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Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:37:16 +0000
£20k reward in hunt for killers who shot dad in 'mistaken identity' in Tottenham
A £20,000 reward has been offered in the hunt for the killers of a dad who was shot in Tottenham.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:30:30 +0000
LIVE updates as major Stonebridge road shut by police due to incident
A404 Brentfield in Stonebridge is closed both ways by police this morning (December 20).

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:33:21 +0000
£20k reward in hunt for killers who shot dad in 'mistaken identity' in Tottenham
A £20,000 reward has been offered in the hunt for the killers of a dad who was shot in Tottenham.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:16:29 +0000
Police urgently searching for missing Islington boy, 13, last seen a week ago
Police are urgently searching for a missing 13-year-old boy from Islington, with links to Hounslow, who was last seen a week ago.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
'A wonderful place to live and call home' - four-bed house on sale for £1.4m
A newly renovated four-bed detached home on Kendal Avenue, Epping, with luxury features, three receptions and a separate annexe, is for sale for £1.4m+.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Stylish three-bedroom Leyton townhouse with balconies hits the market
A stylish three-bed townhouse on James Lane, Leyton, with balconies, a luxury master suite and a south-facing garden, is up for sale for £835,000+.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
'My husband abused, strangled and threatened to kill me - he left court free'
Domestic violence survivor Eloise Bennett said her abuser's suspended sentence was "not justice".

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
This delightful house with stunning countryside views could be yours for £900k
A four-bedroom semi-detached home in Havering-Atte-Bower is listed for £875k–£900k, offering countryside views and spacious living areas.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
The upmarket street where a war hero lived before legendary bomb raid
Wing Commander Guy Gibson, who led the World War 2 Dam Busters raid on Nazi Germany, is remembered with a blue plaque at his former home in St John's Wood,

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Work begins to transform Harlow's Market Square into vibrant new destination
Construction has started on a multi-million pound regeneration project to turn Harlow’s long-disused Market Square into a vibrant hub with homes, shops, leisure and public spaces by summer 2026.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Conversion of offices and 47-home development among latest planning applications
Epping Forest District Council has validated new planning applications including residential conversions, mixed-use redevelopments, home extensions, tree works and proposals across Ongar, Epping, Chigwell and Loughton.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Solar panels on market roof among latest Waltham Forest planning applications
Waltham Forest Council has received dozens of new planning applications, including dormers, rear extensions, tree works, school landscaping details and home alterations across the borough.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
'Magical and festive' Epping Forest trip revives cherished memories
Epping Forest’s Christmas Memory Train treated residents living with dementia to a festive journey with music, lunch, gifts and community support aboard the Epping Ongar Railway.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
The sustainable shop selling affordable gifts for Christmas
From toys to decorations, the Kings Road Reuse and Recycling Centre shop is helping residents buy low-cost, sustainable presents while supporting the circular economy.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Government picks Tower Hamlets to help shape national youth hub network
Backed by £2 million in government funding, the borough will help design 50 new inclusive youth hubs across England, reflecting its strong youth service provision.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Looking at the mystery behind this hidden monument and the birth of Chadwell Heath
A local walk reveals a plaque claiming Chadwell Heath was named after St Chad’s Well—sparking a question about whether this is how the name originated.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The top five south east London winter walks to explore this Christmas
With the festive season in full swing and the last of the autumn leaves settling under boot and paw, south east London offers some of the capital’s most charming walking routes.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
5 of the best Chinese takeaways in London you need to order from
From Gouqi London to Phoenix Palace, discover the best places for a Chinese takeaway around London according to Tripadvisor.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The Croydon Christmas bin collection schedule with all the festive changes
Bin collections in Croydon will follow a special timetable over the festive period.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'I stayed at a Tenerife hotel in a nature reserve - and it was a true paradise'
With nights now impossibly long and temperatures hitting freezing, catching some winter sun in Tenerife can make you feel like a different person.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
All the changes to London buses and underground services this Christmas
TfL has shared the full details of schedule changes to the London Underground and buses this Christmas and New Years.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Why Puttshack might be London’s best Christmas activity this year
Puttshack London Bank offers a festive mini golf experience packed with high-tech challenges, Christmas cocktails, family-friendly fun and great value – a standout London day out.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
What we know about Croydon’s transport spending over the next two years
More details have been released about a £9million pot of gold set to address some of Croydon’s most urgent transport issues.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 'much-loved’ diverse south London bookshop that could open café
Brixton’s only intersectional bookshop has launched a crowdfunder to expand with a café space.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:32:55 +0000
Little Britain’s David Walliams ‘strongly denies’ inappropriate behaviour allegations
Little Britain star and former BGT judge David Walliams 'strongly denies' allegations of inappropriate behaviour after being dropped by HarperCollins

