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Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:19:07 +0100LIVE as 'major disruption' hits London trains after emergency services incident
Trains at a key London station are facing 'major disruption' due to an emergency services incident.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:20:05 +0100Charing Cross police officers caught on camera making 'racist' remarks
Police officers based at Charing Cross police station in London have been secretly filmed making racist comments and bragging about violence used against suspects.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:45:00 +0100Striking four-bedroom family home in Churchill Road, Dartmouth Park, NW5
A striking four-bedroom family home in Churchill Road, Dartmouth Park with two reception rooms and two bathrooms.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100Health and care leaders meet to develop a sustainable workforce
The first West Essex Health and Care Conference takes place on November 5, 2025, in Epping, focusing on collaboration and building a skilled, sustainable workforce.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100Isadora Moon author to meet fans in London
Isadora Moon author Harriet Muncaster launches her new fantasy series, The Diary of Wiska Wildflower, at Waterstones Finchley Road, London, on October 2. The event includes a book signing and a magical in-store installation.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100Pick up some charming gifts from Lily Charmed
Jewellery charms are more than a piece of pretty jewellery, they hold a special place for the wearer with symbols representing key milestones, self-expression, loves, passions and cherished memories.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100Photographer releases London photo book shot mostly in Walthamstow during pandemic
Walthamstow photographer Johnny Green has released The Black Swan, a limited-edition photo book featuring 336 images of London during the Covid pandemic.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100Couple 'excited to begin pouring pints' after taking over Romford pub
The Crowning Angel pub in South Street, Romford has found new operators just three months after its rebrand.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Mercedes driver, 71, in court after man 'seriously injured' in Petts Wood crash
An Orpington woman appeared in court after a man was seriously injured in a crash in Petts Wood.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Every London Underground line and station closed this weekend - Full list
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (October 3-5) and don't be caught out.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Finalists set to compete in Bexley's Got Talent finale with chance to win £500
Bexley’s Got Talent grand finale takes place on October 4 at The Delta Hotel, with 15 finalists competing for £500 and the chance to switch on Bexleyheath’s Christmas lights.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Bear art trail inspired by We're Going on a Bear Hunt coming to Dartford
Ellenor hospice will install 60 bear sculptures across Dartford in summer 2026 for a public art trail inspired by We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, raising funds and awareness.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100'We face our 5th winter with mouldy walls and ruined possessions in our Croydon flat'
Like many people, Caitlin Brady, 22, sees her bedroom as a sanctuary. Books and comics line the shelves of the box room at her South London house where she spends a lot of time, as a voracious reader.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Revolutionary digital mental health treatment for young people in south west London
South West London and St George’s NHS Trust is piloting XR Therapeutics’ immersive digital therapy to help young people manage school-related anxieties with CBT-based treatment.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100South London rooftop cinema to host calendar of spooky screenings
A popular rooftop cinema in Peckham is set to host a full line-up of spooky screenings and family favourites perfect for the scary season.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Hundreds sign petitions to save New Addington's last remaining bank
Hundreds of New Addington residents have signed petitions to save the area’s last remaining bank, warning that closure could deepen isolation for elderly and vulnerable residents on the outskirts of Croydon.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Rita Ora secures planning permission for controversial build at London mansion
Singer Rita Ora has secured planning permission to build a controversial gym at her London mansion.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:10:07 +0100Fault on railway delays trains at major London station for HOURS
Trains at a major London station are delayed for hours following a fault on the railway, with live updates here.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:43:50 +0100Heathrow Airport car park closed after fire breaks out
A car has burst into flames at Heathrow airport, causing delays and diversions in the area.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:27:32 +0100Police swarm Dartford road in morning after 'disturbance'
Police cordoned off St Vincent's Road in Dartford this morning (October 1).
