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Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:01:33 +0100
LIVE updates after police and ambulance close MAJOR road outside Ilford station
A major road outside Ilford station was closed by police after an emergency incident. Live updates here as we find out more.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:34:28 +0100
Tube network hit by SEVERE rush hour delays - Recap
Multiple London Underground lines are facing delays, some severe, this morning. Live updates here.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:10:51 +0100
Man rushed to hospital after ‘stabbing’ closes busy road in Ilford
A man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing was reported outside the train station in Ilford.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0100
'Fixing something that hasn't worked for years' - upgrades for Harlow station path
A footpath linking Harlow Town Station to the town centre will be transformed as part of a project to connect key destinations around the town.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Art exhibition about 'discarded objects' underway this week in north London
The Camden Inspire Festival will feature UnBroken, an exhibition curated by Francesco Feliziani that transforms discarded objects into functional art, running September 15–20 as part of the Green Loop Takeover theme.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Seafood bistro brunch offers a nostalgic taste of beloved Archway cafe
Shoreditch seafood Bistro the Noisy Oyster launches a brunch menu with a limited edition fish bap from shuttered Archway cafe Norman's on the menu

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale among Odeon South Woodford's weekend showings
Odeon, South Woodford has released its weekend schedule of films including the latest instalment in the Downton Abbey series.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Restaurant chain's former Romford branch still empty almost a year after closure
The retail unit once occupied by American restaurant chain TGI Fridays in Romford has remained empty almost a year after it closed down.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:26:04 +0100
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Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The West Wickham man who cycled from London to Paris in memory of best friend
Nick Green, 54, from West Wickham, cycled from London to Paris on his late best friend Steve’s bike, raising nearly £5,000 for St Christopher’s Hospice as part of a £150,000 fundraising ride.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The five Bexley men set to cycle across southern India for a special cause
Five men from Bexley, including 74-year-old MBE Mike Lyons, are cycling 360km across southern India to raise funds for Marie Curie, supporting people with terminal illness and their families.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The 100-year-old Sutton ballroom, Latin and sequence 'dancing queen'
Sutton resident Violet "Vi" Conroy has celebrated her 100th birthday with a tea dance party at The Phoenix Centre, where she still takes to the floor every week to enjoy ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon allotment tree rule sparks anger as apple trees felled without permission
Allotment holders have said they were blindsided after Croydon Council cut down four mature apple trees on a long-standing plot without the leaseholders’ permission, citing a rule that residents say was never properly communicated.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
New express bus route set to launch between Waterloo and Lewisham THIS month
A new express bus service, the Bakerloop BL1, is set to launch later this month.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The reason behind the heartfelt ‘you are not alone’ billboard in Brockley
A huge drawing of a Brockley launderette and an adorable rabbit has appeared on a billboard in Endwell Road, carrying a simple but powerful message: “remember you are not alone."

