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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100Monster Truck Motorfest bank holiday weekend: Lingfield Racecourse, Surrey
RA Monster Events announces that its high-energy Monster Truck Motorfest will arrive in Surrey for the upcoming May Bank Holiday weekend.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:19:27 +0100Part suspensions and severe delays hit Tube network during rush hour
London Tube commuters face delays on District, Piccadilly and Northern lines due to signal failures at North Ealing and Camden Town. Check travel updates.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:42:45 +0100LIVE travel updates as tube lines hit with SEVERE delays after signal failure
The District and Piccadilly lines have been disrupted this morning following a signal failure.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100Keep your garden looking sharp this season with High Street TV
Good weather is here and staying (fingers crossed!), so if you’re looking to get your garden in shape, you’ll need the correct tools for the job, right?
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bromley couple spearhead opposition to phone mast outside their home
A couple in Bromley are among dozens opposing a new application for a telecommunications mast outside their homes.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100I visited Camden Market - where people with face tattoos mingle with schoolchildren
A first-time visitor explores Camden Lock, the Amy Winehouse statue, and the Yorkshire burrito. Here's what to expect from one of London's most iconic markets.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Look up and look out' blue plaque campaign launched to combat phone snatching
City of London Police launch blue plaque campaign to combat mobile phone snatching, after 40 per cent drop in thefts. Latest arrest made on Old Broad Street.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Loss of Flying Tiger from Croydon shopping centre is the ‘saddest closure'
Croydon shoppers have shared mixed reactions after Flying Tiger Copenhagen appeared to close its store at the Whitgift Centre.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Bewildered and confused' dad jailed for 24 hours after facial recognition error
A dad-of-two who spent 24 hours behind bars was left "bewildered and confused" after facial recognition technology wrongly identified him as a suspect in a theft.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100What you need to know about the summer events at historic museum in Lewisham
Visitors are in for a summer of celebration, family fun, and hands-on activities in south east London.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100'I love the screeching noise' - Tube passengers share the odd reasons they love it
Londoners have revealed the odd things they love about the London Underground.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Derelict house next to Hampstead Police Station could be turned into flats
A derelict house next door to Hampstead Police Station on Rosslyn Hill could be turned into six flats under new plans lodged with Camden Council.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100London's most expensive bar snack - restaurant launches crisps with caviar for £65
A London venue is turning heads after adding Britain’s most expensive bar snack to its menu – crisps topped with caviar for a staggering £65.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100London venue welcomes half a million people in sporting surge
Excel London has welcomed more than half a million sports fans and competitors over the past year in a surge of events.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents raise flooding concern after climate crisis film screening
Flooding was among concerns raised by Brent residents after the screening of a film about climate change at Preston Community Library on April 9.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0100Luxury UK holiday company closes after 23 years after falling into administration
Luxury UK holiday company, Salamander Voyages, has been forced to close after falling into administration.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:21:12 +0100Family pays tribute to 'loving' Sutton dad who died in hostel knife fight
A relative of Tyio Day has paid tribute to her 'loving' cousin as a fundraiser has been launched to pay for his funeral
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:59:48 +0100Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash with car on A2 near Bluewater
A motorcyclist has been left seriously injured after a crash with a car on the A2 near Bluewater.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:46:47 +0100A2 near Bluewater closed due to crash causing traffic CHAOS
The A2 near Bluewater is closed due to a crash between a van and a motorbike.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:35:20 +0100Major road closed due to 'incident' in Woolwich
A major road in Woolwich is closed this afternoon due to an incident.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:15:32 +0100Officer injured and lorry driver taken to hospital after crash with police van
A police officer and a lorry driver have been left injured after a crash involving a marked police van in Stockwell.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:09:20 +0100Crime scene in place near Regent Street after 'incident'
A crime scene has been put in place near Regent Street following an incident.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100Acclaimed Alice in Wonderland musical to come to east London
Alice in Wonderland returns to Soho Theatre, Walthamstow, for a special two-week run from August 5 to 16.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0100Man sentenced after 22-year-old stabbed to death
A man has been sentenced after a 22-year-old was stabbed to death on Hanworth Road in Hounslow.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:16:56 +0100Man jailed after pensioner killed in ‘savage attack’ outside his home
A man who killed a “kind and gentle” pensioner at a block of flats on Plaistow Road in West Ham has been jailed.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Film crew brings 'extra magic' to hidden gem garden on Hampstead Heath
