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Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Croydon food court with robot servers that is worth a second trip
There are not many times I leave somewhere in Croydon already thinking about when I can come back.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Enfield care home resident celebrates 100th birthday
A care home resident has celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by loved ones and a century of stories.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shopping park turned into underwater world for a day of sea-themed fun
A shopping park was transformed into an underwater world for a day of ocean-themed fun.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Call for volunteers to help macular disease group
A support group for people living with sight loss is appealing for volunteers to help continue its vital work.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
37 Bromley dancers cast in upcoming production of Giselle
Thirty-seven rising stars from Bromley have been cast in the English Youth Ballet’s upcoming performance of Giselle.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three fly-tippers ordered to pay more than £2,200 in fines
Three fly-tippers have been told to pay more than £2,200 between them for illegally dumping waste.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Enfield McDonald's reopens after 'reimaging'
A popular fast-food restaurant in Enfield has reopened following a redesign.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:58:46 +0100
LIVE updates as trains cancelled between Watford Junction and south London station
There are currently no Southern trains running between Watford Junction and Clapham Junction.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:35:44 +0100
Heathrow issues 'must not travel by road' warning as flooding shuts terminal access
Flooding at Heathrow Airport has closed roads to Terminals 2 and 3. Passengers urged to use Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line or Piccadilly Line rail services.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:07:49 +0100
LIVE updates as police incident shuts busy Orpington High Street with buses diverted
A police incident has blocked Orpington High Street in both directions this morning, with multiple bus routes being diverted. Follow our live updates for the latest information.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Think you know your movies? Take this London film quiz to test your film knowledge
Think you know your movies? Take this London film quiz to find out your score.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London coffee shop named one of the UK's most popular independents
A coffee shop in London has been named one of the UK's most popular independent cafés, beating more than 100 rivals from across the country.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Waltham Forest College has won national recognition
A college has been recognised for its excellence in developing the essential skills students need for the future

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the floating bakery with 'delightful' waterfront views and 'delicious' meals
The Pavilion Cafe in London has been described as delightful and delicious. Here's why.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How engineers drilled under south London railway without stopping trains
Trains and trams continued running above ground while engineers drilled a new high-voltage cable route beneath a busy south London railway line as part of a £7 million power upgrade.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London walk ranked the city's best starts near The Shard
Four of London's five favourite train-accessible walks follow the River Thames, according to new research, with a route linking The Shard and Millennium Bridge taking the top spot.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
REVEALED - exact start date for two-year TfL works at Brent Cross Flyover
Drivers warned to expect delays as Transport for London (TfL) begins major works to renew and strengthen the A41 Brent Cross Flyover next month.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newham graduate launches creative venture to boost children's confidence
A Newham-based entrepreneur has launched a creative venture to help young people build confidence through arts, crafts, and entrepreneurship

