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Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Croydon cottage in ‘state of disrepair’ could be demolished to make way for flats
A cottage in Croydon could be demolished and replaced with eight new flats if plans are approved.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Here are five reasons why East Dulwich is one of the best places to live in London
East Dulwich has once again been named one of the best neighbourhoods to live in London, and there are plenty of reasons why.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A-level results reveal the best and worst performing south east London areas
Students across south east London have received their A-level results, with new figures revealing how different local areas compared on the proportion of entries awarded top grades.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Full list of Croydon college and sixth form ratings as GCSE Results Day looms
Data from the Department for Education (DfE) reveals the performance data for colleges and sixth forms in Croydon ahead of Results Day.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Poet takes readers on a whimsical journey through everyday life
A poet is taking readers on a whimsical journey through the ups and downs of everyday life in his latest collection of work.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:41:38 +0100
LIVE updates as large police presence seen in west London
There's been a major emergency response to a street in west London this morning.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:53:30 +0100
LIVE updates as two lanes shut on M25 after lorry breaks down north of London
Traffic is building on the M25 in Essex, north of London, after a lorry broke down this morning.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:40:39 +0100
Travel chaos in north London after burst water main
A burst water main has caused major travel disruption and a road closure.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:22:06 +0100
LIVE as burst water main in north London causes MAJOR detours
A burst water main on the A110 Windmill Hill is causing major delays.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:06:13 +0100
LIVE travel and transport updates as issues affect tube and overground journeys
Live travel and transport updates after a number of issued have been reported on the rail and underground network this morning.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:36:56 +0100
Roof and first floor of home destroyed in blaze as investigation launched into cause
A home has been partially destroyed in a fire.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Key pastel shades from Albany to brighten your space this summer
Pastels aren't going anywhere. They're an easy way to make a room feel lighter, brighter and more inviting without committing to bold colour.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:04:00 +0100
East London scheme to help 1,000 young people pursue healthcare careers
A new scheme, aimed at helping more than 1,000 young people in east London take their first steps towards a career in the NHS, has launched

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rainham woman first to receive pioneering epilepsy brain device
Suzanne Maylen, 60, from Rainham, was fitted with the EASEE device in April during surgery at Queen’s Hospital.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The quiet south east London park that hides ruins of 850‑year‑old abbey
Discover Lesnes Abbey, the 850-year-old medieval monastery hidden in Abbey Wood with links to the murder of Thomas Becket.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Whitechapel women's centre celebrates community at first Summer Fest
A women’s centre in Whitechapel has hosted its first-ever Summer Fest, bringing together residents for a day of entertainment

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This garden inspired EastEnders Albert Square and is among London's 'loveliest'
London's York Square has been named among the capital's "loveliest" and is the inspiration behind EastEnders' Albert Square.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mouse droppings found at Westfield restaurant given one-star hygiene rating
A restaurant inside Westfield London has been given a one-star food hygiene rating after inspectors found mouse droppings, dirty bins and major food safety failings.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Festivalgoers are being urged not to wear one thing to All Points East
Thousands of music fans will head to Victoria Park later this month as All Points East returns with six days of live music featuring Lorde, Tyler, The Creator, Jorja Smith, Tems, and Twenty One Pilots.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The cheapest airport pint in the UK costs £6.45 - and it's in London
New research has revealed London's airports offer some of the UK's cheapest pre-flight pints, with Heathrow and Stansted topping the rankings.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Greenwich Foot Tunnel users ‘left struggling’ as rental e-bikes pile up by lift
A Reddit post has sparked an online debate about the growing problem of rental bikes blocking the Greenwich Foot Tunnel lift.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100
You may not know that this young EastEnders star is from Bromley
You may not know that a young EastEnders star was born and raised in Bromley.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Residents wake up to playground bulldozed into ‘pile of rubble without warning'
Residents 'shocked' after children's playground removed without warning.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Revealed: The Bromley, Bexley, and Lewisham trains not running this week
Bexley, Bromley, and Lewisham trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Sutton shines on national stage as borough ranks top 10 for A-levels
Sutton has been named one of the best-performing areas in England for A-level results.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Inside £480k spa with saunas and cold plunge set to open at Kent leisure centre
A new £480,000 spa is set to open soon in Kent, promising a fresh experience in relaxation and wellness.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0100
Locals hit back at Selsdon Goods Yard £6m redevelopment plans over noise concerns
Residents living near the site of a proposed builders’ merchant in South Croydon “cannot reasonably expect” a quiet environment, council planning officers have said, despite acknowledging that noise from the development could rise significantly...

