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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:48:13 +0100
40 firefighters tackle London flat fire as man taken to hospital
Man hospitalised after Walthamstow flat fire on Coppermill Lane. London Fire Brigade tackled blaze with six engines; cause under investigation.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:35:41 +0100
Person dies after being hit by train causing major disruption at busy London station
A person has died after being hit by a train, causing major disruption at London King's Cross station.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:04:16 +0100
Alternative routes as all lines closed after person hit by train on London route
Major disruption on London to Peterborough rail line after person hit by train. Services suspended, delays, and cancellations affect LNER, Thameslink, more.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:44:14 +0100
Here are the exact Tube lines affected by strikes during the morning rush hour
Strike disruption causes severe delays and suspensions across London Underground lines. Passengers urged to check Tube updates and plan extra travel time.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:25:37 +0100
Family sue for £200,000 after 19-year-old killed in tram collision
The family of Reuben Abakah, killed in a Croydon tram collision, are suing Tram Operations Limited for more than £200,000, alleging safety failings at Waddon Marsh.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:08:52 +0100
All lines closed after person hit by train as major London routes disrupted
Trains between London and Peterborough disrupted after person hit on line near Hitchin. Delays, cancellations affect LNER, Thameslink, Grand Central.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:51:24 +0100
Person hit by train causing major disruption at busy London station
A person has been hit by a train, causing major disruption at London King's Cross.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:29:42 +0100
LIVE updates as second day of Tube strikes brings travel chaos across London
Tube strikes are causing widespread travel issues for Londoners. Live updates here.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Get the most of the great outdoors with Musto’s Spring Summer collection
Brighter and longer days allow us to get out in the great outdoors and whether you’re hiking, sailing or simply want to be dressed right for any activity, Musto has apparel designed to take you anywhere and take on anything.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The behind-the-scenes tour where you can see the inner workings of Big Ben
A tour of Big Ben invites guests to climb a 334-step spiral stairwell to see the inner workings of the famous Elizabeth Tower.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The historic Lewisham neighbourhood most people don’t realise exists
A typical afternoon in New Cross is busy, with buses running through and cafés filled with students.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The community banking hub where customers can talk to real people face to face
Old Bexley and Sidcup MP Louie French on Sidcup Banking Hub, where people can make withdrawals, deposit cash and cheques, pay bills, check their balance, and collect change.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents group buys iconic red phone box next to pub for £1
The Belsize Society has bought an historic red phone box next to the former Haverstock Arms pub for £1 - with plans to turn it to community use.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The cable car across the Thames that's great for views, no Tube and more
Londoners are using the IFS Cloud Cable Car as a scenic way to reach the London Marathon expo at ExCeL during marathon week.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London Heathrow named one of the world's busiest airports
London Heathrow has been ranked the seventh busiest airport in the world, handling more than 84 million passengers in 2025.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This viral French burger spot is the 'best in Europe' and it's making waves in London
Dumbo is a renowned smash burger spot that is earning high praise from Londoners. Find out why.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All the candidates standing in Sutton's local elections this May
Voters in Sutton will take to the ballots next month to help shape the future of their borough.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Football legends help raise thousands at children's hospice charity quiz
Football legends and TV and radio presenter Gabby Logan helped raise more than £62,000 for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice's Question of Sport quiz.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:22:51 +0100
The hidden bay next to the 'salt path' that's loved by Londoners
Ladram Bay on the Jurassic coast is an award-winning independent run holiday park with a private beach where Londoners go to relax

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:26:30 +0100
Two double stabbings reported across London just THREE hours apart
Two double stabbings have been reported across London - in Bromley and Mill - just hours apart.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:16:16 +0100
Men arrested after double stabbing at park
Police investigating a double stabbing at a park have arrested two people.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:46:56 +0100
Two men arrested as woman fights for her life after crash
Two men have been arrested following a serious crash at West Drayton Road in Uxbridge, which has left a woman critically injured.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:22:07 +0100
Two men rushed to hospital after early morning stabbing at park
Police are investigating following a double stabbing at a park in the early hours of the morning.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:15:43 +0100
Princess Anne officially opens new Queen Elizabeth II Garden in Regent's Park
Princess Anne opened The Queen Elizabeth II Garden in Regent's Park on what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday celebration.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:03:44 +0100
Woman, 35, fighting for her life after crash at junction injures four people
