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Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What’s happening with the delayed nine-court padel club in Croydon?
Digital: What’s happening with the delayed nine-court padel club in Croydon?

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Incredibly special’: Nepalese restaurant in Chislehurst hailed one of UK's best
A Chislehurst family-run restaurant has been named among the UK's very best at this year's British Curry Championship.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:53:48 +0100
Highway worker, 65, dies after being struck by van near Gatwick
A 65-year-old highways worker from Kent has died after a van collision on the M23 at Crawley. Sussex Police urge witnesses to contact them.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:43:40 +0100
Van driver arrested after highways worker dies near Gatwick Airport
Man arrested after fatal M23 crash at Crawley. Highways worker killed in van collision; road closures at Junction 9. Police appeal for witnesses.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:42:12 +0100
Pictures of the scene as emergency services attend chemical incident at Beckenham gym
Emergency services have rushed to a business along Beckenham Road in Beckenham following a chemical mix-up.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:14:52 +0100
Heatwave forces train cancellations as passengers urged to travel before midday
UK heatwave causes East Midlands Railway (EMR) service cancellations and speed restrictions. Passengers advised to check travel updates as Met Office issues alerts.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:51:38 +0100
LIVE updates as emergency cordon in place outside Beckenham gym
Emergency services are currently at the scene outside a south London business this morning.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:36:09 +0100
LIVE as motorway closed after fatal crash near Gatwick Airport
A fatal crash has resulted in the closure of the M23 near Gatwick Airport.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:15:31 +0100
LIVE rush hour train and travel updates for London commuters
Bringing you travel and transport updates for commuters across London.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Keep your little apes busy and save this summer with Go Ape
As the UK’s number one outdoor adventure company, live life more adventurously this summer with a trip to Go Ape.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Saucony London 10K 2026 - road closures, route, start time and travel advice
Here's everything you need to know about the Saucony London 10K, including the route, road closures, start times and travel advice.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here's how to get free Santander Cycles across London this month
Londoners can enjoy free Santander Cycles every Sunday in July with TfL's revived Cycle Sundays scheme.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
England's next World Cup match and the best London pubs to watch it
England take on Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals. Here's the kick-off time, TV channel and the best places to watch in London.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds unite in London for Moorfields Eye Charity fundraising walk
Nearly 600 people from the sight loss community have come together in London for Moorfields Eye Charity’s flagship fundraising walk, Eye to Eye, helping raise more than £91,000 so far to support breakthroughs in eye health and patient care

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
5 hidden gem restaurants in London locals love that you’ve never heard of
Looking for a new restaurant to try but want it to be away from the crowds? Discover London’s 5 hidden gem food spots you need to visit.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New football academy to train thousands of Londoners in football careers
A new London Stewarding Academy will train thousands of football stewards, improve matchday safety and create up to 1,000 jobs.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former east London Advertiser reporter wins top true crime book award
Former East London Advertiser reporter Paul Henderson has been named joint winner of Book of the Year at the 2026 True Crime Awards for A Spy in the Family.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How a snap in a north London photobooth became an artwork celebrating The Kinks
A photobooth snap of The Kinks brothers Ray and Dave Davies taken in East Finchley in 1968 has been turned into artworks at The Gibson Garage London.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
More than half of London roads are now 20mph as shocking speeding figures revealed
More than 30,000 motorists were caught driving at least 30mph in 20mph zones last year, according to new RAC analysis.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100
CLOSED: Inside Bromley respite centre with missing kid, insulin mix up & head injury
A respite care centre in Bromley is set to close permanently after an Ofsted inspection uncovered a string of serious safeguarding concerns.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:57:39 +0100
Man caused 'deep injury' biting passenger's finger on train
A man who threatened to kill people on a train bit a passenger's finger when they tried to intervene.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:44:39 +0100
Woman sexually assaulted on board train
A woman was sexually assaulted on board a train after a man came to stand directly next to her.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:47:39 +0100
Police release CCTV of missing girl as they renew appeal to find her
A CCTV image has been released by officers continuing to search for a teenager reported missing from Margate.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:23:38 +0100
’Crashed bus’ spotted as filming for Ben Stiller film takes place in Primrose Hill
A crashed bus has caught the attention of many during filming of a new Ben Stiller film on Chalcot Road in Primrose Hill.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:26:24 +0100
Drowning death of boy on DofE trip leaves 'devastating hole' in family
The family of a boy who drowned on a DofE trip say his death has left a 'devastating hole' in their lives.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:18:23 +0100
M11 lanes SHUT near Stansted Airport due to fire - recap
The M11 was blocked near Stansted Airport after a fire today (July 7).

