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Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:57:46 +0100Five Guys restaurant in Croydon closes its doors for good
A Five Guys Croydon restaurant has closed its doors for good.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:20:04 +0100Mornington Crescent station SHUT due to 'structural damage'
Mornington Crescent station has been shut this morning (October 14) due to “structural damage”.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:01:41 +0100Person dies after being hit by train on busy London station line
A person has died after being hit by a train on the London Waterloo station line.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:48:52 +0100Busy London train line reopens after emergency incident causes major disruption
A busy London train line has reopened after an emergency services incident which caused major service disruption.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100Meet the charming couple behind restaurant that is 'a slice of Paris in Kentish Town'
The couple behind Kentish Town bistro Patron and its West Hampstead little sister French Society are marking 10 years running a thriving restaurant.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100Town gets another chance to comment on neighbourhood development plan
Epping residents can comment on proposed updates to the Epping Town Neighbourhood Development Plan between October 6 and November 3.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100More than 300 electric charging points to be installed across Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets Council has secured £1.2m to install 300 new electric vehicle charging points.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100The Gidea Park pub built in the Victorian era that is still serving pints
A Victorian era pub in Gidea Park has been serving pints for almost 180 years - we take a look at its history.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100Major London festival to return with 'boldest vision yet'
Canary Wharf’s Winter Lights festival returns from January 21–31, 2026, celebrating its 10th year with a Dreamscape theme and light installations.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:31:45 +0100Save on those home appliances with Daewoo Electricals offers
A household name for 60 years, Daewoo Electricals stemmed from the bustling heart of South Korea and is now firmly rooted here in the UK.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100New school streets scheme set to be introduced near Peckham primary
A new School Streets zone is set to be introduced near a primary school in Peckham.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100How much Bexley house prices have risen by over the last 30 years
House prices in Bexley have rocketed over the past 30 years, with some neighbourhoods now more than six times as expensive as they were in the mid-1990s.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Disabled residents trapped for days after lift breaks down in Croydon block
A lift breakdown in a Croydon Council-owned block left disabled residents trapped inside for days.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100New affordable homes proposed for Orpington as residents invited to see plans
Bromley Council has announced plans for 44 new affordable homes on Poverest Road in Orpington as part of its Homes for Bromley People programme.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Fun things to do in south east London this Halloween half term
There’s plenty to do in south east London this October half term to keep the kids entertained.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100'Whimsical' London named among the friendliest cities in the UK
London has been named among the friendliest cities in the UK. Find out the two reasons why it made the list.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:01:00 +0100Sir Michael Caine among celebrities urging Prime Minister to ban smacking
Actor Sir Michael Caine is among the celebrities urging the Prime Minister to ban smacking.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:18:34 +0100Central London trains halted by emergency services with MAJOR delays: Recap
Central London trains at major stations are cancelled and delayed by an ongoing emergency incident. Live updates here
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:44:06 +0100Train stranded and rescue team sent after trespasser on track
A trespasser on the line between Tottenham Hale and Hackney Downs means some lines are blocked.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:02:01 +0100Man injured during crash at major junction in Catford
A major junction is blocked in Catford due to an ongoing medical emergency. Live updates here.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:35:15 +0100Busy Holloway road shut for hours due to gas leak - Recap
Seven Sisters Road in Holloway is shut after an emergency incident this morning (October 13). Follow our blog for updates.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:13:39 +0100Busy Carshalton road shut by police after crash during night
Carshalton High Street is closed due to an ongoing police incident.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:23:49 +0100Major station evacuated as air ambulance lands and emergency services rush to lines
A major station has been evacuated as an air ambulance and the emergency services rush to the area.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:17:15 +0100Hours of delays expected at major London station due to emergency incident
Hours of delays are expected at one of London’s busiest train stations as the emergency services rush to an incident.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:54:12 +0100Highgate homes scheme gets go-ahead despite traffic and light fears
Plans for 11 homes in Highgate have been approved despite warnings over traffic and overlooking.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:39:33 +0100Hundreds of affordable homes could be created in 'Knowledge Quarter'