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:09:03 +0100
Bromley Library to remain shut for YEARS after asbestos and sink hole found inside
Asbestos and a sink hole have been found in a Bromley library that is likely to be closed for years, Bromley Council has revealed.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Bromley park gets new playground and restored pond after £105k makeover
Bromley children and families are enjoying a revamped local park after a £105,000 improvement project was completed.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0100
Revealed: The south-west London boroughs hit by the most crime in July
Metropolitan Police figures have revealed which south west London borough recorded the highest number of criminal offences in July.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:01:00 +0100
Eltham homes left without water as repair teams set to tackle flooding
Homes have been left without water after a supply disruption across the Eltham area.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:25:03 +0100
McDonald’s in Lewisham announce opening hours to be extended despite backlash
McDonald's in Lewisham, South London, has been allowed to stay open until 1am every day of the week after plans were approved by the council last week

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0100
Tributes to ‘sweetest’ boy, 12, who died after drowning in London river
Tributes have poured in after a 12-year-old boy drowned following a tragedy at the Hackney Marshes.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0100
Stag shot after injuring man picnicking in Richmond Park
A stag was shot in Richmond Park after it injured a man picnicking.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Egyptologist who dug up the secrets of the pyramids and whose head ended up in a jar
The Egyptologist Sir Flinders Petrie changed the way we dig up the past and donated his head to science.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:59:02 +0100
Teen was fatally stabbed amid 'tit-for-tat' violence fuelled on social media
A teenager was fatally stabbed amid “tit-for-tat” violence between two groups of youths and fuelled on social media, a court has heard.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:19:02 +0100
Mum says council ignored safety fears before son, 5, fell to death from flat
The mother of a five-year-old boy who fell from his 15th floor flat told an inquest his death was “preventable” and he still “could have been here” if the council had done its job properly.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:13:25 +0100
Harry Potter, Stranger Things and Game of Thrones fans head to London this weekend
ExCeL London will host a major fantasy and sci-fi convention this weekend alongside the House of Dreamers and Timewalk immersive experiences.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:00:46 +0100
Every Flat Iron restaurant in London - plus the new opening coming soon
Looking for Flat Iron in London? Here's the full list of all 16 restaurants, plus details of the new Clapham opening later this year.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
One of London's most famous buildings is becoming a Wetherspoons
Londoners will soon have more options for a budget-friendly pint as Wetherspoons is set to open two new major pubs in Piccadilly and the Strand this autumn.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:35:34 +0100
Where Londoners can buy Jellycats - including exclusive collections
Looking for Jellycats in London? Discover the best places to shop, including Selfridges, Harrods, museum gift shops and independent retailers.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:24:18 +0100
The free screenings and rooftop cinemas guide for London in 2026
Discover the best outdoor cinemas still open across London, from rooftop screenings and parks to free open-air movie nights.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:14:21 +0100
Prolific shoplifter banned from EVERY Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Boots across England
A prolific shoplifter in central London has been banned from every Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and Boots across England and Wales.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Highgate's new upmarket grocery store - 'it's been a whirlwind but a great start'
Upmarket grocery store Superette - that's been namechecked by numerous celebrities including Dua Lipa - has opened its third store in Highgate.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:50:35 +0100
A2 closures to cause disruption in south east London this week
Drivers are being warned about overnight A2 closures this week, with slip roads and key junctions affected by National Highways roadworks.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:30:44 +0100
Dozens of M25 closures set to cause disruption this week
Drivers heading around London are being warned to plan ahead as dozens of overnight M25 closures are set to cause disruption throughout the week.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:31:42 +0100
LIVE as FOUR tube lines face delays causing travel chaos
Four tube lines are experiencing significant delays.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:18:26 +0100
Dramatic blaze causes major damage at disused toilet block site in Carshalton
A fire has damaged most of the roof and half of the internal structure of a building.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:54:40 +0100
'Deeply loved' boy, 12, who died in river tragedy named and pictured for first time
A young boy who died in the River Lea, Hackney Marshes, over the weekend has been named and pictured in a fundraiser.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:52:43 +0100
London barrister banned from practice after offensive WhatsApp messages revealed
A barrister has been disbarred after making offensive remarks about a former colleague’s mental health.

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