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Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
New attraction brings you up close to the lost Seven Wonders of the World
Legendary landmarks like the hanging gardens of Babylon and the Colossus of Rhodes are brought back to life in the Seven Wonders of the World show in Shoreditch.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The sun soaked, history-rich European escape beckoning your name
Romantic walks, sea views and fascinating history are just some of the treasures to explore in Malta on a trip you won't forget.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
5 of the prettiest villages less than an hour from London you need to visit
From Hambleden to Finchampstead, discover five of the prettiest villages less than an hour from London to visit.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:39:05 +0000
When is Spotify Wrapped 2025 coming out? Find out when you can expect it
Find out when you can expect to receive Spotify Wrapped 2025 and when it stops tracking your listening habits.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:20:11 +0000
Call the Midwife finishes filming ‘final scene’ in new update on show's future
BBC show Call the Midwife has shared an exciting update with fans on the show's future.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
What happened to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and where is she now?
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's imprisonment in Iran is the subject of the BBC's latest factual drama Prisoner 951, but where is she now?

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:18:37 +0000
Victim hit on head with glass bottle on Victoria Line train
A victim who was hit on the head with a glass bottle is being asked to contact police.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
'This south coast city offers a magical Christmas day out for the family'
Christmas is edging closer so we decided to embark on a family day out to Southampton to immerse ourselves in the festive spirit and see what it had to offer.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Which east London borough had the most casualties on its roads in the past 10 years?
Charity Brake reveals which east London borough had the most casualties on its roads across from 2015-2024.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:52:00 +0000
We travelled out of London in First Class - and it was incredible
From Avanti’s First Class lounge at Euston to a stunning stay at Liverpool’s Radisson RED, my first trip to the city was filled with luxury, great food, nightlife, and unforgettable festive charm.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:05:29 +0000
Two teenagers plead not guilty to carrying out TfL cyber attack
Two teenagers have pleaded not guilty to carrying out a cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL).

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:00:50 +0000
CCTV issued after London Underground assault leaves man needing eye surgery
Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to after an assault left a man in his 40s needing eye surgery.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:08:20 +0000
Man murdered in Walthamstow found with 16 slash wounds to face and torso
A man has been jailed for life for the murder of 42-year-old Oleg Sloboda in Walthamstow last year.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:50:42 +0000
Man rushed to hospital after crash on busy Chingford road
A man has been rushed to the hospital after a crash on a busy road in Chingford.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Meet Cameron: The forklift driver turning data into opportunity
By day Cameron Jarvis works full-time as a forklift driver in a warehouse; by night, he’s learning how to code, analyse and interpret data.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:27:34 +0000
Adorable capybaras moved into brand-new spa-inspired pad at London Zoo
London Zoo has opened a luxurious new spa-inspired habitat for capybara siblings Gizmo and Kiwi, complete with heated pools, mud wallows, and climate-controlled relaxation zones for the world’s largest rodents.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:50:41 +0000
RECAP after busy Chingford road closed after crash and lands man in hospital
Recap after busy Chingford road blocked after crash.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:29:56 +0000
Major road in Brentwood hit by heavy traffic after crash
A major road near Brentwood is partially closed after a crash, with heavy traffic building. Live updates here.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Get into the festive spirit with a Christmas visit to Charles Dickens' home
The former home of Charles Dickens is decked out for the festive season with events and exhibitions to get visitors into the spirit of his famous book A Christmas Carol.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Discover 4 of the best ice rinks to spin and skate on this winter across London
From Battersea Power Station to Hampton Court Palace, these are the best ice rinks to visit this winter in London for 2025.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:07:16 +0000
Co-op announces £70m plans to create thousands of jobs across UK
The Co-op has announced plans to create thousands of new jobs, through bringing in 7,000 apprenticeships by 2030 at sites across the UK.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:49:00 +0000
Redbridge's best performing secondary schools by GCSE data react to ranking
Redbridge's best performing secondary schools according to 2025 GCSE results have reacted to their Department for Education ranking.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:26:00 +0000
Hospital's transformed day room helping brain injury patients recover
The Royal London Hospital’s neurosciences unit has unveiled a transformed day room, featuring artwork by Billy Mann, to support brain injury recovery.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Meet the new Lady Mayor of London - whose roots lie in the east of the capital
Dame Susan Langley DBE has made history as the first Lady Mayor of London - and her roots are in east London.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:46:00 +0000
Walthamstow church celebrates 140th anniversary
St Michael and All Angels Church in Walthamstow marked its 140th anniversary with a special service attended by Sir Philip Warner, great-grandson of the town’s first mayor, and the Bishop of Barking.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:23:09 +0000
RECAP after London Euston trains affected by major disruption
A failure of the electricity supply between Lancaster and Oxenholme Lake District has blocked some lines.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:22:49 +0000
Trains from key London station face MAJOR delays after damage
Trains from a key London station face major disruption after overnight damage. Live updates here.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:18:56 +0000
Mystery as HUGE beam of light seen shining in night sky all over London
Residents across London have taken social media to ask about a blue light seen shining into the sky.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
London ping pong bar: 'Value for money driving Christmas bookings this year'
Bounce, the London table tennis bar chain, says it is finding value for money is driving Christmas bookings this year.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The most dangerous junctions in London revealed
The London Cycling Campaign has revealed its updated map of the capital’s most dangerous junctions for 2025, highlighting 10 major hotspots and calling on TfL and councils to take urgent action to prevent further fatalities.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Full list of all the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (November 21 - 23) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:52:02 +0000
Stone Roses bassist and music legend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield dies aged 63
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield has died at the age of 63, his family have confirmed.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:41:52 +0000
Government failure to tackle Covid-19 cost 23,000 lives, public inquiry finds
A public inquiry has said that Government failure to take Covid-19 seriously cost 23,000 lives and its response to the virus was 'too little, too late'.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:16:50 +0000
Asda makes major change to dozens of UK supermarkets as food prices rocket
Asda has confirmed that it will sell a number its of UK supermarkets and a depot in an effort to strengthen its financial position.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:15:42 +0000
British Gas issues urgent advice as frozen pipes leave many without heat or hot water
As snow and ice leave many homes without heating or hot water due to frozen pipes, British Gas has issued urgent advice to households battling sub zero temperatures.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:35:00 +0000
McDonald's unveils all 18 items coming to its hotly anticipated Christmas menu
Here is when you will be able to buy from the 2025 McDonald's Christmas menu after all 18 items revealed.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:45 +0000
Peep Show cast including Olivia Colman to reunite in Bake Off Christmas special
Channel 4 has confirmed the Peep Show cast, including Olivia Colman, will reunite in a Great British Bake Off Christmas special for 2025

