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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:59:46 +0100
LIVE on M25 as Heathrow crash causes major congestion
A crash on the M25 has caused major traffic.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:36:35 +0100
Greggs north London factory set to close amid plans affecting 740 jobs
Greggs plans to close its Enfield factory, with the loss of about 740 jobs across four sites.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:08:09 +0100
Tube network hit by major disruption after fire alert and signalling fault
A fire alert at Kilburn caused severe delays on the Jubilee line.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:01:08 +0100
Woolwich stabbing investigation leads to multiple charges after man arrested
A man has been charged after an alleged stabbing in Herbert Road, Woolwich.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:57:39 +0100
LIVE as crash blocks road near motorway in Kent
A road in Kent has been partially blocked near the motorway this morning following a crash.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:52:08 +0100
LIVE updates as Tube lines suspended and severe delays hit London network
Major disruption is affecting several Tube lines this morning, with the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines part suspended and severe delays on the Victoria line.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:29:26 +0100
Gunfire probe launched after reports of shots fired on busy north London street
Police are investigating a firearms incident after shots were fired in north London.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:10:18 +0100
Man charged after Met Police officer stabbed in leg during dawn home raid
A man has been charged after a Metropolitan Police officer was injured during a warrant operation at an address in Cockfosters.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:43:33 +0100
Road blocked and buses on diversion after reports of morning crash
A road in Hayes has been blocked this morning following reports of a crash.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:13:50 +0100
LIVE as trains face HOURS of disruption after tree falls onto tracks
The London Overground network has been disrupted this morning after a tree fell onto the train tracks.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Get up to 25% off those Autumn essentials at Lakeland
From an autumn declutter to batch cooking, cosy season is here and if you’re prepping your home for colder and perhaps wetter weather, Lakeland has some seasonal offers not to be missed.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A new NYC-inspired bagel shop has opened in London – and it's giving away free food
Londoners can claim one of 100 free New York-style bagels this Friday as No. 1 Princes Street celebrates opening in Mayfair.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London wakes up to rain – here's when sunshine returns
The Met Office forecasts a wet morning commute for London before sunshine returns and temperatures climb to 24C in the afternoon.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The road that starts in central London before becoming a major dual carriageway
Follow the A2's journey through London, from Borough and Old Kent Road to Blackheath, Eltham, Bexley and beyond.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Private heated igloos with Oxford Street views to open at John Lewis rooftop bar
John Lewis Oxford Street opens heated Christmas igloos on October 1, with private dining, festive menus and panoramic London views from its rooftop bar.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:18:19 +0100
North London Hospice begins £10m rebuild of inpatient unit needing £1.7m more funding
North London Hospice begins its £10m inpatient unit rebuild after Michelle Collins breaks ground on September 24. New facility is due to open in autumn 2027.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:38:05 +0100
British drivers are now paying an average of £713 for their car insurance
Based on more than six million quotes for comprehensive, new business policies, findings show costs have remained stable over the past 12 months.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:54:00 +0100
Bexleyheath 'rapist' teacher targeted 'struggling student by offering extra help'
A science teacher from Bexleyheath has denied all charged against him as he faces a trial accused of raping a student at a school in Newham.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:37:50 +0100
Dartford parents fight for justice 10 years after son stabbed in neck on holiday
George Low’s parents mark 10 years fighting for justice after his 2016 stabbing in Ayia Napa, Cyprus. UK urges action as suspects remain at large.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:29:25 +0100
Police share investigation update after woman found dead in Lewisham
Police have not made any further arrests or charges after a woman was found dead on Connington Road in Lewisham.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0100
Worker dies after conveyor entrapment at east London aggregates site
A worker died after being pulled into a conveyor at an aggregates site in east London.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:24:33 +0100
South Tottenham station closed due to ‘emergency incident’
South Tottenham station is shut after an emergency incident outside the station.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:08:11 +0100
Severe delays hit Victoria line after damage at station crossing
Commuters have faced major disruption on the Victoria line after delays since this morning.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:05:19 +0100
Deptford killer who beat teen with bike chain guilty of murder 20 years after attack
Jordan Burton has been guilty of murder 20 years after he beat a teen with a bicycle chain in Deptford.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:53:15 +0100
Tragedy at London Underground station as person dies after track incident
A person has died after being found on the tracks at South Ruislip station, prompting major disruption on the London Underground.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:47:40 +0100
Lockdowns, threats and tragedy – What shocked London's schools in September
