 14 - 16) and don't be caught out.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000Students win top award for powerful youth and AI safety films
Students from Acland Burghley School and Coram’s Fields Youth Programme have won Camden Council’s Youth Safety Multi-Media Competition 2025 with films exploring youth safety, social media, and the impact of AI.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:53:41 +0000Families Seek Comfort in Sensory Gardens as Dementia Becomes UK’s No.1 Killer
As more than half a million people in the UK receive a dementia diagnosis this year, with numbers set to rise to 1.4 million by 2040, innovative approaches to care have never been more urgent.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:15:38 +0000Surge in Home Camera Searches as Crime Fears Grow
Homeowners across England are taking security more seriously than ever, with searches for home security cameras surging nationwide.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:41:02 +0000Hunt for pair after teenage boy 'robbed of phone' at Clapham Junction station
Police have launched an investigation after a teenage boy was robbed of his phone at Clapham Junction station.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000Inspiring image of former homeless man helping community wins photography prize
A moving photograph of a volunteer washing dishes at Harrow’s My Yard community hub has won the top prize in the 2025 Harrow Photographer of the Year competition, celebrating kindness and local life.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000All the films coming to Cineworld Harlow this weekend
Cineworld Harlow’s weekend lineup includes The Running Man (2025), Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, and Nuremberg, plus screenings of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest and At World’s End.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:15:00 +0000Family devastated after dog killed in horror Barking canine attack
A family is in shock after their dog was killed following an attack in Abbey Road, Barking.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +00007 London state schools ranked among the most well-behaved in England
Seven state schools in London have been named among the most well-behaved in England by the Great British Schools Guide (GBSG).
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000Contentious Greenwich LTN to be permanent despite residents feeling 'unsafe'
Greenwich Council will make a contentious Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme permanent despite residents on boundary roads saying they feel unsafe under the new system.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000Barking shop 'trying at every cost' to keep licence after illegal workers found
Costcutter in Barking is trying "at every cost" to keep its licence after illegal workers were found at the premises.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:48:00 +0000Dagenham man who described desire to sexually abuse child avoids prison
Muhammad Farooq, from Dagenham, attempted to engage in sexual communication with a child.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:42:00 +0000Police investigation into death of girl, 11, in Thames ends without charges
The police investigation into the death of Kaliyah Coa in the River Thames has concluded without criminal charges.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0000Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime last month?
Metropolitan Police data has revealed which borough in east London had the most crime in October 2025.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0000Romford steak restaurant set to open this month
The opening date for the launch of a steak and grill restaurant in South Street, Romford has been revealed.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:04:54 +0000Road closed outside station in Chigwell after 'horrible' crash
A busy road outside a station in Chigwell is closed by police following a "horrible" crash. Live updates here.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:50:49 +0000Mayor of Camden lays wreaths in remembrance of those who died in war
Camden Mayor Councillor Eddie Hanson has led wreath-laying ceremonies at memorials across the borough, honouring those who lost their lives in conflict and reflecting on unity and peace during Remembrance events.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:48:00 +0000Hornchurch restaurant 'significantly damaged' in town centre crash
The Pearl restaurant in Hornchurch has had to close and cancel reservations following a crash which has reportedly left it with "significant damage".
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:52:28 +0000Boy, 17, dies after falling from height near shopping centre in Harrow
A 17-year-old boy has died after falling from height near a shopping centre in Harrow.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:31:56 +0000Man arrested after trespasser causes hours of delays to central London trains
A man has been arrested after a trespasser on the tracks caused hours of delays to London trains.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:25:17 +0000Parts of two homes destroyed as fire rages in flats above shops
Around 70 firefighters tackled a major blaze on Salisbury Road in Eastcote, where parts of two flats were destroyed and others damaged.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:08:53 +0000Man rushed to hospital after crash in Morden
A man has been rushed to hospital following a crash in Morden.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:03:27 +0000Workshops, disco and AI talks among activities for older people in Barnet
Age UK Barnet has unveiled a packed winter events programme, featuring talks on happiness, AI and online safety workshops, RAF Museum tours, and a festive disco for over-55s. Visit their website or Eventbrite for details.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:00:40 +0000Two people taken to hospital after crash on busy road in Thornton Heath
Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash in Thornton Heath.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:39:55 +0000Epping's MP calls for Government to take responsibility over prisoner releases
Epping Forest MP Dr Neil Hudson has called for the immediate closure of the Bell Hotel for asylum seekers and criticised the Government after a convicted prisoner who had been housed there was released by mistake.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:38:00 +0000Shocking footage shows 'death trap' loose slab at Sidcup golf centre after boy dies
Shocking videos show loose slabs, described as a ‘death trap’, at a Sidcup golf centre where a boy, 5, died after a wall collapsed.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:19:43 +0000Made in Chelsea star to switch on Marylebone Village Christmas lights
Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing will switch on the Christmas lights in Marylebone Village this evening as part of the Merry Marylebone event.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:12:48 +0000Grieving daughter 'insulted' as care home manager where 2 died is overseeing others
A grieving daughter has said it is “an insult” that the former manager of a care home where two residents died is in another managerial position overseeing care homes, despite being prevented from registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC...
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000Lifelong West Ham fan surprised with award by Jarrod Bowen
West Ham fan David Foster was surprised by Jarrod Bowen with the 2025 JustGiving outstanding commitment award after raising £12,000 for Rape Crisis in memory of his daughter Emily.