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Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:24:13 +0000South London driver's claim car moved on its own killing boy, 5, dismissed by expert
A crash investigator dismissed a Ashenafei Demissie's claim that his electric vehicle moved of its own accord, striking and killing Fareed Amir.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:44:03 +0000LIVE updates as 'chaos' hits Northern line with severe delays
Severe delays are affecting the entire Northern line this morning (January 8).
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:46:59 +0000Woman sexually assaulted and spat on in Finsbury Park station
A woman was sexually assaulted and spat on by a stranger on the platform in Finsbury Park station.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:43:27 +0000Woman sexually assaulted and spat on in Finsbury Park station
A woman was sexually assaulted and spat on by a stranger on the platform in Finsbury Park station.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:13:00 +0000Six bedroom home in Manor House Drive, Brondesbury Park NW6
Six bedroom detached home in Manor House Drive, Brondesbury Park
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Careers fair showcases jobs and training in health and care sector
Jobseekers can meet health and social care employers, training providers, and community organisations at an Epping Forest careers fair.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Photos show roadworks forcing major Hornchurch road to close for weeks
North Street in Hornchurch is closed as Thames Water carries out works expected to last until January 25. Drone photos have captured the scene.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Save on trips to the Emerald Isle in 2026 with Just Go Holidays
Ireland has so much to offer with its rich heritage, lush green landscapes, rugged coastline and charming towns.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Creatives invited to design public art to reduce battery fires
East London Waste Authority seeks artists for a public installation to reduce battery fires, highlighting safe recycling in Barking, Dagenham, Havering, and Newham.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Ted Lasso hotspot crowned London’s best place to live for 2026
A stunning corner of south west London has been crowned the ultimate best place to live in the capital for 2026.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Thousands of books donated to major London hospital in Queen's initiative
The Queen’s Reading Room has donated 1,400 books to patients at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, as part of its mission to promote reading and wellbeing.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Primark to open first new London store 'in almost a decade' soon
Primark has announced plans to open its first new London store in almost a decade, with a major new shop confirmed for Wimbledon Quarter.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man fined over £700 after cigarette butt dropped out of car window
A Tower Hamlets man was fined over £700 after cigarette was dropped out of car window in Dagenham. He did not help police identify the driver.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Inside the £250k London studio for sale where bed and kitchen almost touch
London studio flat for sale on Brompton Road, South West London, priced at £250,000. Features kitchenette, separate bathroom, concierge, near Tube stations.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bexleyheath’s Pure-bar, once Frontier Post, set to close as fans reminisce
News Shopper readers have been taking a trip down memory lane after Pure-bar, a long-standing nightlife venue in Bexleyheath, announced it will close its doors for good at the end of January.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Fears of 'nuisance crowd' as high street bank could become adult gaming centre
Plans to turn a former Santander bank on Kilburn High Road into an adult gaming centre face strong resident objections over crime, safety, and impact on schools.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The top five ‘vegetarian friendly’ restaurants to try in Bexley
From independent cafés to family-run favourites, Bexley is home to a growing number of restaurants proving that meat-free dining doesn’t mean missing out.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Major London art fair to showcase powerful new work addressing illness and resilience
London Art Fair 2026 will showcase powerful new work exploring illness, resilience and the human experience, with a special partnership with Cancer Research UK.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000New plans to turn HMO into a children's home
Plans have been submitted to Lambeth Council to change the use of a house in multiple occupation on Elder Road into a children’s home.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000New school and thousands of homes proposed in new development at Biscuit Factory site
Plans have been submitted to redevelop the Biscuit Factory and Bermondsey Campus site, proposing more than 1,600 homes alongside schools, green space and carbon-friendly measures.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Touching family drama to arrive in Hackney later this month
A "touching" and "intimate" portrayal of real family life is coming to a Stoke Newington theatre this January
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 9 to 11) and don't be caught out.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:04:49 +0000Brits who use weight loss injections issued 'super flu' warning over next few weeks
People who are currently using weight loss injections have been issued a flu warning.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:13:00 +0000What do yellow, amber and red weather warnings from the Met Office mean?
