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Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:51:25 +0100
New London restaurant offers fresh take on traditional Indian dishes
Bulbul has opened in Blackfriars, bringing authentic regional Indian cuisine to London from acclaimed chef Rohan Dsouza and restaurateur Twinkle Keswani.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South east London celebrant nationally recognised for unique approach to funerals
A funeral celebrant based in south east London has been named a national finalist for a prestigious industry award.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
FINED: Two Anerley businesses fail to provide waste disposal records
Two businesses in Anerley have been fined for failing to provide records of their commercial waste disposal arrangements.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:06:46 +0100
LIVE updates as road remains shut for second day after huge fire
A major road in Mitcham remains closed for a second day after yesterday's grass fire spread to a workshop, scaffolding yard and part of a house. Bus routes remain diverted as disruption continues.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:34:21 +0100
Exploding cylinder risk as early-morning fire destroys row of London garden sheds
London Fire Brigade crews tackled a garden shed fire on Great North Way, Hendon. 25 firefighters attended; no injuries reported. Incident contained safely.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:15:13 +0100
LIVE updates as man rushed to hospital after assault as police cordon remains
Seven Sisters Road has been closed following a police incident, with the closure remaining in place since late last night and six bus routes diverted. Follow our live updates for the latest information.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:27:00 +0100
First-floor apartment located within a period building in South Hampstead
First-floor apartment located in a period building on Goldhurst Terrace within South Hampstead Conservation Area

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Riviera Travel deal cuts £500 off Deep South USA and Texas tour
Riviera Travel’s Deal of the Week: Experience the unique culture, history, and music of America’s Deep South, plus the charms and classic images of Texas, the 'Lone Star State'.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NW3's cheapest flats on the market - where you can still rub shoulders with celebs
The lowest priced properties for sale in NW3 include a studio flat in a grand Victorian villa and a Grade I listed block once home to Agatha Christie.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Notting Hill Carnival travel guide 2026 - Tube closures and road closures
TfL has revealed the best station for Notting Hill Carnival as Tube stations, roads and bus routes face closures and restrictions this Bank Holiday.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Mouse droppings' and 'horrible smell' found at Westfield London restaurant
A tapas restaurant at Westfield London has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating after inspectors found mouse droppings, dirty fridges and a foul-smelling grease trap.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This London bakery is home to the UK's best croissant and it's 'incredibly delicious'
Chestnut Bakery has earned praised for its plain croissant, with some guests calling its "incredibly delicious".

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:52:02 +0100
Classic ITV show to return after 8 years with popular TV star confirmed as host
Maura Higgins, known for her appearance on Love Island UK, will front the return of the iconic British dating show, set to return to screens in 2027.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:34:22 +0100
Pinner vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Wetherspoons pub COULD transform into bingo hall on Peckham High Street
A JD Wetherspoon pub in Peckham could be turned into a bingo hall under fresh plans submitted to Southwark Council.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Warning as major Greenwich road closure announced for five nights next month
A key slip road in Greenwich will close overnight to enable telecom works to take place.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Major south east London music festival returns this weekend with Blood Orange
A new one-day music and arts festival is set to take over Southwark Park this weekend, bringing a line-up of established artists and emerging talent to south east London.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0100
Blind couple say e-bikes in Penge made pavements ‘scarier and worrying’
A blind couple in Penge have spoken of their relief after e-bikes blocking pavements were removed following a campaign by their local MP.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0100
‘I was told I didn’t belong - now I’ve built an award-winning business in Dartford'
A woman once told she "didn't belong" in a male-dominated industry has turned that doubt into a driving force by launching a shutter business in Dartford.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0100
Fury as David Bowie's Bromley home could bring 20,000 tourists to family street
NOTE: The historic pic of Bowie is credited to the Bowie estate without specific copyright permission from the estate, though it was included in a press release about the plans

