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Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:46:01 +0000Man arrested after ‘large machete’ found on busy High Road
A man has been arrested after a ‘large machete’ was reportedly found on High Road in Wembley Central.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:32:10 +0000Here are the exact Tube routes hit by severe rush-hour delays
London Tube delays: Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Victoria lines disrupted in morning rush hour.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:19:07 +0000Here’s why Northern line services are facing severe rush-hour delays
Northern line commuters face severe delays between High Barnet, Battersea Power Station and Kennington due to East Finchley signal failure, TfL confirms.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000Visit this 'charming' and 'lovely' farm in the middle of London that's a hidden gem
Hackney City Farm is a hidden gem in the heart of London that has been described as "charming" and "lovely".
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:40:04 +0000LIVE updates as severe delays hit across Northern line during rush hour
There are severe delays across the Northern line today (March 12). Follow our blog for updates.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Four bedroom town house in Tatham Place, St John's Wood
Four bedroom town house in a private gated development with porterage and underground parking in Tatham Place, Acacia Avenue, St John's Wood NW8.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Veteran who helped liberate Nazi concentration camps celebrates 100th birthday
Second World War veteran Cyril Morris Shorts, who helped liberate Nazi concentration camps, celebrates his 100th birthday in Stanmore, London.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Embrace the great outdoors with Musto’s new collection
The Musto Spring Summer 2026 Collection has just launched.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Where to find cherry blossom framing London landmarks this spring
Discover seven of the best places to see cherry blossom in London, from Greenwich Park and Kew Gardens to Notting Hill and St Paul’s.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The London activities that would make the perfect Mother's Day gift
From champagne afternoon teas at The Savoy to Thames river cruises and West End matinees, here are the best ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in London.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'This Government is failing until things start feeling more affordable'
Carshalton and Wallington MP Bobby Dean on how many in his constituency still face rising living costs despite falling inflation.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000You can still visit London's oldest restaurant 200 years after it first opened
Rules is the oldest restaurant in London that still has its doors open today, find out the history and how you enjoy a meal in history.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The London boroughs with the fastest-growing house prices
Bromley is the London borough with the fastest-growing house prices, according to a new study by Property Buyers Today.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Check all the London Underground closures and changes for this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (March 13 to 15) and don't be caught out.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Queues as new kitchenware store opens in The Glades
A new ProCook store has opened in The Glades shopping centre in Bromley.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pub near Upminster station set for new look outside with fresh signs
The Junction in Upminster is set for an upgrade to its signage.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000London St Patrick's Day Parade is returning this weekend - route and times
London’s St Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 takes place on Sunday March 15, with a West End parade from Piccadilly to Trafalgar Square, live music, Irish food, family activities and road closures in central London.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Fish restaurant with 'irresistible ' dishes given worst-possible food hygiene rating
Parsons, a fish restaurant in Covent Garden, has received the lowest possible food hygiene rating of zero.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Reduced train service set for Easter weekend due to 'vital' track upgrades
Engineering work over Easter weekend will see a reduced service between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'District line let us down during Wimbledon - at last TfL is fixing it'
District Line to Wimbledon to receive urgent signalling upgrades after years of delays and overcrowding.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Croydon Allders Parade shops ‘are too niche' - poll
Our latest poll reveals that almost half of voters think shops at the new Allders Parade in Croydon town centre are "too niche or random".
