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Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:33:14 +0000Three people in hospital after crash in Dagenham with road closed by police
Three people are in hospital following a crash in Dagenham.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000Grade II-listed thatched cottage in Epping Forest hits the market for 900k
A Grade II listed 1600s thatched cottage in Hobbs Cross is on the market for £900,000, offering four bedrooms, character features, modern upgrades, and countryside views.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000Legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott's reveals opening line-up for glamorous new venue
Following a year-long redevelopment, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club is set to open its new upstairs music venue: Upstairs at Ronnie’s.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000See inside the elegant £2.75m Hornchurch home for sale
A luxury family home in Hornchurch, complete with six bedroom and bathroom suites, is on sale for £2.75m.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000Four of Havering 'cosiest' pubs with real fireplaces to visit this winter
These are four of the highest rated Havering pubs with a fire on Google.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000Plan for new bandstand in park among latest Harlow applications
Harlow Council’s latest planning applications include proposals for a new Town Park bandstand, school drainage details, changes to an affordable housing plan and a Felmongers home extension.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Seven-storey Greensleeves Manor scheme leads Sutton’s weekly planning list
A proposal for seven self-contained flats at Grove Road tops a varied week of applications including loft conversions, extensions, tree works and telecom upgrades.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Sutton named as one of the unhappiest boroughs in south London
Sutton has been ranked as one of the less happy places to live in London.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Spacious Kidbrooke Village apartment with balcony and gym goes up for sale
A modern 1,024 sq. ft. apartment with two bathrooms, private balcony, podium gardens and gym access is now on the market, ready from January 2026.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000How a famous Deptford street has changed over 110 years
Photos from a new book have revealed how Deptford’s Albury Street would have looked over a century ago.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000The former constitutional club in Catford that has reopened as a new pub
A former constitutional club in South East London has been restored and has reopened as a new pub following a major refurbishment.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000The common parasite that causes itching and allergies and can even be fatal to pets
Parasites like fleas, ticks and worms pose year-round risks to pets and families. Vets advise tailored, consistent prevention to keep animals healthy and homes protected.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000London man suing Lime after a bike accident snapped his leg 'like a twig'
A London cyclist whose leg was snapped “like a twig” in a near-fatal Lime bike accident is suing the company as he faces life-changing injuries.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Why Marylebone Village is worth visiting this Christmas
I stayed over in one of Central London’s “villages” just minutes away from London’s Oxford Street.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000Refugee support service wins London homelessness award
Crisis UK’s SHPS Refugee Housing and Integration Service received £30,000 for its work helping refugees secure homes, jobs and support after leaving Home Office accommodation.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:14:34 +0000Bruce Forsyth to return to Strictly Come Dancing for Tess Daly's last show
Bruce Forsyth is to be featured in the Strictly Come Dancing final for Tess Daly's last show.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:40:01 +0000Strictly Come Dancing semi-final exit leaked as fans slam 'cruel' results
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 week 12 semi-final exit has been leaked, and fans are so 'sad' after finding out who has been eliminated just before the finals.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000The Croydon restaurants and cafes with new food hygiene ratings
Environmental health officers visited businesses across the borough, awarding scores from zero to five based on cleanliness, food handling and management systems.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000Self-driving cars hit London's streets as they prepare to welcome passengers
Waymo self-driving cars have been spotted in trials across London as the company gears up to launch its passenger service next year.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000Bromley's annual panto returns with Beauty and the Beast at Churchill Theatre
Bromley’s annual pantomime has returned, and this year’s festive production of Beauty and the Beast brings a sparkling dose of magic to the Churchill Theatre.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:08:04 +0000Road closed and 'taped off by police' near park in Dagenham
A road is closed near a park in Dagenham with police tape. Live updates here.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:02:20 +0000Busy road blocked after crash in Greenwich
A busy road is blocked after a crash in Greenwich. Find live updates here.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:55:00 +0000Essex police officer has stalking charges dropped after 'admin error'
An Essex Police officer has had his stalking charges dropped due to an “admin error”.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:20:42 +0000Trains cancelled at major London station after emergency incident
Trains at a major London station are facing disruption due to an emergency incident. Live updates here.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:57:06 +0000Woman in hospital after falling between train and platform edge in Purley
