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Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shocking moment TFL fare dodger caught after scamming £2k of free rides
Shocking footage has shown the moment a fare dodger was busted by investigators at a station in Greenwich after building thousands of pounds in debt.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Families in Thamesmead can now access vital support thanks to new hub
A new Family Hub has officially opened in Thamesmead, bringing advice, activities and support for children, young people and families closer to home.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:32:38 +0100
Man charged after two cyclists die in Kent crash
A man has been charged after two cyclists died in a crash in Gravesend.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:35:25 +0100
LIVE updates as police incident closes road near east London park
Star Lane in Canning Town is closed due to a police incident.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:16:24 +0100
UK flight disruption ‘not caused by cyber attack’, says air traffic control boss
The UK’s main air traffic control provider said widespread disruption to flights was not caused by a cyber attack.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:28:16 +0100
LIVE as hundreds of flights cancelled this morning after air traffic chaos
Hundreds more flights have been cancelled across the UK this morning.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save 10% on the Wentworth Puzzles Autumn Collection
There is lots to love about Autumn and what better way to celebrate the shorter days with a relaxing and inspiring jigsaw puzzle.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'People don't want to stand inside' - London pub claims £40,000 loss
The landlady of the Lincoln Arms in King's Cross says her pub lost up to £40,000 after being forced to remove outdoor tables during the summer.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newham cabinet expands with new roles focusing on safety and growth
NEWHAM'S mayor has appointed four new cabinet members to help drive improvements across key areas of council work

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buskerteers choirs aim to raise £1 million for charity
Buskerteers Choirs across England and Wales have begun a new term with a focus on fundraising.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Gorgeous' bear sculptures to go under the hammer for charity
Bear sculptures from the Dartford and Bluewater art trail will be auctioned in October to raise funds for Kent hospice charity ellenor.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The famous American restaurant Londoners have been waiting for is expanding
P.F. Chang's is opening a new restaurant at Westfield Stratford City, bringing its popular Pan-Asian menu to east London.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the 4 London bakers stepping into The Great British Bake Off tent
Channel 4 has announced the latest bakers stepping into The Great British Bake Off tent, including four from London.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three colleges chosen to host major skills competition
Three London colleges have been chosen to host the WorldSkills UK National Finals in 2027 and 2028, featuring competitions across more than 40 skills.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free health check pods rolled out across Camden
Free health and wellbeing pods are being rolled out across Camden, allowing residents to check their blood pressure, weight and BMI without a GP appointment.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rudimental to perform at London's largest fireworks display in Battersea Park
Battersea Park Fireworks returns this November with Rudimental, live entertainment, fairground rides and tickets going on sale this week.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:10:55 +0100
Flight disruptions expected to continue at UK airports today after technical issues
Flight disruptions at UK airports are expected to continue on Wednesday (September 9) due to a technical issue affecting NATS air traffic control services.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Who is Will Best? The TV presenter taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2026
Will Best is a radio and TV presenter and will be taking part in the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Royal Mail issues warning as West Norwood residents hit with delivery delays
Royal Mail has warned residents in West Norwood that deliveries may be disrupted due to local issues affecting its delivery office.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0100
These Croydon and Sutton chicken shops have the worst hygiene ratings
Seven chicken shops across Sutton and Croydon have been handed food hygiene ratings of zero, one or two out of five following inspections.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:10:00 +0100
Major update as Catford Town Centre set for 'regeneration rescue plan'
Lewisham Council has unveiled a revised regeneration plan for Catford town centre with new housing, transport links and street scene improvements mapped out.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:47:44 +0100
E-fit issued of woman seen at grave of baby murdered 31 years ago in unsolved case
A new computer generated image of a woman has been issued by detectives investigating the discovery of a child’s body in Ashford found more than three decades ago.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
New 5,000-capacity open-air venue with boxing and concerts set for Greenwich
A 5,000-capacity open air venue in Charlton Riverside has been granted a licence by Greenwich Council despite the council’s own noise team raising strong objections.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I danced through the rain at festival not far from London - and I’d do it again'
I spent all three days at Victorious Festival in Portsmouth this year with a group of friends and despite the weather being considerably worse than last year, we still had a brilliant weekend.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley courier recognised for major finance transformation up to £100m
Speedy Freight, a same-day courier and logistics company with a base in Bromley, has won a major regional award recognising the transformation of its finance department

