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Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:06:18 +0100River Thames Dolphin that sparked excitement across London found dead
A dead common dolphin has been found at Mortlake, River Thames, after rare sightings upriver. Experts link increased dolphin deaths to climate change impacts.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:39:11 +0100Knife-point robbery sparks major police operation in north London
High police presence on Butler Road after armed robbery involving knives. Two teens arrested for class A drugs, GBH, and weapon offences. Witnesses urged to contact police.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:21:25 +0100Huge warehouse fire destroys building as road closures remain in place
A large warehouse fire on Watermead Way, Tottenham, destroyed buildings, caused road closures and travel disruption. London Fire Brigade still on scene.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:24:51 +0100LIVE updates as busy road remains shut after crash 'involving bus'
St Quintin Avenue remains closed westbound between Highlever Road and North Pole Road due to crash reportedly involving a bus.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:25:04 +0100LIVE updates as major road near Tesco CLOSED after 'emergency' incident
Morning Lane is closed in both directions near Tesco following an emergency services incident
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100You Garden offers beautiful plants that flower all summer for under £15
Summer is in full swing and You Garden’s offers are blooming this week!
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100London is getting the UK's first wellness pub – with free electrolyte drinks
Holland & Barrett is opening the UK's first wellness pub in London with free electrolyte drinks, quizzes and DJ sets.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100The 'beautifully manicured' London postcode named prettiest place to live in the UK
Holland Park has been named among the UK's prettiest places to live in the UK - Here's why.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100All the London Halifax branches that will become Lloyds after brand ditched
Every Halifax branch in London will become a Lloyds Bank as part of a major nationwide rebrand beginning in 2027.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Busy east London street getting major makeover with food and live entertainment
Barking's Short Blue Place will become a street food and entertainment destination after securing up to £100,000 in funding.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100This historic London tree was so important engineers changed their plans
Engineers rerouted underground electricity cables to protect what is believed to be London's oldest tree on Cheapside.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:46:21 +0100Hornchurch resident fined for selling illegal tobacco
Marian Coseru of Harrier Close and his company Miorita Ltd, which operates from Ripple Road in Barking has been convicted for supplying illegal tobacco.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:24:35 +0100Nursery celebrates 40 years supporting and nurturing Islington families
Mildmay Community Nursery in Islington marked its anniversary with a vibrant celebration on June 20.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:17:01 +0100UK airline that offered 200 flights per day to disappear for good after 29 years
Eastern Airways, which operated regional services from airports across the UK, entered administration at the end of last year.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100Lewisham leisure centres set for almost £3m transformation - here's what to expect
Nearly £3 million is being invested into the Forest Hill Pools and Glass Mill Leisure Centre in Lewisham.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:23:23 +0100Mystery as dozens of fish dead in Beckenham river amid pollution incident
An investigation is underway after dozens of fish died in a river in Cator Park, Beckenham, South London. The cause remains unknown
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100A HUGE 5,000 capacity music and sports venue could be coming to Charlton
Plans to open a 5,000-person capacity open-air events venue in South East London have been met with objections from the police and a nearby shisha lounge.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100University of Greenwich share transformation plans including education hub and café
Plans to transform a historic Greenwich building into a major new education hub are continuing to progress, with fresh documents submitted to Greenwich Council as part of the next stage of the project.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:08:32 +0100South London NHS trust shares vital update amid shocking CQC report
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust shared an update after it was downgraded from ‘Good’ to ‘Requires Improvement’ by the CQC
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sutton Poundland closing FOR GOOD – and it’s going sooner than you think
A Poundland store in Worcester Park is set to close this month with a final sale underway.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:14:12 +0100Several buildings destroyed after fire in Hackbridge
Several buildings were destroyed after a fire caused by the sun in Hackbridge.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:25:11 +0100Manhunt after two women sexually assaulted by man at London Bridge
Police are hunting for a man after two women were sexually assaulted at London Bridge station.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:56:24 +0100RECAP after van FIRE closes major south east London road
The A205 South Circular is closed westbound in Catford following a van fire. Send photos or information to Ezekiel.Bertrand@newsquest.co.uk
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:30:08 +0100Married at First Sight UK star arrested on suspicion of rape
A cast member from Married at First Sight UK has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:02:45 +0100London pubs can stay open until 5am for England's World Cup clash with Mexico
Pubs across England and Wales can stay open until 5am on Monday for England's World Cup clash with Mexico.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:58:18 +0100Police release image after two women sexually assaulted waiting to play station organ