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I visited one of the UK's best-rated seaside towns but does it live up to the hype?
I visited the seaside town of Folkestone, which is often rated among the UK's best, to see if it is worth the hype. Here's what I found.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Travel chaos as Bexley and Lewisham trains hit with disruption this weekend
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this weekend.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Greenwich-born Shaun Wright-Phillips joins Strictly Come Dancing 2026 line-up
A Greenwich-born football star will swap the pitch for the ballroom when Strictly Come Dancing returns this September.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Deptford estate hounded by debt collectors and £100 fines after parking mishap
Residents on a south east London estate say they are being left anxious about visiting family and struggling to find spaces despite holding valid parking permits.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The huge free summer fete coming to Deptford this weekend with live music and DJs
A summer celebration of community, creativity, and culture will light up Deptford this weekend.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New sushi restaurant opens TOMORROW in Eltham with free food
A new sushi restaurant is bringing Japanese flavours to Eltham High Street.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Woman admits dishonesty about her savings to claim unentitled Universal Credit
A woman from Mitcham admitted dishonestly when claiming Universal Credit.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Warning issued as 7 South London bus routes hit by Arriva strikes - find out here
More than 1,500 bus drivers are set to take part in industrial action over working conditions, with disruption expected across dozens of bus routes in London, including some serving South London.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0100
The most expensive Sutton streets where some houses sell for £2 MILLION revealed
Sutton’s most expensive streets have been revealed, with homes on one road selling for an average of almost £2 million.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:46:38 +0100
Beckenham maths teacher who sexually assaulted child banned from schools
Daniel Ata-Baah from Beckenham has been banned from teaching after he sexually assaulted a child.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This Beloved Deptford pub which is known for live music is now up for let
A long-standing pub known for its live music and creative atmosphere is now available to let.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:03:13 +0100
Man rushed to major trauma centre after late-night stabbing in Islington
A man was taken to hospital after a stabbing in Islington late on August 13.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:44:24 +0100
Photos from scene show south London blaze hours before nationwide wildfire alert
Images have emerged online showing a small building fire in Sutton.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:39:46 +0100
PM Andy Burnham speaks out on urgent wildfire alerts for 'tinderbox' Britain
Millions of people are set to receive an emergency phone alert warning of wildfire risks.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:09:14 +0100
Shrieking emergency phone alert sounds across England in wildfire warning
A national wildfire alert has been issued due to a very high risk of fires.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:53:49 +0100
Everything we know as investigations begin into 2 train derailments in just 24 hours
Two train derailments in as many days have prompted major investigations and widespread rail disruption.A Greater Anglia service came off the tracks near Wickford station in Essex on Friday, August 14, just a day after a Southern train derailed near ...

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:13:22 +0100
Airline to stop serving London Heathrow with long-standing, popular route AXED
Loganair will end its flights between London and Dundee later this year.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0100
Water returns to east London and Essex homes but 'low pressure' remains for some
East London and Essex homes have seen their water supply return after a major outage, Thames Water has said.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
South Western trains to face diversions and cancellations this weekend
Several South Western Railway trains between London and Guildford will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this weekend.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Six London bus routes are changing this weekend
TfL is introducing timetable changes on six London bus routes from Saturday, with some services becoming more frequent and others temporarily reduced.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The free app that shows which London pubs have playgrounds, children's menus and more
A free app is helping parents find London's pubs with playgrounds, children's menus and family-friendly facilities.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0100
I tried the new Brent Cross gelato kiosk where you can customise your own lollies
A new indulgent dessert kiosk Dolci Mono has opened in Brent Cross shopping centre - where you can customise your own ice-cream lollies.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:22:41 +0100
Sri Lankan seafood brand opens first overseas restaurant in London
Sri Lankan seafood brand Isso Prawn Crazy has opened its first international restaurant in Canary Wharf, bringing its famous prawn dishes to London.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:41:16 +0100
Man wanted by police after upskirting incident on tube escalator
Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to after an incident of upskirting on the London Underground.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:48:36 +0100
London's amber heat warning has been extended - here's what you need to know
The UK Health Security Agency has extended its amber heat health alert for London after temperatures reached a record 38.1C at Kew Gardens.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:33:19 +0100
Manhunt for suspects after Arsenal store near Emirates Stadium broken into
Police are searching for suspects after the Arsenal Highbury shop near the Emirates Stadium has been rammed, with its front door damaged.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:28:48 +0100
CANCELLATIONS of London trains to northern cities to continue 'until further notice'
A reduced timetable is causing disruption for rail passengers travelling between London and several major cities.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:15:40 +0100
Pictures from the scene show smoke rising from hotel fire near Wembley Stadium
Pictures capture the emergency response to a hotel fire in Wembley.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:08:02 +0100
MAJOR disruption to London trains after service derails upright on track
There is major disruption affecting London trains this afternoon following an incident under investigation.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:58:25 +0100
Critical care paramedic and air ambulance called to M25 crash that shut motorway
A person was taken to hospital with back and neck pain after a two-vehicle crash on the M25 near Leatherhead in Surrey.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:44:23 +0100
Australia's cult frozen yoghurt brand is opening its first UK store in London
Londoners will soon be able to try one of Australia’s most-hyped frozen yoghurt brands as cult favourite Yo-Chi prepares to open its first UK venue in Notting Hill.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:38:22 +0100
Community praised by police as more than 100 evacuated after Lewes train derailment
Police have praised the community for rallying together after a train derailment.

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