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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Lewisham asylum hotel handed back to community in latest Home Office crackdown
An asylum hotel in Lewisham has closed and been returned to the community as part of the Government's plans to end the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:56:46 +0100Man rushed to hospital after stabbing by Marble Arch in central London
A man was taken to hospital after a stabbing near Marble Arch, central London, on 12 August. London Ambulance Service responded within four minutes.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:50:45 +0100Students 'do themselves proud' with strong exam results at Woolwich school
A broad range of future pathways has opened up for a cohort of students following strong Year 13 results.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:44 +0100LIVE updates as road blocked and queueing traffic due to vehicle fire
A1112 Whalebone Lane North is blocked and traffic is queueing due to a vehicle fire.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:28:55 +0100Man arrested after alleged knife threat on Metropolitan line
A man has been arrested in Harrow after an alleged threat was made to stab another man during a Metropolitan line train journey.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:25:09 +0100Police rush to Marble Arch as landmark cordoned off and officers search scene
Police had cordoned off Marble Arch, London, following an incident on 12 August. Emergency services are at the scene; investigation ongoing.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:15:08 +0100LIVE updates as students all over south London collect A-level results
Students across South London are receiving their A-level results today as they discover whether they have secured university places. Send photos and reactions to Ezekiel.Bertrand@newsquest.co.uk
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:51:50 +0100LIVE updates as Met Office issues rare amber 'extreme heat' warning for London
A rare amber “extreme heat” warnings has been issued by the Met Office for London.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:11:15 +0100A13 disruption continues after major warehouse blaze sparked explosion fears
A lane on the A13 in Barking remains closed after a major warehouse fire at Maybells Commercial Estate. Expect delays and queuing traffic on Ripple Road.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:47:37 +0100Young bus driver shot dead in London as loved ones plan the 'send off he deserves'
A fundraising appeal has been launched for funeral costs of Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa, 25, shot dead in Clapham. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:21:50 +0100LIVE updates as crash shuts busy road near Heathrow Airport with buses diverted
A crash has closed Dawley Road northbound near Heathrow Airport this morning, with a bus route diverted. Follow our live updates for the latest traffic information.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:08:58 +0100RECAP updates as emergency services rush to incident shutting road in Bromley
Rangefield Road in Bellingham is blocked in both directions due to an emergency services incident this morning, with a bus diversion in place. Follow our live updates for the latest information.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:17:42 +0100LIVE updates as students from across east London collect A-level results
Students across east London are opening their A-level, T-level and BTec results.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100Riviera Travel's South Africa tour cuts £500pp with 'roaring' deal
Riviera Travel Deal of the Week: South Africans call their homeland ‘a world in one country’.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100This huge new London bar has Pac-Man, Mario Kart and gaming cocktails
NQ64 is opening its biggest arcade bar yet in Soho, featuring two floors of retro games, gaming cocktails, augmented reality darts and more.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100This London pub still charges just £6 a pint - and refuses to raise prices
The Compton Arms in Islington has kept pints and spirit mixers at £6 for a year, with no happy hour, promotions or catches.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100The free food students can get across London on GCSE and A-level results day
Students collecting their GCSE and A-level results can celebrate with a range of free food and drink offers across London.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Harry Potter fans can watch all eight films back on the big screen
Harry Potter fans in Bromley and Croydon can watch all eight films at Vue as the cinema celebrates the franchise's 25th anniversary.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100London's 'absolutely beautiful' hidden gem cafe tucked away in ancient woodlands
London's Queen's Wood Cafe is tucked away in ancient woodlands and has been described as "absolutely beautiful".
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:31:48 +0100EastEnders star teases exciting new project after shocking exit on BBC soap
EastEnders star Michelle Ryan shared on Instagram a recording studio video in which she said she was "about to do some vocal work."
