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Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:25:06 +0100No deal after five hours of Tube strike talks as walkout goes ahead
Tube strike causes disruption across London as RMT drivers protest over four-day week. Talks with TfL and Acas ongoing; further action possible.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:49:15 +0100Forensic tent spotted outside Tube station — what we know so far
Pimlico station and Bessborough Street closed after police incident on 4 June. Victoria line affected; bus routes 360 and C10 diverted. Police investigation ongoing.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:36:16 +0100Closures planned for M25 including Dartford Crossing this weekend
Multiple overnight M25 closures are planned this weekend, including disruption around the Dartford Crossing.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:18:29 +0100Suspensions, delays and closures — how each Tube line is affected
London Underground strikes cause major delays on Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, and Metropolitan lines, disrupting travel for commuters across London.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:31:28 +0100LIVE updates as London Underground drivers strike AGAIN today
London Underground drivers will go on strike again today (June 4).
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:18:59 +0100LIVE updates as multiple cordons and forensic tent erected outside Tube station
A busy Tube station is closed due to a police incident.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Save £270pp on an eight-day tour of Italy's most magical spots this summer
Riviera Travel’s Deal of the Week: Straddling both Italy and Switzerland, Lake Maggiore blends the clean air and majestic peaks of the Alps with the warm climate and azure waters of the Mediterranean.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:07:00 +0100Lewisham school appeals for donations to buy bikes for students
A special school is appealing for donations to buy adapted bikes and trikes for its students.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Meet the married couple behind one of London's newest viral food trends
Sushi Pops, the viral push-pop sushi concept at Boxpark Shoreditch, has become one of London’s biggest food trends.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100London's oldest free museum has been named among the best in the UK - here's why
London's British Museum has been named among the UK's best. Here's why.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100UB40 Wembley concert: times, tickets and travel explained
Reggae legends UB40 are set to perform at OVO Arena Wembley.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans submitted to replace part of Homerton Hospital site
Here are the latest planning applications reviewed by Hackney Council this week.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New sports sessions launched for homeless people near London stations
A charity is using sport and physical activity to help homeless people rebuild their lives and regain independence.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Best places to eat near Wembley Stadium before a match or concert
From street food and burgers to Italian, Lebanese, and Michelin-inspired dining, Wembley offers plenty of places to eat before a match, concert, or major event.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Nine shortest 'unnecessary' tube journeys worth replacing with a walk
TfL says some London Tube journeys are so short that walking is often quicker than taking the Underground.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Highgate butcher - 'I have a 15 year plan to build something special'
Highgate's new butcher Troy Dickerson has taken over the site occupied by Meat N6 and put his own name above the door.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100How much a London commuter could spend swapping the Tube for Uber
London commuters could spend hundreds of pounds more each month by using Uber instead of the Tube.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Summertime Ball 2026 line-up, start time and tickets - full guide for this weekend
Capital’s Summertime Ball returns to Wembley Stadium with performances from RAYE, Calvin Harris, Niall Horan and more.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100All the latest planning applications submitted to Harrow Council
Here are the latest planning applications registered with Harrow Council last week.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Fresh planning applications in Barking & Dagenham include home extensions
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council this week.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans submitted for multi-level extensions at Forest Gate home
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Newham Council in the last week.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Development plans submitted for Tesco site in Wembley
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Brent Council this week.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Meet the new mayor of Bexley
Councillor Lisa-Jane Moore, who represents Longlands ward, was formally appointed as the 62nd mayor of the London Borough of Bexley.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Ten-year-old boy reunited with Bromley paramedics who helped him save his mum
Ten-year-old Isaiah Banton, from Sydenham, called 999 when his mother Sabrina collapsed - helping to save her life.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans to redevelop site Burnt Oak Broadway submitted to Barnet Council
Barnet Council has received a number of new planning applications this week.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Chigwell children spend day in Hainault Forest learning about bees
