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Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:27:34 +0100LIVE updates after 18-year-old stabbed in Harlesden with suspect at large
An 18-year-old has been stabbed with a crime scene remaining in place late into the night. Live updates here.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:43:13 +0100LIVE updates as busy shopping street in Purley closed by 'police incident'
A busy street lined with shops has been closed by the police following an incident. Live updates here.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:44:43 +0100‘Suspects identified’ and officer injured during violence at hotel protest in Epping
Police have identified suspects after violence broke out at a protest outside a hotel in Epping.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:24:00 +0100Shopping centre offers free 'seaside escape' with giant beach games
Westfield Stratford City and Westfield London are offering a free seaside experience this summer with The Beach Club, featuring sandcastles, games, and family fun.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:06:00 +0100Chingford artist with eye condition 'celebrates having sight' with exhibition
Chingford artist Paula Long will display her debut exhibition at Humphry’s Café in Highams Park from tomorrow (July 19), raising glaucoma awareness and to support Fight for Sight research through art.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100Meet the bike courier who brings his cat to work
Thomas Cuenot named his business Neko Home Delivery after his cat who loves to ride along up front as he transports flowers and pastries across North London
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100The 500-year-old east London pub owned by an acting legend
Overlooking the Thames in east London lies a historic pub owned by legendary actor Sir Ian McKellen.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100New porch and extension among latest plans submitted to Harlow Council
Harlow Council has received new planning applications this week, including proposals for porches, home extensions, signage upgrades, and a construction management plan.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Croydon and Sutton among the cheapest places to buy a pint in London
Croydon, Sutton, Greenwich and Southwark have the cheapest average pint price in South London at £5, a new report finds.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Man in court for having ketamine and cocaine on him in Bexleyheath
Offenders from Greenwich, Hackney, Lewisham and more were fined or banned by Bromley Magistrates’ Court for drink-driving, drugs and noise offences.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Exciting movie schedule this weekend at Bromley Vue cinema
Vue Bromley’s weekend lineup includes Superman, Jurassic World Rebirth, 28 Years Later, and animated favourites like Smurfs and Elio.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Council reveals the change that saw fly-tipping rates fall by a third
Barnet Council says fly-tipping fell by one third after Labour reintroduced the free community skips service in November 2022.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Save on under-sink water filter backed by Bear Grylls
You’ve probably been drinking a lot more in the recent spell of heatwaves and there’s nothing quite like a cold drink to refresh and hydrate.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100The Greenwich primary school where 'impeccable’ pupils are ‘enthusiastic’
A primary school in Greenwich has been praised by Ofsted for its “impeccable” pupil behaviour and rich learning environment, following a two-day inspection in May.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Three north London green spaces are among the best in the world
Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen’s Park have been awarded Green Flag status once again, recognising excellence in conservation, cleanliness, and visitor experience among the world’s top parks.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100‘I once represented Croydon in pageants – now I’m back for Ms Great Britain’
A Croydon woman is one step away from the crown after being named a finalist for Ms Great Britain 2025.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100The award-winning Bromley parks for you to explore this summer
With summer here and the longer days inviting us outside, Bromley offers some of the capital’s most beautiful green spaces.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100The two south east London boroughs with the cheapest pints
Greenwich and Southwark join Croydon and Sutton as the cheapest South London boroughs for a pint, averaging just £5.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Thamesmead woman asks man for £33,000 whilst pretending to be in love with him
A Thamesmead woman admitted asking a man for £33,000 whilst pretending to be in love with him.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Original 1930s London Underground sign for sale for £1.8k on eBay
An eBay user is selling an original London Underground sign from the 1930s for £1,842.72.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park announces summer events
Discover summer things to do at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this summer including the V&A East Storehouse, Sadler's Wells East and the Big Market.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100'I gave birth to twins early and 200 miles from home - now my family is reunited'
The Children’s Air Ambulance flew Harlow mum Stephanie and her newborn twins home after a premature birth 4 hours from home.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Estate agents goes from virtual to new Romford branch
Reeds Rains has opened a new physical branch in Romford ahead of schedule, following a virtual launch in November 2024.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:46:39 +0100Major road CLOSED due to crash in Lewisham
The A205 South Circular in Lewisham is closed due to a crash.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:59:29 +0100Kilburn train station closed for police investigation with lines shut - Recap