A woman is fighting for her life in hospital as one of four people to have been injured in a crash at a busy junction.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Major New Cross development plan gets almost 60 homes added
Developers have submitted new plans to increase the number of proposed homes at the Briant and Besson Street scheme in New Cross.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
‘I saw the second protests in Epsom – they felt more intense than last time’
I went back to Epsom as a second day of protests unfolded following an alleged rape outside a nearby church - and this is what I saw.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:59:35 +0100
I’m days away from running the London Marathon for Suicide&Co and my brother
My personal story of running the London Marathon for Suicide&Co, exploring grief, purpose, and the motivation behind 26.2 miles.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Kebab restaurant 'proud' to be named best in north London after only a year
Istanbul Shish and Grill in Willesden thanked its customers for scooping the best north London kebab restaurant at this year's British Kebab Awards.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0100
South London station to shut soon until September for major works
A south west London station will close for more than three months from next month as it undergoes a major rebuild.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:17:57 +0100
Major Tube disruption during evening rush hour with suspensions across network
London Underground strike causes severe delays and part-closures across Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District and more. Passengers urged to check travel updates.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:16:03 +0100
Rapist who attacked woman near Euston station tried to flee the country
A rapist who planned to flee the country after attacking a woman near Euston station has been jailed.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Work progresses on new north London Aldi after demolition of B&M
Demolition of the B&M store in Willesden High Road is complete with the foundations of a new Aldi being laid.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
FIRST LOOK inside refurbished Sutton café as it prepares for evening dining
LA Café in Sutton High Street has unveiled a fresh new look, and it’s gearing up for evening openings.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:28:16 +0100
Two men remain at large after fatal gang shooting of mother-of-two
Two men remain at large after a fatal gang shooting that claimed the life of a mother-of-two, while two others have been convicted of her murder.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:13:48 +0100
Teen, 17, pleads guilty after arson attack on synagogue
A 17-year-old boy has pleaded guilty after an arson attack at Kenton United Synagogue.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Car is the star in video as school band records first song with garage grant
A school band were able to record their first song after Trinity Catholic High School in Woodford Green received £1,600 through the Toyota Community Fund.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:55:13 +0100
Here’s how often Tube trains are running as strike disruption grips London
London Underground strike disrupts Tube services with reduced frequency, severe delays and early finish. Check latest TfL updates and complete journeys by 20:00.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:50:56 +0100
Arrest made as man left with life-changing injuries after Bromley double stabbing
Police investigating a double stabbing in Bromley have arrested a man.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:43:42 +0100
Woman 'sexually assaulted' in south east London churchyard
An investigation has been launched after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted in Charlton.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:29:21 +0100
Arrests reach 23 over arson attacks on Jewish sites in London
Seven arrested in London arson probe targeting Jewish sites, including synagogues and Golders Green ambulances. Met Police counter-terrorism investigation ongoing.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:14:22 +0100
Man arrested after barricading himself inside home over 'domestic violence’
A man has been arrested after barricading himself inside a home following reports of domestic violence.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:07:23 +0100
Dartford Crossing delays hit 70 minutes after lorry breaks down in tunnel
Dartford Crossing delays: Lorry breakdown in M25 tunnel causes severe traffic queues and lane closures, with AA warning of 70-minute delays for London commuters.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:58:21 +0100
Tipper truck seized over suspected fly-tipping
A tipper truck suspected of being involved in fly-tipping has been taken off the road after waste was found near Star Lane, St Mary Cray.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:20:06 +0100
Two men guilty of murdering woman in drive-by shooting at church wake
Two men have been found guilty of murdering an innocent woman in a drive-by shooting outside a wake in Harlesden.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:20:27 +0100
'It's not patriotism, it's intimidation' - MP slams Epsom protestors after disorder
An MP has spoken out after protestors clashed with police in Epsom over an ongoing investigation into an alleged rape.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:15:33 +0100
Cyclist, 19, taken to hospital after crash involving bus in Woolwich
A cyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a bus in Woolwich.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:11:24 +0100
London Marathon 2026 start time, TV channel and route map
The London Marathon returns on April 26 with 50,000 runners—here’s the full guide to start times, route and TV coverage.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:54:21 +0100
How tube strikes could make travel harder for Londoners with sight loss
Guide Dogs UK warns Tube strikes could impact the safety and independence of blind and partially sighted Londoners.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:47:49 +0100
Pentatonix to play one-night-only show at London’s O2 arena this weekend
Pentatonix will perform at London’s O2 Arena on April 26—here’s everything you need to know about timings, tickets and the show.

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