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Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Tube, Overground and DLR closures next week – exact lines affected
Engineering work will affect several London Underground, DLR, and Overground services between Monday, June 15, and Sunday, June 21.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:36:19 +0100
Forensic drugs operations manager amongst 10 Met Police staff in King's Honours List
A total of ten serving and former Metropolitan Police officers and staff have been included in the King's Birthday Honours List 2026.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:47:03 +0100
LIVE updates as police tape off major town centre route after 'incident'
A307 Wheatfield Way is closed northbound in Kingston following a police incident. Send photos or information to Ezekiel.Bertrand@newsquest.co.uk

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London collective creating alcohol-free spaces to watch the World Cup
As England is set to make its World Cup 2026 debut on June 17, a growing number of Londoners are looking for alternatives to traditional pub screenings.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Farmers market trial in north London this weekend
A new farmers market is holding a trial in Highbury Fields - with London Farmers Markets hoping to make it a regular fixture.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Where to play golf in London – the top courses and driving ranges
From historic golf clubs to modern driving ranges, here are some of the best places to play golf in London.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charming historic Kent city named best place to live less than an hour from London
Canterbury is just an hour away from central London and was previously named the best place to live in Kent by Muddy Stilettos.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Outdoor shows announced for Greenwich + Docklands festival return - what we know
Greenwich + Docklands International Festival (GDIF) is set to return this summer, bringing a packed programme of outdoor performances to south east London.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic south London pub popular with cricket fans goes up for sale
The Beehive, a historic pub near The Oval cricket ground, has been put on the market for £3.5 million.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I tried a whimsical new afternoon tea celebrating 160 years of Beatrix Potter
I recently tried a brand-new afternoon tea that celebrates Beatrix Potter’s 160th anniversary at a London hotel.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Best London pubs to watch the World Cup revealed in new ranking
A new ranking has revealed some of the best pubs in London for watching the World Cup this summer.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hackney resident knighted for decades of campaigning
Patrick Vernon is set to be knighted for decades of work championing social justice and racial equality.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ukrainian mum launches traditional embroidery business in east London
Natalia Motenko, originally from Kakhovka in southern Ukraine, now lives in east London where she runs an embroidery brand rooted in centuries-old Ukrainian craftsmanship.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six-storey block of flats planned for Wembley Hill Road
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Brent Council this week.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Barking and Dagenham Carnival returns for 202 with new theme and venue
Barking and Dagenham Carnival 2026 will take place on July 11 at Barking Park and run from 1pm to 6.30pm.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Soho Theatre Walthamstow celebrates welcoming 130,000 visitors in first year
Soho Theatre Walthamstow, which opened in May 2025 in the refurbished Granada building, has welcomed more than 130,000 audience members.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East London primary school claims victory at annual swim gala
At the annual Tower Hamlets School Swin Gala at Mile End Park Leisure Centre, a total of 220 pupils from 13 primary schools across the borough took part in a day of swimming.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major corner building revamp proposed on busy Plaistow road
Here are the latest planning applications registered with Newham Council in the past week.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Camden Roundhouse raises £700k on major fundraising hike
A 26-mile trek by staff, supporters, and donors of the London-based Roundhouse, has raised more than £700,000 to support life-changing work.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hampstead's Julia Donaldson made a dame in King’s Birthday Honours
Children’s author Julia Donaldson received the honour in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to literature, with more than 50 million books sold globally.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic chapel opens major archive after uncovering Gandhi autograph
Union Chapel in Islington has launched Sunday School Stories, a public archive that offers an in-depth look at its rich cultural, social, and political legacy.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for Islington home extension and digital advertising board
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Islington Council this week.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to demolish Winchmore Hill house and replace it with two-storey home
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Enfield Council this week.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three new planning applications lodged with Redbridge Council this week
Here are the planning applications submitted to Redbridge Council this week.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£100 fines introduced for drinking in the street and public parks in Camden
Camden has approved a new public space protection order (PSPO) to address anti-social behaviour linked to street drinking, giving police new powers.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside four-bedroom Hextable home which hits market for more than £500k
Situated in Hextable, this four bedroom detached family home in Mabel Road is offered to the market with no forward chain on sale at £500,000.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
'High-quality' UK pizza company collapses into administration after 34 years
Millennium Dough Company, a UK pizza dough supplier, has fallen into administration after 34 years in business.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:14:09 +0100
Facebook and Instagram down as users report being logged out of accounts
Facebook, Instagram and Messenger users have reported widespread issues, with many unable to access accounts or load content during the outage.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:18:35 +0100
EastEnders star set for 'dramatic' exit in coming weeks after 'short stint' on soap
Ronni Ancona is set to leave EastEnders in the coming weeks, and there is a "dramatic" storyline planned.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0100
Woman who helped thousands attend prom honoured in King's Birthday Honours
A woman who helps young people attend prom without cost has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:36:53 +0100
Four Palestine Action activists jailed after ‘terror’ raid on factory
A group of activists have been jailed for a “terrorist” raid on a UK factory linked to the Israeli military,

