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Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:42:36 +0100
Police increase patrols after third antisemitic arson attack in weeks
Police have increased patrols following a third antisemitic arson attack in weeks in north London.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Funeral director reflects on working with family members and surviving grief
An Enfield funeral director says that conducting funerals for his own family while working through personal grief gave him a completely new perspective.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
The little-known north London area that feels like "a real, local place"
Rosemary Seton on life between Highgate and Archway, exploring the history, character and hidden stories of the Whitehall Park Conservation Area.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0100
The late-night youth clubs that will keep young people away from crime
Enfield and Haringey London Assembly member Joanne McCartney on how investment in youth clubs helps young people socialise and tackles antisocial behaviour at its root.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Ham & High
Last week, the Ham & High published 1 death notice.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements from the News Shopper
Last week, the News Shopper published 1 death notice.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The ghost London Tube station that was Churchill's wartime bunker
Down Street Tube station in Mayfair was closed to the public in 1932 but became a government wartime bunker where the cabinet met to take decisions.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Discover London’s hidden 16th-century pub that is loved for its charm and history
Ye Olde Mitre in Holborn has been described as a 'historic gem' and is best known as one of London's oldest pubs.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The best cafés in London according to TripAdvisor
From classic cafés beneath railway arches to laid-back spots serving seasonal food, London has a great range of café spots to choose from.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London goes full foodie as huge festival returns to park this summer
Foodies Festival returns to Syon Park from May 23 to 25 with celebrity chefs, live music, street food and family-friendly activities.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grand Georgian terrace with its own coach house on the market for £2.25m
A four-bedroom Georgian terraced house with a coach house in Crooms Hill, Greenwich, has come to market with offers invited in excess of £2,250,000.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The south London park with roaming deer named Britain’s best spring walk
Richmond Park has been named as the UK’s best spring walk for 2026.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The south east London stadium that appeared in Ted Lasso
With a new season of Ted Lasso in production, we’re looking back at the role south east London has played in its last three series.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All the latest planning applications submitted to Sutton Council
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Sutton Council this week.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 1,300 cyclists fined in London for running red lights
More than 1,300 cyclists have been fined in central London for running red lights, with enforcement doubling over the past year.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I'm a doctor - here's how I came to terms with my autism and ADHD'
Dr Somya Pandey, a specialty doctor in psychiatry at Cygnet Hospital Harrow who was recently diagnosed with autism and ADHD, has spoken about her struggle to understand and accept her condition - and how it makes her extraordinary.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The hidden underground railway telling the story of the postal service
Mail Rail at The Postal Museum is an underground immersive train journey exploring the history of the postal service.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the striking Primrose Hill Arts and Crafts-style house with its own lift
A Arts and Crafts style home on one of the finest streets in Primrose Hill is listed on sale on Zoopla at £7.25 million.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All the London venues benefiting from a £30m arts and culture funding boost
Cultural venues, museums, and libraries are set to receive a £30 million boost to improve access to arts and culture from the government’s Arts Everywhere Fund.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All this week's planning applications in Barking and Dagenham
This week's planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Foodbank seeing record demand gets £2k donation thanks to Waitrose shoppers
Bromley Borough foodbank, which is seeing record numbers of users, has received a critical £2,000 in funding thanks to Waitrose customers.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:22:00 +0100
What passengers need to know as trains to Heathrow Airport face disruption
Elizabeth line passengers are being warned of "severe delays" between Paddington and Heathrow

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Seven of London’s old banks that now serve Negronis instead of mortgages
Discover seven former London banks now transformed into bars, restaurants and hotels, blending historic architecture with modern nightlife.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The Italian sandwich shop bringing the authentic taste of Florence to Notting Hill
A popular food shop is serving up gourmet Italian sandwiches in Notting Hill.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:48:11 +0100
Increased police presence in Epsom after protest following alleged rape
Surrey Police has confirmed there will be an increased police presence in Epsom this weekend following a reported rape in the town.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:22:11 +0100
'Severe delays' hit trains between Paddington and Heathrow - as it happened
Elizabeth line trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport are facing "severe delays".

