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Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Erith Post Office COULD relocate to new site to make way for flats
Erith Post Office could move to a new location under plans currently being finalised by the branch's operator.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100These are the highest-rated primary schools in Bromley - is yours on the list?
The top 10 primary schools in Bromley have been revealed based on ratings from School Guide.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:04:09 +0100Police warn public to keep 50 metres from 'aggressive' deer after serious attack
Visitors to Richmond Park are warned to keep at least 50 metres from deer during rutting season, as stags show increased aggression and risk of attacks.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:57:18 +0100‘Counterfeit’ bags and goods worth around £1 million seized in Camden Town
Suspected counterfeit goods worth around £1 million have been seized by police in Camden Town.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:12:31 +0100LIVE updates as vehicle fire closes busy London road near primary school
Chase Road is closed in both directions between Southgate and Oakwood following a vehicle fire, with traffic queueing and a London bus route diverted.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:21:47 +0100Passenger jailed after warning Gatwick worker she'd 'get hurt' before knife found
Franco Vences, 39, jailed after lock knife found in luggage at Gatwick Airport. Arrest followed security alert; sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:06:45 +0100Man dies after being pulled from Thames as air ambulance rushes to scene
A 66-year-old man has died after being pulled from the River Thames near Albert Embankment. Met Police say the death is not suspicious. Emergency services attended.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100Just Go offers festive breaks with travel and accommodation from £229
There is a lot of talk about Christmas right now and if you want to experience a trip away why not let someone else do the planning this Christmas?
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hampstead pub closed due to pest infestation is now pouring pints again
The Magdala Tavern in South Hill Park reopened after Camden Council closed it over a mice and cockroach infestation.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100The south London high street that owes its shape to the Romans
Discover how Welling grew from a tiny village on Roman Watling Street into Bexley’s bustling south-east London shopping centre, shaped by the railway line.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100London Waterloo passengers to face major half-term disruption next month
Passengers using London Waterloo face major disruption during October half-term, with diverted trains, replacement buses and station closures.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drivers warned as major gas works to shut Croydon road for over SIX weeks
A Croydon road is set to close as major gas works lasting more than six weeks get underway.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100The London A roads causing the biggest delays - where drivers lose 4 mins per mile
London dominates a new ranking of Britain's most delayed A-roads, with drivers on the worst route losing more than four minutes per mile.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100London Underground station to close completely for two weeks this month
Burnt Oak Tube station will close for two weeks later this month as TfL continues work to make the Northern line station step-free.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:45:48 +0100Table 17 review - rom com meets panto with two bona fide West End stars
There is a joyfully interactive vibe to this 90 minute rom com which played to rave reviews off Broadway before arriving in north west London.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100Photos show large crime scene still in place 12 hours after double stabbing
Three men have been arrested and two taken to hospital following a stabbing in Ilford.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:15:57 +0100Shootings, stabbings and fatal crash rock London in weekend of violence and tragedy
A man was shot dead at a memorial in East Acton, London, amid a weekend of violence including stabbings in Ilford and Charing Cross, and a Wembley shooting.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100Jersey Mike’s to open first four UK restaurants in London this November
Jersey Mike’s will open its first UK restaurants in London this November, with sites on Argyll Street, New Oxford Street, Baker Street and Cranbourn Street.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:04:33 +0100M25 crash near Orpington stops ALL traffic in both directions
All traffic has been stopped on the M25 in both directions following a crash between J4 at Orpington and J3 for the M20 at Swanley, with queues building on both carriageways.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:29:56 +0100Man fighting for life after being shot outside London police station in early hours
A 24-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting near Wembley station. Police appeal for witnesses as armed incident sparks increased patrols.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:07:00 +0100Two men in hospital and third injured after early-hours stabbing
Two men have been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Rutland Road, Ilford.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:07:49 +0100Three men arrested after 4am stabbing leaves two victims with stab wounds
Three arrested after stabbing in Ilford leaves two men hospitalised. Met Police appeal for information. Ilford Lane closed, buses diverted, traffic delays.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:48:00 +0100Police yet to make any arrests as investigation continues into double stabbing
Police have yet to make any arrests after a double stabbing in Charing Cross Road.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:16:02 +0100Two men stabbed after early-hours altercation as forensic officers scour scene
Two men hospitalised after stabbing on Charing Cross Road, London. Police cordon in place, forensic investigation ongoing. No arrests; witnesses urged to contact 101.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:49:16 +0100Pictures show forensic officers scouring road as clothes and shoes lie on ground
Charing Cross Road in central London closed after emergency services incident at Cambridge Circus. Police forensic teams on scene; Met Police cordon in place.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100Motorcyclist, 28, killed after early morning crash on A406 North Circular
A motorcyclist has died after a crash on the A406 North Circular in east London.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:42:26 +0100All lanes STOPPED on M25 in Kent after 'multi-vehicle crash' - Recap
All traffic is currently being held after a crash near Swanley on the M25
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:29:27 +0100Pictures from scene as screening tent erected after serious A406 crash
A406 Southend Road closed at Walthamstow Avenue after serious crash. Major delays eastbound to Fore Street and westbound to Waterworks Corner. Avoid area.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:54:32 +0100Major ring road CLOSED after fatal crash involving motorbike - Recap
The A406 North Circular is closed from Chingford Road to Hall Lane after a crash.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:32:10 +0100Eerie fog hangs over police cordon after man shot dead during memorial gathering
Man shot dead at East Acton memorial service; police appeal for witnesses after fatal gun crime at Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street. No arrests yet.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:37:39 +0100As it happened - Busy Ilford street SHUT after double stabbing
Ilford Lane is closed in both directions at its junction with Rutland Road due to an "emergency services incident".
