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Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:43:35 +0100
I tried a trendy Indian restaurant in Chelsea and here's what I think about it
Kahani brings a thoughtful take on Indian dining to Chelsea, combining elegant surroundings with a menu that celebrates both British produce and Indian culinary traditions.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:33:52 +0100
North London DJ attempted to frame his own brother for driving offences
A DJ caught driving without a licence or insurance in Benfleet has been sentenced for perverting the course of justice after trying to frame his brother.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:25:32 +0100
LIVE updates as suburban Orpington road shut down after police incident
A suburban road in Orpington has been shut down this morning due to a police incident.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:04:53 +0100
£10k reward offered as police hunt man six months after fatal shooting
A man is being sought by police six months after a fatal shooting.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:51:16 +0100
Person dies on tracks as London-bound rail services hit by delays and cancellations
London rail disruption: Services to north-west delayed or cancelled after fatality at Leyland station. Avanti, Northern, TransPennine Express affected.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:23:41 +0100
Emergency services close rail lines as major disruption hits London routes
Major rail disruption between Preston, Bolton and Wigan: Avanti West Coast, Northern, and TransPennine Express trains suspended; delays expected until 10:00.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:35:16 +0100
LIVE as person dies after incident causing major delays to King's Cross trains
Commuters travelling through King's Cross face disruption this morning after an emergency services incident near Preston.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:03:11 +0100
Fans warned of 'bagsmen' targeting pubs during World Cup matches
City of London Police warn World Cup fans in pubs to beware of bag thefts. Plain clothes officers arrest two men after rucksack stolen on Great Tower Street.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:46:29 +0100
LIVE as road near high street CLOSED due to early-morning 'police incident'
A police incident has forced the closure of Ridley Road in both directions this morning.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Three buddleia plants for just £14.97 from You Garden
Say hello to the Buddleia ‘Little Rockstars’ Collection, a new collection on offer from You Garden.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Central London bakery chain fined £35,000 over 'serious' mouse infestation
Ole & Steen's Haymarket branch has been fined nearly £35,000 after inspectors found a serious mouse infestation.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
You won’t regret trying these best brunch spots across London this year
Looking for a place that does a great brunch in London? Look no further as these are the best spots in London to visit.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Driver fined more than £1,000 for failing to identify who was behind wheel
Chanel Terry of Liverpool fined £1,197 for failing to identify driver in Ealing, London. Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court, driver disclosure offence, UK law.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The south London Wetherspoons pub that was once an Art Deco cinema and bingo hall
Before becoming a Wetherspoons, The Moon & Stars in Penge was an Art Deco cinema and later a bingo hall.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bus timetable changes hit 13 London routes from this weekend
TfL is introducing timetable changes on 13 London bus routes from Saturday, June 20.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Small business owner 'over the moon' as Sidcup shop treated to refurb after 24 years
Louisa Tabor is "over the moon" after her clothes shop in Sidcup got a makeover.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five south-east London places to enjoy the sun as temperatures set reach the 30s
Temperatures in London are set to hit the 30s again this week – so we’ve rounded up five things to do in south-east London.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Hidden gem’ London wine bar hit with one-star hygiene rating
A popular wine bar and restaurant near St Paul's Cathedral has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating after inspectors identified major shortcomings in food safety management.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:22:10 +0100
Stella Artois launches strawberry and cream Wimbledon themed beer
Stella Artois is launching a Wimbledon themed beer - featuring the tournament’s classic strawberries and cream flavours.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:46:10 +0100
Two-thirds of small firms hike prices repeatedly as rises set to continue
Two in three small businesses have raised their prices three times or more in the last five years –- with a quarter set to put them up again before the end of summer.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:38:55 +0100
Dads have revealed key moments that shaped their fatherhood journey
Dads have revealed key moments that shaped their fatherhood journey – from carrying their baby out of the hospital to seeing them grow up and have a child of their own.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Football club can open later during World Cup - but must shut before some games end
An Eltham-based football club will be allowed to open late for World Cup games but it will have to shut at 11pm even if a match isn’t over.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:24:20 +0100
Man jailed for life for killing cousin in shooting cousin at a wake
A man has been jailed for life after shooting dead his cousin at a wake in Hammersmith.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:05:08 +0100
RECAP after vehicle fire causes HUGE delays at Dartford Tunnel
Recovery work continues after a vehicle fire at the Dartford Tunnel. Send photos or information to Ezekiel.bertrand@newsquest.co.uk

