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Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:28:39 +0100
Tube strikes can make journeys feel ‘unpredictable' for people with sight loss
London Underground services resume after RMT strike over four-day week. Guide Dogs warns Tube closures hit blind and visually impaired travellers hardest.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:10:27 +0100
Liverpool Street trains delayed up to 60 minutes after trespass incident
Major rail disruption is causing long delays for commuters travelling in and out of London.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:42:46 +0100
Soldier who died after horse fall remembered as a ‘bright light’
Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, honoured at funeral after fatal fall at Royal Windsor Horse Show. Tributes paid.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:20:27 +0100
Flooded tracks halt Waterloo services for the rest of the day
Flooding halts all trains between London Waterloo and Shepperton as heavy rain hits Fulwell line. SWR advises use of replacement buses and checks for updates.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:29:50 +0100
LIVE updates as flooding SHUTS major London Waterloo rail line
No trains are running between London Waterloo and Shepperton due to flooding on the line.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Keep calm and chill with Meaco’s range of cooling options
After several scorching days…you’re probably looking at your options when it comes to keeping your home cool for the rest of the summer.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic London lido that guests call 'top-notch' named among the best in the world
Brockwell Lido has been named among the best places for cold water swimming in the world. Here's why.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The best hotel in London has been named - and it's not the Ritz or the Savoy
The best hotel has been named by The Telegraph, and it's not the Ritz or the Savoy.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Food legend behind iconic north London deli dies
Peter Vogl, known as Peter Panzer who ran Panzer's deli in St John's Wood for almost 50 years, has died at the age of 82.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the gorgeous Italian restaurant in London going viral for its amazing meals
Italian restaurant Ave Mario in Covent Garden has gone viral for its 'amazing' and 'gorgeous' meals.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New £30 direct train from London to 'undiscovered' Scottish city begins
A new direct Lumo train service now connects London and Stirling, with fares starting from just £29.90.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:08:00 +0100
Madame Tussauds reveals Harry Kane waxwork ahead of World Cup
Madame Tussauds London has unveiled its first-ever Harry Kane wax figure ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:40:00 +0100
When Harry met Harry - Harry Kane figure unveiled at popular London venue
The Baker Street attraction has unveiled its first waxwork of England football captain Harry Kane, just in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'If Government want to meet housing targets, they must realise Khan is a blocker'
Bromley and Biggin Hill MP Peter Fortune argues the threat to the greenbelt is due to Sadiq Khan's "abject failure" on housing.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 400 new homes to be built in major Beam Park development
A total of 405 new homes will be built as part of the next phase of the Beam Park masterplan.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former Dagenham Grammar School pupils launch book for teacher with Alzheimer's
A special book honouring a former teacher with Alzheimer's who taught at Dagenham Grammar School will support a charity.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£3.5m fund launched to support low-income families in Hackney
Voluntary and community groups in Hackney are now able to apply for grants of up to £50,000 a year to help those facing financial hardship in the borough.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The crusade the remove redundant phone boxes from the streets of Camden
Camden Council enforced the removal of six little-used BT phone boxes in Camden Town.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Youth parliament launches back-to-school appeal for Year 7 children
Hackney Youth Parliament’s Pack to School Appeal aims to provide essential equipment to pupils, with donations made before 31 July.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Affordable housing development for later life opens in Hackney
Goldfinch Point in Hackney has opened, offering 76 affordable homes designed for later life.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Camden's creativity takes centre stage at young artists exhibition showcase
The Camden Schools Art Biennale will return for its second edition from July 14 to 26.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:42:31 +0100
One in 10 adults have never landed a strike when tenpin bowling
One in 10 adults have never landed a strike when tenpin bowling.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:40:25 +0100
Sir Mo Farah has challenged the public to escape their comfort zones
Sir Mo Farah has challenged the public to escape their comfort zones by offering them holidays and bucket list experiences - on the condition they agree to leave 'immediately.'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:37:40 +0100
Pizza Express announces the return of fan-favourite £1 mains deal
Pizza Express is offering customers a second main dish for just £1 when they purchase another main.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:10:39 +0100
UK brewery enters administration as survival crisis mounts amid 'challenging costs'
A brewery has entered administration as the UK’s beer sector faces mounting pressure.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:49 +0100
McDonald's announces major menu change with brand new burgers and collectible cups
McDonald's has announced a limited-edition menu for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. See all the new menu items.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:56:04 +0100
10 Best Hair Transplant Clinics Turkey: Success Rates & Results 2026
Success rates in hair transplantation are among the most misused statistics in medical tourism. Clinics cite figures of 95, 97, even 99 percent without defining the metric