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:09:42 +0000
Police close road after shooting near school in Haggerston
A crime scene is in place by a school in Hackney following a shooting, with police on the scene. Live updates here.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:17:03 +0000
New project could bring gazebo centre and more than 100 affordable homes to Bromley
Bromley Council is considering a major scheme to build a new gymnastics facility and over 100 affordable homes, pending a £27.6m government funding decision next spring.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:01:53 +0000
Specsavers in Bexleyheath gives free advice to homeless
The store partnered with Bexley Winter Shelter, Bexley Women’s Aid and Emmaus Greenwich to offer sight tests, OCT scans, hearing checks and devices at a special after-hours clinic.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Southeastern issues warning over travel during the festive period
Southeastern is urging passengers to plan ahead as festive engineering works close key lines and stations, including London Victoria, Charing Cross and Waterloo East.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:39:25 +0000
'Drunken rage' leaves one dead and three injured in Christmas Day car crash
A man has been convicted of murder after killing a man and injuring others in a “drunken rage” in Shaftesbury Avenue , central London, on Christmas Day.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:30:10 +0000
Revealed: Waltham Forest's best performing primary schools in 2025 by government data
Data from The Department for Education (DfE) reveals which of Havering's primary schools' performed the best in 2025.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:28:15 +0000
Croydon tram depot becomes TfL's first to eliminate fossil gas
TfL’s Therapia Lane depot in Croydon becomes its first fossil gas-free site, switching to electric heating and solar power to cut carbon emissions.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:26:00 +0000
Much-loved Hampstead Heath cafés face closure - despite celebrity-backed campaign
The City of London Corporation has chosen Daisy Green as the new operator for cafés at Parliament Hill Fields, the Lido, Golders Hill Park and Queen’s Park, despite a campaign backed by Benedict Cumberbatch and James McAvoy backing independent ope...

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:16:24 +0000
Plans to extend the DLR into south London gain strong public support
DLR extension to Thamesmead gains 76 per cent public support, says TfL.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:04:16 +0000
Ben Stokes-backed cricket chain with east London sites enters administration
Despite financial pressures and reduced consumer spending, Sixes will continue honouring bookings at sites including Stratford, Wembley, Shepherd’s Bush, Fitzrovia and London Bridge.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:20:43 +0000
The Costa Coffee store in Canning Town station has reopened with fresh new look
Costa Coffee's Canning Town Station store has reopened after a refresh, featuring new self-service kiosks for commuters looking to save time.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:19:01 +0000
Man jailed for murdering brother in 'fit of rage' in Hackney
A man has been jailed for murdering his older brother “in a fit of rage” in Homerton Road, Hackney.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:08:48 +0000
Cleaners of British Airways offices at Heathrow Airport go on strike over pay
Heathrow Airport cleaners employed by OCS Group begin strike over pay, demanding the London living wage. Unite union urges British Airways and OCS to negotiate.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000
The school where every pupil took part in record-breaking Reindeer Run
Hacton Primary School in Hornchurch raised £7,090.83 for the King George and Queen’s Hospitals Charity—its highest-ever Reindeer Run total—thanks to full pupil participation from nursery to Year 6.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:45:00 +0000
Man who was cleared after stabbing man on Beckenham train caught carrying knife
Rakeem Thomas has been jailed after he was caught with a knife hidden in his hair.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:27:13 +0000
Revealed: Newham's best performing primary schools in 2025 by government data
Data from The Department for Education (DfE) reveals which of Newham's primary schools' performed the best in 2025.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:26:52 +0000
Police update after man hit by train at south London station
Police have shared an update after a person was hit by a train at Kingston station, causing major South Western delays.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:23:57 +0000
London hospitals under pressure as flu cases surge
Flu cases surge in London, straining NHS hospitals amid winter pressures and strikes. Health leaders urge eligible Londoners to get vaccinated now.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:53:59 +0000
Suspended Met Police officer charged with series of sexual offences
A Metropolitan Police officer tied to the North Area command has been charged with a series of offences.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:39:36 +0000
Murderer stabbed man to death in Clapton after fight about girl
A man who stabbed another to death following a fight about a girl in Clapton has been found guilty of murder.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:47:51 +0000
Revealed: Barking and Dagenham's best performing primary schools in 2025
Data from The Department for Education (DfE) reveals which of Barking and Dagenham's primary schools' performed the best in 2025.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:31:09 +0000
Universal given green light to build massive new resort near London
A theme park project has moved one step closer to becoming a reality.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:25:56 +0000
New film studio dubbed 'one of the greenest in the UK' opens in West London
West London Film Studios Parkside, launched by Frank Khalid OBE, claims to be the UK’s greenest studio, boasting unique on-site energy tech and eco-friendly design.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Latest food hygiene ratings issued in Epping Forest
Environmental health officers have released new food hygiene ratings for Epping Forest, with several restaurants, cafes, schools and takeaways achieving top ‘very good’ scores this fortnight.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
First look inside new record shop and bar now open in North London
Islington DJ Rod 'spin doctor' Gilmore has opened a record shop and cafe in Holloway Road that turns into a listening bar with DJs and light bites by night.

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