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:04:40 +0100
Southwark rental scammer jailed after defrauding aspiring tenants of almost £80k
A Southwark man who defrauded more than 30 victims in a rental scam totalling nearly £80,000 has been jailed.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Irish brothers behind booming pub brand take over London nightlife
Two brothers from County Kerry are behind Nancy Spains, one of the UK's fastest-growing Irish pub brands.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Uber opens driverless taxis to Londoners - how to be among first to ride
Uber has opened sign-ups for Londoners who want to be among the first to try its new driverless taxis.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:50:31 +0100
Rush hour disruption hits multiple London Underground lines
Passengers travelling across the capital are facing delays as faults and cancellations impact services during one of the busiest periods of the week.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0100
'Grand' Crouch End pub to reopen after refurb by new owners
Urban Pubs & Bars bought The Queens in Crouch End in January and is now refurbing the Victorian gem.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0100
Controversial plan for Go Ape attraction at Bexley’s Danson Park decided on
Councillors decided on plans to build a new Go Ape attraction at Danson Park despite significant resident objection.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:29:48 +0100
Manhunt after passenger exposed himself and masturbated on south London train
Police have released images of a man they want to identify after a man exposed himself on a train and masturbated in front of a passenger at East Croydon train station.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:18:54 +0100
Rapist abducted and tortured woman who refused to take suitcase from Thailand to UK
Gagandeep Singh jailed for 34 years at Isleworth Crown Court after raping and torturing woman in west London. Met Police praise victim’s bravery.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:37:55 +0100
72 arrested at Palestine Action protest outside court as sentencing happens inside
Seventy-two arrested at Palestine Action protest outside Woolwich Crown Court, south east London, as Met Police respond to demonstration over activist sentencing.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:35:08 +0100
The 75-year-old London sightseeing tour that helped invent the hop-on-hop-off bus
The Original Tour, which pioneered the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus, is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:49:13 +0100
72 arrested outside Woolwich court in protest over activist sentencing
Seventy-two protesters holding signs in support of Palestine Action have been arrested outside Woolwich Crown Court.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:27:06 +0100
72 arrested in Palestine Action protest outside Woolwich Crown Court
Seventy-two people have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action outside Woolwich Crown Court.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:12:17 +0100
Group of men ‘armed with bats’ fight over Pokémon cards near Old Kent Road toy shop
A group of men were fighting with bats during a large queue for Pokémon cards near the Smyth’s store on Old Kent Road.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:14:23 +0100
Go Ape plans for popular south east London park spark backlash - what we know so far
Plans to bring a Go Ape adventure course to Danson Park have divided opinion across Bexley, with hundreds of residents objecting ahead of a council decision.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:09:41 +0100
Under the Shadow review - horror hits home in Tehran
Jump-scares and blackouts ratchet up the terror in a play adapted from a hit film in which the horror of war and the supernatural collide.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:58:23 +0100
Drink driver jailed over killing two dads in tragic A13 crash
A drink driver who killed two men in a high-speed crash in east London has been jailed.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:54:55 +0100
Thick smoke blankets riverfront as police step up patrols
Met Police to increase patrols after flares set off on Fountain Green Square riverfront, causing smoke and concern for residents. Info: call 101 or Crimestoppers.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:04:56 +0100
Man in hospital after crash in South Croydon
A man is in hospital after a crash in South Croydon.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:24:04 +0100
RECAP as M11 halted after 'serious' multi-vehicle crash near Stansted Airport
Traffic has been stopped on the M11 north of London Stansted Airport after a multi-vehicle crash.

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