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:27:40 +0100
First picture of man, 20, fatally stabbed in residential street
A man who died after being stabbed in a residential road has been pictured for the first time.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:19:19 +0100
Murder charge after man, 20, found fatally stabbed on residential street
A man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in north London.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:44:27 +0100
Tube strike leaves passengers stranded with 'rammed' crowds on platform
Tottenham Court station was ‘rammed’ as Elizabeth line passengers wee left stranded for 30 minutes amid Tube strike chaos.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0100
Belvedere drug dealer caught in EncroChat sting must pay back £72,000
A south east London drug dealer must pay back £72,000 of criminal proceeds after information was handed to Kent Police by international law enforcement agencies.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:32:17 +0100
Woman in her 60s dies after crash involving tipper truck
A pedestrian in her 60s has died following a crash involving a tipper truck.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:10:58 +0100
Multi-HGV crash closes lanes on M25 causing long delays
There are long delays on the M25 after a crash involving multiple HGVs has resulted in lanes being closed.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Plan for seven-bed HMO in Bexley REFUSED for being ‘too intensive’
Plans to convert a home in Welling into a seven-person house share have been refused by Bexley Council.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
New Cross man spared jail after he tried to send sexual photos to girl, 13
A man from New Cross has been sentenced for attempting to engage in sexual communication with a 13-year-old girl.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Three top new London restaurants recognised by Michelin Guide
Three London restaurants have been added to the Michelin Guide, bringing them a step closer to earning a coveted star.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0100
Leyton HMO retention among new plans sent to council
Here are the latest planning applications received by Waltham Forest Council this week.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:49:18 +0100
Trains from London blocked due to ‘emergency incident’ - recap
Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express trains are blocked to and from London. Follow our blog for live updates.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:23:03 +0100
Boy rushed to hospital with head injury after being hit by bus in Bellingham
A young boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a bus on a busy road in Bellingham.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:01:29 +0100
Couple tried to import 50kg of cocaine each month into UK from airport
A couple from Colindale tried to import up to 50kg of cocaine a month into the UK from Luton.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:03:03 +0100
Exact Tube lines suspended and delayed during this evening's strike disruption
London Underground strike causes severe disruption during evening rush hour, with major Tube lines suspended or delayed. Passengers urged to check travel updates.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Owner of award-winning Indian restaurant dedicates wins to 'loyal customers'
The owner of Masala Inn in Bexleyheath has dedicated the venue's award-winning success to its "loyal customers".

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0100
'Legendary' Highgate Irish pub closes suddenly after being 'squeezed out'
Staff at Brendan the Navigator in Highgate posted a message to say the pub has closed suddenly.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0100
London road deaths fall to near record low despite rise in injuries
Transport for London says road deaths fell to one of the lowest levels on record in 2025, although serious injuries increased.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:49:25 +0100
Woman charged with murder after man found dead in back of van
Harinder Kaur, 39, from Hounslow, charged with murder after man found dead in van on Garden Street, Leicester. Police seek dashcam footage and witnesses.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:35:44 +0100
Tube strikes return Thursday— lines affected and what passengers need to know
London Tube strike by RMT set for Thursday 4 June, causing major disruption on Central, Circle, Piccadilly and Metropolitan lines. Commuters advised to plan ahead.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:41:34 +0100
London skies erupt with thunder and lightning - recap
Thunder and lightning have swept across parts of London.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:25:47 +0100
London Marylebone trains hit by delays of up to 50 minutes after signalling fault
Chiltern Railways trains to and from London Marylebone face major delays due to a signalling fault. Passengers urged to check travel updates and alternative routes.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:06:29 +0100
Person dies after crash on residential road
A person has been pronounced dead at the scene of a crash on a residential road.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:46:45 +0100
Father-of-five Paralympian’s death leads to £350,000 fine for UK Athletics
UK Athletics fined £350,000 for corporate manslaughter after Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei’s fatal accident at Newham Leisure Centre, London, in 2017.

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