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Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:39:12 +0100
Helicopter and heavy police presence after major incident — what we know so far
Heavy police presence in Kingston after major incident on Richmond Road, with shops cordoned off and Metropolitan Police vehicles at the scene. No fatalities confirmed.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:17:50 +0100
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Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:59:28 +0100
Platform blocked at London Charing Cross as trains delayed and diverted
Southeastern train services to and from London Charing Cross face delays and diversions due to a signalling fault. Disruption expected until 9.30am.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:29:11 +0100
South Western Railway hit by delays and cancellations after station fault
Train delays and cancellations at Malden Manor station due to dispatch equipment fault. South Western Railway services to London Waterloo disrupted until 12:00

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:40:09 +0100
LIVE updates as police cordon Kingston road after major incident
Police have been in Kingston since yesterday (April 12) following a major incident. Follow our blog for live updates.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:24:30 +0100
LIVE as crime scene in place after 'police incident' closes road
A road has been closed due to a police incident, with buses on diversion.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Award‑winning Chislehurst pub to celebrate fifth birthday
An award‑winning micropub in Chislehurst is set to celebrate its fifth birthday this weekend with food, live music and a party for the local community.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harry Styles set to perform headline gig for Southbank Centre festival
Harry Styles will perform a headline gig as part of Meltdown festival at the Southbank Centre

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London exhibition housing the largest collection of cursed dolls in Europe
Dark Secrets, an exhibition at The Vaults in London is currently housing the largest collection of possessed dolls in Europe

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This iconic Harrow pub near the tube could be yours for over £2million
The Star pub in South Harrow is up for sale for over £2m, with approved plans for flats and mixed-use redevelopment.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The best spots in London for plane spotting
Discover the best plane-spotting locations in London, from Heathrow’s Myrtle Avenue to Docklands viewpoints and Gatwick’s scenic spots.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From marmite lattes to cola coffee at new London pop-up - would you try?
Nespresso is launching a Covent Garden pop-up with unusual drinks like pickled coffee cola, free tastings, and interactive experiences.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Discover 5 of London's best pubs you need to visit for a pint according to locals
Fancy a pint? Discover 5 of the best pubs in London according to Tripadvisor reviews that you should visit.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grand Designs Live returns to London — inside the self-built mansion turning heads
Grand Designs Live returns to London ExCeL from May 1 to 4, offering home design inspiration, expert advice and the latest innovations.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:06:44 +0100
The two-minute check that could save holidaymakers £100s this summer
These three quick checks could save you hundreds of pounds when travelling abroad this summer

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The Wetherspoon pub that's 'one of best in London' with 'cracking beer garden'
The Fox on the Hill, a Wetherspoon pub in Camberwell with a 'cracking beer garden' has been described as 'one of the best in London'.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Restaurant chain giving away 100 free Pad Thai — here's how to get one
Rosa's Thai is giving away 100 free Pad Thai at two of its London venues next week to celebrate Songkran, Thai New Year

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:41:40 +0100
Police looking for boy, 14, missing for nearly four months
Police are looking fro a missing 14-year-old boy in London who has not been in nearly four months.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:17:11 +0100
Made in Chelsea star criticised over free cake request from London bakery
Reality TV star Binky Felstead has been criticised by a London bakery owner after allegedly requesting for a free birthday cake for her son.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:49:17 +0100
Turkish restaurant banned from selling alcohol after ‘homeless man beaten’
A Turkish restaurant in Westminster has been banned from selling alcohol after a homeless man was allegedly beaten with his own crutch.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:26:18 +0100
Man charged with murder after student stabbed to death in Primrose Hill
A man has been charged with murder after a student was stabbed to death in Primrose Hill.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:24:44 +0100
Man arrested after major crash following police chase in Covent Garden
A man has been arrested after a major crash after a police chase with a suspected stolen vehicle in Bow Street, Covent Garden.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:04:09 +0100
Two boys arrested after knife fight in North Finchley
Two boys have been arrested after a fight with a knife on High Road in North Finchley.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:50:38 +0100
Man charged with murder after stabbing near busy market
A man has been charged with murder after a stabbing near a busy market in Shadwell.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:40:30 +0100
Urgent hunt launched as woman raped outside church after leaving Epsom nightclub
Police have launched a search to find a group of men after a woman was raped outside a church in Epsom.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:23:38 +0100
‘Reckless’ bus surfers filmed clinging on to moving London bus to get free ride
Bus surfers were filmed clinging onto the back of a 114 bus to have a free ride around London.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The magical dessert emporium in Camden Market that's like stepping into a storybook
Hans & Gretel is an immersive dessert emporium in London, serving up tasty treats for guests both young and old.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Inside the £10million Primrose Hill mansion with stunning views and character
A property on Elsworthy Road offering uninterrupted views of Primrose Hill park is now on the market

