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Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:18:33 +0000CCTV images released after man struck on head with wine bottle at Tube station
CCTV images have been released after a man was struck on the head with a wine bottle on a Piccadilly Line train at Hammersmith Tube station.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000Flat in historic Old Harlow building has its own private sun terrace
A three-bedroom first-floor flat in Old Harlow is on the market for offers over £375,000, featuring a private sun terrace, communal garden access and strong transport links.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Major housing project at former hospital site up for three awards
A housebuilder that created a new estate of 350 homes on the site of St George's Hospital is in the running for national awards
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Spacious £500k house also has bags of character
A three-bedroom terraced house in Morley Road, Chadwell Heath, is for sale with a guide price of £500,000, close to the station and featuring a garage and conservatory.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Retirement bungalow for sale at Southdowns Retirement Village
Two-bedroom retirement bungalow for sale at Southdowns Retirement Village, South Darenth. Spacious layout, large patio, gas central heating. Fox Estates.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The award-nominated musical comedy coming to West End in 2026
Award-nominated musical comedy A Stan Is Born!, by Alexis Sakellaris, is returning to the London stage in 2026 following critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000London set to host world's biggest immersive Pixar Animation experience
London is set to host the world’s biggest immersive Pixar Animation exhibition, with the Mundo Pixar Experience opening at Wembley Park from February.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Mental health music and arts festival returns this February
A Mental Health Music & Arts Festival will celebrate creativity, resilience, and community.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The south east London area which combines pubs, history and good transport links
Between Crystal Palace, Forest Hill, and Dulwich lies Sydenham, a south east London neighbourhood that’s quietly lively and full of character.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Under-the-radar south west neighbourhood named a good-value place to buy in 2026
An under-the-radar corner of south west London has been highlighted as a good-value area for property buyers in 2026.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Targeted raid finds thousands of pounds' worth of fake goods
Thousands of pounds’ worth of counterfeit goods have been seized during a targeted inspection.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Converted barn with four en-suite bedrooms and sweeping countryside views for sale
A barn conversion with four double en-suite bedrooms and views over open countryside is for sale on Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Trees to be planted at park following club's donation
Morden Park will have more trees after a planting session was announced by Merton Council.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Roadworks to reshape busy London through-road until spring 2027
Major roadworks on the A23 Streatham Hill: TfL upgrades cycle and bus lanes until spring 2027. Expect delays, diversions, and parking suspensions in south London.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Heath swimming pond could open all year-round and get new sauna
Hampstead Heath’s mixed bathing pond may change to open all year round depending on the outcome of a review into its seasonal schedule.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:18:05 +0000Man, 91, taken to hospital after being hit by car in Edgware
A 91-year-old man is in hospital after being hit by a car in Stonegrave Edgware at around 5.30pm on January 9.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:34:17 +0000Urgent hunt for two men after mum shot through front door of Peckham home
Police are searching for two suspects after a mum was shot through the front door of her home in Peckham while her one-year-old son was inside.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000Meet the south east London singer who played with Ed Sheeran and won a BBC award
South east London-based musician Skye Newman has celebrated a major achievement after winning BBC Radio 1’s Sound of the Year.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Five winter day trips from London that will cost under a tenner
If you’re looking for affordable days out from London, the Great British Rail Sale is offering some serious bargains this winter.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Five trips you can make on the train from Romford for under £7 this winter
The Great British Rail Sale, running from January 6 until January 12, sees discounted train ticket prices. Here are five trips you can book from Romford for less than £7
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:06:28 +0000Recap as lane in busy Finchley road closed
The A406 North Circular westbound at Edge Hill Avenue in Finchley has had one lane closed due to a 'police incident'.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:03:50 +0000Woman fined £100 and handcuffed after 'feeding pigeons' in London
A woman was handcuffed and fined after breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order by feeding pigeons in Wealdstone.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:22:17 +0000Mum seriously injured after gunshots fired through door in Peckham on Christmas Eve
A mother was left seriously injured after gunshots were fired through the front door of her home on Christmas Eve while her one-year-old son was inside in Peckham.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000Epping family home with 'sun-drenched' garden and kitchen-diner on sale for £690k
A four-bedroom semi-detached house in Epping is for sale at £690,000, offering a 'sun-drenched' 165ft south-facing garden.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000See inside 'elegant' Leytonstone home on sale for £950k
