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Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Historic subway under south London park to host craft market in time for Christmas
Dozens of artists, designers and makers will bring their creations to Crystal Palace Subway for a unique market event.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:57:31 +0000
LIVE as 'police incident' reported near train station as buses diverted
A police incident has been reported by Barking Station Parade.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:51:17 +0000
Woman, 26, found shot dead inside London home after police carry out welfare check
Navneet Kaur, 26, was found shot dead in Hounslow on November 4. Rajat Jaswel, 31, charged with murder and firearm offences.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:36:25 +0000
Man, 49, dies as emergency services rush to residential Bromley street
Digital headlineMan, 49, dies as emergency services rush to Chislehurst street

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:10:21 +0000
LIVE updates as gas leak shuts major London road near busy airport with buses diverted
A gas leak has forced the closure of Bazely Street in Poplar, east London, with four bus routes diverted. The incident is causing disruption on a road within the wider area of London City Airport.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:07:35 +0000
LIVE updates as emergency services incident blocks busy road with 9 buses diverted
An emergency services incident is causing disruption on College Road in Harrow, with slow traffic and nine bus routes diverted near Headstone Road.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:46:13 +0000
LIVE as tube line part suspended after 'casualty on track'
The Metropolitan Line has been partially suspended following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:46:11 +0000
Croydon tram crash 'one of worst transport disasters' as 10-year anniversary marked
Croydon tram crash: London Ambulance Service officer Liam Lehane recalls one of the worst transport disasters ahead of the 10th anniversary on November 9.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:09:44 +0000
LIVE as 90 minute delays hit M40 towards London after FOUR vehicle crash
The M40 southbound towards London has been shut amid a police incident.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:16:25 +0000
LIVE travel updates as thick fog settles over London amid yellow weather warning
We are bringing you live travel updates this morning as a thick fog has settled over London.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Just Go's Black Friday sale is on...10% off ALL holidays
From quick UK escapes to European city breaks and longer adventures, Just Go Holidays make getting away just that little bit easier.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
When London last had a white Christmas as hopes grow for snow in 2026
When did London last have a white Christmas? Discover the capital's snowy Christmas history, what happened in 2010 and whether snow is possible in 2026.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London weather today hour by hour as rain chances rise to 50%
London weather on Monday, November 9, as the Met Office forecasts sunny spells, highs of 11C and a 50% chance of evening rain. See the hourly forecast.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Rare Batman Batpod and Indiana Jones treasures going on display in London
Batman's Batpod, Indiana Jones's fedora and Game of Thrones props will feature in a £10m London film memorabilia auction, with a public exhibition from November 19 to 22.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How much you could spend on commuting in 2027 as it could exceed £3,000
London commuters could spend more than £3,000 on travel in 2027, with annual TfL Travelcards costing up to £3,264. See the latest fares and potential savings.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:19:42 +0000
Popular high street retailer returns to UK 14 years after chain's collapse
Comet returns 14 years after collapse as an online electrical marketplace, offering more than one million products from 2,500 sellers under Cas Paton.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:40:52 +0000
Family, sport and food unite generations while politics and social media divide them
The most common things that unite different generations are family, sport and food - while politics and social media are the most divisive.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:12:43 +0000
Russell Brand to be sentenced today for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand will be sentenced on November 9 after being convicted of rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. He faces a lengthy prison term.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:36:51 +0000
Met Office issues warning to drivers as heavy fog covers much of the UK
UK drivers warned as thick fog cuts visibility to 50 metres, with a Met Office yellow warning placed across much of the UK.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
LISTED: All of the South London cinemas that have SHUT since last year
Several cinemas across South London have closed their doors over the past two years, with another historic venue set to follow.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sutton brutally named 'irrelevant' as TikToker says it has 'nothing to offer'
Sutton has been dealt a brutal blow after being named one of London’s most ‘irrelevant’ boroughs by a TikToker who claimed it has ‘nothing to offer’.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:17:34 +0000
Dozens of officers reportedly filmed as Falconwood search leaves families anxious
Met Police officers remain at Falconwood Field in south east London, where a cordon has been in place for days. Force denies a body search or stabbing link.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
London restaurant launches £210 biryani covered in 23-carat edible gold
A £210 Royal Gold Biryani topped with 23-carat edible gold is now available at Copper Chimney in Westfield London until December 31, 2026. Here's what's included.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:41:21 +0000
Stephen Fry accused of trying to ‘force his way’ through gap before horror O2 fall
Sir Stephen Fry 'failed to look where he was going' before falling from a stage and suffering a string of serious injuries, companies fighting his legal claim have said.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Bloodshed on London streets as murder and stabbings mark grim start to November
London has endured a grim start to November after a murder, stabbings and serious assaults across the capital.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:51:11 +0000
Theme park evacuation sparks concern as police issue update on security threat