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:35:43 +0100
Police update on condition of teenager assaulted outside restaurant in Sidcup
Police have issued an update on the condition of a teeanger who was assaulted outside a restaurant in Sidcup.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:34:40 +0100
Woman, 19, named after being killed in dog attack near London Stansted Airport
A woman who died in a dog attack near London Stansted Airport in Essex has been named.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:36:30 +0100
Body found in search for missing man last seen in Dartford
The body of a man has been found after a search for a missing 36-year-old last seen in Dartford.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:38:28 +0100
Teenager injured after assault outside Sidcup restaurant
Police are continuing to investigate after an assault outside a restaurant in Sidcup.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:06:19 +0100
Woman raped by several men outside church after leaving Epsom nightclub
A woman in her 20s was raped by several men outside a chruch after leaving a nightclub in Epsom.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Greenwich bar could become cafe or flats
Two planning applications for the Belushi's bar site in Greenwich High Road - Belushi's bar - are among the latest batch of plans submitted to Greenwich Council.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Local site could be rebuilt as 4‑storey commercial and residential block
A stretch of London Road could be set for a major transformation, with plans submitted to demolish existing buildings among this weeks planning submissions.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
All the planning applications submitted to Barking & Dagenham Council
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The lost open air swimming pool in a north London park
An open‑air pool once operated in Gladstone Park for more than 80 years but has since been grassed over.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Your Local Guardian
Last week, Your Local Guardian published 1 death notice.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Immense six-bedroom home where folding doors make the party even larger
A detached property with six bedrooms and a separate self-contained annexe has been listed for sale in Chipstead.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The blue plaques on London buildings that honour people of the past
Across London the English Heritage blue plaque scheme honours figures of the past

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The surprising wild escape near London where history hides in the trees
The Gunpowder Mills in Lee Valley have announced opening details for 2026, with a range of new events on offer for guests to enjoy

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The south east London suburb which was once known as Cabbage Island
We take a look back at the history of Slade Green, which was once known as Cabbage Island.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Discover the 'beautiful' and 'tranquil' medieval village just 50 minutes from London
Medieval village Aylesford in Kent, which is 50 minutes from London, has been named among the "prettiest".

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The free vintage market with 'one-of-a-kind finds' taking over a London brewery
Go East Vintage, a free flea market is coming to Camden Town Brewery later this month.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The behind-the-scenes museum tour so popular that there is a waiting list
The Postal Museum's museum store is opening to the public for the first time in over a decade with behind-the-scenes tours.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The unique Hampstead home with fascinating history as place of worship
A converted Hampstead property that was once a mission hall is on the market for £5m

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic London pub on sale for almost £1 million with possible redevelopment plans
A historic Plumstead pub, Who’d A Thought It, remains on the market for £995,000, with potential redevelopment plans still under consideration.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Dan Walker accused of sexism, misogyny and bullying by ex Channel 5 co-anchor
Ex-BBC star and Channel 5 presenter, Dan Walker, faces an employment tribunal.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
London to get new immersive museum of illusions with mind-bending exhibits
The Museum of Illusions is opening in London this May, offering interactive exhibits, mind-bending displays and immersive experiences for all ages.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:58:39 +0100
Major disruption at London Bridge station due to tresspaser on tracks
Commuters are facing major disruption at London Bridge station due to a trespasser on the tracks.

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