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The ‘beautiful and pleasant’ south London area named in UK's best places to live
Wandsworth, known for its leafy streets, riverside pubs, and Michelin-starred restaurants, has been named one of the best places to live in the UK.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:31:00 +0100
Hendon park fully closed off by police after rape
A park between Mill Hill and Hendon remains closed after a rape was reported with a boy arrested. Live updates here.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:41:18 +0100
Welling station CLOSED after person hit by train
Bexleyheath train line has closed after a person was hit by a train.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:26:00 +0100
'Delays likely' along Gallows Corner diversion route as gas works start
Gas works have begun along a Gallows Corner diversion route in Romford.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0100
Wreaths laid at airfield to mark Battle of Britain anniversary
North Weald Airfield Memorial hosted a service marking the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, with wreaths laid, a two-minute silence, and participation from RAF, local councils, and the Royal Norwegian Air Force.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0100
King's Cross restaurant gets Royal seal of approval for its authentic Thai food
Supawan in Caledonian Road has received the top honour from the Royal Thai Government for serving authentic cuisine from the country.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100
The breathtaking Cirque du Soleil show where performers jump on rotating wheels
When I walked into the KÀ Theatre at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, I knew I was about to see something special, but nothing could have prepared me for just how immersive and breathtaking KÀ by Cirque du Soleil would be.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Hospital's maternity care to be probed as part of national investigation
Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs Queen's Hospital in Romford, will be investigated as part of a national probe into maternity care.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100
A four-night escape at Fontainebleau Las Vegas - dining, wellness and luxury
When I checked into the brand-new Fontainebleau Las Vegas for a four-night stay, I expected glamour and comfort - but what I experienced was a seamless blend of history, artistry, cuisine, and wellness.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Lidl begins construction on second Sutton supermarket with opening time revealed
Lidl has begun construction on a second Sutton supermarket, just off the High Street.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100
New Chinese restaurant set to open in old pub building in Eltham
Golden Chopsticks will open on 86 Eltham High Street on September 17.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:38:37 +0100
'Cutting edge' Boots Hearingcare store opens in Kingston with free tests
Boots Hearingcare has opened a new World of Hearing store in Kingston, featuring immersive soundscapes, free tests, and the latest hearing aid technology.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:00:36 +0100
Girl, 14, 'raped in her sleep by Cheam vape shop owner after months of grooming'
Former Cheam vape shop owner Iqbal Singh is on trial accused of grooming and raping a 14-year-old.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Four HMOs along same Hornchurch street want to keep operating
Four properties used as HMOs in the same Hornchurch street have applied to continue operating - and also wish to keep their extensions.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Plaistow school spends more than £100k on uniforms and laptops for new pupils
Cumberland Community School in Plaistow is spending £108,000 to cover uniforms and laptops for incoming Year 7 pupils, offering vouchers worth up to £400 each to support families during the cost-of-living crisis.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Woman drowned in bath after ‘drinking alcohol to excess’
Deimante Sakalauskiene drowned in the bath at her home in Barking after allegedly drinking alcohol to excess.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:57:14 +0100
Greenwich Council predicts £136.8m budget gap in four years’ time
Greenwich Council is predicting a £136.8m budget deficit in four years’ time if changes aren’t made to balance the books.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:35:08 +0100
Gig venue warned people could die without safety changes
Police have warned people could die if Chelmsford racecourse is allowed to hold more events like a Justin Timberlake concert that saw thousands of people stranded.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Vintage Pullman train to pass through Bellingham and Bromley this week
The 1920s Belmond Pullman will be passing through south and south east London again this Friday – here’s when and where you can spot it.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:30:00 +0100
Dozens of scarecrows to pop up around Upminster next month
Engayne Primary School’s annual scarecrow trail returns to Upminster from October 25 to November 3, with around 50 displays created by families and businesses.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0100
Barking Riverside hosts new training scheme for bricklayers
A training scheme for jobs in the construction industry has started on site at the massive Barking Riverside development to help tackle east London’s labour shortage.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0100
The school that is among the best in the country for reading
A small Barnet primary school has emerged as the country’s third best in its class for reading.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:40:47 +0100
Boy, 17, arrested after rape in Hendon park with crime scene in place
A boy has been arrested after a rape at a park in Hendon.Officers were called to reports of a serious sexual assault in Sunny Hill Park at around 8.30pm yesterday (September 15)Shortly after the report, a 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of ...

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:24:33 +0100
Asylum seeker who entered UK illegally jailed for raping woman in Hyde Park
An asylum seeker who entered the UK illegally has been jailed for raping a woman in London’s Hyde Park.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:06:00 +0100
Carshalton man and drug dealing gang exploited kids to do their dirty work
Edward Atudorei is among five gang members who were jailed for their roles in the conspiracy.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:58:17 +0100
Former office block dubbed a 'human warehouse' to be redeveloped
Harlow Council has announced plans to redevelop Terminus House, the 13-storey office block once dubbed a “human warehouse” after its conversion into housing. The site will be transformed as part of the town centre regeneration.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:16:00 +0100
Hackney company becomes latest to switch to four-day working week
Shoreditch-based interiors brand House of Hackney has permanently moved to a four day-working week - and won 'gold standard' status as an employer'.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:07:00 +0100
London Zoo sets children on trail of zebras - using plastic poo
Children are being shown how to follow a trail of zebra poo as part of a learning programme at a new ‘Zoo Town’ attraction being set up at London Zoo.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:01:00 +0100
Festival offers vital help and services to people experiencing rough sleeping
Streets Fest returned to Finsbury Park, uniting councils, charities and services to support people facing homelessness with housing, health and practical help.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Coral-coloured e-bikes to hit streets of Barking this month
Up to 200 coral-coloured Voi e-bikes are launching in Barking and Barking Riverside this September.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:24:45 +0100
Why the Trump blimp won't be flying above London for this week's state visit
President Donald Trump is heading to the UK for a state visit this week. Find out why the Trump blimp will not be flown.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:11:10 +0100
Road in Barnet set to be closed for FIVE days for works
Barnet Council has announced that part of Cranbourne Gardens, Golders Green, is due to close until September 19 for water connection works. Residents will retain access where necessary.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:03:00 +0100
Man found dead in parked vehicle on residential Hornchurch street
David Neil Elsworth was found dead in a vehicle parked in The Walk in Hornchurch, a court heard.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100
East London comedian and broadcaster awarded honorary doctorate
Comedian and broadcaster Judi Love has received an honorary doctorate of arts from the University of East London.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100
The Newham academy 'at cornerstone of borough's culture for 60 years'
A new exhibition celebrates the legacy of Newham Academy of Music, showcasing decades of local talent, alumni stories, and rare archives as part of Newham Heritage Month.

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