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Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:46:44 +0100Eight injured and six in hospital after crash on busy road
Eight people have been injured in a crash on a busy road in Ilford.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:06:16 +0100Morning Tube disruption as Jubilee line part suspended after track incident
London Underground delays: Central, Jubilee and Piccadilly lines disrupted by points fault, casualty on track and faulty train, says TfL. Latest Tube travel updates.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:24:42 +0100Woman fighting for her life after ‘attempted murder’ crash injures three
A woman is fighting for her life after a crash that injured three people in central London.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:32:59 +0100LIVE updates as Jubliee line suspended after incident causing severe delays
Jubilee line suspended after incident at Green Park station causing severe delays.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:54:24 +0100Investigation launched after two-hour pub fire in Bromley
An investigation has been launched after a fire broke out at a pub in Bromley.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:01:31 +0100LIVE updates as police close road near major hospital after 'incident'
Police have closed the road outside Royal Free Hospital due to an "incident". Live updates here.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:22:03 +0100LIVE as Londoners warned to brace for travel chaos after strikes confirmed
Londoners have been warned to brace for travel disruption after four days of strikes were confirmed across the capital.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100Pawsome offers for Dogstival Stays courtesy of Shorefield Holidays
It’s National Pet Month and if you’re dog owner, you’ll be thrilled to hear that Dogstival, one of the UK’s most exciting festivals for dog lovers, is returning this May to Burley Park in the New Forest.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100FREE bikes set to help London Marathon spectators get around the track
London Marathon supporters can claim free Brompton bike hire to travel the route and cheer runners at multiple points across the city.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100All the London Marathon road closures - what you need to know
Drivers are warned of widespread road closures across London for the marathon on April 26, affecting routes from Blackheath to Westminster.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +01007 London streets that feel like you’ve travelled the world without leaving
Discover London streets that feel like travelling abroad, from Chinatown to Southall and Brixton, offering global food, culture and atmosphere.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Once-in-a-lifetime' chance to take picture with Premiere League Trophy at pub
The Fox on the Green will host the Premiere League Trophy next weekend with Londoners invited to take a picture with 'football's ultimate prize'
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The London boroughs in 'rich list' where most council staff earn over £100,000
Six London boroughs are among the top 10 in England for council staff earning more than £100,000, new data shows.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Community centre and youth club among ideas for what Ladywell Playtower should be
News Shopper readers have shared their ideas about what they want the Ladywell Playtower in Lewisham to become, with a youth club and community centre among the top contenders.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The 'hidden oasis' cafe that's just reopened at a Hampstead garden centre
The Garden Cafe has just reopened at Flower Station in Temple Fortune with indoor seating and outdoor spaces surrounded by plants.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The south east London neighbourhood where rent prices are going down
Data has revealed that rental prices have fallen in a Lewisham neighbourhood previously named among London’s best places to live.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Battersea bakery ‘incredibly honoured’ after being named among UK’s best
A bakery in Battersea is celebrating after being named as one of the UK’s best.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The London boroughs with the highest rise in homelessness due to breakups
The London councils with the biggest rise in homelessness due to relationships breaking down has been revealed rising by 712.5 per cent between 2020 and 2025.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100Major UK airline cancels 500 flights due to 'maintenance' with thousands affected
Major UK airline Aer Lingus has cut more than 500 flights from its upcoming schedule, according to reports - see which services are affected.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100The workshop where people can build a model of their ideal neighbourhood
Hosted by The Winch, at UCL Academy is holding a day where people can build a model of the neighbourhood they want to live in.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Plans revealed for a major flood alleviation at park
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Harrow Council this week.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Cheese handbag returns to Hackney Art Week in spectacular style
A handbag made of cheese, shoe/sandwich hybrids walking in the street and bold outdoor light projections are part of this year's Hackney Art Week this June.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100The 'best' Wetherspoon pub with 'great views' and outdoor seating over a canal
The Ice Wharf is a Wetherspoon pub offering great riverside views near Camden Lock
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Meet the cat who is a 'true adventurer' and in need of a quiet London home
Cats Protection are looking for a quiet London home for 5-year-old Betta
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100The dance group that has become a key part of Harrow’s cultural scene
Srishti, a Harrow-based classical Indian dance and music group, will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a special performance this April 26.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:57:15 +0100Police warn of ‘concerted campaign’ after arson attacks on Jewish-linked sites
Jewish and Israeli-linked sites have been targeted in a series of arson attacks across north west London, police have said.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100'Bring it back as a pub' - what should empty boozer become?
