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Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Converted barn with four en-suite bedrooms and sweeping countryside views for sale
A barn conversion with four double en-suite bedrooms and views over open countryside is for sale on Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Targeted raid finds thousands of pounds' worth of fake goods
Thousands of pounds’ worth of counterfeit goods have been seized during a targeted inspection.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Trees to be planted at park following club's donation
Morden Park will have more trees after a planting session was announced by Merton Council.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Epping family home with 'sun-drenched' garden and kitchen-diner on sale for £690k
A four-bedroom semi-detached house in Epping is for sale at £690,000, offering a 'sun-drenched' 165ft south-facing garden.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000
See inside 'elegant' Leytonstone home on sale for £950k
See inside the four-bedroom Victorian end-of-terrace property in Richmond Road, Leytonstone, that has been listed for £950k.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Eight-bed home near 'Billionaires' Row' with swimming pool on sale for £15.9m
London eight-bedroom detached home for sale on Courtenay Avenue, Haringey, with indoor pool, leisure complex, landscaped gardens, and luxury features for £15.99m.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
The latest planning applications submitted in Epping Forest
Proposals to replace windows in a historic building and revised siting and access plans for a former MOD site are among the most recent planning applications in Epping Forest.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Plans to turn takeaway to barbers among latest applications in Havering
Here are some of the latest planning applications submitted to the London Borough of Havering

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Children’s home, taproom and kitchens among Waltham Forest plans
Plans to convert a residential house into a children's home and open a brewery taproom are among the latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major disruption set for passengers travelling to and from London
All lines in the area will be closed as Network Rail carries out a series of major infrastructure upgrades.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The star-studded O2 Arena lineup for 2026 with Wu-Tang Clan and Peter Kay
Wu-Tang Clan, Doja Cat, Lily Allen, Peter Kay and many more are set to perform at London’s O2 Arena in 2026, alongside major comedy, music and sporting events.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire town near London by train named UK’s most desirable
A town just 25 minutes away from London by train has been named as one of the UK’s most desirable places to live by The Telegraph.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The unmissable Kent beachfront hotel opening this year you need to book
The Gallivant on Littlestone Beach in Kent is due to open this year and has been named among the best new hotels for 2026.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
College holds Men's Day for male students
Male students are being encouraged to prioritise both physical and mental health as part of wider efforts to normalise conversations around wellbeing.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Community food group celebrates year of get-togethers
A community group that grew out of an invitation to bring a dish that meant something and the story behind it has celebrated its first year