Hundreds more ‘affordable’ homes could be coming to the heart of the capital’s academic and research district after proposals were unveiled for a £500m regeneration scheme.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:11:36 +0100Tribute concert to legendary jazz composer
The National Jazz Archive will celebrate Black History Month with a Charles Mingus tribute led by Dr Gary Crosby MBE and Tomorrow’s Warriors Quintet at Loughton Baptist Church on October 25.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:07:13 +0100Man charged with manslaughter after fatal group brawl in south east London
A man has been charged with manslaughter after a fatal attack in south east London.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:01:45 +0100Fly-tipper fined £400 after dumping bath full of rubbish in Epping
A fly-tipper has been fined £400 after CCTV footage showed them dumping a bath full of rubbish in Bury Lane, Epping.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Rainham hotel that was once nightclub could be turned into flats
A hotel in Rainham could be turned into flats as part of a new development proposal.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Two more new stores open in Croydon’s Allders Parade
Two more new stores have opened in the new Allders Parade in Croydon.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Huge closing sale as Sidcup Poundland set to close
Shoppers in Sidcup have just weeks left to bag a bargain, as Poundland prepares to shut its high street store for good next month.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +0100Newham school leader hailed as changemaker of the year
Thomas Keaney, founder and chief executive of The Complete Education Solution, which runs a specialist school in Newham for children with special educational needs and disabilities, has been named changemaker of the year at the 2025 NASEN Awards.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:20:17 +0100'Extremely dangerous' Kent child sex offender injected girl with drugs before rape
A Kent sex offender in East Malling injected a child with drugs before raping her in “remote” hideouts.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100Event 'like no other' to take over Romford shopping centre after hours
A shopping centre in Romford is set to be transformed into an after-hours Nerf battle ground next month.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100Four major potential developments in Romford you should know about
Romford has seen a number of major developments proposed and planned in recent months - here are four you should know about.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100New Dagenham restaurant to fill empty shop
Plans for a new restaurant in an empty shop at 693 Green Lane, Dagenham have been approved by Barking and Dagenham Council.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:56:05 +0100‘Words can't comprehend how I feel after my ‘baby boy’ was shot in Barking’
A mum has told of her unrelenting struggle a year after her son was shot dead in Barking - with the killer still on the loose.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:41:00 +0100The east London pub with two fireplaces named the 'cosiest' in the city
The Gun in Canary Wharf, which dates to the 18th century, has been named the cosiest of all pubs with fireplaces in London.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:42:59 +0100The major A road closures across south east London and Kent this week
Drivers across Kent and south east London are advised to plan ahead as a week of overnight closures is set to affect several major routes, including the A2, A20, A21, and A282.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:37:00 +0100Listed: The latest planning applications in Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham Council has received new planning applications, including home extensions, telecoms upgrades, and residential developments across the borough.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:40:52 +0100Man who tried chemical attack on drug user beaten to death with hammer in Brentwood
A man who attempted a chemical attack in Brentwood was beaten to death with a hammer by his attempted target.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:30:00 +0100£1.5m primary school improvement works nearing completion
Improvement works totalling £1.5million at Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood, including new heating, lighting, and water systems, are nearing completion.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:35:15 +0100Is BT internet down? Major broadband outage reported by customers
Around 93% of BT customers affected are reporting issues with their WIFI.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:23:47 +0100Have your say on changes to housing service charges
Epping Forest District Council is consulting residents on its draft housing service charges policy until October 27.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:15:00 +0100Arrests made in crackdown on parking permit 'abuse'
Operation Cubo in Barking and Dagenham saw 13 vehicles seized, permits cancelled, and arrests made in a crackdown on parking fraud.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:09:10 +0100New Cross B&M store CLOSED after ‘serious' rat and mice infestation
A B&M store in New Cross has been temporarily closed following claims of a “serious” mice and rat infestation that allegedly affected food areas.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0100Beam Park development: Homes build milestone reached
Vistry Group and L&Q have marked the topping out of Beam Park’s third phase, set to deliver 520 homes on the project bordering Dagenham and Rainham.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:55:00 +0100East London schools receive share of £20k from supermarket
Four east London schools have each received £5,000 Golden Grants from Tesco, totalling £20,000, as part of the supermarket’s community funding scheme.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:45:53 +0100All the candidates standing in Buckhurst Hill by-election
Voters in Buckhurst Hill will go to the polls on October 16 to elect two new parish councillors for the West Ward.