September saw several incidents involving schools across London, from precautionary lockdowns and police investigations to a devastating road tragedy that left a community mourning.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0100
REVEALED - budget retailer is returning as Aldi's neighbour at Willesden site
A budget chain is revealed as the shop next to Aldi’s new Willesden High Road supermarket which will open on November 12.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:42:00 +0100
Reopened Highgate pub unveils Irish-inspired menu of roasts and spice bags
Brendan the Navigator in Highgate Hill has unveiled a menu of proper pub food with an Irish twist including the 'King of Spice Bags' and a Sunday roast spice bag.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:37:10 +0100
Plumstead man accused of rape and sexual assault
A Plumstead man accused of rape is set to appear at Woolwich Crown Court.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:19:19 +0100
A2 closures planned for three nights with Dartford stretch shut towards Kent
A2 road closures in Kent: National Highways overnight works affect Dartford Heath, Darenth Interchange and slip roads from September 28 to October 1.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:07:45 +0100
Emergency services respond to casualty on tracks amid major Tube delays
Services on the Central Line were disrupted while emergency services deal with a casualty on the track.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:02:59 +0100
Mother's anguish as hit-and-run victim son's memorial targeted by vandals
A mother is raising funds for a burial plot after repeated vandalism of her son’s roadside memorial in North Finchley.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Westfield boss on catering for Gen Z and wish for international trains at Stratford
Westfield Stratford City general manager Chris Mitchell talks to this paper about the next new experiences set to open there and his hope for international trains to stop at Stratford.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:40:02 +0100
Person dies after incident at London Underground station
A person has died after being found on the tracks at South Ruislip station this afternoon.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:14:09 +0100
EasyJet announces new Gatwick route to popular destination with flights on sale
EasyJet launches new London Gatwick from 30 June 2027. Book now for direct travel to the popular Mediterranean island.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:09:28 +0100
Boy charged with four counts of rape after alleged south east London incident
A 17-year-old boy from the Plumstead area has been charged with four counts of rape.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:36:00 +0100
Burst water main blocks major road at school diverting Superloop bus
Perry Street is blocked due to a burst water main at Beaverwood School.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:07:20 +0100
Police expected to remain for DAYS after 800 officers raid multiple properties
Police are expected to remain at several addresses for days following a series of dawn raids targeting organised crime.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:16:41 +0100
Three lanes SHUT after multi-vehicle crash along M25
Drivers are facing major delays on the M25 in Essex after a multi-vehicle crash closed three lanes this afternoon.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:05:04 +0100
Gun allegedly recovered after police pursuit ends in Feltham crash, two charged
Two men have been charged after a police chase ended in a crash and the recovery of a firearm.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:45:13 +0100
Police officer stabbed during MAJOR dawn raid in north London
A police officer was stabbed during a raid targeting an organised crime group in Cockfosters.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:41:02 +0100
Lithium-ion battery involved in major west London industrial site blaze
A lithium-ion battery was involved in a large fire at an industrial unit, which is believed to have been accidental.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:20:07 +0100
North Kensington e-bike victim named for first time as murder probe continues
A man and a teenage boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 24-year-old man in a collision in North Kensington.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:11:38 +0100
Met sergeant charged with perverting course of justice in Charing Cross police probe
Met Police sergeant Sadiq Al-Hasani charged with perverting the course of justice over Charing Cross station probe; IOPC and BBC Panorama involved.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:37:34 +0100
Kids and 10-month-old baby among 21 people found living in cockroach-infested home
Brent Council finds 21 people, including a baby, living in an overcrowded Wembley HMO plagued by cockroaches and fire risks; managers fined £40,000 and £50,000.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:15:25 +0100
Oasis fans in London who missed Knebworth tickets still have one last chance
Oasis fans in London who missed out on tickets for the band's six sold-out Knebworth shows still have another chance – but they will need to wait for tickets to appear on the official resale platforms.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:27:57 +0100
Victoria line severely delayed due to station ‘infrastructure damage’
There are severe delays on the Victoria line due to infrastructure damage at Brixton station. Follow our blog for live updates.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:09:29 +0100
Man surrounded on Tube and kicked in head before being followed and attacked again
British Transport Police appeal after man kicked in head during violent assault at Earl’s Court tube station, west London. Witnesses urged to contact police.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:59:29 +0100
M25 crash stops all lanes with queueing traffic
A crash on the M25 has stopped all lanes.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:29:55 +0100
E-bike rider killed after moped pursuit as two arrested on suspicion of murder
A 19-year-old man and 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder after Kariem Abdelhalim died in a North Kensington e-bike collision.

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