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Meet the landlord with Highgate's 'biggest beer garden' getting ready for spring
Tom Helliwell is getting the hanging baskets ready for when his seafood hut reopens at The Woodman pub in Highgate next month.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000These are London's best burger joints you have to visit according to local experts
From Honest Burger, Bleecker Burger, and Black Bear Burger, Londoners have been debating the best burger spots in the capital. Here's what they've said.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'I'm a surgeon using the latest technology - people are surprised I'm a woman'
Consultant surgeon Roopa Nair discusses battling sexism in the NHS while earning national recognition pioneering robotic urogynaecological surgery.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Harrow people face a stark choice in May's local elections'
Harrow Council opposition leader Cllr David Perry on the choices voters face over Conservative vs Labour budgets, council debt, and spending on local projects at the 2026 local elections.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Eltham café hit with £45,000 fine for employing illegal worker
A cafe in Eltham has been hit with a £45,000 fine after being caught employing a worker who did not have the legal right to work in the UK.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000UK chocolate brand sold at Aldi, Tesco and Asda set to close as it enters liquidation
Icon Foods, which supplies products to Aldi, Tesco, Asda, and other major UK stores, is set to close after voluntarily entering liquidation.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:52:36 +0000Major road outside Chadwell station CLOSED after police incident
A major road outside Chadwell station is closed due to a police incident.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:26:46 +0000Cyclist, 43, fighting for life in hospital after crash with bus
A 43-year-old man is fighting for his life after a crash with a bus in Beckon.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000'I couldn't afford a meal deal - now I've won a £900,000 home'
Lewisham landscaper James Wilson has won a £900,000 four-bedroom Brentwood home in the BOTB Dream Home Competition.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000'I'm looking for the person who can save my life'
Harrow grandfather Harish Nersian urgently needs a stem cell donor from the south Asian community due to rare blood cancer - and has backing from his daughter's brother-in-law Peter Andre.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:43:02 +0000Major emergency services presence after car flips on roof in Belvedere
A major road in Belvedere is closed due to a crash.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:34:00 +0000Photos capture ground works underway for new homes at Hornchurch car park
Ground works are underway for the construction of new homes at Keswick Avenue car park in Hornchurch and have been captured in photos.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0000First look inside 'iconic' Camden Town pub ahead of its reopening after a decade
'Iconic' drag pub and cabaret venue The Black Cap in Camden High Street is throwing open its doors following a £2 million makeover - here's a first look inside.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:18:46 +0000Appeal after shocking chemical attack leaves man with life-changing burns
Man in his 30s suffers life-changing chemical burns in Crawley railway station attack. British Transport Police appeal for witnesses as investigation continues.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000The coffee shop blowing up on TikTok with hyper-colour matcha and dessert lattes
Zega in Kingston Market Place is going viral on TikTok for its dessert-style lattes, colourful matcha drinks and cosy atmosphere, earning a 4.7-star rating and citywide buzz.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Garth Brooks to headline BST Hyde Park in first UK comeback in nearly 30 years
Garth Brooks will headline BST Hyde Park on June 27, marking his first UK performance in nearly 30 years, joined by Zac Brown Band, The Shires and more.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Plans for Ladywell Playtower future - Everything we know so far
Lewisham Council is exploring plans to revive one of the borough’s Grade II Victorian landmarks that’s on Historic England's Heritage at Risk register.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000100 new homes planned for vulnerable groups
Brent Council approves First Wave Plus supported housing scheme to deliver 100+ safe homes for vulnerable residents, tackling homelessness and housing needs.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000The London streets that are the most expensive in Britain
A Barnet street has been named Britain’s most expensive, with homes on Winnington Road averaging £12.5m, as London dominates Rightmove’s latest property rich list.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Rock legend set to visit London Palladium for UK speaking tour
Alice Cooper is set to visit London as part of a UK speaking tour for his new memoir, Devil On My Shoulder.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:58:31 +0000Severe disruption for London commuters on several lines
London Underground delays: Central, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines disrupted by train cancellations during rush hour.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:03:35 +0000Busy south London road closed due to crash outside royal palace
Hampton Court Road is closed after a crash outside Hampton Court Palace.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:34:14 +0000Here’s why a new wave of Tube strikes is set to hit London commuters
Tube drivers to strike over London Underground shift changes as RMT union opposes TfL’s four-day week plan, citing safety and fatigue concerns.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:21:04 +0000Greater Anglia launches limited time train fare discount deal
Greater Anglia has launched a limited time 'Spring Hare Fares' offer with return prices starting at just £8.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:19:40 +0000Jubilee line passengers face delays after incident sees person rushed to hospital
Jubilee line delays between Finchley Road and Stanmore after a customer incident. Emergency services at Fenchurch Street; London Buses accepting tickets.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:01:52 +0000Person rushed to hospital after incident outside London station — what we know
Emergency services attended an incident outside Fenchurch Street station, London, on 11 March. One person hospitalised; station and c2c trains unaffected.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Which south west London borough had the most crime last month?
Metropolitan Police figures have revealed which south west London borough recorded the highest number of criminal offences in February.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000New Sutton Lidl store dubbed ‘pointless’ but ‘much better than empty’
Sutton High Street has welcomed a second Lidl supermarket, but residents are split on whether the new store is a boost for the town centre or a sign of limited choice.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:49:22 +0000Person rushed to hospital after incident outside busy central London station
A person has been rushed to hospital after an incident outside Fenchurch Street station.