Chessington World of Adventures was evacuated after a threat on November 8. Met Police found no security issue, with police and sniffer dogs attending.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:39:46 +0000
Thick fog to descend all over London as travel warning issued
Thick fog is set to descend on London with warnings of difficult travel conditions and visibility dropping as low as 50 metres.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:13:41 +0000
Chessington CLOSED after theme park evacuated following 'threat' reports
Chessington World of Adventures has closed after the theme park was reportedly evacuated following reports of a threat.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:05:18 +0000
Police confirm threat against London theme park amid evacuation reports
A police incident has closed the A243 Leatherhead Road in both directions between Fairoak Lane and Barwell Business Park, with traffic moving slowly around the area.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:18:26 +0000
Major theme park reportedly evacuated amid threat as police dogs attend scene
Chessington World of Adventures was reportedly evacuated after a threat, with police and sniffer dogs at the Surrey theme park. Investigation ongoing.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
The east London school which is the 'most in-demand' state secondary in the country
Seven Kings School in Ilford is the most "in-demand" secondary school in England for Year 7 places 2026/27, according to analysis of Department for Education data.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:45:25 +0000
Man, 23, rushed to hospital with MULTIPLE stab wounds after Lewisham attack
A 23-year-old man suffered multiple stab wounds in an attack on Sydenham Road, Lewisham, south-east London, on November 7. Police inquiries continue.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:42:18 +0000
MULTI-VEHICLE M25 crash sparks disruption with lane shut
A multi-vehicle crash has closed one lane of the M25 clockwise near St Albans and London Colney, with motorists facing disruption.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:30:00 +0000
Armed police reports spark concern as ambulances and officers attend London flats
Armed police and paramedics on Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, but the Met said there was no firearms incident. Details remain unclear.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:00:01 +0000
What IS going on in Falconwood? Everything we know so far
We have gathered everything known so far about a mysterious police search in Falconwood that has seen a large cordon, forensic teams and dogs deployed to woodland for several days.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:41:05 +0000
Dad of three dies after being shot while trying to break up Woolwich road rage row
Dad-of-three Terry Dearsley, 32, died after being shot while breaking up a road rage dispute in Woolwich, south-east London. A murder investigation is under way.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:46:17 +0000
11 people given medical attention after HORROR 30-vehicle M20 crash
11 people were treated by paramedics after a horror crash involving more than 30 vehicles on the M20.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:39:16 +0000
Two rushed to hospital after huge M20 crash involving more than 30 vehicles
Two people seriously injured in a 30-vehicle M20 crash near Maidstone on November 7. Kent Police said injuries were not life-threatening; motorway reopened at 5am.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London is getting guaranteed snowfall twice a day this Christmas
Seven Dials Market in London will host indoor snow showers daily at 3pm and 8pm from November 12 to December 31, alongside festive food and drinks.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
There's only one Tube station with all five vowels in its name - can you guess which?
One London Underground station has a rather unusual claim to fame, and millions of passengers may never have noticed it.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London's most affordable borough to buy a home revealed by Zoopla
Tower Hamlets has been named London's most affordable borough for home buyers in new Zoopla research, with average homes costing £455,200 or 4.91 times household earnings.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London has been named Europe’s leading capital for nightlife and transport
London has topped a ranking of 26 European capitals for nightlife and transport, with 88% of respondents saying public transport helps them stay out later.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Two remarkable photos tell the story of London Underground’s deepest Tube station
London’s deepest Tube station at 58.5 metres below street level is Hampstead on the Northern line which opened on June 22, 1907 and boasts 320 steps.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:21:09 +0000
The weather in London today as temperatures climb to 11C
London weather today, November 8, as the Met Office forecasts sunny spells, highs of 11C and a low chance of rain. See the hour-by-hour forecast.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Popular shopping centre near London named among 10 best in the UK
Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent has been ranked eighth best in the UK, scoring 4.48 stars from more than 34,000 Google reviews in a new study of 530 centres.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
'Democracy has been in action at St Anthony’s School for Boys'
St Anthony’s School for Boys elects its new Head Boy and four House Captains as pupils and staff launch a new house system in September 2026.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Budget gives London greater financial powers'
Brent East Budget raises gambling tax, cuts business rates, increases the minimum wage and supports first-time buyers, while devolving more power to London.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:47:59 +0000
UK theme park evacuated after emergency services called to the site
Chessington World of Adventures has been evacuated today after emergency services were called to the site today (Sunday, November 8).

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:29:43 +0000
Investigations ongoing as Briton among 6 killed in Poland mass shooting
One British citizen was among six killed in a Krakow shooting on November 7. Police say the suspected far-right-inspired gunman remains in hospital.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000
The Kent experience where you can ride a vintage train in pyjamas and meet Santa
The Polar Express train ride is returning to Tunbridge Wells for Christmas 2026 following record-breaking visitor numbers last year.

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