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Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100Intellimen Football League Finals set to take place in London this Bank Holiday
Men across the UK are being invited to take practical action on their mental health, relationships and personal development at a national football event created to bring men together through sport, self-improvement and positive conversation.
Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100Intellimen Football League Finals set to take place in London this Bank Holiday
Men across the UK are being invited to take practical action on their mental health, relationships and personal development at a national football event created to bring men together through sport, self-improvement and positive conversation.
Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100Intellimen Football League Finals set to take place in London this Bank Holiday
Men across the UK are being invited to take practical action on their mental health, relationships and personal development at a national football event created to bring men together through sport, self-improvement and positive conversation.
Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100Intellimen Football League Finals set to take place in London this Bank Holiday
Men across the UK are being invited to take practical action on their mental health, relationships and personal development at a national football event created to bring men together through sport, self-improvement and positive conversation.
Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100Bank holiday Tube and rail closures — here are the exact lines affected
London Underground and rail engineering works from 26–31 May will disrupt Bakerloo, Piccadilly, DLR and Overground routes. Check travel updates before journeys.
Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100Intellimen Football League Finals set to take place in London this Bank Holiday
Men across the UK are being invited to take practical action on their mental health, relationships and personal development at a national football event created to bring men together through sport, self-improvement and positive conversation.
Sat, 23 May 2026 09:57:04 +0100Five men rushed to hospital after group stabbed in large fight
Five people have been assaulted and stabbed after a fight on Horn Lane in Acton.
Sat, 23 May 2026 09:56:37 +0100Major fire tears through Thornton Heath flats conversion in early-hours blaze
A major fire broke out in the early hours of this morning at a mid-terraced house converted into flats.
Sat, 23 May 2026 09:39:03 +0100LIVE updates as 'emergency services' shut busy Bromley road near train station
Downham Way has been closed in both directions following an emergency services incident near Grove Park Station.
Sat, 23 May 2026 09:03:06 +0100LIVE as Bromley High Street CLOSED due to 'emergency services' incident
Bromley High Street is closed in both directions following a reported emergency services incident.
Sat, 23 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100London's 'most beautiful café' is inside an absolutely stunning church you must see
A cafe inside a London church has been described as the "most beautiful" and "absolutely stunning".
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five serene picnic spots in London easily reached by Tube
Looking for the best picnic spots in London? Here are five parks near major stations, perfect for a sunny day in the capital.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100'I visited a revamped Grade II listed Dulwich pub with plenty of historic charm'
One of Dulwich Village’s historic pubs has recently undergone a revamp and I went to try it.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100How to spend a day in London’s poshest borough with a stunning hidden garden
Kensington and Chelsea is renowned for being London's poshest borough. Here's how you can spend the day there.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +01007 of the best seaside towns near London you can reach by train
Discover the best seaside towns near London, from Brighton to Whitstable, all easily reachable by train for a perfect day trip or weekend escape.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Former foster child urges people to consider taking on life-changing role
Former foster child Imran Quayes, from Manor Park, is calling on others to help change a young person's future.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +010013 free things to do in London this half term for families and kids
Looking for free things to do in London this half term? Here are the best family-friendly days out across the capital.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five beer gardens near Hampstead Heath for a sunny bank holiday pint
With the weather gods set to smile over the bank holiday here are five spots near Hampstead Heath where you can enjoy cold pints in sunny beer gardens.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Four places in south-east London to keep cool during bank holiday heatwave
A heatwave looks to be heading our way for the bank holiday weekend so keep these south-east London lidos, swimming lakes and splash parks on your radar.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sainsbury's tree cutting among Barking and Dagenham planning applications
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council this week, including one to cut back trees at Sainsbury's in Chadwell Heath.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Youngest Brent mayor's 'record fundraising for Irish community'
Mayor Ryan Hack helped to raise more than £92,000 for the Irish community in Brent during his mayoral year.
Sat, 23 May 2026 08:58:00 +0100Hackney school described as 'beacon of academic excellence' by Ofsted
Waterside Academy in Hackney has been described as a "beacon of academic excellence" in the most recent Ofsted report.
Sat, 23 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100'Keep the good time going' - Canary Wharf bar reopens summer terrace
Electric Shuffle in Canary Wharf has opened its outdoor terrace for the summer season.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tower Hamlets and Hackney students raise more than £1,000 for children's charities
Learners from New City College's Tower Hamlets and Hackney campuses, have raised more than £1,000 for children’s charities across the globe.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wandsworth school celebrates 25th anniversary
Thames Christian School, in Wandsworth has celebrated its 25th birthday.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100UEL helping shape national education policy through new research centre
The University of East London (UEL) has joined a consortium of nine universities to help establish a new Department for Education research centre.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Waitrose store reopens after multi-million pound refurbishment
Little Waitrose Cheam welcomed customers back after a six-week refurbishment.
