This Is Local London

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:51:28 +0100
LIVE updates as Harrow Road blocked due to 'emergency incident'
Harrow Road is currently blocked near Harlesden from High Street to Scrubs Lane due to an emergency incident (April 25). Follow our blog for updates.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:47:36 +0100
LIVE updates as busy main road through Camden closed after crash
A crash has closed a busy main road through Camden, resulting in local bus services being diverted. If you have any pictures or information, please contact olivia.carter@newsquest.co.uk

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Full list of all the celebrities running the 2025 London Marathon
From Chris Evans to Kelly Brook, see which celebrities are running the 2025 London Marathon this Sunday.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:55:00 +0100
Young brass quintet blow their trumpets for north London festival
Connaught Brass are taking part in North London's world class arts festival The Proms at St Jude's in June

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100
'I've been the voice of Hornchurch FC for more than 20 years - but it's time to stop'
Len 'Max' Anderson has retired as the stadium announcer at Hornchurch FC after more than 20 years of service.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Listed: The latest planning applications submitted to Epping Forest District Council
A summary of the most recent applications.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Plan to demolish 13-storey Croydon tower to be completed by autumn
Plan to demolish 13-storey Croydon tower to be completed by autumn

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The incredible south east Londoners running the London Marathon this weekend
Thousands will be hitting the streets this weekend for the London Marathon and among them are some truly inspiring runners from right here in south east London.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The number of overcrowded secondary schools in Croydon revealed
A total of four secondary schools are overcrowded in Croydon.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Dinosaurs return to London as Jurassic World experience set to open in Battersea
Jurassic World: The Experience is set to open at Battersea Power Station in May 2025. Walk with dinosaurs and explore the immersive world of Jurassic Park.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton stalker 'called woman non-stop' and kept turning up at her home and work
Convicted stalker Darren Holliday was sentenced to eight months in prison.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The highest-rated pub in London with the 'best' roast dinners and fish and chips
The New Inn is London's highest-rated pub on Tripadvisor, praised for its roast dinners and fish and chips.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Huge disruption to South Western trains to Waterloo this weekend
South Western train services to and from London Waterloo will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses for this weekend due to maintenance work.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Chicken shop drive-through could open next to busy Orpington road
A chicken shop drive-through restaurant with a "simple menu" has been proposed next to a busy Orpington road.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:30:48 +0100
UK set for 'mini heatwave' as BBC forecasters predict temperatures of 27 degrees
The UK is set for a 'mini heatwave' with BBC forecasters predicting temperatures of 27 degrees - see when it arrives and how long it will last.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:44:13 +0100
Government reveals VE Day plans including Red Arrows flypast and procession
The Government has revealed plans to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May, including a Red Arrows flypast and a procession.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:06:54 +0100
Lewisham High Street closed for investigation into crash
Lewisham High Street is closed for an investigation following a crash, with 20 bus routes rerouted.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0100
Universal Orlando Resort set to light up Battersea Power Station in mega show
Battersea Power Station is set to be transformed by a stunning projection show.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:45:26 +0100
Police investigation launched after man burned in fire under flats in Harrow
A police investigation has been launched after a fire under flats in Harrow left a man with burns wounds.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:02:49 +0100
Man arrested after two men and dog injured in bus crash on Lewisham High Street
Two men and a dog were taken to hospital, and one man arrested, after a car and bus crashed on Lewisham High Street.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:04:46 +0100
Armed police called to ‘robbery with gun’ after man injured in Orpington
Armed police were called to reports of a robbery with a gun in Orpington that left a man with head wounds.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0100
Vintage fashion sale near Hampstead Heath
Fashionistas wanting to refresh their wardrobes with vintage style can check out some second-hand clothes rails near Hampstead Heath.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0100
The woman playing Britain's first Black female PM in new musical
Anita Nicole, a former Harrow student, stars in Hoodminister, a new London musical debuting at Peckham Fringe about Britain’s first Black female Prime Minister.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:40:05 +0100
Man rushed to hospital after crash closes major road in Bellingham
A person has been rushed hospital after a crash on a busy road near Bromley.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:28:00 +0100
'Deliciously funny' Paddington musical will feature songs by Tom Fletcher
A new musical based on Michael Bond's much-loved bear Paddington will feature music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher of McFly

