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Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:24:08 +0100
LIVE as major road shut near Tube station after 'emergency services incident'
The A407 Walm Lane is closed in both directions this morning following an emergency services incident in Willesden Green.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The hottest June temperatures ever recorded in London - and what 2026 looks like
London has recorded some extraordinary June temperatures, including the UK’s all-time June record of 35.6°C.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
World Cup 2026 fan zones in London announced promising 'unique 4D experience'
Four London venues will host free World Cup group-stage screenings with a unique multi-sensory experience.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This ‘perfect’ London spot just made UK’s best budget list and it’s Michelin-praised
Josephine Bistro in Marylebone is Michelin-praised and has been named among the UK's best budget spots.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Kite festival returns to Hampstead Heath - exact date and timings
Colourful kites are set to fill the skies as Hampstead Heath prepares to host its kite festival on June 28.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular ice cream brand opening new Soho parlour later this month
Ice Cream Union is opening a new Soho parlour, bringing its chef-approved ice cream creations to the West End.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This magical tree in London has just been restored to its former glory
Conservation experts have restored Kensington Gardens’ historic Elfin Oak, one of London’s most enchanting hidden attractions

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Royal Observatory Greenwich announces special shows and lunar exhibit
The Royal Observatory Greenwich has unveiled its programme of events for July, here is the full list.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:34:00 +0100
EastEnders star confirmed to be returning to BBC show 20 years after debut
Belinda Owusu will return to BBC soap EastEnders as Libby Fox, the supportive daughter of Denise Fox, played by Diane Parish.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Sutton death notices and funeral announcements from the Your Local Guardian
Last week, the Your Local Guardian has published 3 death notices.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Remembering the former Hackney councillor, trade unionist and artist Robin Cornell
Robin Cornell, who was born in Hackney Hospital on August 15, 1939, passed away on December 29, 2024.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Band announced to close Thamesmead Festival 2026
Natalie Williams’ Soul Family will close Thamesmead Festival 2026 on August 8.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:41:33 +0100
Weather to brighten up after heavy rain and strong winds batter the UK
The Met Office has forecast a warmer Sunday, June 7, after heavy rain and strong winds.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:32:00 +0100
Award-winning sitcom hailed 'best of all time' coming to BBC iPlayer for first time
The full box set of Schitt's Creek will arrive on BBC iPlayer today, available to stream on BBC iPlayer for the first time.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0100
Major delays on M25 due to ‘police incident’ near Heathrow Terminal 5
Motorists are warned of major delays on the M25 due to a reported “police incident” near Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The rescue greyhound duo with a heartwarming bond looking for forever home
A shy rescue greyhound is gaining confidence thanks to her best friend as the pair search for a forever home together.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:35:38 +0100
Kilburn’s MOBO founder Kanya King who ‘transformed British music’ dies aged 57
Kilburn’s MOBO Awards founder Kanya King has died at the age of 57.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:20:31 +0100
RECAP after all lanes stopped on M25 after 'multi-vehicle' crash
All lanes are currently stopped on the M25 anticlockwise at the M11 interchange (J27) following a crash reportedly involving three vehicles.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Chislehurst roads set to close TOMORROW for annual motor show
Drivers in Chislehurst are being warned of road closures tomorrow as the annual Chislehurst Motor Show returns.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Legendary south London pub hits market with £1.2m price tag
John The Unicorn in Peckham has been listed for sale with a guide price of more than £1.2 million.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Exact dates trains to London St Pancras will be suspended
Major rail engineering works will suspend trains between Bedford and London St Pancras on 20–21 June. EMR and Thameslink services affected; replacement buses in operation.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:43:30 +0100
Man taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after East Dulwich crash
A man in his 20s has been left with life-threatening injuries after a crash involving a car and a cyclist in East Dulwich.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:42:20 +0100
Crime scene in place for THIRD day after ‘critical’ stabbing near Tube station
A crime scene is in place for a third day in a row after a stabbing outside Pimlico station.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:26:41 +0100
Headliner confirmed for festival in man-made south east London town with no trains
A major act has been confirmed for a popular free music festival returning to Thamesmead this summer – with local singers invited to share the stage.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:10:30 +0100
Bromley Council proposes extending Beckenham controlled parking zone hours
Bromley Council has proposed to extend the operating times of Beckenham's controlled parking zone (CPZ) to midnight.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Full list of Overground and Underground lines disrupted next week
Engineering works will disrupt London Underground and rail services 8–14 June, affecting Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Piccadilly and DLR lines. Check before travel.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:48:51 +0100
Man jailed for life after victim fatally stabbed with kitchen knife in money row
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for a fatal stabbing in Vauxhall.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Three picturesque Kent day trips to visit by train from Bromley
If you’re looking for a car-free day trip from Bromley this summer – these three Kent towns are reachable by train from Bromley South.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:59:08 +0100
‘Talented’ singer-songwriter ‘named’ as man stabbed to death
Singer-songwriter Talay Riley has been identified as the man killed in a Silvertown double stabbing.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the West End Wetherspoon pub that serves thousands each week
Inside The Moon Under Water, a historic Leicester Square pub that's won the hearts of tourists

