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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 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 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 +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 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 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 17:20:00 +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 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 15:02:22 +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 15:42:36 +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 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 +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 10:23:00 +0100Elderly man dies after being 'assaulted by patient' at west London hospital
An 85-year-old man has died after an assault at Charing Cross Hospital in west London.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:46:49 +0100New boutique hotel with pub opens in London neighbourhood
Hotel Indigo London Clerkenwell has opened near Farringdon with 143 design-inspired rooms, Mediterranean dining at Wilderness Kitchen, the Sabini Bar, and the restored Hat and Feathers pub.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100Roundup of screenings at Odeon in South Woodford for the weekend
Odeon South Woodford screens Taylor Swift’s The Release Party of a Showgirl, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, The Conjuring: Last Rites, Him, Dora, Demon Slayer and more this weekend.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100Man 'in ecstasy' after winning £77k car in 22p online competition
Marcelo Simioni, 43, from South Woodford, has won a £77k Range Rover in his first BOTB competition entry, after buying a 22p ticket online.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100'Dreamy' London borough named the happiest place to live in the UK
Richmond upon Thames in London has been named one of the happiest places to live in the UK. Find out why.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:21:59 +0100Major 'risk' warning after 2 species of disease-carrying mosquitoes found in UK
The mosquitoes are known to carry nasty diseases like yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya, Zika and dirofilariasis.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:51:34 +0100Amazon forced to remove products from sale due to cancer-causing chemical
The Office for Product Safety and Standards discovered products sold on Amazon contained high levels of a cancer-causing chemical.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:01:00 +0100Parents of teen who died from Pret baguette says 'she would be proud of change'
The parents of a teenager who died from an allergic reaction after eating a Pret baguette have said their daughter would be “very proud".
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:47:40 +0100RECAP after track fault causes SEVERE delays on Elizabeth line
There are severe delays on the Elizabeth line this morning as a result of a fault.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100‘I needed a break from London life - so I booked a six-day yoga retreat in Tenerife’
If there’s one thing London life guarantees, it’s hustle and bustle.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:01:08 +0100TfL chooses 13 best blooming gardens across the city's transport network
TfL staff celebrated 25 years with the In Bloom gardening competition, transforming stations and depots into green spaces. South Tottenham won Best in Show, with awards across 12 categories.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100What are the latest planning applications in Waltham Forest?
Waltham Forest Council has received new planning applications, including home extensions, dormer roofs, new housing on garage sites, and tree removal proposals. See the full list.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100'Stylish' east London aparthotel wins national award for 'excellent service'
Adagio London Stratford has won a national award from VisitEngland recognising its "excellent" service.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100Inside 'wonderfully roomy' Walthamstow home on sale for more than £1m
Inside a four-bedroom Walthamstow home in Pretoria Avenue on sale for offers more than £1.2m.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:59:05 +0100Strictly star's famous dad revealed to be person behind Wallace and Gromit
Strictly Come Dancing star George Clarke's famous dad has been revealed as the man behind the studios that create Wallace and Gromit.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:58:36 +0100Royal Mail 'pulling out all the stops' to meet demand this Christmas with new jobs
Royal Mail will be hiring around 20,000 temporary workers around the UK in the build-up to the busy Christmas 2025 period
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:20:15 +0100Thameslink blocked after person hit by train
Thameslink services have been blocked between Luton and St Albans City today (September 29) as a person has been hit by a train.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:40:18 +01005 things you need to know ahead of Lady Gaga at the O2 Arena
Lady Gaga is bringing her new tour to London's O2 Arena, check tickets, door times, seating plan and more.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:20:49 +0100Rimmel London teams up with Black Sheep Coffee for pop-up takeovers
Rimmel London teams up with Black Sheep Coffee for October takeovers celebrating its Cappuccino collection, offering £1 cappuccinos, free lip liners, and in-store games.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:48:47 +0100Flight Club's 10th birthday party to take over disused fire station
Flight Club is celebrating its 10th birthday with a UK-wide charity tour, starting at Clerkenwell Fire Station on October 1–2, aiming to raise £250,000 for 21 charities.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:06:18 +0100Woman, 36, taken to hospital after shooting on residential Walthamstow road
A 36-year-old woman has been taken to hospital after a shooting in Walthamstow.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:51:40 +0100Man, 62, who died in west London fight named for first time amid murder charge
A 62-year-old man who died in a fight in west London has been named for the first time by police.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:17:53 +0100Two people die after being hit by trains amid rail CHAOS near London
Two people have died after being hit by trains affecting Thameslink and other rail services near London.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:53:30 +0100Gatwick Airport station EVACUATED amid rail chaos as two people hit by trains
Gatwick Airport station has been evacuated due to overcrowding as rail chaos strikes the Thameslink after two people were hit by trains.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:13:57 +0100'Do NOT travel' on Thameslink as two people hit by trains in one morning
Two people have been hit by trains near Luton and Gatwick, causing travel chaos on the Thameslink.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:43:44 +0100Person dies after being hit by train on London Underground
A person has died after being hit by a train at a central London Underground station.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:44:38 +0100Expert shares why you need to use this £1 item to get rid of takeaway stains
Greasy foods like pizza, curry and kebabs can leave a horrible stain on work surfaces when left in place for an extended period of time.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:43:00 +0100Facebook and Instagram users will now have to pay £3.99 a month for ad-free access
Facebook and Instagram users in Britain will soon be able to to pay a monthly fee if they want to avoid being targeted with personalised adverts.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:40:34 +0100Royal Mint 50p 'error' coin sells for more than £180 - how to spot
The rare Queen Elizabeth II Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for more than 350 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war from collectors
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:02:01 +0100The most thankless household tasks are cleaning the toilet and taking out the bins
The most thankless household tasks include cleaning the toilet, taking out the bins and putting on the washing so the family doesn’t run out of socks and pants.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:52:17 +0100Moustache capital of the UK revealed
Leicester is the moustache capital of the UK, with both London and Leeds flying the flag for chest hair.
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:56:02 +0100Emergency services close major road after 'incident' in Redbridge
A major road in closed in Redbridge after an emergency services incident, with live updates here.