A woman is in hospital after falling between a train and the platform edge in Purley.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:25:44 +0000Police given extra powers to tackle violence and drug use in Lewisham
Police have been given extra powers to tackle antisocial behaviour in Rushey Green in Lewisham.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:06:22 +0000Two arrested after assault in Dartford town centre lands man in hospital
Two men have been arrested after an attack in Dartford town centre.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:44:18 +0000Girl, 11, left fighting for life after crash on busy south London road
An 11-year-old girl is fighting for her life after a crash on a busy road in south London.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000Hornchurch teen wins gold medal at national competition
Seventeen-year-old Harvey McLaughlin from Hornchurch won gold in additive manufacturing at the WorldSkills UK Finals, representing Barking & Dagenham College.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:40:13 +0000Man in hospital after attack in centre of Dartford
A man is in hospital following an assault in the centre of Dartford.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000London ThermoPest calls for higher standards in bed bug control
London ThermoPest calls for higher standards in bed bug control.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:34:03 +0000Dartford town centre closed by police tape after assault
A police cordon is in place following an incident near a restaurant in the centre of Dartford. Live updates here.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000Extensively refurbished four-bed Epping home listed for £875,000
A refurbished four-bedroom semi in Epping’s Woodberry Down is listed at £875,000, offering three floors, an en-suite with dressing area, a converted garage, parking, and a garden.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000This cosy Romford home with lakeside terrace could be yours for £1.3 million
An four-bedroom luxury home in Romford with views over Raphael Park lake is on the market for a little over £1.3 million.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:49:00 +0000Dozens of new ambulances to hit the streets of London with changes to reduce strain
Sixty new low-emission ambulances are being rolled out across London ahead of winter, boosting patient comfort and crew safety as part of a major LAS fleet upgrade.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000Bethnal Green salon owner 'unable to sleep' after £30,000 loss as shop ransacked
OPV Beauty in Brick Lane, Bethnal Green was robbed and £30,000 worth of goods were stolen on Saturday, December 6.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000Detailed plans for new 85-home development in Essex village submitted
Epping Forest District Council has validated a major outline bid for up to 85 homes west of Ongar, alongside dozens of extensions, conversions and commercial plans.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000Brent confirms £1.5m plan to install 100 new cycle hangars
Brent Council will expand secure bike storage to more than 250 hangars by 2026, replacing older units and prioritising high-demand locations across the borough.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000A look back at Havering in the snow in years gone by
Havering Libraries has pictures of Havering covered with snow over the years.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000The Hampstead Italian loved by celebrities and still thriving after 25 years
Mimmo Rimoli has been serving up Neapolitan classic dishes to Hampstead diners for two and a half decades, with customers including celebrities George Michael and Anthony Minghella.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000The lost East End street that is now buried under a busy hospital
A new book of photographs excavating the lost panoramas of London features an East End street that no longer exists.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000Long delays to 'big' upgrades for rail line are extended to February
Network Rail will continue upgrading points and straight track between Brondesbury Park and Willesden Junction across three weekends in January and February.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000Major upgrades to London's bike hire scheme revealed
In-dock e-bike charging, QR bike release and app improvements aim to boost reliability amid record hire numbers and soaring cycling rates.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000The 'happiest' south east London borough with Tate Modern and leafy Dulwich
Southwark has been named the happiest borough in south east London.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Hundreds evacuated from new-build in Lewisham might not return home until late 2026
Hundreds of residents who were evacuated from a new-build development in Lewisham earlier this year might not be able to return to their homes until late 2026.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Bexley ranked among UK’s unhappiest places to live
Bexley is among the UK’s most unhappiest places to live.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Croydon revealed as one of the unhappiest boroughs in south London
Croydon has been ranked as one of the unhappiest places to live in London.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000All the south London locations spotted in new Netflix Christmas film
Fans of Christmas films might be surprised to learn that Netflix’s Jingle Bell Heist was filmed in familiar south London streets.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Popular US-chain with chicken so hot you need to sign a waiver opening in Croydon
The popular food chain, Dave’s Hot Chicken, is set to spice up Croydon with the launch of a brand-new store on December 16.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Crayford teacher blackmailed with grooming allegations by ex-pupil she slept with
Ruqaiyah Akhtar was blackmailed by a former pupil she had a sexual relationship with.