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
FREE outdoor light trail to open in Southbank – what you need to know
A free outdoor light trail is opening in Southbank this weekend – and it’s completely free.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New Italian restaurant to open beside London's Hyde Park
Tortello, a new Italian restaurant specialising in hand-rolled pasta, is set to open beside Hyde Park, offering a modern take on traditional Italian trattoria dining.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London meets Italy as new Bri-Italian pizzeria set to open
Connie’s Pizza is opening in Peckham with a Bri-Talian concept, blending Italian pizza techniques with British ingredients and offering discounts for early customers.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Upgrades underway at historic riverside Cutty Sark Gardens
Fresh upgrades have begun at Cutty Sark Gardens in Greenwich, with new lighting installed as part of a wider £2.1 million programme to improve town centres.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP to visit care home open day following major refurbishment
Ashmead Care Centre in Putney reopens after major refurbishment with open day on January 23. Local MP and residents are invited to tour its new dementia care facilities.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Cinema legend Sir Derek Jacobi to share stories at north London theatre
Sir Derek Jacobi and his partner Richard Clifford to share stories from their careers at a fundraising evening at Chickenshed Theatre, north London.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How David Bowie went from Bromley schoolboy to music legend
David Bowie’s former childhood home in Bromley, where he wrote one of his best known songs, Space Oddity, is to open to the public as an “immersive experience”.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Hertfordshire village surrounded by countryside and featured in film and TV
Just an hour's drive from London lies the village of Sarratt which has been featured in TV and film.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Great British Rail Sale - four day trips from north London for under £15
The Great British Rail Sale runs until Monday, January 12 with up to half price on fares between now and March 25 to destinations including Oxford and St Albans.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Uni student gets £2.7k to help with life at university
A Lewisham student will receive £2,700 during his degree to help him through his university life.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:25:22 +0000
Is Sky TV down? Thousands reporting outages with television service
Thousands of Sky TV customers are sharing that they are facing issues with the service.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:20:32 +0000
Four men arrested after 'ATM distraction thefts' at busy London road
Four men have been arrested after reports of people stealing from people withdrawing money from ATMs on Ilford High Road.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:31:00 +0000
Chadwell Heath man sent sexual messages to 'underage girl'
Stewart Chalk from Chadwell Heath pleaded guilty to a child sex offence.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:28:48 +0000
Former Met Police officer found guilty of sexually assaulting teen boy in hotel room
A former Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy in a Heathrow hotel room.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:27:00 +0000
'Delays likely' as Gallows Corner diversion route hit by water works
Delays are likely on a Gallows Corner diversion route in Romford as a result of water works.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:24:00 +0000
Shoe shop in Romford town centre set to close this weekend
A Romford store selling ladies' footwear and accessories has announced that it will close this weekend.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:22:08 +0000
Former Met Police officer found guilty of sexually assaulting teen boy in hotel room
A former Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy in a Heathrow hotel room.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:20:19 +0000
Chelsea FC granted planning approval for new VAR and broadcast facility
Chelsea FC has secured planning approval for a new broadcast and VAR cabin at Stamford Bridge, granted by Hammersmith & Fulham Council in December 2023.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:34:22 +0000
Police issue condition update of man in his 20s fighting for life after stabbing
The Met Police has issued an update after a man was left fighting for his life following a triple stabbing.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:18:10 +0000
South London-born artist revealed as BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2026
South London-born singer Skye Newman has been announced as BBC Radio 1’s Sound Of 2026, an annual prize highlighting artists tipped for breakthrough success.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:14:06 +0000
End of an era as cinema to close and be demolished after nearly 90 years
The Odeon cinema in Camden will close on February 24 after nearly 90 years, with the site set to be demolished and redeveloped as part of the Camden Town Xchange project.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:03:00 +0000
Erith-based electric company goes into administration after 73 years in business
A cable company in Erith has officially gone into administration after seven decades in business.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Netflix Chef’s Table star opens cult ramen restaurant in London
Cult favourite Ivan Ramen from Netflix Chef’s Table star Ivan Orkin has opened its first permanent UK restaurant in Farringdon, serving signature ramen bowls and new London-inspired dishes.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Paranormal Activity promises spine-chilling West End experience in London
The hit horror franchise Paranormal Activity has been reimagined for the stage and is now running in London’s West End, promising an immersive and terrifying live theatre experience.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The UK's largest toy, game and hobby fair is set to return to London
The UK’s largest toy, game and hobby trade exhibition, the Toy Fair, returns to Olympia London from January 20 to 22, 2026, bringing together hundreds of industry professionals and exhibitors.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
New Wetherspoons set to open in central London near to busy station
A new Wetherspoons pub has been officially approved for the Strand next to Charing Cross station, becoming the chain’s 38th central London venue, with opening hours now confirmed.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Reborn London Museum tops list of must-see new attractions in 2026
The London Museum has been named the best new thing to do in the capital in 2026 by Time Out, ahead of its highly anticipated reopening in Smithfield Market.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:09:35 +0000
Two men charged after triple stabbing which left victim fighting for life
Two Croydon men have been charged after a triple stabbing in central London which left a man fighting for his life.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Dartford Crossing closures to watch for over the weekend
Drivers face a weekend of disruption as essential maintenance forces overnight closures on key sections of the Dartford Crossing.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:59:00 +0000
Major Dartford Junction upgrade to disrupt Kent and south east London rail services
Rail passengers are being advised to plan ahead ahead of rail engineering works in the Dartford area over the February half term.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:45:00 +0000
'Opportunist thief' stole rucksack with £600 of possessions at St Pancras
A man has been jailed for more than eight months after stealing a rucksack containing around £600 worth of possessions at St Pancras station.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:35:33 +0000
Central London office block eyed up for multi-million-pound hotel makeover
Queensway seeks Camden Council approval to convert Northumberland House, High Holborn, from offices to a 105-room hotel. Savills submits planning application.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:25:00 +0000
The 40-year-old Elm Park shop run by father and son getting fresh look
Double D Discount Motorspares in St Nicholas Avenue, owned by a father and son in Elm Park is undergoing a refurbishment and opening a new service garage.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:17:19 +0000
Busy road in Harrow closed due to 'emergency services incident'
A busy road in South Harrow is closed as an "emergency services incident" is reported. Live updates here.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:58:56 +0000
Major two-tower hotel development affecting London's skyline moves forward
A major two-tower hotel development in Nine Elms has moved forward after clearing contamination and drainage conditions, marking another step in the area’s ongoing regeneration.

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