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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The green, leafy borough named as London's most peaceful
Richmond upon Thames has been named London's most peaceful borough in a new nationwide study.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London ice rink returns with 18,000 fairy lights this Christmas
Hampton Court Palace ice rink returns from November 20, 2026, with 18,000 fairy lights, a bigger rink and festive activities. Tickets start at £13.50.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Wiggles returning to London in 2027 – tickets and dates
The Wiggles are bringing their Sparkle! BIG SHOW to London's Eventim Apollo on March 29 and 30, 2027. Find out ticket prices, presale dates and more.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Blue plaque honours the man who shaped London's iconic Tube network
Frank Pick commissioned the famous Tube posters, roundel, Johnston font, moquette seating and many 1920s and 30s stations during his time at London Underground.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Storm Austen has passed and London has some good weather news
London is forecast sunshine and highs of 14C on Sunday, October 25, with dry conditions throughout the day. See the Met Office hour-by-hour weather forecast.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Two south east London woodlands rank among UK's most colourful autumn walks
Two woodlands in south east London have been named among the UK's best places to enjoy an autumn walk.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100
New book of unseen photographs reveals bygone life in Kent in the 1930s
A new book of 1930s photographs out on November 5 reveals bygone life in Epsom and Kent.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The MOST violent south east London boroughs revealed with over 43,000 offences
Lewisham recorded the highest rate of violence against the person among five south-east London boroughs, with more than 11,000 offences logged in the 12 months ending September 2026.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
This Croydon Wetherspoons pub is one of the WORST in the UK - here’s why
A Croydon pub has been revealed as one of the worst-rated Wetherspoons in the UK after customers complained about long waits and poor food.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'I watched High School Musical 20 years later and my childhood came alive'
I watched High School Musical at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, and the interactive staging, incredible cast and nostalgic songs brought my childhood to life.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Notting Hill pub to reopen after major refurb with Sunday roasts
A pub near Notting Hill and Portobello Road is set to reopen after a huge refurbishment with Sunday roasts.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
These stunning London Christmas lights are returning next month
Bond Street's Crown Jewel Christmas lights return on November 12, 2026, with a festive switch-on event from 4pm to 8pm and the main illumination at 7pm.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:37:53 +0100
Hunt for prisoner who poses risk to public after Lewisham medical facility escape
A prisoner who poses a risk to the public has absconded from a medical facility in Lewisham.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:41:22 +0100
Man killed in A127 Havering crash named after SECOND fatality two days later
A man who died in a crash with a lorry on the A127 in Havering has been named and pictured.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:18:28 +0100
Cars in gridlock after reports of crash near Bluewater Shopping Centre
Cars have been in gridlock near the M25 next to Bluewater Shopping Centre after reports of a crash.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:12:34 +0100
Eight people arrested as police crackdown on suspected illegal gambling in businesses
Eight people have been arrested after a crackdown on suspected illegal gambling at businesses based in Green Lanes.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:50:28 +0100
Man stabbed in the hand after reports of fight in Canary Wharf
A man has been stabbed in his hand after reports of a fight on Byng Street in Canary Wharf.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:11:31 +0100
105 arrested as weapons, drugs and stolen cars seized in London-Essex crackdown
Weapons and drugs have been seized as around 105 people have been arrested in a police crackdown near Brentwood and elsewhere in Essex.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Waitrose unveils plan to open new convenience store in north London
Upscale food retailer Waitrose has announced plans to open a new convenience store in Chalk Farm in 2028.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
How Highgate's Sacred Gin gets its flavour from a bitter herb and a tree resin
Highgate craft gin brand Sacred Gin uses organic botanicals including juniper, orris frankincense and wormwood which it sources from an organic farm.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:25:09 +0100
Cars and garages FLOODED after burst water main causes Chessington chaos
Cars and garages have been flooded after a burst water main caused disruption in Chessington.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:16:28 +0100
Three men tried to burgle jewellery shop by tunnelling in from massage parlour
Three men who tried to burgle a jewellery shop by tunnelling their way in from a massage parlour next door have been jailed for a combined total of 10 years and two months.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:10:00 +0100
Man remains in hospital in critical condition TWO WEEKS after fight in Kensington
A man remains in hospital in a critical condition two weeks after a fight on Kensington Church Street.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:32:18 +0100
Man continues to fight for his life two days after shot in head in Woolwich
A man continues to fight for his life after being shot in the head on Frances Street in Woolwich.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
The clocks go back this Sunday – everything you need to know
The clocks go back on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2am, giving Londoners an extra hour in bed. Find out when British Summer Time ends and clocks change again.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London's best borough for nightlife revealed – and it's not Soho