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seven top London spots to watch World Cup 2026 and how to book
Football fans can now book tables, fan parks and sports bars across London ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All the secret south London gardens opening this weekend for two days only
Six gardens across south London that are usually closed to the public will open their gates this weekend as part of London Open Gardens.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£1 could land you a £1.2m London home in jaw-dropping prize draw
A new competition is offering entrants the chance to win a £1.2 million London home for just £1.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the London bar that's named among the best in the world and will blow you away
Amaro Bar in London has been named among the best in the world. Here's why.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The cinema with a 'dirty experience' slammed in food hygiene rating
Odeon Greenwich has received a food hygiene rating of two after inspectors identified issues with facilities and cleanliness.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This 'stunning' beach in London has its own miniature railway and it's 'fantastic'
Ruislip Lido is London's hidden beach and the perfect place to visit for a fun day out.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What you need to know as vintage buses to run between Sutton and Kingston for free
Next weekend, a fleet of vintage buses will be travelling through south London between Kingston and Sutton – and you can ride them completely free of charge.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Every song Harry Styles has played on the Together, Together tour ahead of Wembley
Harry Styles is days away from his Wembley residency, and fans now have an idea of the songs he could perform.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harrow Arts Centre gets £600k to refurbish building and create space for community
The Rayners Building, part of Harrow Arts Centre in Hatch End, will be fully refurbished following a £630k grant.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The little known garden with a lost belltower that you can visit this weekend
A little known garden in Hoxton that boasts a belltower from a lost hospital is open to the public this weekend.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The iconic Hampstead venue that started the trend for luxury movie-going
From humble Victorian drill hall to theatre to shabby cinema and luxury boutique movie theatre, Everyman Hampstead has a rich history.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Huge new gaming arcade to open in central London with immersive live-action
Arcade Arena is opening on London’s Southbank with immersive live-action gaming experiences inspired by video games.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Festival of food, fun and comedy returning to Catford
The Catford Community Festival will return this month, filling Catford Broadway with music, comedy, art, street food, and family activities.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Major Camden arts festival celebrates 20 years with more than 400 shows
The Camden Fringe Festival, running from August 3 to 30, is a four-week celebration of theatre, comedy, music, magic, and dance.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
'My aunt has collapsed' - 10-year-old honoured for quick thinking at theme park
Ali Gage, a Brownie from Wallington, has been given a Girlguiding Guiding Star award—a rare honour reserved for young members who go above and beyond.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Long-serving councillor appointed Greenwich mayor
Cllr David Gardner, who has lived in Charlton for more than 30 years, will serve as Greenwich mayor for the next 12 months.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Bexley sees 400 new electric vehicle chargers installed
A total of 400 lamp post charge points have been installed across Bexley through a partnership between the council and Ubitricity.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Phone mast plans lead latest wave of Sutton applications
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Sutton Council this week.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Haringey paddling pools reopen for summer splash fun
Paddling pools at Bruce Castle Park and Lordship Rec in Tottenham have reopened for the summer.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:57:36 +0100
Tributes paid as Doctor Who and The Bill star Patrick Godfrey dies aged 93
Patrick Godfrey, who played Leonardo Da Vinci in 1998 period drama Ever After: A Cinderella Story, has died aged 93.

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