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Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:33:07 +0100
LIVE travel updates as Notting Hill Carnival causes CLOSURES and diversions
Notting Hill Carnival is causing road closures and diversions across the city.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ariana Grande's final London shows at The O2 timings tickets and more
Ariana Grande has just two London shows left at The O2. Here's everything fans need to know about timings, tickets, bags and merchandise.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:51:25 +0100
New London restaurant offers fresh take on traditional Indian dishes
Bulbul has opened in Blackfriars, bringing authentic regional Indian cuisine to London from acclaimed chef Rohan Dsouza and restaurateur Twinkle Keswani.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wimbledon restaurant run by MasterChef winner awarded two AA Rosettes
Orion by Alex Webb in Wimbledon has been awarded two AA Rosettes, recognising the MasterChef winner's exceptional cooking and consistency.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Huge hidden pub inside King's Cross linked to 1852 Victorian railway age
The Parcel Yard is a historic Victorian pub hidden inside King's Cross Station, occupying the former Great Northern Railway parcel office.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London street where neighbours live under different councils
Winn Road is one of London's most unusual streets, with homes split between Greenwich and Lewisham councils.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One of London's newest pubs is bringing East End charm to Canary Wharf
The Tallyman is opening in Canary Wharf this September, bringing live music, Sunday roasts, British food and a waterfront terrace.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Full list of Tube station closures and road restrictions for Notting Hill Carnival
TfL has issued a travel warning ahead of Notting Hill Carnival, with Tube station restrictions, bus diversions and major road closures across west London.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:08:47 +0100
EastEnders sent a 'huge blow' as popular actor to leave BBC soap in 2027
EastEnders star Pierre Counihan-Moullie, who plays Oscar Branning, is set to be the latest actor leaving the BBC soap.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Students make Sutton proud as borough ranks third in England for GCSE results
Sutton is shining on the national stage again after being named one of the best-performing areas in England for GCSE results.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Sidcup man battled pneumonia & induced coma after failing to get GP appointment
A Sidcup couple have raised concerns about GP appointment access after a 72-year-old man was hospitalised with pneumonia, suffered two collapsed lungs and was placed in an induced coma.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
These are the best south east London walks to enjoy over August bank holiday
With the August bank holiday approaching, many south east Londoners will be looking for ways to make the most of the long weekend without travelling too far from home.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Southern train changes this August bank holiday weekend
Several Southern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this bank holiday weekend.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woolwich 10 years ago vs today - the changes you might have missed & what's next
A borough hotspot has transformed more than any other part of south east London over the past ten years.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular pan-Asian restaurant chain coming to Stratford
P.F. Chang's will open its second London restaurant at Westfield Stratford City in September, serving its signature pan-Asian dishes on a halal menu.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shocking fly-tipping 'draining cash' from hospice patients
St Luke’s Hospice has urged people to donate items during opening hours after clothing, furniture and household goods were repeatedly dumped outside shops.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New palliative care service launched in emergency department
Marie Curie has launched a specialist palliative care service at North Middlesex University Hospital, supporting patients nearing the end of life in A&E.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tenant wins £8,000 after mould and ceiling collapse in HMO
A tenant has won almost £8,000 after taking her landlord to tribunal over an unlicensed HMO in Muswell Hill where she reported mould and fire hazards.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:27:34 +0100
Man in 30s left fighting for life in hospital after serious assault
A man has been left fighting for his life after an assault in Stratford.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:20:52 +0100
Train dragged 1.5 miles after derailment caused by track 'kink'
A train derailed while travelling at 77mph after the driver spotted a "kink" in the track.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:57:16 +0100
James Cleverly enters race to become next Mayor of London
Sir James Cleverly has said he is quitting the shadow cabinet to launch a campaign to become the next Mayor of London.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:21:41 +0100
RECAP as Central Line hit by delays after casualty on tracks
The Central Line is facing severe delays after a casualty on the track, with services suspended between Liverpool Street and Leytonstone.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The Art Deco cinema that became an iconic venue played by Arctic Monkeys and Rihanna
Once a grand 1930s cinema then a bingo hall and a legendary 80s venue The O2 Forum in Kentish Town is still hosting gigs.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:48:25 +0100
Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing girl believed to be in Carshalton
Police have grown increasingly concerned for a teenage girl who may be in the Carshalton area.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:05:11 +0100