Londoners looking for the best places for a night out may be surprised by which areas of the capital have come out on top in a new nightlife ranking.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Everything you need to know about Oxford Street pedestrianisation
Oxford Street in London will be pedestrianised from next week, with all vehicles banned, including buses, taxis, and bikes.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 25 London pubs offering half-price pints this weekend
More than 25 London pubs are offering half-price pints on Saturday, October 24, through the EatClub app. Find out which pubs are taking part and how to claim.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The wonders of the ocean are coming to London in a spectacular new way
Blue Planet III Live in Concert comes to London's OVO Arena Wembley on June 4 and 5, 2027, with a live orchestra and tickets starting from £49.55.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley passengers urged to check Southeastern trains as rail reels from Storm Austen
Bromley passengers are being urged to plan ahead as Southeastern trains are replaced by buses and diverted this weekend in the aftermath of Storm Austen.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free London museums and family activities for October half-term
London families can enjoy seven budget-friendly activities this October half-term.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'The best vegan food in town' - a preview of the winter menu at Mildreds
A review of the winter menu at Mildreds in Soho.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Londoners have a few dry hours before the weather changes today
London faces a cloudy Saturday before rain arrives around 3pm, with the Met Office forecasting a 75% chance of rain by 4pm. See the hour-by-hour forecast.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Bexley ‘town of tomorrow’ full of lakes and no trains being built all over again
More than half a century ago, London tried to build the town of the future on marshland in Bexley and Greenwich.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Memories of Brent Cross - Saturday jobs in C&A and sandwiches by the fountain
Brent Cross Shopping Centre turns 50: north Londoners share nostalgic memories of its fountain, vanished shops and wooden animals.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Storm Austen aftermath as Croydon passengers face weekend train disruption
Croydon passengers are being urged to plan ahead as Southern trains face disruption on Sunday following Storm Austen.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0100
Prince William reveals the 2 very different jobs he wanted instead of royal life
Prince William has spoken about childhood dreams of becoming a policeman or DJ, meeting Taylor Swift, and loving The Celebrity Traitors on The Graham Norton Show.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I was anxious to wear controversial Meta Glasses - I loved 1 thing but hated another
I wore Meta Glasses on my holiday to Kos, here's what I thought about the controversial smart glasses and their features.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:07:37 +0100
Thames Water issues update as Dulwich repairs drag on amid 'complex' leaks
Repairs to multiple damaged water mains in south London are dragging on nearly two weeks after leaks first caused problems in the area.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:26:56 +0100
Man reportedly rushed to hospital after suspected shooting near Woolwich bus stop
Suspected shooting in Woolwich: man in his early 20s reportedly taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital after gunfire claims on Frances Street. Police probe ongoing.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:22:06 +0100
Croydon coach EVICTED from Big Brother house in ‘closest vote’ of series
A Croydon fitness coach has been evicted from the Big Brother house after facing the public vote.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Futuristic Japanese arcade bar with rare gaming machines opens in Soho
NQ JPN has opened in Soho with rare Japanese arcade machines, futuristic interiors, 12 signature cocktails, DJs and more than 2,000 drink combinations.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Martin Guerre makes a triumphant London comeback after three decades
Martin Guerre has made a comeback to London, but not as you may know it.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:14:18 +0100
Do not travel warning issued after tree blocks Stansted Airport rail line
A tree blocking a railway has caused disruption on lines between Broxbourne and Stansted Airport.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:56:01 +0100
Eggs and masonry hurled at cars by groups of youths before Bexley police crackdown
A dispersal zone has been put in place in the Oval area of Bexley following reports of anti-social behaviour involving groups of youths.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100
I tried a steakhouse in London Bridge celebrating 15 years in business
I tried a popular London steakhouse that is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month with a menu for £35.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Warning for South Western passengers as rail hit with engineering work this weekend
South Western Railway passengers travelling from London Waterloo are being warned to check their journeys this weekend as widespread engineering work disrupts services in the aftermath of Storm Austen.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:46:03 +0100
Photos show scale of Barking freight derailment as Overground, c2c services halted
Photos have emerged showing the aftermath of a train derailment causing significant delays in East London.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Richard Grant and Christine Baranski shine in Hay Fever with exceptional comic timing
Written over a century ago by Noël Coward, Hay Fever remains an iconic British comedy that doesn't fail to wring a chuckle from its audiences.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:36:23 +0100
TANKER pictured responding on the scene of M25 incident as chaos continues
Flooding has caused major disruption on the M25, forcing the closure of two lanes.

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