Sat, 23 May 2026 08:40:19 +0100Phil Collins says he ‘can’t see’ himself performing live again after health battles
Phil Collins has given a health update and said that he cannot see himself performing live again.
Sat, 23 May 2026 07:54:08 +0100UK to be hotter than the Seychelles this weekend as temperatures soar to 30C
Temperatures in the UK are expected to be higher than in the Seychelles this weekend.
Fri, 22 May 2026 20:00:00 +0100I tried a hidden gem bar with axe throwing and darts in Leicester Square
Rocket Room in Leicester Square offers axe throwing, darts and cocktails in a lively gaming bar setting. Here’s a full review of the experience.
Fri, 22 May 2026 19:14:03 +0100Man, 60, who died after Maida Vale assault named for first time
A man who died following an assault in Maida Vale has been named for the first time as Michalis Kyriacou.
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:41:03 +0100Murder probe launched as man dies after street assault
Metropolitan Police officers have launched a murder probe after the death of a man found seriously assaulted earlier this month.
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:24:11 +0100Man, 60, dies days after being found assaulted on busy road
A man who was found injured by patrolling police officers on a busy road has died more than a week later.
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:16:15 +0100Teenagers among five denying rape of girl at Kent property
Five males, including three teenage boys, have denied involvement in the alleged rape of a girl over several days at a property in Kent.
Fri, 22 May 2026 17:48:57 +0100Man in his 70s dies after crash involving HGV in Clapham
A man in his 70s has died after a crash between a pedestrian and a HGV in Clapham.
Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100London records spike in zombie knife offences as machete crime stays high
Zombie knife offences in London rose by 31 per cent in April 2026, Met Police data shows. Machete attacks fell, but overall large blade crime remains high.
Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100London’s best beer gardens revealed ahead of heatwave this bank holiday
Looking for the best beer gardens in London? Here are the top sunny spots for drinks this bank holiday weekend.
Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100District line and DLR closures this bank holiday — exact routes affected
District line and DLR passengers face closures and disruption over the late May bank holiday due to TfL engineering works. Check travel updates and alternative routes.
Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100The cinema screenings set for Leicester Square this half term week
Leicester Square cinemas are packed with new releases, IMAX screenings and classic films. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s on.
Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100Decision made on Traveller site in Biggin Hill after recommendation for approval
Bromley councillors voted against a recommendation regarding retrospective plans for a Traveller site on green belt land in Biggin Hill.
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:03:02 +0100Wholesaler fined six-figure fine for serving food covered in rat and pigeon droppings
A Coulsdon food wholesaler has been fined over £100,000 after inspectors found serious hygiene breaches including pest contamination.
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100A major new Wetherspoons is coming to one of London’s busiest spots
JD Wetherspoon is opening a huge new West End pub at the Trocadero, bringing Piccadilly Hall to the heart of Theatreland.
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100New clubhouse and padel courts planned for park in Orpington
Plans have been submitted for new padel courts and a clubhouse at Goddington Park in Orpington.
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100'I've been on a 42 year pub crawl and these are the best boozers in north London'
Mike Critchley's new book celebrating a 42 year journey round the best pubs in Britain includes three in north London.
Fri, 22 May 2026 15:59:24 +0100'Violent bully' forced man to sleep with dogs and beat him to death
A “violent bully” has been jailed for 12 years after he forced a vulnerable man to sleep beside dogs, treated him as his “lackey” and subjected him to a campaign of violence that led to his death over five weeks.
Fri, 22 May 2026 15:30:00 +0100A deeper dive into the knife crime stats in London - what do they really show?
Metropolitan Police data has allowed us a closer look at knife crime across the capital.
Fri, 22 May 2026 15:28:39 +0100All the Southeastern trains not running this May bank holiday weekend
Several Southeastern trains will not run this May bank holiday weekend.
Fri, 22 May 2026 15:15:11 +0100One of East London's most popular summer spots reopens
Roof East has reopened in Stratford for summer 2026, offering rooftop cinema, games, street food and live entertainment.
Fri, 22 May 2026 14:51:41 +0100Ex-MP claims ‘TfL did nothing’ after he was ‘punched in head’ at station
An ex-MP has claimed he was assaulted at a London train station, and that TfL "did nothing".
Fri, 22 May 2026 14:46:02 +0100Southern Croydon trains cancelled this May bank holiday weekend
Several Croydon trains will not run this May bank holiday weekend.