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hidden gem café in Deptford park named finalist in Lewisham awards
A popular restaurant in a Deptford park has been named a finalist in the Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards 2026.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Festival supports people experiencing homelessness in Finsbury Park
A festival offering support to people experiencing homelessness took place in Finsbury Park.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New tennis and basketball courts installed at West Hendon Playing Fields
New tennis and basketball courts have been installed as part of a major upgrade to a popular park.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ilford parade to bring underwater fantasy and community spirit to east London
A colourful street parade will bring a burst of creativity and community spirit to east London this weekend.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:42:27 +0100
Passengers told to return duty-free shopping after flights cancelled in airport chaos
UK airports face major disruption after Nats flight processing system failure. Passengers with cancelled flights at Stansted told to return duty-free purchases.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:33:34 +0100
Man fined nearly £2,000 after repeatedly ignoring barking dog complaints
A man has been fined nearly £2,000 after repeatedly ignoring complaints about his barking dog in Enfield.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:23:03 +0100
RECAP as stalled truck blocks M25
A stalled truck is causing queueing traffic and lane closures on the M25.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:58:16 +0100
Man still in custody after double stabbing investigation in Islington
A woman in her 20s has been bailed and a man remains in custody after two people were found with stab wounds Islington.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:45:13 +0100
RECAP on M25 as incident closes lane causing major congestion
There is major congestion on the M25 caused by a broken-down car.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:25:14 +0100
RECAP as M1 crash near Luton Airport causes MAJOR traffic
There is queueing traffic on the M1 due to a crash near Luton Airport.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:19:34 +0100
RECAP as police respond to Stockwell crash causing major delays
A crash is causing major disruption on roads across south London during the evening rush hour.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:42:43 +0100
Bromley Council drops case against Crystal Palace star Eddie Nketiah
Bromley council has dropped legal proceedings against Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah after he complied with a building notice.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:11:56 +0100
RECAP as major crash causes traffic chaos across south west London
Traffic is building across south-west London after a crash blocked part of the A3 Kingston Bypass.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Sir David Jason hints at Only Fools and Horses project ahead of milestone anniversary
Sir David Jason hints at a new Only Fools and Horses project ahead of its 45th anniversary, with unseen footage.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:48:07 +0100
Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and London City hit as 200 flights CANCELLED across UK
UK air traffic control fault causes 200 flight cancellations and major delays at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and other airports. Passengers urged to check flights.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Sadness as high street chain leaves Muswell Hill a year after rebrand
Muswell Hill newsagent and stationary store TG Jones was rebranded last year from a WH Smith but is now closing down.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:26:15 +0100
Parent says Nottingham student attack death ‘may have been preventable’
The parent of a student who was among three people killed in Nottingham said one of the deaths could have been preventable.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0100
East London's oldest haberdashers gets spot at iconic West End department store
An East London haberdashery which has just celebrated 120 years is set to open a new concession in Liberty of London.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:06:16 +0100
Passengers stranded on planes with nine-month-old baby amid 'five more hours' warning
Passengers told to expect hours of delays have described the frustration of being stranded on planes due to an ongoing air traffic control fault.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Parking fear over sauna and plunge pool plan for Hampstead Heath mansion
A proposal for a pop-up sauna and cold-water baths at Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath has drawn criticism amid concern about access and heritage protection.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:37:18 +0100
Heathrow departures disrupted after technical issue hits UK air traffic control
Departing flights from Heathrow Airport were disrupted on Tuesday following a technical issue with the UK's air traffic control system.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:13:49 +0100
Flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and other London airports hit by technical fault
Flights from UK airports delayed due to Nats air traffic control technical issue. Departures disrupted; arrivals unaffected. Passengers advised to check with airlines.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:08:58 +0100
RECAP updates as Heathrow and Gatwick departures grounded after air traffic control issue
Departures at Heathrow and Gatwick have been hit by ground stops following a technical issue affecting air traffic control, with passengers warned of disruption. NATS says engineers are investigating the problem.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:03:56 +0100
RECAP as emergency services incident blocks North Circular Road
There is major congestion on the North Circular road due to an emergency services incident.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:37:05 +0100
London family's agony as husband remains detained in Saudi Arabia after nine years
A London mother is urging the UK Government to secure the release of her husband, who has been detained in Saudi Arabia for nearly nine years.

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