This Is Local London
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:54:42 +0000Person dies after being hit by train at Loughton station
A person has died after being hit by a train at Loughton station, which caused major delays across the Central line.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:40:43 +0000Man rushed to hospital after being hit by train at south London station
A man has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a train at Kingston station, causing South Western delays.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:23:25 +0000Major emergency services presence after incident at south London station
Pictures show over a dozen of emergency services vehicles surrounding Kingston station due to an ongoing incident.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:50:53 +0000LIVE as south London station closed after man hit by train causing MAJOR delays
Kingston station is closed due to an emergency services incident.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:11:38 +0000Boy, 15, charged with murder after man stabbed in alleyway near Ewell pub
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed in an alleyway near a pub in Ewell.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:03:34 +0000Man charged with murder after boy, 15, killed in Islington stabbing
A man has been charged with the murder after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Islington.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:45:35 +0000Multi-vehicle crash causes SEVERE delays on M25 near Dartford Crossing
A multi-vehicle crash near the Dartford Crossing is causing severe delays.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:27:16 +0000LIVE update as busy road closed for HOURS due to crash in Ilford
A major road in Ilford has been closed due to a crash.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000Brent families save hundreds of pounds with water bill discounts
A partnership with Thames Water and Policy in Practice automatically enrolled low-income households into support schemes, cutting bills and reducing arrears.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000Crouch End mother funds cooling cots to support grieving parents
A new cooling cot has been donated to Whittington Hospital, funded by a charity quiz night to help grieving parents spend more time with their babies.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000Popular Islington gastropub listed in Michelin Guide on the market for £1.5m
The Baring gastropub in Islington was listed to go under the hammer in September and is now on the market for £1.5 million.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000East Ham construction worker surprised with £47k 'dream car'
East Ham construction worker Amaniel Haile has won a £47,000 Cupra Terramar VZ1 in BOTB’s spot the ball dream car competition.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:32:00 +0000Give a warming gift to friends and loved ones this Christmas courtesy of Musto
Olympians, professional athletes, royalty and record breakers, all have reaped the benefits of Musto’s clothing and footwear, and now you can too as the winter chill starts to bite.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Massive redevelopment proposed for ageing post-war estate in heart of Croydon
Plans to demolish an ageing post-war housing estate in central Croydon and replace it with four new buildings, reaching up to 32 storeys, have been unveiled.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000The crimes that have involved suspects aged under 10-years-old in Bexley
New figures reveal that several major crime categories in Bexley have involved suspects aged under 10 over the past five years.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000The festive historic National Houses to visit in Sussex this Christmas
If you’re looking for a magical day out this festive season, Sussex is home to some of the National Trust’s historic houses all decorated for Christmas.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Major plans submitted to redevelop Lewisham Retail Park
Major plans have been submitted to redevelop Lewisham Retail Park.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Thousands raised to restore beloved derelict Charlton pub
Charlton residents have raised £60,000 to restore the derelict White Swan pub, aiming for a £360,000 target to revive it as a community hub and creative space by 2026.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Major changes to Croydon maternity services after day-old baby dies of sepsis
Croydon University Hospital has confirmed major changes to its maternity care services after the death of a baby who was born healthy but died from sepsis less than 24 hours later.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000Call The Midwife stars reveal all ahead of new two-part Christmas special
Stars of Call the Midwife have discussed the new two-part Christmas special and filming in Hong Kong.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000Sir David Jason to reunite with ex-cast members for new Only Fools and Horses series
Sir David Jason is set to reunite with ex-cast members for a brand-new Only Fools and Horses TV series, which will air on U&GOLD in 2026.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:28:03 +0000Boy, 8, in hospital with head injuries after being hit by vehicle in Dagenham
An eight-year-old boy is in hospital after he was hit by a vehicle in Dagenham.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:58:01 +0000Children’s mentor kissed young students in empty classrooms of London school
A “predatory offender” touched and kissed young students at a central London school as he pretended to support them.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:00:03 +0000Man, 20, charged with murdering 15-year-old after Islington stabbing
A 20-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old in Islington.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000Thrill seekers can take in views and get selfie with Ally Pally's famous angel
A one-hour guided trip to the 'Angel of Plenty' on top of Alexandra Palace is set to become the UK's highest roof walk.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:18:44 +0000Police close busy road in Dagenham after crash with child injured