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:15 +0000
The error on your £5 note that could make it worth hundreds
A rare £5 note has sold for almost 40 times its face value because of one crucial error

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:59:43 +0000
Little known NHS rule stops Brits who move abroad from accessing healthcare
One retired British couple found out the realities of this when they were denied cancer treatment on the NHS and were forced to fork out £64,000

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:32:33 +0000
EastEnders to air special episode for the first time in show's history
BBC EastEnders has confirmed it will be airing a flashforward episode for its New Year special.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000
Four stabbed outside train stations across London in one week
Four people have been stabbed outside train stations across London in just a week.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:56:25 +0000
Police search for men after fight on London to Birmingham train leaves man assaulted
Police are searching for men after a fight on a London to Birmingham train.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:20:00 +0000
'Kind and caring' man died after being knocked off bike by Mercedes, inquest told
An inquest has opened into the death of Barry Shonibare, from Forest Gate, who was killed in a crash at Wanstead Flats in east London.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:43:22 +0000
Celebrating Innovation and Community in Bromley - The ABBBAs 2025
The Mayor of Bromley joined local companies, community organisations, and business leaders to celebrate the people and enterprises going above and beyond for the borough. The Above & Beyond Bromley Business Awards (the ABBBAs

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:39:06 +0000
Death of Oasis fan who fell from height at Wembley was ‘tragic accident’
The death of an Oasis fan who fell from height at one of the band’s Wembley concerts was a “tragic accident”, a pre-inquest review heard.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:20:44 +0000
Muslim Charity Run in East London reviews policies after backlash for banning women
A charity run that stopped women and girls over 12 from taking part is "reviewing its policies" after a backlash from the local community and senior politicians.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:42:26 +0000
Hour-by-hour weather forecast after snow and sleet falls over London
Snow has been spotted falling in some parts of London as the country looks set for a much colder rest of the week.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
£22m investment in new east London campus to improve emergency care
London Ambulance Service is investing over £22 million in a new East London Campus in Canning Town, featuring a modern ambulance hub, specialist paramedic base, and sustainable facilities to enhance emergency care.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Inside five-bedroom 1930s house in Chingford on the market
See inside a five-bedroom semi-detached house in a cul-de-sac in Chingford, which is on the market for offers more than £775,000.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:55:47 +0000
Tower Hamlets become the first to create its own drugs squad to tackle misuse
Tower Hamlets Council is the first in the country to create its own specialist Drugs Squad designed to tackle substance misuse and associated anti-social behaviour.

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