Nearly 20 children spent an afternoon in Hainault Forest learning about bees and pollination during World Bee Day week.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plan to turn closed strip club into hotel among latest applications in Tower Hamlets
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Tower Hamlets Council last week.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans submitted to add new storey and flats to Enfield building
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to the London Borough of Enfield over the past week.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plan to turn Highgate flats into single home among latest plans submitted in Haringey
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Haringey Council in the past week.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:05:44 +0100Starbucks confirms the return of viral drink this summer as Brits left 'screaming'
Starbucks has confirmed that its viral Unicorn Frappuccino is returning to stores this summer.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:36:59 +0100Man arrested after undercover police car overturns during pursuit in central London
A man has been arrested following a police pursuit in London.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:14:12 +0100Two killed and four seriously injured after a series of London crashes in THREE days
A woman has been killed and several others have been left fighting for their lives across a series of major crashes around London in three days.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:39:11 +0100Busy road closed after car overturns during police chase
A crash near Waterloo has resulted in a road closure.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Everything you need to know about Dermot Kennedy at the O2 this week
Dermot Kennedy will perform at London’s O2 Arena as part of his The Weight of the Woods tour with support from Jensen McRae.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Team behind Cinder open all day bakery and bistro in St John's Wood
The team behind St John's Wood restaurant Cinder have just opened a new all day bakery and bistro in the neighbourhood.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Cheapest and best ways to travel in London during Tube strikes
Londoners can avoid expensive travel costs during Tube strikes by using buses, walking, cycling and alternative rail services.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:26:21 +0100Man accused of filming women inside their homes faces 19 voyeurism charges
Anthony Durkan, 35, of Islington, charged with 19 counts of voyeurism in north London. Met Police urge potential victims or witnesses to contact detectives.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:12:09 +0100Prince William says 'I love pubs' during south London visit
The Prince of Wales has said "I love pubs" during a visit to a popular south London venue.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0100'Much-needed' or 'not in keeping with the community' - mosque plan splits opinion
Plans to convert a former ambulance station in Sutton into a mosque have triggered a huge response with opinions mixed.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Hampstead private school announces closure 'with deep sadness'
Heathside Preparatory School in Hampstead has announced it will close at the end of summer term due to dwindling numbers.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:49:13 +0100Tube strikes back tomorrow— which lines are closed and what time services end
Tube strikes on 4 June will disrupt London Underground, with no service on Circle, Piccadilly, and parts of Metropolitan and Central lines, warns TfL.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:20:58 +0100Mitcham dad stabbed to death outside his own home while on 999 call
A man has been jailed for the murder of a man in Mitcham.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0100Severe delays on M25 in Enfield and Potters Bar after multi-car crash
Drivers on the M25 faced long delays on Wednesday afternoon after a crash involving several vehicles led to lane closures between Enfield, Potters Bar and Waltham Abbey.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:20:04 +0100Boy, 14, arrested after teenager stabbed on busy road
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a stabbing at Greenford Broadway..
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:20:16 +0100Woman told she faces ‘most serious charge’ after body found in van
Harinder Kaur, 39, charged with murder after a man's body was found in a van in Leicester. Case transferred from Leicester Crown Court to the Old Bailey.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:09:28 +0100New sports bar near St Paul's offers 5,000 free pints for World Cup fans
A new sports bar near St Paul’s Cathedral is opening with 5,000 free pints available ahead of the World Cup.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:53:07 +0100Large emergency response after teenager stabbed — what we know so far
A teenager was stabbed on Greenford Road, Greenford, at 12.50pm on 3 June. Police cordoned off Greenford Broadway; victim taken to London hospital.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:48:00 +0100Sir Paul McCartney opens up about new album at intimate north London show
Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney talks about his acclaimed new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane at The Roundhouse in Chalk Farm.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:44:29 +0100Teen taken to hospital after stabbing on busy road
A teenager has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Greenford.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:38:38 +0100Gatwick Airport trains delayed and cancelled after points failure
Train delays and cancellations between Gatwick Airport and Purley due to points failure. Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services affected until 16:00.