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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:54:04 +0100Large crowds pay tribute to 'loving' man, 21, stabbed to death in Primrose Hill
The father of a 21-year-old filmmaking student stabbed to death in Primrose Hill has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his son during a remembrance event.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:50:13 +0100All the Southern trains in Croydon cancelled this last week of April
Several Southern trains in Croydon will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this final week of April due to engineering work.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:47:04 +0100Ongoing travel disruption following fault at busy London station
Major delays and cancellations hit South Western Railway after a signalling fault at London Waterloo. Disruption expected until 3pm; check for updates.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:24:56 +0100Man, 24, stabbed to death in late-night 'fight' pictured for first time
Suhayb Abdulkadir has been pictured for the first time after he was found fatally stabbed in east London last week.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:22:41 +0100Delays hit trains between London Bridge and East Croydon this morning
Southern and Thameslink trains between London Bridge and East Croydon face delays after a train alarm was activated. Disruption expected until 10am.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:05:50 +0100Major disruption at Liverpool Street with delays and cancellations until end of day
Rail disruption at London Liverpool Street due to points failure affects Greater Anglia, Stansted Express & Overground trains. Delays, cancellations & diversions expected all day.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:54:08 +0100Trains delayed and cancelled at Waterloo until midday — alternative routes
Train delays at London Waterloo: South Western Railway services disrupted by major signalling fault. Disruption expected until midday; alternative routes advised.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:45:05 +0100Major disruption at Waterloo as several platforms blocked — what we know so far
London Waterloo train delays: Signalling fault causes disruption to South Western Railway services on 27 April. Expect cancellations, delays and platform changes.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:39:00 +0100Terror police make 26th arrest after spate of Jewish-targeted attacks
A 26th arrest has been made as part of an investigation into a series of attacks targeting the Jewish community in north west London.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:55:54 +0100LIVE as signal fault set to cause hours of disruption to London trains
A fault with the signalling system is set to cause hours of delays today for South Western Railway trains to and from London Waterloo.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:05:29 +0100Man, 24, stabbed to death near high street is named for the first time
A 24-year-old man found fatally stabbed in east London has been named for the first time.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100A late availability sale to ‘Eclipse’ all others
Just Go has massive savings available on Ambassador Cruise Line’s Solar Eclipse Cruise 2026 – Iceland’s Land of Ice and Fire
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100How a Sidcup woman turned a Wowcher voucher into an award-winning business
A Sidcup independent business owner has revealed how a £12 online course bought during a difficult period in her life sparked the creation of an award-winning wellness brand.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Some of the best garden centres across London ready for spring and summer
Discover seven of the best garden centres in London, from Richmond to Dulwich, offering plants, supplies and inspiration.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Londoners can enjoy a free pint in Covent Garden this May bank holiday
Londoners can enjoy a free pint of Peroni in Covent Garden this May bank holiday weekend.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Croydon after-school club given worst food hygiene rating
A children’s after-school club based at John Wood Primary and Nursery Academy in Croydon has been given the lowest possible food hygiene rating.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100What residents really think of the Bexley area once known as Cabbage Island
Slade Green is a Bexley neighbourhood once known as Cabbage Island, but what do people actually think about it?
