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Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:53:42 +0100
Heathrow flight forced to turn back after declaring mid-air emergency
A British Airways flight from Heathrow to Chicago returned to London after declaring an emergency following a technical issue mid-flight.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:52:42 +0100
LIVE updates as A13 blocked after crash causes huge queues into London
A crash has brought traffic to a standstill on the A13 into central London this morning.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:27:17 +0100
Woman rushed to hospital after medical emergency in south London park
A woman was taken to hospital after falling unwell in Beddington Park, Hackbridge.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:35:37 +0100
Man rushed to hospital after stabbing outside central London theatre
A man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing outside the Apollo Victoria Theatre in Victoria.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:45:25 +0100
LIVE updates as police respond to reported 'stabbing' near Victoria Station
A police incident has sparked disruption outside Victoria Station this morning.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:29:21 +0100
LIVE updates as crashes bring major disruption on separate stretches of M25
London drivers are being warned of lengthy delays on the M25 after a crash near Gerrards Cross.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Albany shares the Orange palettes to fall in love with this autumn
From earthy terracotta to soft peach and bold, high-energy hues, there is a shade to suit you and your home.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
When will London see its first single-digit temperatures?
London may still be enjoying temperatures above 20C during the day, but nights are turning much colder – with temperatures dropping into single figures and the possibility of the capital's first frost increasing as October progresses.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A new London pub with £5 pints is opening near Liverpool Street station
The Last Exchange opens near Liverpool Street station next week, serving £5 pints, British classics and traditional Sunday roasts.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North London mum inspired by son's love of pizza to launch takeaway business
Kentish Town mum Aparna Bangur was inspired by her teenage son to launch Pizza Party, a delivery business training autistic young people for hospitality jobs.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man suffers cardiac arrest after being knocked into path of a coach by a Lime bike
Hendon father Victor Arotsky reunites with London paramedics who saved him after a Lime bike crash near Parliament left him with life-changing injuries.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
There are still two NFL games left in London – plus a free fan event
The NFL returns to London with two more games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley, plus a free fan event in Trafalgar Square.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hidden underground vaults beneath London will finally open to the public
The London Museum will open mysterious underground vaults beneath Smithfield with a free immersive exhibition exploring Roman London.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:51:45 +0100
Oreo the miniature pony brings calm and joy to London care home residents
Miniature Shetland pony Oreo visits Highgate Bupa Care Home in London, supporting residents’ emotional wellbeing through animal-assisted care activities.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:35:57 +0100
Father reunited with paramedics who saved his life after coach crash
Hendon father reunited with London paramedics and Met Police officers who saved his life after a Lime bike crash caused cardiac arrest near Parliament.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:27:48 +0100
Tributes paid to novelist and politician Jeffrey Archer following his death aged 86
Tributes have been paid to bestselling novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer following his death at the age of 86.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:14:53 +0100
Woolwich put under dispersal order amid reports of schoolchildren targeting Tesco
A Section 35 dispersal order is in place in Woolwich after reports of schoolchildren targeting Tesco. Met Police aim to prevent disorder until midnight.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Passengers warned as trains face changes in Lewisham this week
Southeastern passengers face late-night changes this week as engineering work in the Lewisham area closes some lines overnight.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Erith Post Office COULD relocate to new site to make way for flats
Erith Post Office could move to a new location under plans currently being finalised by the branch's operator.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
These are the highest-rated primary schools in Bromley - is yours on the list?
