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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100The clocks go back this Sunday – everything you need to know
The clocks go back on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2am, giving Londoners an extra hour in bed. Find out when British Summer Time ends and clocks change again.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100London's best borough for nightlife revealed – and it's not Soho
Londoners looking for the best places for a night out may be surprised by which areas of the capital have come out on top in a new nightlife ranking.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Everything you need to know about Oxford Street pedestrianisation
Oxford Street in London will be pedestrianised from next week, with all vehicles banned, including buses, taxis, and bikes.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100More than 25 London pubs offering half-price pints this weekend
More than 25 London pubs are offering half-price pints on Saturday, October 24, through the EatClub app. Find out which pubs are taking part and how to claim.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100The wonders of the ocean are coming to London in a spectacular new way
Blue Planet III Live in Concert comes to London's OVO Arena Wembley on June 4 and 5, 2027, with a live orchestra and tickets starting from £49.55.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bromley passengers urged to check Southeastern trains as rail reels from Storm Austen
Bromley passengers are being urged to plan ahead as Southeastern trains are replaced by buses and diverted this weekend in the aftermath of Storm Austen.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Free London museums and family activities for October half-term
London families can enjoy seven budget-friendly activities this October half-term.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Londoners have a few dry hours before the weather changes today
London faces a cloudy Saturday before rain arrives around 3pm, with the Met Office forecasting a 75% chance of rain by 4pm. See the hour-by-hour forecast.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100'The best vegan food in town' - a preview of the winter menu at Mildreds
A review of the winter menu at Mildreds in Soho.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100The Bexley ‘town of tomorrow’ full of lakes and no trains being built all over again
More than half a century ago, London tried to build the town of the future on marshland in Bexley and Greenwich.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Memories of Brent Cross - Saturday jobs in C&A and sandwiches by the fountain
Brent Cross Shopping Centre turns 50: north Londoners share nostalgic memories of its fountain, vanished shops and wooden animals.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Storm Austen aftermath as Croydon passengers face weekend train disruption
Croydon passengers are being urged to plan ahead as Southern trains face disruption on Sunday following Storm Austen.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0100Prince William reveals the 2 very different jobs he wanted instead of royal life
Prince William has spoken about childhood dreams of becoming a policeman or DJ, meeting Taylor Swift, and loving The Celebrity Traitors on The Graham Norton Show.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100I was anxious to wear controversial Meta Glasses - I loved 1 thing but hated another
I wore Meta Glasses on my holiday to Kos, here's what I thought about the controversial smart glasses and their features.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:07:37 +0100Thames Water issues update as Dulwich repairs drag on amid 'complex' leaks
Repairs to multiple damaged water mains in south London are dragging on nearly two weeks after leaks first caused problems in the area.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:26:56 +0100Man reportedly rushed to hospital after suspected shooting near Woolwich bus stop
Suspected shooting in Woolwich: man in his early 20s reportedly taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital after gunfire claims on Frances Street. Police probe ongoing.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:22:06 +0100Croydon coach EVICTED from Big Brother house in ‘closest vote’ of series
A Croydon fitness coach has been evicted from the Big Brother house after facing the public vote.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Futuristic Japanese arcade bar with rare gaming machines opens in Soho
NQ JPN has opened in Soho with rare Japanese arcade machines, futuristic interiors, 12 signature cocktails, DJs and more than 2,000 drink combinations.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Martin Guerre makes a triumphant London comeback after three decades
Martin Guerre has made a comeback to London, but not as you may know it.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:14:18 +0100Do not travel warning issued after tree blocks Stansted Airport rail line
A tree blocking a railway has caused disruption on lines between Broxbourne and Stansted Airport.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:56:01 +0100Eggs and masonry hurled at cars by groups of youths before Bexley police crackdown
A dispersal zone has been put in place in the Oval area of Bexley following reports of anti-social behaviour involving groups of youths.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100I tried a steakhouse in London Bridge celebrating 15 years in business
I tried a popular London steakhouse that is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month with a menu for £35.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100Warning for South Western passengers as rail hit with engineering work this weekend
South Western Railway passengers travelling from London Waterloo are being warned to check their journeys this weekend as widespread engineering work disrupts services in the aftermath of Storm Austen.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:46:03 +0100Photos show scale of Barking freight derailment as Overground, c2c services halted
Photos have emerged showing the aftermath of a train derailment causing significant delays in East London.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100Richard Grant and Christine Baranski shine in Hay Fever with exceptional comic timing