The Grove pub in Dulwich has been vacant for 12 years, and residents have shared what they think it should become.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100These hidden north London gardens are opening to the public for one weekend
An idyllic medicine garden near Regent's Park and a barge on the Regent's Canal are among north London's hidden green spaces open to the public for one weekend as part of London Open Gardens.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:24:07 +0100Nine Take Back Power activists charged over Ritz and Tower incidents
Nine activists have been charged following two high-profile incidents at The Ritz and the Tower of London.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0100Counter-terror police investigating third arson attack at Jewish site in a week
Counter-terror police are investigating another attempted arson attack at a synagogue in north London - the third Jewish site to be targeted in less than a week.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:22:36 +0100Woman arrested after early-morning crash leaves pedestrian fighting for life
A woman has been arrested after a crash left three people injured in Westminster.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100The south London Italian restaurant with an award-winning wine list
Shambles restaurant in Teddington won accolades at The Italian Awards 2026.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:58:27 +0100Woman fighting for life after car crashes into pedestrians
Three people have been hurt, with one woman fighting for her life, after an early morning crash in Westminster.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100London Marathon route guide — best spots to watch and travel tips
A complete London Marathon spectator guide with the route, best viewing spots, travel tips and how to see runners multiple times.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Which south west London borough had the most crime last month?
Metropolitan Police data have revealed which south west London borough recorded the highest number of criminal offences in March.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Lewisham mayoral election 2026, when it is, how to vote and who the candidates are
Eight candidates are running for Mayor in the London Borough of Lewisham, with voting set to take place next month.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:25:19 +0100Met Police officer abused trust to rape and sexually assault women
A Metropolitan Police officer abused his position of trust to rape and sexually assault several women over a two-year period.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:56:52 +0100Everything we know after alleged Epsom gang rape and protest one week on
We have gathered everything known so far one week on following a rape report in Epsom that has triggered protests, police investigations and ongoing public debate across the town.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:44:26 +0100RECAP as area near south east London church 'taped off'
An area near St Luke’s Church in Charlton has been taped off following unconfirmed reports of an incident in The Village.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:25:14 +0100No trains calling at south London station 'until further notice' - recap
No Southern trains are calling at Streatham Hill station after a problem in the depot.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100Kensington Gardens reopen to visitors as police urge public to 'remain vigilant'
Kensington Gardens has reopened after the public were evacuated due to the discovery of several discarded items.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:42:36 +0100Police increase patrols after third antisemitic arson attack in weeks
Police have increased patrols following a third antisemitic arson attack in weeks in north London.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100Funeral director reflects on working with family members and surviving grief
An Enfield funeral director says that conducting funerals for his own family while working through personal grief gave him a completely new perspective.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100The little-known north London area that feels like "a real, local place"
Rosemary Seton on life between Highgate and Archway, exploring the history, character and hidden stories of the Whitehall Park Conservation Area.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0100The late-night youth clubs that will keep young people away from crime
Enfield and Haringey London Assembly member Joanne McCartney on how investment in youth clubs helps young people socialise and tackles antisocial behaviour at its root.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100Death notices and funeral announcements from the Ham & High
Last week, the Ham & High published 1 death notice.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100Death notices and funeral announcements from the News Shopper
Last week, the News Shopper published 1 death notice.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100The ghost London Tube station that was Churchill's wartime bunker
Down Street Tube station in Mayfair was closed to the public in 1932 but became a government wartime bunker where the cabinet met to take decisions.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Discover London’s hidden 16th-century pub that is loved for its charm and history
Ye Olde Mitre in Holborn has been described as a 'historic gem' and is best known as one of London's oldest pubs.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The best cafés in London according to TripAdvisor
From classic cafés beneath railway arches to laid-back spots serving seasonal food, London has a great range of café spots to choose from.