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The Kent village named one of the world's most breathtaking
From medieval landmarks to scenic riverside walks and centuries‑old pubs, Aylesford has been named one of the world's most breathtaking villages.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The area named after royalty with an award-winning market
Queen's Park in north London is home to an award-winning bakery and farmers market - and it gave its name to Queens Park Rangers football club.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:51:45 +0100
Condition update of 15-year-old boy stabbed in Thornton Heath
Police have given an update on the condition of the 15-year-old boy who was stabbed in Thornton Heath.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0100
All the car boot fairs in south‑east London happening in 2026
Boot fair season is here and we’ve rounded up all the south‑east London boot fairs you can visit for 2026.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0100
North London man charged with stealing £700 of clothes and cleaning products
A man from north London has been charged with the theft of hundreds of pounds of clothes and cleaning products from Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:12:58 +0100
No arrests made after boy, 15, stabbed and left fighting for life in Thornton Heath
No arrests have been made so far after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in Thornton Heath.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:37:35 +0100
Boy, 15, fighting for life after stabbing in Thornton Heath
A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Thornton Heath.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:14:43 +0100
Remembrance ceremony held for Bromley firefighters killed in 1939 bombing
A remembrance service has been held to honour five fallen firefighters.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:15:30 +0100
Tube line facing 'severe delays' after 'obstruction on tracks' - recap
The Jubilee line was facing "severe delays" and part suspension due to an obstruction on the track.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Tube and Overground closures confirmed — here are the dates lines will shut next week
London Tube engineering works to disrupt Piccadilly line and Windrush line services 20–26 April. Check travel updates and plan journeys to avoid delays.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Londoner 'failed' by government after being left stranded in Spain
A woman born and raised in Islington has been left stranded in Spain following recent changes to UK border rules.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Bromley’s long lost cinemas and what happened to them
We’re taking a look back over some of Bromley’s long lost cinemas and what happened to them.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The south London area with one of the UK’s largest mazes and award‑winning food spots
Whilst it was once known for its incredible glass palace, Crystal Palace is now a south London area with award-winning food spots and one of the UK's largest mazes.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Blue plaque marks birthplace of codebreaker and father of computing
A blue plaque in Maida Vale marks the birthplace of codebreaker and computing pioneer Alan Turing.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
£10k-a-month win for Croydon player - but they haven't claimed their prize yet
Someone in Croydon could be in for an incredible year, but they have yet to come forward and claim their prize from the National Lottery.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:36:42 +0100
Bottles set alight outside north London shops in attempted arson attack
An investigation is underway into an attempted arson attack on a row of shops in Hendon.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:05:50 +0100
 Lewisham and Greenwich trains cancelled this Sunday
Southeastern trains in the Lewisham and Greenwich area will be cancelled this weekend.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:38:07 +0100
Police respond to asylum claims after alleged rape outside Epsom church
Surrey Police has addressed speculation surrounding a reported rape in Epsom following online commentary about those potentially involved.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Extra storey could be added to Walthamstow flats
Plans to add an extra storey to a block of flats in Walthamstow are among those submitted to Waltham Forest Council.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Woman has UK’s first robotically assisted breast reconstruction
Patricia Carroll, 52, from Hillingdon has praised a surgical robot used in an operation at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead to reconstruct one of her breasts after a mastectomy.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Children’s home could become 19‑household HMO
Here are the latest batch of planning applications submitted to Redbridge Council.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Veteran paddles 126 miles to raise funds for RNLI and Combat Stress
Alan Thornewill, will be paddling from Lechlade in Gloucestershire to Teddington Lock in south-west London to raise money to help other former servicepeople.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
These are 5 incredible UK day trips you can reach from London in less than 2 hours
From the Kent village of Chilham to the town of Burford in Oxfordshire, discover five of the best day trips less than two hours from London.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Vegan festival coming to Dartford for first time this June
Street food and cruelty-free fashion and beauty products will be among the attractions at the first Dartford Vegan Festival on June 14.

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