The Hill Garden Pergola on Hampstead Heath is temporarily closed to the public while film crews have moved in.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100All the Southeastern trains cancelled this last week of April
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week due to engineering work.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:37:00 +0100HUNDREDS of homes could be built on Ewell green belt next to station
Up to 300 new homes could be built on green belt land next to Ewell East station under emerging plans for the Priest Hill site.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:29:02 +0100Paddington fire alert sparks Tube suspensions and delays during rush hour
Fire alert at Paddington causes major disruption on London Underground. Circle line suspended; severe delays on District, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:13:37 +0100Activists deny damage after custard thrown at Crown Jewels case
Four activists deny criminal damage after Tower of London protest targeting the crown jewels case. Trial set for November 30 at City of London Magistrates’ Court.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Grade II* listed Woolwich Rotunda still on sale after years of standing empty
Woolwich Rotunda - with more than two centuries of history and a former museum of the Royal Artillery - remains up for sale.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100New Russian deli in Camden Town offering 'vast range of caviar'
A new slice of Eastern Europe has arrived on Parkway, as Dacha – The Russian Shop - opens in Camden Town selling caviar and bliny
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:57:00 +0100Tesco locks £1.10 Vaseline in security boxes as 'whole boxes' stolen
Tesco Russell Square locks £1.10 Vaseline pots in security boxes after theft surge. Central London store also secures Nivea, Fixodent. Viral TikTok video.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:45:45 +0100Tube lines hit by delays and part suspensions after fatal track incident
London Underground delays: Severe disruption on Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee and District lines after fatal Hampstead incident and signal failures. Check travel updates.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:41:28 +0100Three children and woman hospitalised after car crash in south east London
Three children and a woman have been taken to hospital after a crash in East Dulwich
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:13:58 +0100Boy, 17, left with potentially life changing injuries after stabbing in Westminster
A teenage boy has suffered potentially life-changing injuries after being stabbed in London's West End.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:59:33 +0100Reform UK protest draws just two vehicles despite calls for mass turnout
Reform UK’s Westminster protest calling for a fuel duty cut saw low turnout, as the party urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap the September fuel tax rise.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:27:53 +0100Fly-tipping gang jailed after year-long dumping spree across London
Four men jailed for London fly-tipping after Environment Agency probe. Government announces tougher waste crime action plan, increased funding and penalties.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:48:05 +0100Person dies after being hit by train at Northern line station
A person has died after being hit by a train at Hampstead station, affecting the northern line.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:33:00 +0100New Himalayan street food restaurant opens in Bexleyheath
Himalayan street food restaurant Momo & Co has opened at Bexleyheath Shopping Centre.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:25:14 +0100Northern line part suspended after ‘casualty on track' — what we know so far
Northern line suspended between Camden Town and Edgware due to a casualty at Hampstead station and points failure at Golders Green. Severe Tube delays.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:01:12 +0100The East London hospital pharmacy offering cutting-edge trial medications
Patients in east London hospital can get access to new medications after a specialist pharmacy at Newham Hospital.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:51:56 +0100Northern line stations shut after ‘casualty on track’
The Northern line is part suspended with severe delays after a casualty on the track today (April 27).
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:17:25 +0100Sixth form 'gave first aid to stabbed boy, 17,' after parent found him injured
A 17-year-old boy who had been stabbed in South Norwood was looked after by a local sixth form until paramedics arrived.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:07:47 +0100Northern line part suspended — what you need to know
Northern line passengers face delays across central and north London. Mildmay and Piccadilly lines also affected. Check TfL updates before travelling.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:58:11 +0100Police shut off road next to busy station after incident
Clapham Road is blocked near Stockwell Road and Stockwell station today (April 27). Follow our blog for updates.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:25:58 +0100Afghan migrant admits stabbing two people in London
Afghan migrant Safi Dawood admits stabbing incidents in Uxbridge, west London; faces murder charge over Wayne Broadhurst’s death. Trial set July 2024.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:09:21 +0100‘Big Brother’ AI tracking sparks warning to police officers over work devices
Metropolitan Police faces backlash over Palantir AI tracking of officers’ devices, with Federation warning of privacy breaches, morale damage and legal risks.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:52:07 +0100Teen extradited from UAE charged with murder of 27-year-old woman
Enzo Bettamio, 18, extradited from UAE, charged with murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit in Bayswater, London. Westminster court hearing; Old Bailey next.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:24:28 +0100‘Tragic incident’ as mother and seven-year-old son die in London park water
A mother and son have died in a tragic accident at Elthorne Park, Ealing, west London. Metropolitan Police confirm the deaths are not suspicious.