Written over a century ago by Noël Coward, Hay Fever remains an iconic British comedy that doesn't fail to wring a chuckle from its audiences.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:36:23 +0100TANKER pictured responding on the scene of M25 incident as chaos continues
Flooding has caused major disruption on the M25, forcing the closure of two lanes.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:47:46 +0100Freight train derailment near Barking causes major east London disruption
A freight train derailment is causing disruption.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:41:35 +0100Drivers performed first-aid on scene of major M25 crash between THREE cars and a van
One person has been seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the M25.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0100Nine victims with three dead in horrifying October of London crime
London has been rocked by a disturbing series of shootings, stabbings and violent attacks in October, leaving three people dead and several others seriously injured across the capital.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:39:05 +0100Freight train derailment causes major disruption in Barking
Rail passengers face major disruption in east London after a freight train derailed near Barking.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:18:34 +0100Severe tube line delays and closures hit London commuters at Friday rush hour
London Tube and Overground delays affect Central, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines, with Windrush, Suffragette and Tramlink services suspended.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:08:46 +0100Southeastern services hit by delays after fallen tree blocks line in Lewisham
A fallen tree has caused rail disruption in south London.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100FREE sushi up for grabs as new Bromley restaurant opens this weekend
A popular London sushi chain is opening its 40th restaurant on Bromley High Street this weekend.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:56:00 +0100Mediterranean deli and bakery opens in Hampstead from chef with a Michelin nod
Oren Delicatessen, from Michelin Bib Gourmand chef Oded Oren, opens in Hampstead on November 1, serving Mediterranean food, mezze, pastries and coffee.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:51:00 +0100Customers welcomed back to 'beloved' West Hampstead pub after six figure refurb
The new look Black Lion in West Hampstead boasts a new bar and drinks menu, a new pub sign, comfy furniture and a fresh paint job following a six figure refurb.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:56:01 +0100Fallen tree at Ladywell sparks major rail disruption
A tree blocking the line at Ladywell is causing major disruption to Southeastern services in south-east London.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:24:32 +0100London mum's final plea for help before death at hands of abusive partner
A man has been jailed for life for murdering his partner in Ealing following a sustained pattern of abuse.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:24:17 +0100TfL delays waste more than 800,000 commuter hours every week
Transport for London's ageing tube infrastructure could cost commuters more than 800,000 hours every week this year.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:09:33 +0100Gordon Ramsay's 'Idiot Sandwich' is only half the story at his London restaurant
Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen at Sea Containers in London impresses in this review with Thames views, generous portions and a standout Caesar salad.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:39:40 +0100Male treated for head injury after Carshalton Beeches crash closes key route
A man was treated at the scene by multiple paramedics following a road collision.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:16:43 +0100Serious Carshalton Beeches crash causes queues and diversions
A crash has caused major disruption in Carshalton Beeches, with a key road shut in both directions.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:22 +0100London rocked by FIVE shootings as two killed and others left fighting for life
Roundup of five shootings across London and Swanley in October, leaving two dead and three injured.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:58:24 +0100The London pub with hidden garden, three kitchens and live music
Londoners looking for a new place to enjoy a drink might be surprised to discover a huge West London pub hiding a leafy beer garden, three food offerings and even its own sports bar.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:44:07 +0100London's busiest motorway has a surprising two-hour secret
Londoners who regularly find themselves stuck in traffic on the M25 might be surprised to learn that driving around the entire 117-mile motorway could take less than two hours.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:24:20 +0100Forensic tent erected after man dies following Chelsea emergency incident
A man has died following an emergency incident in Chelsea.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:38:17 +0100LIVE updates as forensic tent seen after fatal Chelsea incident
A man has died following an incident in Chelsea, with a forensic tent seen at the scene overnight.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:48:13 +0100Police negotiator deployed after incident halts trains from London Waterloo
A police incident near Woking caused major disruption to rail services on October 22.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100Major London Tube closures this weekend and during half-term
London Tube passengers face closures on the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines on October 24 and 25, with Elizabeth line disruption and further half-term works.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:46:10 +0100Person rushed to hospital after multi-vehicle M25 crash has 'serious' injuries
Three people have been taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash closed the M25 in Surrey.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:06:32 +0100Man shot in head in Woolwich and left fighting for life as suspect remains at large
A man in his 30s is fighting for his life after being shot in the head in Woolwich on October 22. Armed police searched Frances Street; no arrests made.