British Transport Police are seeking a man after two women were sexually assaulted at London Bridge station on 30 May. Witness appeal and CCTV images released.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:55:01 +0100Man fighting for life and another in hospital after serious early-morning crash
Two people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash in Mitcham.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:49:22 +0100Springwood - Roosevelt meets King Bertie in 'special relationship' slow burner
The UK US special relationship is to the fore in a slow burning but charming play set in 1939 at President Roosevelt's family home.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:48:49 +0100WATCH the moment man sets fire to restaurant causing £411,500 worth of damage
A restaurant owner said he felt his life had been taken away after an arson attack caused £411,500 worth of damage to the building
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:30:30 +0100Three men rushed to hospital after park stabbing involving large group
Three men injured in a stabbing at Byron Recreation Ground, Harrow. Metropolitan Police investigate as officers increase presence. Call 101 with info.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:28:15 +0100Three in hospital after stabbing involving large group in park
Three men have been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Wealdstone.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Eltham burrito restaurant up for Uber Eats food award
Brorritos in Eltham is in the running to win in the south London category at the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards 2026.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:38:41 +0100M25 crash causes lane closure and severe delays
A crash on the M25 has caused the closure of one lane and severe delays.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0100Man left with ‘life-changing’ injuries after late-night stabbing
A man has been left with life-changing injuries after a stabbing in Colindale.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:05:01 +0100Pictures from the scene after major emergency response near King's Cross St Pancras
Swinton Street, London, closed as London Fire Brigade, police and ambulance crews respond to an emergency incident outside residential properties.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100New rules affecting families travelling from London airports coming next week
The change to eGates at London Heathrow and London City will allow more children to use them to speed up journeys for themselves and their families.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:59:53 +0100Met Police to prioritise violent incidents in shops after crackdown
The Metropolitan Police has agreed to prioritising attending violent retail incidents as part of an action plan to crack down on crime in London.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:53:49 +0100’It’s not a shock anymore’ - Neighbours react after man severely injured in stabbing
A woman has claimed that people are becoming desensitised to violence as a man is left with potentially life-changing injuries after a Colindale stabbing.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:18:36 +0100New Stansted Express trains to run and connect with Night Tube
Stansted Express is launching overnight Friday train services linking London Stansted Airport with the Victoria line Night Tube.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:11:53 +0100Boy, 16, among five charged after man shot to death
Four men and one boy have been charged following a fatal shooting in Hackney.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:11:53 +0100Woman accused of lying about rape 'will never forget smell of his hand on her face'
A woman hit back at accusations she lied about being violently raped by double murder-accused Simon Levy, telling jurors: "I never forget the smell of his hand on my face."
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:10:25 +0100Gary Glitter charged with new child sex offences dating back to 1970s in London
Popstar Gary Glitter has been charged with new child sex offences dating back to the 1970s.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:29:27 +0100Person in hospital after police incident involving cordon in north London park
A person is in hospital after a police incident in a north London park.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:06:02 +0100Pool of blood pictured after late-night stabbing near row of houses
Pictures at the scene show a pool of blood outside a row of homes after a late-night stabbing in Colindale.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:27:47 +0100Everything we know after man rushed to hospital after late-night stabbing
We’ve gathered everything known so far after a man was rushed to hospital following a late-night stabbing in Colindale.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:21:02 +0100Photos show mangled cars following crash which has closed road for hours
Photos show two mangled cars following a crash which has closed a road for more than five hours.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:02:22 +0100Man taken to hospital after car flips onto roof at busy Eltham roundabout
A man has been taken to hospital after a car flipped onto its roof at a busy roundabout in Eltham.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100Forever homes wanted for 'influx' of abandoned dogs at north London rehoming charity
East Finchley rehoming charity All Dogs Matter is appealing for forever homes as it copes with a rise in younger dogs being abandoned.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100Londoners warned of 'very high' pollen levels amid sunny weather
Londoners are being warned to prepare for very high pollen levels as hot, sunny weather returns this weekend.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100'I've worked with Dua Lipa and Cher - now I'm helping hundreds at my Hackney studio'
Anna Cofone has travelled the world styling the hair of celebrities such as Cher, Dua Lipa, and Lana Del Rey. Her Hackney studio Hair and Care has now been shortlisted in two categories at the National Diversity Awards.