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:23:36 +0100Track fire and freight train cause 'severe' disruption on Tube network - Recap
The Metropolitan line is part suspended with "severe delays" on the entire line after a track fire.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:05:48 +0100Two men stabbed on major central London road with police investigating
Two men in their 20s were taken to hospital after being stabbed on Charing Cross Road in the early hours, police have confirmed. No arrests have been made.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100One of London's best-known immersive attractions is closing after five years
Monopoly Lifesized London will close in January 2027 after five years on Tottenham Court Road, with bookings remaining open until the final day.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Calls for harsher enforcement and fines for anyone playing music on London buses
The public is calling for fines to be handed out to anyone playing loud music on public transport in London, including buses.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100London's biggest council housebuilding programme in years could deliver 50,000 homes
More than 50,000 new council homes could be built across London over the next decade after boroughs identified potential development sites – but £12.3 billion in grant funding would be needed to deliver the full pipeline.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Blue plaque on the London house which hid famous future author from debt collectors
In the summer of 1832 a house in Highgate became a haven for The Dickens family who were fleeing the patriarch's debts.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100Death notices and funeral announcements from the Ham & High
Last week, the Ham & High published 1 death notice.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100Death notices and funeral announcements from the Your Local Guardian
Last week, Your Local Guardian published 1 death notice.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Heartbreak' over Beckenham ODEON as over 8,000 sign petition to save cinema
Beckenham residents have described the impending closure of the town’s ODEON cinema as “heartbreaking” as thousands campaign to save it.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100NAMED AND SHAMED: The Bromley, Lewisham, and Greenwich tax defaulters exposed
Five south-east London businesses and individuals have been named and shamed by HMRC after underpaying tens of thousands of pounds in tax.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +010011-year-old’s hotelier dream comes true after heart transplant
Eleven-year-old Leilahni Omoye became a luxury hotel manager for the day at Nobu Hotel London after a life-saving heart transplant, thanks to Make-A-Wish UK.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100First purpose-built mosque in London marks 100 years of faith
A mosque described as a beacon of peace is marking 100 years of faith and community service.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Whale sculpture made from five tonnes of ocean plastic wins ICE award
A whale made of ocean plastic, a greener towpath, and a reimagined train station have each scooped top honours for engineering excellence.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Boxing trophy missing for nearly 40 years returns to Orpington club
A boxing trophy missing for nearly 40 years has returned to one of Kent’s oldest clubs.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0100Murder probe continues with no arrests after fatal shooting at memorial service
Police have yet to make any arrests after a fatal shooting at a memorial service in East Acton.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:23:05 +0100Windrush line partly suspended as emergency services deal with 'casualty on tracks'
Windrush line suspended between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction due to casualty on track. Emergency services on scene. London Underground accepting tickets.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100Londoners can board a near pitch-black horror bus before they even reach Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park is launching a pitch-black horror bus from Staines station as part of its Fright Nights 2026 event.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:11 +0100Man killed in shooting as dozens including children gather for memorial service
Police launch murder investigation after fatal shooting of a 40-year-old man on Braybrook Street, East Acton, west London. Witnesses urged to contact Met Police.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:46:19 +0100Murder probe sees police renew appeal for witnesses to come forward
Police launch murder investigation after Dariusz Serafin killed near Regina Road, Ealing (W13). Witnesses urged to contact Operation COALFIRE with info.