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Wed, 20 May 2026 09:31:36 +0100
Attempted robbery prevented as police descend on south-west London area
Met Police prevent attempted robbery in Phipps Bridge, seizing offensive weapons and arresting one. Officers urge witnesses to give information or CCTV footage.

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:45:25 +0100
HS2 pushed back into late 2030s with costs topping £100bn
HS2 rail project delayed and over budget, with first trains now due from late 2030s. New government estimates put costs at up to £102.7bn. Full route by 2043.

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:23:13 +0100
Pair found guilty after woman killed and mourner paralysed in church wake shooting
Perry Allen-Thomas and Amir Salem found guilty of murder after Michelle Sadio shot dead in Willesden drive-by outside church; Old Bailey trial, north London.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 'lovely' hidden pub with delicious roasts just steps away from Borough Market
Discover The Old Kings Head, the tucked away London pub near London Bridge and just seconds away from Borough Market.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Remembering the February 2026 knife crime victims as violence hits record levels
Knife crime across the capital has reached its highest level on record, with monthly offences now surpassing 1,000.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Social media instils fear and pushes young people towards knives'
Social media trends are influencing young people’s attitudes to knife carrying, an anti-knife crime charity has warned.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All day dining spot replacing Belsize Park restaurant where Bridget Jones was filmed
A new all day dining spot called Luna is opening on the site of a Belsize Park pizzeria where hit rom com Bridget Jones Mad About The Boy was filmed.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich LTN all you need to know - times, roads and fines
Now Greenwich has made its lower traffic neighbourhood (LTN) trial permanent, we’ve put together a guide on everything you need to know.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free London pop-up offers LEGO Batman game and giveaways
A free LEGO Batman pop-up is coming to London near Tower Bridge, offering gameplay, photo opportunities and giveaways for fans.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three London branches of popular bakery chain get hit with low hygiene score
Three Buns From Home branches in London have received hygiene ratings below 3, including a zero rating at its King’s Cross site.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Greek yoghurt bar with self-serve frozen machines set to open in central London
LA-based Go Greek Yogurt is opening its first UK site in London this summer, bringing its Mediterranean-inspired menu to South Molton Street.

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:02:00 +0100
Man fined after eating takeaway on bonnet of police car outside station
A man who ate a takeaway meal on the bonnet of a police car parked directly outside a police station has been fined.

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
£6.7m funding to restore crumbling monuments at iconic cemetery
Highgate Cemetery's crumbling monuments are to be restored with a £6.7m funding boost from the National Lottery.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Iconic east London art trail returns this summer for 20th anniversary
The Walthamstow Art Trail will return to east London, transforming the area into a free, living gallery on June 5 to June 14 for the 20th anniversary.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Domed structure at Chingford sports ground could stay up all year round
Here all all of the most recent planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest.

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:41:02 +0100
BA issues update to passengers after cancelling flights to 7 major destinations
British Airways has cut flights to seven major destinations amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:35:06 +0100
Mega celebrations unfold as Arsenal crowed as Premier League champions
Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions.

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 +0100
I stayed at a stylish London hotel with amazing views and transport links
A full review of TRIBE London Canary Wharf, covering rooms, location, food, and overall experience in this modern east London hotel.

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:04:19 +0100
Man charged in connection to fatal late night crash at busy junction
A man has been charged as part of an investigation into a fatal crash at a junction.

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:04:15 +0100
Man who died after horror crash named for the first time
A man who died following a fatal collision in Barnet has been named for the first time as Sheikh Ayyub Sultan Luchmum.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:41:32 +0100
Four teenage boys charged after 'fight' in south London park
Four teens have been charged following reports of a fight in a park in south London.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Bexleyheath man stalked woman with repeated calls and visits to her home
A Bexleyheath man who stalked a woman and smashed her bedroom window has been jailed.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The London stars to receive honours at Windsor Castle ceremony
London stars including Cynthia Erivo and Matt Lucas are among those receiving honours at Windsor Castle in today’s investiture ceremony.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Hampstead Heath pools named among London's best outdoor places to swim
Hampstead Heath's lido and ponds have been listed among the 10 best outdoor places to swim in London by Time Out.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'I was left traumatised' - Mums share experiences of Bromley maternity services
Bromley residents have rated King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust maternity services in a new report - with communication and staffing highlighted as key issues.

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:16:53 +0100
RECAP after 'crash' causes disruption on road as buses diverted
A crash has caused disruption on the road near the JFS school in Kingsbury.