A busy road is closed by police in Dagenham with buses and traffic at a standstill. More to follow.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:52:00 +0000Free parking scrapped as new £1 trial launched in Hornchurch car parks
Havering Council has launched a £1 parking trial at Hornchurch’s Fentiman Way and Appleton Way car parks, aiming to boost local businesses and support short town centre visits.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:14:16 +0000Person in hospital as Worcester Park road blocked for hours
A person has been taken to hospital after an incident which blocked a bit of Central Road in Worcester Park for hours.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:21:58 +0000Person fighting for their life after being 'hit by train' in Loughton
A person is fighting for their life after being hit by a train in Loughton, with the Central line delayed.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:20:55 +0000Work ongoing in main road where two serious crashes took place
Essex County Council has said crashes along a stretch of main road in Brentwood would not have been prevented by “engineering measures”.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:12:50 +0000New Castle Sidcup independent cinema and café bar opens in former Storyteller
Castle Sidcup, a new independent cinema and café bar run by Castle Cinema, has opened in the former Storyteller building, bringing film back to the heart of Sidcup.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:13:10 +0000Man hit by car after fight outside pub in Sidcup ‘attempted murder’
A man has been hit by a car after allegedly being involved in a fight with the driver in Sidcup.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:03:47 +0000Council will force land purchase to build 1,070 home Romford estate
Havering Council has agreed plans to forcibly buy land in order to build a new 1,070-home estate in Bridge Close, Romford.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000Croydon Mayor won't apologise over disabled parking bay painted round man's car
Croydon’s Mayor has insisted he will not apologise to a resident who had a disabled parking bay painted around his car, before mistakenly receiving at least four parking tickets.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000The UK's top 10 cosiest pubs for Christmas have been named and one is in Hampstead
The Old Bull and Bush in Hampstead has been named by app and website Eat Drink Meet as offering a cosy Christmas experience
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000Five Labour councillors defect as Polanski celebrates 'Green surge'
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has celebrated a 'Green surge' as 5 Labour councillors in Brent defected.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:22:00 +0000Havering condemns 'evil' Bondi Beach terror attack that left 15 dead
Havering Council leader Ray Morgon has condemned the “evil” Bondi Beach terror attack, expressing shock and support for the Jewish community after 15 people were killed in Sydney.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:59:00 +0000New £1million Croydon Wetherspoon pub opening date pushed back
A new £1m Wetherspoon pub, The Coombe Lodge, is set to open in Croydon two days later than originally expected.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:54:28 +0000Central line suspended in east London after 'casualty on track'
There is no service on the Central line between Woodford and Epping today (December 15).
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:46:24 +0000Man dies after being hit by car in Surrey beauty spot with boy, 17, arrested
A man has died after being hit by a car in a Surrey beauty spot, with a teenager arrested.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:25:01 +0000Row of houses alight in North Woolwich fire near London City Airport
A row of houses are currently alight in a North Woolwich fire on Lord Street near to London City Airport.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:05:00 +0000Taste Kitchen opens at Walthamstow’s CRATE offering comfort food favourites
The new outlet serves stuffed baguettes, jacket potatoes, hot dogs, pittas and Hackney Gelato, focusing on affordability and high quality.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:51:56 +0000Smoke billowing in massive North Woolwich fire - recap
Firefighters are tackling a blaze on Lord Street, North Woolwich today (December 15).
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:24:28 +0000Worcester Park road swarmed by emergency services - recap
Emergency services were at Longfellow Road, near the junction of Central Road, today (December 15).
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:11:00 +0000Man jailed after sexually assaulting woman in a Harrow Road hotel
A man has been jailed for three years after sexually assaulting a woman in a Harrow Road hotel.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:07:57 +0000Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead in south east London
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 50s was found dead in Elephant and Castle.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:09:46 +0000Mum jailed for nine and a half years after killing baby daughter in Homerton
A mum has been jailed for nine and a half years after killing her three-month-old daughter in Homerton.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:22:24 +0000Investigation launched after 40 firefighters tackle blaze in Walthamstow
40 firefighters are at the scene of a blaze on a busy street in Walthamstow
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:55:37 +0000Elderly woman dies after crash involving car and lorry in Islington
A woman in her 70s has died after a crash involving a lorry and a car on Skinner Street, Islington.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:43:00 +0000Traitors presenter Claudia Winkleman is charmed by 'joyful' men's cooking club
The Traitors and outgoing Strictly presenter visited Cook for Good in King's Cross to help a club for over 60s whip up a chicken and bean soup.