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Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:22:32 +0000
Police investigate reports of woman raped in Walworth
Police are investigating reports of a rape at an estate in Beckway Street, Walworth.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:23:13 +0000
LIVE updates as all-day major disruption hits trains to and from Paddington
Train services to and from Paddington on the Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express are facing major disruption today (January 6).

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Mum-of-three to trek across Sahara Desert in fundraising challenge
A mother-of-three who has already raised £20,000 for St Clare Hospice will be setting out across the Sahara to raise even more.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New partnership creates link between prep school and Harrow
Harrow School and Lockers Park announce partnership, with Lockers Park joining the Harrow family. Both schools retain identities, aiming to expand opportunities.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Drivers could be banned from waiting on two Lewisham streets at any time
Drivers could be banned from waiting at any time on two streets in Lewisham under new council plans.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London borough prepares for packed 2026 line-up of festivals and events
Merton has announced a packed calendar of events for 2026, including festivals, live music, Pride, fireworks, literary events and family activities across the borough.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Woman at Queen Elizabeth Hospital with fractured arm 'prescribed fatal mix of drugs'
A woman died after being prescribed a deadly mix of drugs at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, court documents have revealed.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Gordon Ramsay unveils new Heathrow restaurant concept
Gordon Ramsay launches Plane Food Market at Heathrow Terminal 5, offering quick global cuisine, market-style dining, and dishes from his top UK restaurant brands.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Deeply admired': King's tribute to Anne Frank's stepsister Eva Schloss
St John's Wood resident Eva Schloss survived Auschwitz-Birkenau and went on to co-found the Anne Frank Trust UK in memory of her childhood friend.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:35:05 +0000
Royal Mail unveils new set of stamps inspired by one of UK’s biggest Netflix shows
Royal Mail has unveiled a new set of stamps inspired by the Netflix series Stranger Things - see what they look like and when they will be available.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000
London's stacked 2026 sporting calendar, featuring the NBA, NFL and more
London is set for packed calendar of sporting events featuring the NBA, NFL , ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Laver Cup, and more.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:38:57 +0000
'AVOID' area warning as 60 firefighters tackle HUGE golf club fire in Chingford
A fire has broken out at a golf club in Chingford, prompting a large emergency response.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0000
Gallows Corner works captured by drone photographer for the first time in 2026
A photographer has captured the Gallows Corner works for the first time in 2026, with crews appearing to focus on the A127 end of the flyover structure.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Funding boost for charity helping older Londoners facing poverty and hardship
Friends of the Elderly has secured £400,000 from Emanuel Hospital charity to help support London’s elderly residents facing poverty and hardship.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Orpington life coach who groomed girl, 14, faces prospect of prison
Orpington life coach Jonathan Quinnell has been told he’s in a “position of some jeopardy” ahead of his sentencing hearing for child sex offences.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
NHS nurse who sent money to her Islamic State terrorist brother is banned
London NHS nurse Stella Oyella sent hundreds of pounds to her brother who had joined the Islamic State (IS) group.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:29 +0000
The London stations and lines with major upgrades in Christmas work
Network Rail completed major upgrades at London Liverpool Street, Bethnal Green, and Overground lines over Christmas, improving reliability for Anglia passengers.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Popular restaurant chain seeks new licence for one of its London sites
Bills Restaurants Limited seeks a new premises licence for 146-148 Putney High Street, London, covering alcohol sales, late opening and live music.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:27 +0000
East London nurse who sent money to her Islamic State terrorist brother is banned
East London NHS nurse Stella Oyella sent hundreds of pounds to her brother who had joined the Islamic State (IS) group.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:18 +0000
Firefighters tackle HUGE blaze at Chingford golf club
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at West Essex Golf Club in Chingford

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:48:04 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:57 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:49 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:48 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:47 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:40 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:24 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:20 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:20 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:16 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:13 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:12 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:09 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:09 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:07 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:03 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:03 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:01 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:47:00 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:46:35 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:46:26 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:46:13 +0000
Police search for man after sexual assault on Underground train from Stratford
Police are searching for a man after a sexual assault on board a Central Line train.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +0000
The pretty north London neighbourhood named one of the best in London
Hampstead has been named third in the Telegraph's 10 'golden' areas of London.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:45:33 +0000
Police search for man after sexual assault on London Underground train
Police are searching for a man after a sexual assault on board a Central Line train.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:09:00 +0000
Two children and an adult taken to hospital after shop fire in east London
Two children and an adult have been taken to hospital after a fire at a shop in Shadwell.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Major overnight closures on Dartford Crossing M25 route beginning today
A busy week of overnight closures will take place on the Dartford Crossing this week.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Newham's 'best' neighbourhood named in new list
The best neighbourhood to live in Newham in 2026 has been named by The Telegraph.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:54:35 +0000
'Speechless' Eltham woman scoops huge £50k bingo jackpot
A South London woman has won a £50,000 National Bingo Game jackpot at Mecca Bingo Eltham after making a last-minute decision to attend an evening session.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:17:24 +0000
New licensing scheme in Havering set to improve standards for private renters
A new property licensing scheme is set to improve standards in privately rented housing across seven Havering wards.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:09:30 +0000
All the River Island and Poundland stores set to close in London
River Island and Poundland to close UK stores, including London branches, amid restructuring. High street jobs at risk as tough trading hits retailers.

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