The top 10 primary schools in Bromley have been revealed based on ratings from School Guide.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:49:16 +0100
Crash blocks south London next to major station
Brigstock Road crash near Thornton Heath is causing slow traffic.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:58:00 +0100
Police watchdog referral after 19-year-old e-bike rider dies in Eltham crash
A police referral has been made after a fatal collision involving a 19-year-old e-bike rider.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:48:26 +0100
E-bike rider, 19, dies after horror crash with parked car
A 19-year-old has died after being critically injured in a crash with a parked car.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:36:58 +0100
Peaky Blinders star Joe Cole admits to speeding in 20mph zone near London park
An actor known for his roles in Peaky Blinders and Gangs Of London has admitted to a speeding offence relating to a 20mph zone.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:32:14 +0100
A1 crash closes all lanes causing major delays
There are long delays and all lanes stopped due to a crash on the A1.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
North London Indian tapas restaurant named one of the world's best 'hidden gems'
Bonoo Indian tapas in Finchley Road is the only UK restaurant named a Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice 2026 hidden gem.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0100
B&M confirms its return to Willesden - but it won't be at the same time as Aldi
After leaving Willesden High Road in March 2025 budget retailer B&M has confirmed it will open a new discount store next to Aldi in 2027.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:33:07 +0100
Man holding baby bitten as family attacked on east London train
A man holding a baby was bitten and assaulted during an attack on a train in east London.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:22:47 +0100
Greenwich school investigates after child ‘ran away during breakfast club’
James Wolfe Primary School is investigating an incident in which a child allegedly ran away from its campus in Greenwich.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:53:59 +0100
Woman taken to hospital after North Circular crash closes A406
A woman was taken to hospital following a crash on the North Circular.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:43:34 +0100
Mother crushed to death ‘by falling bricks at building site’
A mother died after a pile of bricks fell from a construction site in Bow during the school run, a court has heard.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:23:42 +0100
Mosque banned from sponsoring foreign workers amid alleged 'visa scam' claims
Hounslow Jamia Masjid loses its UK sponsor licence over alleged visa scam claims. The mosque denies wrongdoing and faces Charity Commission and council probes.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:07:31 +0100
Uxbridge Uber driver detained indefinitely after fatal knife rampage
A man has been detained indefinitely after a knife rampage.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:39:45 +0100
Air ambulance lands as motorcyclist taken to London hospital after A2 crash
A motorcyclist was taken to a London hospital after a collision on the A2 near Gravesend.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:26:39 +0100
Londoners can visit a huge free NFL fan festival in Trafalgar Square this week
The NFL Experience London is returning to Trafalgar Square with a free two-day fan festival featuring games, trophies, former players and giveaways.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:11:15 +0100
Several thousands of properties have electricity after power cut across London
Thousands of properties were left without power following a major electricity outage across London.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:17:02 +0100
Failed asylum seeker tried to enter London Israeli embassy in armed 'revenge' plot
A man who attempted to enter the Israeli embassy in London armed with knives to "exact revenge" has been jailed for life.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:08:03 +0100
Glastonbury tickets sold out – here's how Londoners can get to Worthy Farm
Glastonbury Festival tickets may have sold out, but thousands of Londoners now face the next challenge – working out how to get to Worthy Farm, with trains, direct coaches and driving all offering very different journeys.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:06:22 +0100
Woman punched and kicked in late-night Elizabeth line attack as police release image
British Transport Police release image after woman assaulted on Elizabeth line train from Heathrow to Southall. Witnesses urged to contact police or Crimestoppers.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100
David Bowie would have turned 80 this year – here's how he's being celebrated
A year-long Bowie80 celebration has begun to mark what would have been David Bowie's 80th birthday, with exhibitions, concerts and immersive experiences.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:49:05 +0100
Ten people escape blaze after HMO catches fire in Marylebone
A property in Marylebone used as a HMO has been damaged in a fire over the weekend.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:42:59 +0100
Brothers who died days apart after major crash pictured together
Two brothers who died days apart in a major crash in Southgate have been pictured.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:40:56 +0100
'Serious crash' on A2 involving motorbike causes major delays
There has been a 'serious crash' on the A2 involving a motorbike.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:07:56 +0100
Parents' tribute to girl, 12, who died after drinking 'nut-contaminated milkshake'
The parents of a 12-year-old Sydenham girl who died after drinking a milkshake suspected to have been contaminated with nuts told an inquest “her life was cut short due to the failings of others”.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:01:11 +0100
Second man dies a week after car and pedestrian involved in midnight crash
A second man has been confirmed to have died following a crash involving a car and pedestrian in Southgate, Enfield, last month.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:36:31 +0100
Rowan Atkinson is returning to the West End with his first comedy show in 40 years
Rowan Atkinson will return to London's West End with Rowan Live, his first comedy sketch show there in 40 years.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:35:01 +0100
South east London crash involving a pedestrian closes road
There has been a crash on the A225 Princes Road.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:15:31 +0100
Drivers face four nights of A2 closures this week – full list of affected roads
Drivers heading between south-east London and Kent face four nights of A2 disruption this week, including an overnight closure of the key link from Darenth Interchange to the M25.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:20:59 +0100
Road closed and buses diverted after reports of incident near Thames
A road near the Thames has been closed following reports of an emergency service incident.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:10:54 +0100
Buckingham Palace lorry crash causes major congestion
A crash in central London on Victoria Street is causing major queueing traffic.

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