See inside the four-bedroom Victorian end-of-terrace property in Richmond Road, Leytonstone, that has been listed for £950k.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000Eight-bed home near 'Billionaires' Row' with swimming pool on sale for £15.9m
London eight-bedroom detached home for sale on Courtenay Avenue, Haringey, with indoor pool, leisure complex, landscaped gardens, and luxury features for £15.99m.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000The latest planning applications submitted in Epping Forest
Proposals to replace windows in a historic building and revised siting and access plans for a former MOD site are among the most recent planning applications in Epping Forest.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Plans to turn takeaway to barbers among latest applications in Havering
Here are some of the latest planning applications submitted to the London Borough of Havering
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Children’s home, taproom and kitchens among Waltham Forest plans
Plans to convert a residential house into a children's home and open a brewery taproom are among the latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The star-studded O2 Arena lineup for 2026 with Wu-Tang Clan and Peter Kay
Wu-Tang Clan, Doja Cat, Lily Allen, Peter Kay and many more are set to perform at London’s O2 Arena in 2026, alongside major comedy, music and sporting events.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Major disruption set for passengers travelling to and from London
All lines in the area will be closed as Network Rail carries out a series of major infrastructure upgrades.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Hertfordshire town near London by train named UK’s most desirable
A town just 25 minutes away from London by train has been named as one of the UK’s most desirable places to live by The Telegraph.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000College holds Men's Day for male students
Male students are being encouraged to prioritise both physical and mental health as part of wider efforts to normalise conversations around wellbeing.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Community food group celebrates year of get-togethers
A community group that grew out of an invitation to bring a dish that meant something and the story behind it has celebrated its first year
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000FREE outdoor light trail to open in Southbank – what you need to know
A free outdoor light trail is opening in Southbank this weekend – and it’s completely free.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The unmissable Kent beachfront hotel opening this year you need to book
The Gallivant on Littlestone Beach in Kent is due to open this year and has been named among the best new hotels for 2026.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000New Italian restaurant to open beside London's Hyde Park
Tortello, a new Italian restaurant specialising in hand-rolled pasta, is set to open beside Hyde Park, offering a modern take on traditional Italian trattoria dining.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000London meets Italy as new Bri-Italian pizzeria set to open
Connie’s Pizza is opening in Peckham with a Bri-Talian concept, blending Italian pizza techniques with British ingredients and offering discounts for early customers.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Upgrades underway at historic riverside Cutty Sark Gardens
Fresh upgrades have begun at Cutty Sark Gardens in Greenwich, with new lighting installed as part of a wider £2.1 million programme to improve town centres.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000MP to visit care home open day following major refurbishment
Ashmead Care Centre in Putney reopens after major refurbishment with open day on January 23. Local MP and residents are invited to tour its new dementia care facilities.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Cinema legend Sir Derek Jacobi to share stories at north London theatre
Sir Derek Jacobi and his partner Richard Clifford to share stories from their careers at a fundraising evening at Chickenshed Theatre, north London.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000How David Bowie went from Bromley schoolboy to music legend
David Bowie’s former childhood home in Bromley, where he wrote one of his best known songs, Space Oddity, is to open to the public as an “immersive experience”.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The Great British Rail Sale - four day trips from north London for under £15
The Great British Rail Sale runs until Monday, January 12 with up to half price on fares between now and March 25 to destinations including Oxford and St Albans.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The Hertfordshire village surrounded by countryside and featured in film and TV
Just an hour's drive from London lies the village of Sarratt which has been featured in TV and film.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Uni student gets £2.7k to help with life at university
A Lewisham student will receive £2,700 during his degree to help him through his university life.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:25:22 +0000Is Sky TV down? Thousands reporting outages with television service
Thousands of Sky TV customers are sharing that they are facing issues with the service.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:20:32 +0000Four men arrested after 'ATM distraction thefts' at busy London road
Four men have been arrested after reports of people stealing from people withdrawing money from ATMs on Ilford High Road.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:31:00 +0000Chadwell Heath man sent sexual messages to 'underage girl'
Stewart Chalk from Chadwell Heath pleaded guilty to a child sex offence.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:28:48 +0000Former Met Police officer found guilty of sexually assaulting teen boy in hotel room
A former Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy in a Heathrow hotel room.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:27:00 +0000'Delays likely' as Gallows Corner diversion route hit by water works
Delays are likely on a Gallows Corner diversion route in Romford as a result of water works.