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:22:00 +0100
Police unit covering some of London's best known parks faces axe
A police unit that covers London's Royal Parks including Hyde Park, Regent's Park and Primrose Hill could be disbanded as the Metropolitan Police seeks to cut costs.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:11:00 +0100
Chadwell Heath Harvester closes for refurbishment
The Greyhound Harvester in Chadwell Heath is temporarily closed for refurbishment.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Two dead puppies, dead dog and four starving dogs found in Bexleyheath home
Two dead puppies and a dead dog were found at a home on Rydal Drive in Bexleyheath.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Crystal Palace fans frustrated as stadium rebuild faces delays and higher costs
Crystal Palace supporters are beginning to doubt whether the long-promised Selhurst Park redevelopment will ever happen, as the project faces fresh delays and a ballooning price tag now expected to top £200 million.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Sutton man, 40, who sent sexual messages to child avoids prison
Sutton man Steven Accini sent sexual messages to a child.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Elderly man fell to his death looking at neighbour's building work - court
An elderly man from east London died after he fell from a window while trying to look at a neighbour’s building project, a court has been told.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:50:31 +0100
'Thriving' café in the 'heart of Hampstead' up for sale
The "thriving" New York Café in the heart of Hampstead has been put on the market.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:45:00 +0100
London landmarks lit up with biscuit-themed light projections
London landmarks lit up to celebrate 100 years of McVitie’s Chocolate Digestives, with a concept store opening in Piccadilly Circus this May.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:33:33 +0100
Beckenham Park Place lake reopens three weeks after boy, 15, drowns
Less than three weeks after a boy drowned in a swimming lake in Beckenham, the water has been reopened to the public.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0100
Revealed - how much money does Havering Council make from car parks?
A Freedom of Information request has revealed how much money Havering Council has made from car parking charges.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:50:57 +0100
Bride dubbed 'trashy' by strangers for wearing black bra on big day
A bride was accused of being "trashy" by trolls for wearing a black bra with her cream wedding dress on her big day.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Work ahead of Carpenters Estate redevelopment to finally begin
Newham Council has approved a £2.1m contract to start enabling works at James Riley Point in Stratford, kicking off the Carpenters Estate redevelopment.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Harold Hill primary school chosen for government's free breakfast club scheme
Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School in Harold Hill is Havering's only school included in the government's free breakfast club scheme.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:37:30 +0100
Woolwich Foot Tunnel closes until further notice due to ‘public safety’ concerns
The Woolwich Foot Tunnel has been closed until further notice following the emergence of a public safety issue.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0100
Sushi chain to open new branch in Brixton with free food for 100 customers
YouMeSushi opens in Brixton on April 25 with free Chicken Katsu Bowls for the first 100 customers.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:27:00 +0100
Two arrested after police chase through south east London
Two burglary suspects have been arrested after a south east London police chase.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:21:00 +0100
Bungalow demolition for new terraced homes planned in Collier Row
Three new terraced homes could be built in Collier Row if plans are approved.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:00:42 +0100
Man fighting for life after stabbing in Queensbury
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a stabbing in Queensbury.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Blackheath pubs to drink at with the best views of the London Marathon
If you’re looking for a watering hole to stop off at to catch the start of the London Marathon, Blackheath is home to some with incredible views.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:56:13 +0100
100-strong south west London raid clears shops and homes of illegal food and booze
A series of Met Police raids across South London uncovered a black market in stolen food and alcohol, with multiple shops accused of reselling goods taken from major retailers.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:49:46 +0100
Plans one step closer to stop ice cream vans on street near Greenwich Park
Plans to prohibit ice cream vans from trading on a street next to Greenwich Park are one step closer to fruition in the latest chapter of a drawn-out saga that has already cost the taxpayer thousands.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:39:42 +0100
Croydon mayor accused of ‘hiding in shadows’ over controversial manor house lease
Croydon Mayor Jason Perry has insisted the controversial leasing of a much-loved local manor house will not see the grounds shut to the public, as critics accuse the council of effectively signing it over to a private owner.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:29:49 +0100
Housing development sites near Crystal Palace Park sold for regeneration funding
Nearly £22 million in funding has been secured for the regeneration of Crystal Palace Park after land was sold to build affordable housing.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Multi-award winning Bexley businessman starts charity from 'promise to his mum'
A businessman in Bexleyheath has won big at a local business awards designed to highlight the best of Bexley and Bexleyheath businesses.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:31:40 +0100
Criminal linked to London on the run after selling kilos of cocaine outside school
A major drug gang member on the run after supplying £800,000 of cocaine, some of it outside a primary school, has links to London.

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