Whether a Met Office weather warning is issued for snow, rain or wind, knowing what the yellow, amber and red alerts mean is important.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:05:31 +0000Two people taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash in Orpington
A man and a woman have been taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash in Orpington.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:21:46 +0000Busy road CLOSED for hours after crash in Orpington
A major road in Orpington is closed due to a crash.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000Films to catch at South Woodford cinema this weekend
This week's local cinema features a variety of films, including action, thrillers, and animated adventures.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:40:27 +0000Tottenham Hotspur football legend Martin Chivers dies aged 80
Tottenham Hotspur legend, Martin Chivers, has passed away, aged 80.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:36:00 +0000Everything we know about 1,300 home redevelopment plans and demolition of golf course
Crowlands Heath Golf Course in Wood Lane, Dagenham could be redeveloped with 1,300 homes built. Here is everything we know about the project.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:23:50 +0000South east London man charged after guests at Dartford hotel burgled
A Plumstead man has been charged after guests at a Dartford hotel had money, jewellery and bank cards stolen from their rooms.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:15:00 +0000'Rogue' landlords fined more than £7,000 for running 'unlicensed HMO'
Uxbridge landlords fined over £7,000 after Hillingdon Council found unlicensed HMO with fire safety breaches and poor conditions on Old School Road.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:11:00 +0000Taxi driver gets over £600 fine for 'anti-social behaviour' near Heathrow
Taxi driver Dane Tonlin fined £658 by Hillingdon Council for breaching Heathrow PSPO banning taxis from waiting in residential areas; over 6,250 FPNs issued.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:07:32 +0000Students awarded for their response to attack outside college gates
Four Rainham students have been hailed as heroes and awarded for their quick response to a street attack.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000You could own a high street shop near Next and H&M for £600,000
Retail shop on Hounslow High Street for sale at £600,000. 268 sq ft, near Treaty Centre, H&M, Next. Lease to July 2029. Contact Banco Surveyors.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:05:12 +0000Investigation launched as man dies after hit by police vehicle in south east London
An investigation has been launched after a man died when he was hit by a police vehicle in south east London.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:11:51 +0000Burst water main leaves south east London homes dry for third day amid cold weather
Homes across south east London remain without water or suffering low pressure due to a burst water main.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +0000Irish pub and 12-bed hotel on sale for £3million
McCafferty's pub and hotel in High Road, Seven Kings, Ilford has been listed for sale on Rightmove and Zoopla for just less than £3,000,000.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:24:55 +0000UCL set to expand facilities at major Canary Wharf building
UCL School of Management is expanding its presence in Canary Wharf, leasing two additional floors at One Canada Square.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:04:00 +0000Historic London pub opens doors after £2.4 million wow-worthy refurbishment
The Trafalgar pub on King’s Road has officially reopened following a £2.4 million refurbishment, marking the first new pub to open on the street in more than a century.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000First sight of work on new homes at Hornchurch car park captured in drone photos
Work has begun at Keswick Avenue car park in Hornchurch where six new homes will be built and it has been captured in drone photos.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Prince Harry set to come to London for Daily Mail High Court legal battle
Prince Harry is expected to return to the UK later this month for the start of a High Court trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail over alleged unlawful information gathering.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:59:31 +0000Person rushed to hospital after crash near Charing Cross station
A person has been rushed to hospital after a crash near Charing Cross station in central London.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:56:00 +0000Proposed changes submitted to amend approved plans for new hotel in Brixton
Proposed changes have been submitted to amend approved plans for a 96-bedroom hotel near Brixton Road, with updates affecting demolition methods and basement works.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:46:33 +0000Man accused of causing ULEZ camera explosion deemed fit to face court
Kevin Rees is charged with causing a ULEZ camera to explode in Sidcup.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:37:36 +0000'No conflict of interest' in Hampstead Heath cafe tendering
An Aussie-inspired food and drink business recently handed the contracts for four cafés in Hampstead Heath and Queen's Park has previously worked with the consultants appointed to run the remarketing process.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:30:30 +0000Immersive London Tube exhibition from painter and Pogues member set to open
A new immersive exhibition, exploring the sensory world of the London Underground, from Pogues member Jem Finer and artist Jock McFadyen, is set to open in February.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:09:21 +0000How to get discounted London rail tickets with South Western Railway
Save up to 50% on South Western Railway advance tickets in the Great British Rail Sale. Discounted fares from London, Exeter, Portsmouth and more until Monday, January 12.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:18:26 +0000Major London station facing delays after 'trespasser on tracks'
The Lioness Line is facing "severe delays" at Euston after a trespasser incident at London Euston.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:40:36 +0000London could be getting a new padel court complex with clubhouse, food and drink
Plans for a padel court complex with a shipping container clubhouse, food and drink space, and petanque court submitted for Syon Park, Brentford.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:14:00 +0000New eco café opens at London park and museum
A new sustainable café, Pure in the Park, has opened at Gunnersbury Park and Museum, offering affordable food, community partnerships and eco-friendly practices.