Notting Hill - Community, police and councils prepare for Carnival
Notting Hill is preparing for Carnival weekend.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:22:20 +0100
Double-decker bus crash into building attended by 'multiple ambulance crews'
A man was injured after a double-decker bus crashed into a building.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:17:17 +0100
Giant tentacles and sunflowers to take over Croydon this bank holiday
Seven giant inflatable artworks will turn Croydon town centre into an open-air gallery this Bank Holiday weekend.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:51:08 +0100
RECAP as police swarm central London protest
Police are swarming a central London protest.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:40:13 +0100
Man left with broken nose after being punched by group of boys at Tube station
A man was left with a broken nose after a group of boys punched him and kicked him as he lay on the ground at a Tube station.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
South London McDonald's boss marks golden anniversary with company
A south London McDonald’s franchisee is marking 50 years with the company.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:46:39 +0100
Pictures show CHAOS near Luton Airport as emergency services attend to crash
A crash caused very slow traffic on the M1 near Luton Airport.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:28:44 +0100
Second burst pipe in north London could leave road closed for WEEKS
Repairs to a second burst in Kentish Town Road are progressing, but closures could last weeks.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:12:24 +0100
RECAP as Luton Airport crash causes 'very slow traffic' and huge delays
There is very slow traffic on the M1 due to a crash near Luton Airport.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100
The Bromley and Lewisham trains affected this bank holiday weekend
Engineering work is taking place between Lewisham and Hayes on Saturday and Sunday.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:25:19 +0100
RECAP as CRASH blocks road outside Heathrow Airport
Bath Road is blocked due to a crash with queueing traffic outside Heathrow Airport.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:52:45 +0100
RECAP as major flooding hits central London blocking road
Kentish Town Road in Camden is closed due to flooding caused by a burst water main.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:24:47 +0100
RECAP - day two at major north London recycling site major fire causing traffic chaos
A major industrial estate fire in Neasden has disrupted tube services and blocked traffic for a second day.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London's 'best' Mexican food is hidden inside this bustling London market
Visitors are calling Guacamoles, where everything is made by hand, the "best" Mexican food in London.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East London students take to the stage at leading music festival
University of East London students performed at All Points East in Victoria Park, gaining professional experience while the university offered free health activities.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How a row over a cottage's demolition inspired a feud and an iconic Bond villain
Erno Goldfinger designed the likes of The Trellick Tower and lived in Hampstead but his feud with James Bond creator Ian Fleming inspired a famous villain.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Top DJ announced as headliner for free East London festival
Emerge East returns to Barking Riverside on September 12 with DJ AG headlining a day of music, art, food, culture, wellbeing and family activities.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
JAY-Z pop-up experience opens in London ahead of only UK shows
JAY-Z has opened a limited-time pop-up experience in Camden ahead of his only UK shows celebrating 30 years in music.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young dancers to perform in professional Giselle ballet
Eight young dancers from Lewisham will perform in English Youth Ballet's Giselle at Bromley's Churchill Theatre from August 28-29 alongside six international stars.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The best indoor attractions in London when it won't stop raining
Looking for things to do in London when it rains? Discover the best indoor attractions, museums, theatres and immersive experiences across the capital.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents invited to help shape borough's future
Barking and Dagenham Council is consulting residents on 20 goals in draft Corporate Plan, covering housing, safety, healthcare and communities.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The best pubs near Notting Hill Carnival if you need to escape the crowds
Looking for a pub near Notting Hill Carnival? Here are six of the best places for food, drinks and a break from the crowds this Bank Holiday weekend.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Alexandra Palace to celebrate 90 years of BBC television
Alexandra Palace will mark 90 years since BBC television began with performances, screenings, talks and exhibitions running from September to November.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Groups offered up to £15,000 for London nature projects
Community and voluntary groups can apply for grants of up to £15,000 for projects improving biodiversity, wellbeing and access to green spaces.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter fans will need to head somewhere new this Back to Hogwarts Day
Harry Potter fans are being warned not to head to King's Cross Station for the traditional Back to Hogwarts countdown on September 1, as there will be no official event there this year.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One pink card reader could save Londoners money on Tube fares
TfL has reminded passengers to use pink card readers when changing trains, helping ensure they're charged the correct fare.

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