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Woolwich town centre set for major changes under new 'sustainable' travel scheme
Plans to transform Woolwich town centre are moving forward under a new sustainable travel scheme.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100Greene King pubs in south east London could be earmarked for sale - full list
Greene King has confirmed it is reviewing a number of pubs for potential sale as part of a major overhaul of its estate strategy.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0100Woman SAVES historic cottage home from bulldozer and turns it into fairytale Airbnb
A Hither Green florist has transformed her "beloved" childhood cottage in Kent into a holiday stay and retreat business, with the help of her "supportive" community.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0100I tried new menu at Lewisham restaurant inspired by Horniman Museum's anniversary
I tried a new menu celebrating the Horniman Museum's 125th anniversary at a long-standing Indian restaurant in Lewisham.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0100Catford killer who was so violent he couldn't attend court slams unfair murder trial
A Catford teenager who stabbed a 36-year-old man to death failed in his attempt to overturn his murder conviction.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100Seriously ill dad 'sexually assaulted' in Croydon hospital days before his death
Nicholas Hopgood was sexually assaulted at Croydon University Hospital days before his death in March.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0100Revealed: The south-east London boroughs hit by the most crime in July
The Metropolitan Police figures have revealed which south-east London borough recorded the highest number of criminal offences in July.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0100Vacant Woolwich pub could be transformed into 'aparthotel' with 16 rooms
Plans to renovate a vacant Woolwich pub and turn it into an ‘aparthotel’ have been lodged with Greenwich Council.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:26:00 +0100The best vs worst south east London GP surgeries for same-day appointments
New data has revealed which GP surgeries across south east London are most likely to offer patients a same-day appointment.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100New affordable homes underway for St Paul's Cray in major £29m development
Sixty-eight affordable homes for Bromley residents are taking shape in St Paul’s Cray, with most set to be offered at social rent.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Thousands party at festival in south east London’s ‘man-made’ town
Thousands gathered in Southmere Park, Thamesmead, for the town's community-led festival at the weekend.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:47:37 +0100How Londoners celebrated the biggest solar eclipse visible since 1999
Londoners gathered in parks and public spaces on Wednesday evening to witness the UK’s most dramatic solar eclipse in more than 20 years.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:58:17 +0100RECAP as police gather outside east London station cancelling trains
Police are gathering outside Ilford Station.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:46:11 +0100Ex-north London teacher accused of 'exploiting' role by having relationship with boys
A teacher accused of engaging in sexual relationships with two pupils in the 1980s "exploited" her position, a court has heard.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:25:31 +0100Crime scene in place after aggravated burglary leaves elderly woman fighting for life
An elderly couple were injured during an aggravated burglary in Tollington Park, Finsbury Park.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:36:10 +0100RECAP as wildfire in south London causes road CLOSURE and detours
A wildfire in Mitcham has closed the B272, causing bus detours.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:00:34 +0100Police name bus driver killed in Clapham shooting as suspect remains in hospital
A 25-year-old man who died in a shooting in south London on Monday has been named by police, as a man arrested on suspicion of murder remains in hospital.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:46:26 +0100Attempted murder arrest made after man left with life-changing injuries in axe attack
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident involving an axe in west London.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:55:38 +0100RECAP as broken-down bus blocks north London road causing MAJOR detours
Station Road is partially blocked due to a broken-down bus.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:07:54 +0100Woman in her 80s seriously injured after car collides with pedestrian
A woman in her 80s is in a serious condition after being hit by a car in Harlow on Tuesday, August 11.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Ignoring a London parking fine could lead to bailiffs - here's how
Ignoring a London parking fine could lead to higher charges and bailiff action. Here's what happens if you don't pay or appeal a PCN.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:53:18 +0100Everything we know after warehouse fire causes chaos in east London
Here is everything we know after a warehouse fire has caused disruption in east London.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:47:03 +0100M25 closed during rush hour as large fire breaks out
The #M25 has been closed anticlockwise between J27 #M11 & J25 #WalthamCross due to a large fire on the verge. Fire services are on scene. Delays are building, current delays of 30 mins on approach, 3 miles of congestion.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:25:13 +0100Best time to visit the toilet during Ariana Grande's 90-minute show revealed
Ariana Grande fans heading to The O2 can plan the perfect toilet break with new advice revealing the best songs to leave your seat.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:38:40 +0100RECAP as Londoners prepare to watch 'once in a lifetime' solar eclipse
Londoners are preparing for this evening’s partial solar eclipse, with around 91 per cent of the sun expected to be covered by the moon at its peak at 7.13pm.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:10:22 +0100London train services cut as passengers urged 'only travel if essential' due to heat
Passengers travelling from London Marylebone are being urged to travel only if essential as extreme heat forces Chiltern Railways to cut services.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:02:54 +0100Northern line partly suspended after customer incident sparks major disruption
Northern Line southbound services suspended between Camden Town and Battersea Power Station via Charing Cross after customer incident. Other routes unaffected.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:43:58 +0100Murder charge after cyclist dies days following late-night London collision
A man has been charged with murder after cyclist Chris Powell died in a Stepney Green crash. Parvez Ahmed Rahman faces trial at the Old Bailey.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:47:18 +0100RECAP as two lanes close on M25 with queuing traffic near Heathrow Airport
Queueing traffic and two lanes are closed due to recovery work and crash on M25 clockwise at J14 A3113 Airport Way (Heathrow). Congestion to J13 (Staines).
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:22:04 +0100London to Paris in 2 hours 16 minutes - the full Eurostar guide
Planning to travel on the Eurostar from London to Paris? Here's everything you need to know about tickets, passports, luggage and journey times.