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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:19:01 +0000Exclusive first look inside Caterham’s brand-new McDonald’s
McDonald’s has opened a brand-new branch in Caterham and we have an exclusive first look at the new store.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:26:08 +0000LIVE updates as Central and Northern lines severely delayed in rush hour
The Central and Northern lines are severely delayed today (December 10) during the morning rush hour today (December 11).
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:30:00 +0000Spacious family home in the exclusive Billionaire’s Row of The Bishop's Avenue N2
The Bishops Avenue, East Finchley N2
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:22:00 +0000All aboard! Santa Special returns to Epping Ongar Railway
Nick Arthurton from Epping Ongar Railway shares the special trains that are running this Christmas.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000Neighbours in Harlow tower block split £1m lottery prize and make plans for winnings
Three Harlow neighbours from a tower block have each won £333,333 after postcode CM20 3QT landed the £1m People’s Postcode Lottery prize, with winners planning holidays and more.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000Greengrocer and paella seller named Islington market traders of the year
David Twydell, known for fresh produce and Christmas trees, wins the top award alongside paella specialist Adrian Serrano, who secures Food Trader of the Year.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000Cafe in historic Hornchurch park could be expanded in new plans
Plans have been submitted to Havering Council seeking permission to expand an existing cafe in Langton Gardens, Hornchurch.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:51:05 +0000Unwrap some savings on hundreds of items at FabFinds
Looking for a one stop shop for all of your favourite brands for less?
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000Commuters to benefit from more peak time trains into King's Cross
Rail users in north London stations Potters Bar, Alexandra Palace, Finsbury Park and New Barnet will soon have extra trains running to King’s Cross.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Man arrested and vehicles seized as industrial-scale dumping uncovered in Bromley
Bromley Council and police uncover industrial-scale dumping at Waldens Farm in St Mary Cray, seizing four vehicles and launching a major environmental investigation.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Celebrities including Lorraine Kelly pay moving tribute to St Helier NHS staff
The TV presenter praised the compassion of NHS workers, sharing her personal connection to St George’s as staff and teams were recognised across 13 categories.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000McDonald’s in Sutton applies to stay open throughout the night
Fast food giant McDonald’s has applied for its Sutton branch to stay open through the night.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Full list of all the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (December 12-14) and don't be caught out.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Bexley lottery winner could be a Christmas millionaire - as prize STILL unclaimed
Somebodyin Bexley could be a multimillionaire this Christmas, but they haven’t claimed their prize yet.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Are there dangerous sharks lurking in the River Thames? What you need to know
Discover what types of sharks live in the River Thames and why ZSL is helping them live in the London landmark.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:58:10 +0000Channel 4 confirms 2 Hollywood stars will join Celebrity Gogglebox line-up this week
Channel 4 has announced two Hollywood stars have joined the Stand Up To Cancer Celebrity Gogglebox special this week (December 12)
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:58:38 +0000When to get yellow sticker Christmas bargains: Lidl, Aldi, M&S, Tesco and Sainsbury's
Bargain hunters who leave their festive food shopping until Christmas Eve can save a packet, say experts, but are you brave enough to risk bare shelves?
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:57:45 +0000Which? says EasyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air 'deserve to be called out' over bag issue
Analysis of cabin bag prices charged by three budget airlines found their lowest advertised rates were not available in the vast majority of cases.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:57:23 +0000Amazon stops sale of product over fire and electrocution risk as shoppers warned
Amazon halts sales of JOYINLED Mini LED Spotlight in UK after fire and electric shock risks flagged by safety watchdog
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0000Teen fighting for life and boy, 15, stabbed to death in HORROR 24 hours across London
A horror 24-hours across London has seen two people stabbed with one of the victims a 15-year-old boy left dead.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:27:00 +0000Rainham man ordered to pay more than £1,300 - for littering cigarette in Dagenham
A Rainham man has been ordered to pay £1,330 after failing to pay a penalty notice for throwing a cigarette from his vehicle in Dagenham.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000Christmas movie magic returns to Harlow’s Queensgate cinema
Harlow – Queensgate will be screening several Christmas classics this weekend.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:49:00 +0000Mulligans launching new gaming venue with cricket cages in Romford
Mulligans opens tomorrow in Romford with electro-shuffle, Sixes Cricket batting cages, crazy golf and sports screens.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:52:42 +0000Teen, 19, fighting for his life after stabbing near New Cross park
A 19-year-old man is fighting for his life after a stabbing near a New Cross park.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000Free gift cards for shoppers at Bluewater jewellers on Christmas Jumper Day
