A 'police incident' has blocked a road in Walthamstow to pedestrian and motor traffic this morning.

West Ham United has donated 70 festive hampers to staff at The Royal London Hospital, funded by chairman David Sullivan as part of the Secret Hampers “Thank You NHS” campaign.

A cult coffee roastery, a Japanese tea shop and a massage studio and are among the first traders to open in the historic arcade Sicilian Avenue in Holborn.

I tried McDonald’s secret menu, discovered the three meals you need to try and how to order them.

Two boys aged 16 and 17 have been stabbed in an incident in Greenford.

Details belonging to suppliers, patients and staff linked to an NHS hospital trust in east London have been stolen and shared on the dark web.

Two people have been injured in a crash involving a truck, minibus and a car in Leytonstone.

A crash has blocked the A12 between Leytonstone and Stratford this morning, with traffic stationary.

New fault-reporting technology has been introduced in Tube stations to help people with access needs.

A man launched a “frenzied” and unprovoked knife attack on two older men at a Tube station as they returned home after a dance class.

The Sunday Times School Guide 2026 has revealed the top schools in London in their Parent Power Guide.

Martine McCutcheon has revisited one of her most iconic movies – by reuniting loved ones at an airport.

A hotel chain has launched its own limited-edition range of sleepwear, inspired by all things shut eye.

A leading wine expert has revealed the perfect Christmas pairings for the nation’s festive moments - including what to drink when exchanging gifts, decorating the tree, and watching the King's Speech.

Sainsbury's has launched an investigation after a family filmed the moment they realised their granola may contain a live mouse

Popular online retail platform Shopify is reportedly down as a major Cloudflare 500 error outage affects dozens of online brands.

A major Sky TV service has been axed a couple after being launched in 2023, and customers are now being given refunds.

Three people have died in a shocking three days that saw a major fire, two stabbings and a fatal crash across London.

LDO is offering free VIB party packs, exclusive restaurant deals and nostalgic party fun for locals celebrating December or January birthdays.

Major disruption is expected at London St Pancras until the end of the day due to a fault

A person has been taken to hospital after a crash Cavendish Square, Westminster at 6.45am today (December 4).

Century-old Indian vegetarian food brand, Bikanervala, to open its second location in the heart of Southall.

Tesco shoppers are already making the most of a new Clubcard offer, offering 2 points for every £1 spent on gift cards this Christmas

Wigmore Street in Westminster is closed after a crash. Diversions are in place for bus routes 12, 22, 55 and 73.

Cats Protection in Epping Forest are looking for a home for kitten brothers Sonny and Beau

James Abbott is from the North Essex Astronomical Society on what to look for in night skies this December

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (December 5 - 7) and don't be caught out.

A 48-year-old dad was left with a 'necrotic' rotten finger after a cat bite, as a health warning for Pasteurella has been issued

A poor American tourist has been mocked online after sharing a fairly poor, thought-out plan for Christmas in the UK.

Amazon has been forced to stop selling a popular item over fears that there is a 'serious risk' of fire.

Peter Crouch, Judi Love and Olivia Attwood have put on a star-studded parade – as part of a new Christmas campaign.

One 'superfood' has been dubbed a 'secret weapon' to surviving the weather changes this winter

This popular Call the Midwife cast member will return for the two-part BBC Christmas special after two years and fans 'can't wait'

Streaming service HBO Max has announced when it plans to launch in the UK as part of its European rollout.

A London woman had an epileptic seizure in a hot shower - suffering such severe burns she couldn't walk for 18 months.

A person has died after being hit by a train at Stevenage station at around 1.20pm on December 3.

A teenager has been arrested as part of a murder investigation into a fatal stabbing in Kent.

A person is fighting for his life following an incident on a railway line for London.

JD Wetherspoon has applied to open a new pub with a capacity for 320 people next to Charing Cross station.

A woman in her 20s was raped around 4.10am on December 2 in Embankment Gardens in Westminster. Police enquiries are ongoing.

A person has been hit by a train in Stevenage, with delays to Kings Cross. Follow our blog for updates.

Trains at a major London station are facing delays and cancellations due to an emergency services incident. Live updates here.

A man has been jailed after sexually assaulting a woman on a packed Central line train from Liverpool Street.

North London Reuse and Recycling Centres saw a record 286,000 visitors in summer 2025, up 13%. LondonEnergy credits campaigns and new Edmonton Eco-Park.

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here. Here is how to access yours and what new features have been added this year.

HSBC has first-time buyers firmly in its sights offering up to £2,000 in cashback from today and, brokers say, may well have just lit the fuse on a winter mortgage price war.

HMRC has a secret festive loophole, which accountant Rachel Harris describes as "the £150 party rule that no one uses properly" that gives every worker a Christmas party

Aldi has wrestles back the crown for the cheapest supermarket in the UK, just in time for Christmas, according to research from Which?.

Plans which could give the public less say in what happens in their communities are likely to be discussed in the House of Commons.

Plans which could give the public less say in what happens in their communities are likely to be discussed in the House of Commons.