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Train timetable changes coming to London — what you need to know
Train timetable changes affecting Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern routes will begin on May 17 across London.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bromley care home franchisee in running for national award
Bromley businesswoman Karina Brown, who owns Home Instead Bromle, has been named a finalist in a national awards scheme.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The 'village' in south east London where space comes at a premium
Chislehurst sells itself as a “village in London”: fast trains, good schools nearby, a proper High Street and big green spaces, all wrapped in a Kentish, pond‑side setting.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The London pubs that have become part of the city’s identity
From Soho to Forest Hill, discover the London pubs that communities fiercely protect as closures rise across the capital.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Eyesore' bus stop could become new square for Highgate
The Highgate Society has applied to turn the disused 271 bus stand into a new public space.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100The former south London pub on busy high street now waiting for new tenants
The former Sutton Arms pub on Sutton High Street is now available to rent for £70,000 per year after its sudden closure.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Five Greenwich venues shortlisted for 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards
Five venues in Greenwich have been shortlisted in the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Inside the tiny Cannon Street pub where history meets the morning commute
Discover the Sir John Hawkshaw, a tiny Wetherspoons pub inside Cannon Street station blending Victorian railway history with modern commuter life.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100I tried the Lewisham Korean restaurant offering £35 'feast'
I tried Korean BBQ restaurant Cow Cow in Lewisham and its unlimited £34.99 buffet.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:40:45 +0100Three men and teenager arrested after man stabbed in 'isolated' fight
Three men and one teenager have been arrested after a man was stabbed in a fight in Nelson Road, Hornsey.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:12:37 +0100Man stabbed in north London fight with 'multiple people armed with knives'
A 65-year-old man was stabbed in Nelson Road, Hornsey on April 25 after a fight with multiple people armed with knives.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:58:15 +0100Mum and seven-year-old son confirmed as victims in 'tragic' park water death
A woman aged 34 and a seven-year-old boy have been confirmed as the mother and son who died after getting into difficulty in the water at Elthorne Park.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:46:42 +0100Man charged after 36-year-old found dead in Camberwell home
A man has been charged after a 36-year-old man was found dead at a home in Camberwell.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:42:11 +0100Londoner among six charged after van driven into drone factory gate
Counter-terrorism police are leading an investigation after a report that a van was driven into the gate of a drone factory in Leicestershire, with a London man among six people charged.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:32:13 +0100Police disperse large group of young people in Lewisham
A large group of young people were dispersed by police after reports of anti-social behaviour in Lewisham overnight.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:38:36 +0100Motorcyclist, 63, dies after crash on M2 in Kent
A 63-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash on the M2 motorway.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Crimestoppers' most wanted in London including grinning rape suspect
Our monthly round-up of the Londoners on the Crimestoppers most wanted list.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Roads to close for motor show bringing hundreds of vehicles to Chislehurst
A motor show is set to bring a community together in a celebration of all things automotive.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100The Bexley parkrun perfect for warmer weather – and it won’t cost a penny
A weekly 5k event in Bexley is drawing in runners, walkers and families from across south east London – and it won’t cost you a penny to take part.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:29:35 +0100Record 59,000 runners take to streets for London Marathon
Tens of thousands have taken to the streets for one of the world's most famous road races.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:48:38 +0100Recap as lanes closed for HOURS after crash on major north London road
Lanes on A406 North Circular Westbound closed after a crash at Staples Corner in Brent Cross
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100Death notices and funeral announcements from the News Shopper
Last week, the News Shopper published 1 death notice.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100London's lost Guinness brewery that had its own trains and pub
Beer giant Guinness may have just opened a central London micro brewery - but new book Lost London looks back at the huge factory that was one of the capital's lost treasures.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Step out to help hospice raise £250k at Fun Walk
St Christopher’s Hospice is calling on people to help raise £250,000 on a walk through Bromley's woodlands and fields on May 10.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three new shops to open at King's Cross shopping centre this summer
Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross is set to welcome three new retailers this summer, including Anthropologie and La Maritxu.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inside a mega £12.95million Hampstead mansion just moments from the heath
A £12.95m Hampstead mansion near the Heath has gone on sale, featuring seven bedrooms, luxury interiors and extensive gardens.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The best restaurants for Thai food in London according to TripAdvisor
A wide range of restaurants in London offer their own take on Thai cuisine - here are the five best according to TripAdvisor.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inside London's secret WWII bunker beneath Westminster
A visit to the Churchill War Rooms beneath Westminster, the preserved wartime bunker where Churchill's cabinet met and history was made underground.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The Croydon area where highwaymen once roamed and were later hanged
Thornton Heath is a district of south London which is once thought to have attracted the attention of an infamous highwayman.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Amazon EV charging plans will also go before Croydon Council
Croydon Council has validated a series of planning applications over the last week, here is the full list.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Modern two-bed flat ideal for London commuters on the market for £360,000
Fox Estate Agents are offering a two bedroom flat, located within walking distance of Dartford Main Line Railway Station and Dartford Town Centre.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Nine days of road closures announced for Chislehurst development project
A series of planned road closures will begin next month to support a new development project.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Senior London paramedic runs entire Northern line to prepare for marathon
A London paramedic has run the entire Northern line as part of his training for the London Marathon, raising money for charity.