The jeweller will reward the first five festive shoppers on December 11 with free gift cards as part of a Christmas Jumper Day celebration at its Bluewater store.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000East Croydon ‘bridge to nowhere’ has opening delayed until Autumn 2026
Residents will have to wait longer than expected to use the long-anticipated East Croydon rail bridge, after delays pushed its opening date back to autumn 2026.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:25:41 +0000Sophie Kinsella 'a beautiful woman, a beautiful soul, a brilliant writer'
Fellow writers have paid tribute after bestselling author Sophie Kinsella died at the age of 55 - three years after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:25:45 +0000Mum 'worried about New Cross crime rate' after stabbing near park
A mum says that she always picks up her secondary school child due to the “worrying crime rate” following news of a stabbing in New Cross.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:15:34 +0000Stratford tower blocks 'evacuated over safety concerns'
Three buildings in the Stratford Halo development have been "evacuated" according to residents.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:49:00 +0000Man rushed to hospital after stabbing near New Cross park
A man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing in New Cross near Fordham Park.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:42:36 +0000Dementia patient, 93, died in A&E waiting for a hospital bed
A coroner has urged the NHS to act after an elderly woman with dementia who fell down the stairs died after a long stint in A&E waiting for a hospital bed.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:37:00 +0000Man arrested after trespasser found on Overground tracks causing SEVERE delays
A man has been arrested after a trespasser was found on the tracks near Dalston Kingsland station.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:12:35 +0000Greenwich men urged vulnerable teen girls to self-harm for sexual thrills
Charlie Johnson and Prince Singh urged young girls to self-harm for their sexual thrill.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:18:03 +0000Residents shocked after schoolboy stabbed to death in ‘familiar scene’ in Islington
Residents say a 15-year-old boy stabbed to death in Islington is a familiar scene in an estate that has become a “hive for gangs”.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:02:55 +0000Increased police presence after man stabbed to death near Ewell pub
There will be an increased police presence in Ewell after a man was found stabbed to death next to a pub.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000Community comes together in Elm Park to support orphans fund
Children, police officers and police dogs came together at St Alban’s Toddler Group in Elm Park for a fundraiser supporting the Metropolitan and City Police Orphans Fund.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000Bear Hunt writer Michael Rosen sets off on 80th birthday tour
Children's author Michael Rosen begins his NICE! tour, revisiting classic poems like Chocolate Cake and unveiling new work from his book Peas On Your Knees.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:45:16 +0000LIVE updates as road shut in New Cross after major police 'incident'
Police have set up a cordon near New Cross Road all day (December 10). Follow our blog for live updates.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000Pop legend Robert Smith reveals epic line up for Teenage Cancer Trust gigs
The Cure's Robert Smith has announced the Royal Albert Hall line-up with My Bloody Valentine Elbow, Mogwai, Manic Street Preachers, Garbage and Wolf Alice.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:58:17 +0000Man and child rushed to hospital after flat fire in Hackney
A man and a child have been rushed to hospital after a flat fire in Pownall Road, Hackney.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:20:00 +0000Robbie Williams co-writer opens Hampstead pub theatre with 'Let Me Entertain You'
Hampstead's new theatre the Circle & Star pub theatre opened appropriately with a rendition of Let Me Entertain You by Robbie Williams' co-writer Guy Chambers.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000Odeon in South Woodford's film listings for this weekend
Odeon South Woodford has released its weekend cinema listings featuring Zootropolis 2.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000The UK's best bakeries have been named and 11 are in north London
A new guide to Britain's Best Bakeries has named several star bakers in Kentish Town, Hackney and Islington.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Greenwich comes out in middle spot on happiest places to live in London
Greenwich has been ranked in the top 20 of Greater London’s happiest places to live according to data, coming out in the middle spot of all 33 boroughs.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:46:07 +0000New McDonald's opens in Caterham with 85 jobs and dine-in, takeaway and ordering
A new McDonald's has opened in Caterham, creating around 85 jobs for people nearby.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:35:58 +0000'Trespasser on tracks' causes SEVERE delays on Overground: Recap
The Mildmay and Windrush lines both experienced severe delays due to a trespasser on the tracks.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000Aldi set to open brand new south east London store
A brand-new Aldi store will be opening on the Old Kent Road tomorrow, bringing further jobs and shopping choice to the area.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:18:45 +0000Recap: Busy road in East Ham blocked and buses diverted after crash
A crash at the junction of Ron Leighton Way and High Street North blocked the road and diverted buses.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:09:05 +0000New political party backed by Corbyn launches campaign in Harrow
New political party Arise, led by Pamela Fitzpatrick, began its campaign in Harrow's Marlborough ward, promising major changes on housing, care, SEND support and local services.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000The grand entrance to a major London station that is lost forever
A book by Hampstead Garden Suburb author Philp Davies Panoramas of Lost London has revealed the London views now lost forever, including Euston station's lost arch.