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Hampstead Heath unauthorised events 'could be banned' after cruising row
Hampstead Heath managers the City of London Corporation are considering legal powers to ban large unauthorised gatherings on the green space, this paper understands.

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Reopening of 'popular' north London boozer delayed by two weeks
Punters will have to wait until the end of May to get a pint at The Mother Red Cap in Holloway Road after the reopening was pushed back by two weeks.

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Teenager charged after antisemitic abuse video posted online
A teenager has been charged with a racially aggravated public order offence after footage was posted online of a man shouting antisemitic abuse in east London.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:53:54 +0100
Epstein-linked child abuse allegations spark Surrey Police investigation
Surrey Police investigate historic child sexual abuse linked to Jeffrey Epstein files, with incidents reported in Surrey and Berkshire from the 1980s–2000. No arrests yet.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:39:22 +0100
Hunt for man after woman sexually assaulted at train station
Police are hunting for a man after a sexual assault at Southall station.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:37:59 +0100
Man charged after violent assault on bus driver near Battersea Bridge
A man has been charged after a bus driver was left critically injured in an assault near Battersea Bridge. Gary Jones, 32, to appear at Kingston Crown Court.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:31:47 +0100
Appeal for witnesses after man masturbates on Overground train
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man exposed himself and masturbated on a train in North London.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:10:21 +0100
Disabled man ‘shaken’ after ‘attack and robbery’ in train near Bromley
A disabled man has been left “shaken and extremely distressed” after reportedly being attacked and robbed by a stranger.

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:38:59 +0100
5 lines hit by severe delays and suspensions ahead of evening rush hour
Severe delays and suspensions hit London Underground and Elizabeth line, including Circle, District, and Hammersmith & City lines after points failure at West Ham.

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:19:11 +0100
Man shot after gang warned ‘heads will be blown off family members’
Onur Guzel shot outside Dalston’s Umut 2000 amid £100,000 extortion row between Hackney Turks and Tottenham Turks; Old Bailey trial ongoing.

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:10:38 +0100
London to be hotter than Ibiza over entire May bank holiday weekend
London is expected to bask in unseasonably hot weather over the May bank holiday weekend, with temperatures forecast to climb higher than Ibiza.

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:01:39 +0100
Two struggle to breathe after mixed cleaning products causes chemical reaction
Mixing cleaning products in a Forest Gate home caused a chemical reaction, sending two to hospital. London Fire Brigade urges safe use of household chemicals.

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:44:47 +0100
Man stabbed in high street ‘rushed to KFC to get help from staff’
A man who was stabbed in Clapham rushed inside a KFC to get help from staff members, it is understood.

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:48:13 +0100
Busy London road blocked after reports of falling material from 'unsafe' building
Reports of spalling material falling from a building have caused traffic disruption in Shoreditch.

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:48 +0100
Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Northern disrupted after radio fault
Widespread delays hit Southern Rail, Gatwick Express, Great Northern and Thameslink due to radio system fault. Disruption expected until 12.30pm.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:51:16 +0100
Man accused of stabbing partner and blowing up home known for ‘flashing rage’
Clifton George admits manslaughter after partner Annabel Rook’s death and London home explosion in Stoke Newington. Murder trial ongoing at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:48:29 +0100
Grenfell Tower criminal charge decisions due before 10th anniversary of tragedy
Police have said a decision on whether criminal charges will be brought over the Grenfell Tower fire will be made before the disaster’s 10th anniversary next summer.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:47:00 +0100
I ate at Hampstead's new tucked away cafe - and it's maybe not for first dates
I visited Brad and Dills - a new brunch and bagel cafe which opened in Hampstead in February - and there's one reason why this is not a place for a first date.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:41:23 +0100
All South Western Railway routes disrupted after communication systems fail
South Western Railway train services face major disruption with cancellations and delays due to communication system faults. Check SWR website for updates and compensation.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:33:52 +0100
Arrest after man found stabbed following 'assault'
A man has been arrested after a second man was found stabbed in the early hours of the morning.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:16:16 +0100
52-year-old man charged after public exposure incident caught on CCTV
A 52-year-old man has been charged and remanded after a public exposure incident on Strand on the Green, Brentford. Police and CPS oppose bail.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:05:17 +0100
Man in hospital after stabbing in high road building
A man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing on High Road in Wood Green.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Best things to do in London this week and weekend as Tube strikes are cancelled
Tube strikes have been called off, meaning London’s nightlife is back on. Here’s the best plans across the capital this week.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Everything we know about major plan for Thamesmead bus garage
Plans have been submitted to build a new bus garage in Thamesmead — here’s everything we know.

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