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0100
World’s last sea paddle steamer to mark 80 years with Gravesend sailings
The world's last seagoing paddle steamer will return to Gravesend later this year as part of celebrations marking 80 years since the historic vessel first entered service.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0100
Bromley girl, 14, studied entire GCSE qualification herself and scored top grade
A 14-year-old Newstead Wood School pupil has achieved the highest possible GCSE grade after independently completing an Economics qualification two years ahead of schedule.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0100
Croydon cocktail bar announces 'gutting' closure after 13 years
A popular Croydon bar is set to close its doors for good after over 13 years at the heart of the town's nightlife.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:46:00 +0100
Bromley residents issued warning over rogue roofers after surge in complaints
Bromley Council is warning people to be cautious following a series of complaints in cold-calling roofing scams.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The south east London neighbourhoods with the best and worst GCSE results
Several south east London boroughs have recorded some of the highest GCSE results in England this year.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the Bexleyheath pub that has been given a completely new lease of life
A former pub in Bexleyheath has been transformed into a vibrant new community hub.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:11:59 +0100
Fire tears through workshop and home as firefighters battle flames–everything we know
Around 125 firefighters tackle major blaze near Carshalton Road, Mitcham, affecting workshop, scaffolding yard and shrubland. Roads closed; no injuries.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0100
Firefighters set to work overnight as major blaze continues to burn in Mitcham
Firefighters will work overnight at the scene of a major blaze in Mitcham as hotspots remain and at least half of the fire site is alight.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:45:17 +0100
Double murderer who dumped dismembered victims in canals dies in prison
A double murderer who dismembered two women and dumped their bodies in canals in the United Kingdom and London has died in prison.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:41:31 +0100
Pictures from the scene show aftermath of Hackney stabbing and manhunt
Photos show a major crime scene in Hackney after police were called to a stabbing this afternoon.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:47:26 +0100
District line part suspended after 'casualty on the tracks'
The District line has been partially suspended following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:29:16 +0100
Avoid area warning as major grass fire burns south London grassland
A grass fire is burning near Carshalton Road in Mitcham.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:07:40 +0100
23-year-old injured after homophobic attack in east London
A man was subjected to homophobic abuse and assaulted in a reported hate crime.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:15:39 +0100
People seen stuck in cars behind cordons as major wildfire forces road closures
Video has captured the scene at a wildfire in Mitcham this afternoon which has forced road closures to be put into place

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:14:38 +0100
Police launch manhunt after stabbing near Hackney school leaves man in hospital
A manhunt is under way after a man in his 40s was stabbed in Hackney on Wednesday, August 26.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:32:49 +0100
Photos show shocking scenes as fields engulfed in smoke and flames
A grass fire is currently burning near Mitcham Common and the Beddington Landfill site.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:12:33 +0100
RECAP as HUGE plume of smoke seen as over 100 firefighters tackle major fire
A fire has broken out on grassland in the Mitcham Common / Beddington Landfill area this afternoon.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:15:40 +0100
Man arrested after early morning stabbing on busy main road
A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Harlesden that saw one person rushed to hospital.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:09:57 +0100
North London community shaken by 'broad daylight' fatal stabbing in council building
A community has been left shocked following a fatal stabbing at a civic centre.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The 'very disturbing' Barking nightclub facing backlash over plans to open until 5am
Deuce Lounge nightclub in London Road, Barking has faced backlash after proposing to open until 5am on some days.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Everything we know about the campaign to save much-loved West Hampstead pub
The fate of The Alliance in West Hampstead sparked concern in June when tenants suddenly closed the doors and squatters moved in - but at what stage is the campaign to save it?

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:44:51 +0100
Man rushed to hospital after early morning stabbing
A male has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Harlesden this week.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:33:36 +0100
Police name boy, 17, fatally stabbed at civic centre as murder suspect arrested
Police have confirmed the identity of a 17-year-old boy who died after being stabbed inside a civic centre in Wembley this week.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:21:33 +0100
Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of murder after teen stabbed to death at civic centre
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing at Brent Civic Centre, Wembley. Section 60 order in place across Brent.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:14:32 +0100
100 young dancers perform haunting retelling of classic ballet at Bromley theatre
English Youth Ballet (EYB) is bringing three performances of Giselle to the Churchill Theatre in Bromley.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:09:22 +0100
Giant plaque honouring carnival pioneers to be unveiled at tube station
A giant plaque honouring 70 pioneers who helped shape Notting Hill Carnival to be unveiled in west London ahead of the event's 60th anniversary.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:54:14 +0100
Man rushed to major trauma centre after stabbing closes busy Hackney road
A patient has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in east London.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:53:39 +0100
Young man stabbed to death inside council building 'named' in tributes for first time
The victim of a stabbing at a Civic Centre in Wembley has been named in online tributes for the first time.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:23:13 +0100
Person taken to hospital after van and motorbike crash near Gatwick Airport
A person is in hospital after being injured in a crash involving a van and motorcycle near Gatwick Airport.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:24:07 +0100
RECAP as police swarm east London road after stabbing near school
An east London road has been closed following an emergency services incident.

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