Edgware Road is closed in both directions and buses diverted after a "police incident".

With 2025 drawn to a close, we look back at those jailed for murder in south London.

Chef Dara Klein is opening her first permanent restaurant Tiella in an old East London pub in mid January.

A pub in Cranham, Upminster, will temporarily close this month to undergo a refurbishment.

A spacious three-double bedroom semi-detached house with a summer house is up for sale in Bromley for £595,000.

Mindful Chef’s smoothie pop-up tours London and Tunbridge Wells this January, serving healthy, whole-ingredient smoothies and free samples at key locations.

Theatregoers in Dartford have plenty to look forward to this year, with a strong line-up of major touring musicals and family favourites.

January often brings good intentions: moving more, eating better and supporting local businesses that put quality first.

A plan for a house extension is the latest planning application submitted to and validated by Harlow Council.

With a huge impact on businesses, drivers and residents, the delays to rebuilding work at Gallows Corner flyover has been one of Romford's biggest stories in 2025.

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Lambeth.

Dartford’s Primark will have its final day of trading today, with its store to close for good.

A London man has been arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs after being stopped by Essex Police in Brentwood.

Two men have been arrested after a woman in her 50s was shot with an 'air rifle' in Chadwell Heath.

Our monthly round-up of the south Londoners sentenced to prison time.

A woman in her 50s has been rushed to hospital after being shot in Chadwell Heath.

Police are searching for a group of men after a "serious" assault at Bank station left one man with a "fractured skull".

Tributes have been paid to a retired dental surgeon who died when he was hit by a car and carried on top of it for a mile.

Here are the latest planning applications validated to Epping Forest District Council, featuring proposals for new homes, extensions, conversions, and works to community and school buildings.

The latest planning applications received by Waltham Forest Council, include proposals for home extensions, roof alterations, and changes of use across Chingford, Walthamstow, Leytonstone and Leyton.

Vue Harrow has unveiled its 2026 film lineup, featuring Toy Story 5, Minions 3, Spider-Man, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and more major releases coming to the big screen.

A pub in Romford that has been run by the same family for decades has been named as one of London's best-looking pubs thanks to its interior decoration.

2025 has been a momentous and productive year for our parks, leisure facilities, libraries and culture provision as we continue to put our residents first in Haringey.

Our monthly round-up of the east Londoners sentenced to prison time.

One of the most distinctive historic buildings on Lewisham High Street has lived many lives over the past century.

This year, south east London said goodbye to eight shops across its boroughs.

Wimbledon and Mitcham Police Stations saved from closure after Merton Labour campaign. Mayor of London confirms sites to stay open, boosting local policing.

Parking restrictions could soon be extended in Bromley as part of proposed changes to a controlled parking zone.

M&S have been slammed for selling Easter eggs already in supermarkets.

A Sidcup man has been charged with 47 rape and sexual offences over the space of nearly 50 years.

A man in his 50s has died after falling from a height on New Year's Day in south east London.

Potatoes are part of the staple for the dinner table so how about growing your own?

Two neighbourhoods in east London have been named in the top 10 best places to live in the city in 2026.

A teenager has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Olive Road, Cricklewood, on New Year's Day.

Night-time temperatures are expected to fall as low as minus three, bringing continued risk of icy conditions, particularly in the mornings and evenings.

Highgate actor, writer and comedian Meera Syal has been made a Dame in the King's New Year honours list.

A 'rare' Peter Rabbit 50p coin from the Royal Mint, celebrating Beatrix Potter’s classic character, is listed on eBay for over £100,000.

A man who was stabbed to death in Deptford on New Year’s Eve has been named and pictured by police.

A teenager and a man have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death in Deptford on New Year’s Eve.

People were heard shouting for nearly 30 minutes following an attack in Eltham Hill during New Year’s Day.

Plans to build hundreds of homes on the site of a former chocolate factory in Wood Green have been submitted.

Michelin Guide inspectors added Legado Spanish restaurant in Shoreditch to their gastronomic bible just three months after it opened

A police officer was hit by a car while helping at the scene of an earlier crash in Ealing.

“Critical” work on the Jubilee line near Queensbury station could cause nearly 18 months of delays for commuters.

London New Year fireworks have been slammed by visitors for poor views, lack of entertainment, and crowd issues. Many say watching on TV is better value.

A second proposal has been brought forward to temporarily change the use of the former Atik in Romford before its demolition.

Two men have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Thornton Heath.

Electric vehicle drivers in central London have to pay the capital’s congestion charge for the first time.

Ryan's Bar in Stoke Newington Church Street was a proudly independent pub that closed its doors after 32 years with the sign off 'It's been a blast'

Opemipo Jaji had his appeal rejected after claiming his life sentence for raping an 11-year-old girl was "manifestly excessive" due to media attention and racial bias.