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Co-living space with spa and bar to open in north London's newest neighbourhood
A Folk co-living space with 352 studio apartments and communal facilities is planned to open at the new Brent Cross Town neighbourhood.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Five London pubs with outdoor screens to watch Wimbledon and the football
From Chiswick to Fulham, discover the best London pubs with outdoor screens showing Wimbledon, football and more this summer.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:54:37 +0100
Jay-Z announces first standalone concert in years at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Hip-hop superstar Jay-Z will return to London for his first standalone UK concert in years when he headlines Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this September.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:49:00 +0100
Crowds gather for Big Fair at grand finale of Hampstead Summer Festival
Heath Street was closed to traffic as Big Fair - the grand finale of Hampstead Summer Festival - drew the crowds for live music, food and children's activities.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:54:08 +0100
LIVE as M25 sees long delays after crash closes lane
A crash has resulted in a lane closure and long delays on the M25.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:23:49 +0100
Luxury architecture firm accused of ignoring risks after man killed by falling window
A luxury architecture firm is accused of ignoring "foreseeable risks" after a man was struck by a falling window pane and "killed instantly", a court heard.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:29:01 +0100
‘Pub taped’ by police after area searched for hours - recap
New Malden High Street is currently cordoned by police today (July 7). Follow our blog for live updates.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:15:35 +0100
Bus operator launches probe after public vehicle involved in crash
A bus operator is investigating a crash involving one of its vehicles in Harlesden.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:09:46 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of impersonating police constable
A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of impersonating a police constable in a shopping centre.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Neighbours divided as a slice of the Berlin Wall appears in a garden in London
A Herne Hill homeowner is facing a council investigation after installing a section of the Berlin Wall in his back garden without planning permission.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:52:18 +0100
Micheal Ward denies he was 'bent on' getting his own way in rape trial
Bafta-winning actor Micheal Ward has denied he was "bent on" getting his own way when he allegedly raped a woman in the back of a car, a court has heard.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:31:14 +0100
London station to keep Jude Bellingham's name on rail stop after World Cup win
A south east London station will continue to carry the name of a football star in celebration of England’s success.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:41:26 +0100
Man accused of killing ex‑partner in Catford dies in custody
A man accused of murdering his ex-partner who was found dead at a home in Catford has died in custody.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:22 +0100
Bafta-winner Micheal Ward denies rape saying they were 'having a great time'
Bafta-winning actor Micheal Ward has denied raping a woman in the back of a car, telling a court it was consensual and they were "having a great time".

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:05:05 +0100
Three arrested after flat ‘taken over for criminal activity’
Three people have been arrested after police cracked down on a property "taken over" as a base for criminal activity at Elgin Avenue, Maida Vale.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:56:46 +0100
£605,000 confiscated from brothel owners who exploited trafficked women
A court has ordered over £605,000 to be confiscated from three brothel owners following an investigation into the sexual exploitation of trafficked women.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:52:26 +0100
Trackside fire at major station causes travel chaos across London
A trackside fire at East Croydon caused travel chaos today.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:28:19 +0100
Three fire engines respond to blaze in west London property
London Fire Brigade tackled a fire on Friary Road, Acton, after building waste ignited, partially damaging a house’s porch and window. Three crews attended.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:24:56 +0100
Man charged after alleged stabbing in north west London high street
A man has been charged after an alleged stabbing in Ruislip.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:06:40 +0100
Emergency incident blocks railway lines - what we know so far
Major rail disruption at East Croydon: emergency incident blocks all lines, affecting Southern and Thameslink trains. Expect delays and cancellations today.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:55:41 +0100
RECAP as emergency incident stops trains to south London railway station
All train services to and from a major south London station have been suspended this afternoon as emergency services respond to an incident.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:42:52 +0100
Man charged with two counts of attempted murder after pub assault
Taylor Wing, 27, from Loughton, charged with attempted murder after a pub assault on Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill. Two men injured; police investigation ongoing.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:30:24 +0100
Recap as lorry crash blocks lane on main road in west London
A lorry crash has shut a lane on a main west London road on Tuesday afternoon.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:26:15 +0100
LIVE updates as police incident closes road by museum
The A23, Kennington Road is closed due to a police incident.

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