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +0100Award-winning Mexican food truck opens first restaurant in North London
The Taco Bros regularly top lists of the capital's best Mexican food and have now opened their first bricks and mortar restaurant in High Road.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:47:37 +0100Three-year-girl in hospital with severe injury after 'dog attack' in west London park
A three-year-old child is in hospital with a severe leg injury after an alleged dog attack in west London.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0100Celebrity chef returns to revamp menu at food market that is 'her home'
The celebrity chef will overhaul the food offer at the Hackney and King's Cross Markets with a new French American brasserie and deli sandwiches.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Closed Norwood pub applies to reopen with longer hours and live late-night music
A pub in Norwood which is set to reopen has requested longer opening hours and changes to its licensing conditions.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100‘Spooky season at Phantom Peak makes for London’s weirdest Halloween night out’
Phantom Peak has returned for the spooky season, transforming once again into one of London’s weirdest nights out.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Sir Gary Oldman 'very moved' after receiving knighthood from Prince William
London-born actor, Sir Gary Oldman, felt "very moved" as he received his knighthood from Prince William.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Plans put forward to use former Romford nightclub as a theatre
Atik in Romford town centre could be temporarily used as a theatre under new plans.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:20:00 +0100Mum of four stabbed to death by husband in ‘brutal’ west London knife attack
A mum of four children was stabbed to death by her husband in Ealing after having suffered “appalling domestic violence” at his hands.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:45:03 +0100David Beckham earns bonus £26 million in record year for business empire
Sir David Beckham has bagged a £26 million bonus payout from his media, fashion and sports empire following a record year of profits.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100Proposed terrace of six homes behind Harold Hill properties deemed 'intrusive'
Havering Council has issued its decision in connection to a planning application seeking approval to build new homes in Harold Hill.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:50:00 +0100Eerie footage shows mystery object falling from sky over London
Footage shows the moment a mystery object falls from the sky over London in Croydon.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:43:54 +0100Bold targets for council housing repairs announced after backlog slashed
Harlow Council has introduced a new housing repairs policy cutting standard repair times from 270 days to 25, with two-hour emergency responses, five-day urgent repairs, and £51m invested in housing upgrades.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:36:05 +0100Call to action to bring historic park buildings back into use
Harrow Council is inviting local groups and organisations to bring 15 historic park buildings, including a bowls pavilion, chapel office, old dairy, and scout hut, back into use.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0100London Children’s Ballet perform Cinderella at care home
Children are performing ballet at care homes for the elderly who can’t get out to the theatre themselves.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:02:22 +0100Lola Young cancels all gigs for 'foreseeable future' after collapsing on stage
Singer Lola Young, from Croydon, has cancelled all future gigs after collapsing on stage.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0100Teenage boy from east London to feature in special episode of BBC show
Daniel, 14, from Dagenham, will star in BBC Countryfile’s Children in Need Ramble on October 5, sharing how charity Cianna’s Smile supports young people with sickle cell.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:42:36 +0100Woman, 62, dies after e-bike ‘hit-and-run’ in west London
A 62-year-old woman has died following an e-bike crash in west London.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:28:49 +0100‘Frustrated’ Mile End pub owner loses over a thousand after two burglaries in a month
The owner of the Wentworth Arms in Mile End says he feels it is “a slap in the face” after being burgled two times and losing over a thousand pounds.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0100New restaurant set to open in place of former barber shop in Rainham
A former barber shop called New Look Barbers in Wennington Road, Rainham is set to become a new restaurant.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:26:29 +0100Traders concerned about safety in Beckenham building 'a long time' before fire
Beckenham traders say they had been concerned about fire safety in a High Street building “for a long time” before a blaze broke out next to the Odeon cinema on Tuesday morning.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:12:00 +0100Woman who loved travel, fashion and dancing donated organs to help others
Hazel Willby, 64, from Islington, saved three lives through organ donation after her death in 2024. Her partner is supporting Organ Donation Week to encourage others to register.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:04:40 +0100Teenage girl arrested after 'three officers assaulted' in Dartford
A teenage girl has been arrested as three police officers were reportedly assaulted in St Vincent's Road, Dartford.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100New Superloop bus route proposed to link Stratford and Chingford
The new Superloop SL14 route has been proposed to link Stratford and Chingford.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100Tower Hamlets students honoured at awards celebration
Tower Hamlets honoured 248 young achievers at its second Education Awards, celebrating academic success, creativity, leadership, and community contributions at Mile End Stadium.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100Pub reopens with new look after almost three weeks of refurbishment
The Queen Elizabeth pub in Chingford has reopened after a major refurbishment, featuring a modern bar, revamped dining space and refreshed beer garden.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100Artist brightens up school dining hall with new mural
Saint Lucian artist Sakey worked with Buxton School students in Leytonstone to create a Caribbean-inspired mural.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100Barking and Dagenham sees the largest annual crime reduction in England - researchers
Researchers have found Barking and Dagenham is the local authority with the biggest reduction in annual crime in England.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:49:15 +0100Odeon cinema set to reopen in afternoon after major Beckenham fire
Odeon will be reopening its cinema in High Street, Beckenham, following a major fire nearby.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:40:42 +0100Loughton man found dead in Philippines apartment
Andrew Hayes, of Loughton, was found dead in Mandaluyong City in the Philippines, an inquest heard.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:20:00 +0100Meet the NHS boss who will lead services across north and central London
Frances O’Callaghan has been appointed CEO of the NHS's new West and North London Integrated Care Board, serving 13 boroughs and 4.5 m people from April 2026.