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
This giant mimosa inspired by Jason Momoa is coming to London
Rocket Room in Leicester Square is launching a giant fishbowl mimosa inspired by Jason Momoa.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:47:26 +0100
London passengers will soon be able to take the world's longest non-stop flight
Qantas to launch world’s longest non-stop flight from London to Sydney in 2027, cutting travel by 4 hours. Direct flights boost UK-Australia tourism links.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:41:40 +0100
Man accused of targeting Labour peer's home in suspected burglary
A man is accused of targeting the Brent home of a Labour peer in a suspected burglary.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:41:20 +0100
Thousands caught in rush-hour disruption as Victoria line hit by severe delays
Victoria line faces severe delays due to a track fault at Brixton. TfL urges London commuters to check travel updates and use alternative routes on Thursday.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:32:27 +0100
Concern for person's safety causes delays to London train services
Rail disruption between Three Bridges and Brighton due to a concern for welfare incident. Emergency services responded; delays and revised train services expected.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0100
'Inspirational' north London couple named the UK's best pub landlords
Eamonn England and Arina Piskunova, who run The Windsor Castle pub in East Finchley, scooped the title of national pub licensees of 2026.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:20:30 +0100
Heathrow third runway plans move forward as consultation opens
The Government has launched a public consultation on Heathrow's proposed third runway.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:12:31 +0100
Emergency services respond to railway incident as London trains delayed
Rail disruption between Three Bridges and Brighton as emergency services respond to an incident. Expect delays, cancellations and revised National Rail services.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
This top private school is offering four extra free places to talented pupils
Highgate School is offering four fully funded places for talented students to study at its sixth form.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Decision made on 'predatory' extension of opening hours until 6am at gambling venue
Merkur Slots in Deptford faced backlash over its "predatory" planned extension of opening hours until 6am each day.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:34:21 +0100
London council flat linked to president's wife to be handed to family on waiting list
Southwark Council repossesses flat linked to Sierra Leone First Lady, sparking calls for tougher UK social housing rules for foreign public officials.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:57:04 +0100
Two enforcement officers fired after threatening to 'knock all your teeth out'
Two Kingdom Services Group enforcement officers sacked after being filmed making violent threats in Harrow; Harrow Council suspends Kingdom operations.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:52:31 +0100
Police hunt after man 'dragged and repeatedly hit in face' at Tube station
Police are hunting for a man who assaulted a passenger at Ruislip Manor Underground station.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:33:31 +0100
Four arrested as man left injured after ‘stabbing’ in Erith
Four people have been arrested after an alleged stabbing in Erith.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:29:47 +0100
The London criminals serving a whole-life order and won't be considered for release
Jamie Varley joins infamous UK criminals like Wayne Couzens and Ali Harbi Ali in serving a whole-life order, ensuring they remain behind bars for life.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:50:58 +0100
Shocking footage shows mass brawl with men kicked to floor outside Nando’s
Shocking footage shows the moment a mass brawl broke out in Beckenham outside a Nando’s.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:39:17 +0100
RECAP after major north London road CLOSED after 'police incident'
Traffic has been stopped on the A1 Holloway Road near Highbury Corner due to a police incident. Send photos or information to Ezekiel.Bertrand@newsquest.co.uk

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:35:27 +0100
Forensic officers deployed after overnight burglary spree targets shops and cafes
Police respond to overnight burglaries targeting shops and cafes in Fulham, with an arrest made after a Tesco break-in. CCTV and forensics aid investigation.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:23:24 +0100
Amber heat health alert issued for London as temperatures set to soar
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat health alert for London.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:17:38 +0100
How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential
We should have a choice with our aids, they are our personality, they help us stand up in the world, and they should reflect our character

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0100
How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential
We should have a choice with our aids, they are our personality, they help us stand up in the world, and they should reflect our character

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:14:32 +0100
Police search for missing London girl last seen two days ago - call 999 if seen
Police are searching for a missing girl from Barnet last seen in Essex.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Take a look inside the first flat in new complex 'regenerating' Billionaire's Row
The "regeneration" of Billionaire's Row in Hampstead continues with the first flat in a new luxury apartment complex now complete - take a look inside with us.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:15:11 +0100
Teen charged with murder after 'brave' Jamal Ringrose stabbed to death
A teenager has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Dollis Hill.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:15:01 +0100
Southern trains delayed after emergency incident
Emergency services have dealt with an incident between East Croydon and Streatham Common. Follow our blog for live updates.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:49:50 +0100
Woman groped on Elizabeth line 'massively let down as police took 13 hours'
Esme Rice, from Hackney Wick, says British Transport Police took 13 hours to respond after she reported a groping on the Elizabeth line at Stratford station.

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