Train lines have been closed around London Euston as emergency services attend an incident. Live updates here.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:38:20 +0100Crash blocks A13 near Dagenham with LONG delays - Recap
A crash has blocked the A13 with long delays on the critical road. Live updates here.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:50:42 +0100Direct rail route from seaside town to London will be restored
An MP has announced that a train route which was cancelled in the pandemic will be restored.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:06:36 +0100Teenager in hospital with life-changing injuries after stabbing in Harlesden
A 18-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Harlesden.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:24:46 +0100Major police presence with yellow tent erected after incident in Harlesden
A major police presence has been reported attending an incident on a residential road in Harlesden.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:02:09 +0100Man arrested at Epping protest following 'assault' near hotel
Police have made another arrest at the scene of a protest in Epping.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:25:21 +0100Mum's plea for Thamesmead daughter missing for a week to come home
Summer-Lyn was reported missing to police on July 9 after she was last seen at her family home in Thamesmead.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:17:31 +0100MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party 'pending investigation'
MP Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Labour Party for a second time after she doubled down on comments about racism she had previously apologised for.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0100Chefs who met at Michelin starred restaurant open their own weekend dining spot
Louis Korovilas and Taylor Sessegnon-Shakespeare who have worked at Pied a Terre and Locanda Locatelli open a weekend dining spot at Islington Arts Club
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:50:59 +0100Driver flees scene after car crashes into wall in Beckenham
A car has crashed into a wall in Beckenham.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:01:08 +0100Oasis-themed 'Sit By Me' bench installed at Wembley shopping centre
London Designer Outlet in Wembley has partnered with Talk Club for an Oasis-themed bench to boost men’s mental health, encouraging conversation and wellbeing.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100New Eltham Conservative Club building sold off amid 'dwindling membership'
New Eltham Conservative Club, which was forced to shut “due to falling numbers of members”, could be turned into an Indian cultural club.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100Teen seen dancing around Eltham McDonald’s waving machete in front of kids
A man was seen dancing with an unsheathed machete at McDonald's on The Yorkshire Grey roundabout in Eltham.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100The 'local institution' which has left Romford town centre after almost 50 years
Inprints in Romford Shopping Hall has moved out of Market Place after almost 50 years.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100The Wallington pub that went from having a ‘bad reputation’ to beloved spot
A Wallington pub, which is open for 365 days a year, went from having a “bad reputation” to becoming a beloved local.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:53:00 +0100New M&S store opens in east London
A new 12,000 sq ft M&S store has opened in High Road, Leytonstone today (July 17).
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:41:00 +0100Gallows Corner flyover removed completely one month into works
The Gallows Corner flyover has been removed completely a month into renewal works.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:44:00 +0100Superman actor Nicholas Hoult makes surprise east London appearance
Nicholas Hoult has been named an ambassador for Save the Children, marking the role with a surprise visit to a children’s film workshop in Shoreditch.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:33:00 +0100'A day we'll never forget': Newham school pupils meet Pope at the Vatican
Staff and children from St Antony's Primary School in Forest Gate and St Bonaventure's in East Ham met Pope Leo XIV during a General Audience at the Vatican.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:39:37 +0100Two men, 23 and 28, arrested on suspicion of kidnap after Sidcup firearms operation
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of kidnap after a firearms operation in Sidcup.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:23:00 +0100Sportswear chain opens expanded store at shopping park
JD has opened a larger store at Gallions Reach Shopping Park in Beckton.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:37:45 +0100Two teens charged with assault after police officers injured in Wood Green
Two teenage boys have been charged following a large disturbance in Wood Green.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:13:12 +0100Bexley GP surgery to get £360k to help reduce wait times
Nearly £360,000 will be given to a Bexley surgery in a bid to increase its clinical capacity and reduce waiting times for appointments.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:09:00 +0100Supermarket sold knife to 15-year-old in undercover sting
China Ark Supermarket in Mile End has been fined more than £20,000 after selling a knife to a 15-year-old and breaching alcohol and vape laws.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0100The glamorous Japanese restaurant with a karaoke room and hidden garden terrace
The sushi and yakatori bar in Finchley Road has a glamorous design and a tucked away courtyard garden with private party room where you can do karaoke
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0100The Bridgerton-themed afternoon tea at one of its Greenwich filming locations
I tried a Bridgerton afternoon tea at one of the filming locations where they actually filmed Bridgerton.