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Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:28:55 +0000Killer still at large one week after teen stabbed to death in Peckham
No arrests have been made a week after an 18-year-old was stabbed to death in Peckham, police have confirmed.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:14:57 +0000Busy central London station sees major delays for hours
A signalling fault at Staines has blocked all lines, causing cancellations, delays of up to 20 minutes and alterations to services between London Waterloo and Windsor & Eton Riverside, Weybridge and Reading.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000Walthamstow maisonette has 'beautiful sense of character and warmth'
Warner-built one-bedroom maisonette for sale on Carr Road, Walthamstow, £400,000 with Central Estate Agents.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000Work at reservoir among plans submitted to Waltham Forest Council
Latest planning applications in Waltham Forest: extensions, roof works, tree works and window replacements in Walthamstow, Leyton, Chingford and Leytonstone.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000Harrow author uncovers childhood secrets and wartime trauma in new memoir
Harrow author Jean Pearson’s memoir, Caught Between Two Wars, reveals her childhood in wartime Britain, family secrets, loss, and post-war austerity.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:45:00 +0000'Unfinished, unusable and overpriced - this community arts centre is a betrayal'
Crouch End Festival organiser Chris Arnold on why Hornsey Town Hall is not the community arts centre originally promised.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000The 17th century Sussex house featured in Bridgerton you can visit for free in March
Petworth House - just 90 minutes from London and famous as a filming location for Bridgerton - will open its doors for free for an entire week in March.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000The Hampstead Heath landmark that felt like it belonged in a Brontë novel
American student journalist and Ham&High intern Helena Sauriat on her first visit to Hampstead and its museums, cafes, and Hampstead Heath.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000'I imagined I was in Nazi Germany to play Star Wars spy'
Elizabeth Dulau played a pivotal role in Netflix's Star Wars spin-off Andor and is now appearing as novelist George Eliot at Hampstead Theatre.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Clothes store in Romford shopping centre set to close
'Everything must go' sale signs have been spotted in the window of Quiz in Romford.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Hampstead care home supports older people's charity with £1,000 donation
Magnolia Court Care Home in Hampstead donates £1,000 to The Pepper Pot Centre, a Ladbroke Grove charity supporting older BME communities in London.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000You can now take over this beautifully decorated London bakery and café
A north Islington bakery and café, described as beautifully arranged and decorated, is up for let on Zoopla.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Inside the £3.5m Dartford mansion with two lakes, tennis court and heated pool
A sprawling Dartford mansion with extensive grounds, including a swimming pool, tennis court, and two additional properties, is now on the market for £3.5 million.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The Surrey village named in the top 20 best places to live in England
The north Surrey village of Ewell has been ranked among the top 20 places to live in England.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000I visited Buckingham Palace - my first impressions as an American
Our new reporter has touched down in London for the first time and shares his first impressions of the city's best known landmarks.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The 120-year-old London hotel getting major transformation with new rootfop bar
The Imperial hotel overlooking Russell Square will reopen in summer 2026 after a major 120-year transformation, featuring 357 rooms and a rooftop bar.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Men build permanent ‘buddy bench’ to tackle loneliness
A new “buddy bench” in Chingford High Street, built by Men’s Sheds for Mission: Shoulder to Shoulder, aims to tackle loneliness and boost community connection.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Inside the huge tunnels housing 8km of cables between Wimbledon and Wandsworth
UK Power Networks has spent £12m upgrading Wimbledon & Wandsworth substations with eco-friendly XLPE cables, boosting electricity reliability.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Independent cinema operator to bring three screens to south London town
The Castle Cinema is reopening Catford’s former Catford Mews site in summer 2026, offering indie films, community space, bar, café, and food start-ups.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Discover the 5 best full English breakfasts around London that won't break the bank
Looking for a full English breakfast? Discover 5 of the best and most affordable spots around London you can visit.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000London’s iconic Crystal Palace Bowl announces debut Palace Bowl Presents series
A new festival series, Palace Bowl Presents, will launch at Crystal Palace Bowl this summer, featuring Gospel Garden Festival and headline shows from Bastille and The Wombats.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Park set to host 'one of the most significant Amapiano events ever'
Scorpion Kings will headline the High Lights Festival in Barking Park this May, marking one of the UK’s biggest Amapiano events to date.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Affordable Brentwood homes scheme gets national funding boost
Brentwood Borough Council secures Homes England funding to build three zero-carbon affordable family homes in Hutton, meeting local housing needs by 2026.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Traditional semi has ultra-modern interior perfect for entertaining
This semi-detached house in Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, has been listed for sale with a guide price of £610,000 to £650,000.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The nurseries helping children read four books a day
Wandsworth nurseries join Busy Bees’ ‘Get the Reading Buzz’ campaign, aiming to boost children’s literacy by reading four books a day.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Live football match crowns care home residents' visit to club
Residents at Barchester’s Park View Nursing Home in Dagenham crowned a visit to Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club’s annual Diversity Day by watching a live match - something many had not been able to do in years.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000You could own a £2.9m apartment on site of British singer's former estate
A Hampstead apartment on the historic former estate of British singer Gracie Fields is now on sale for the first time in 15 years.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Inspiring Irene - known for her 'gentle presence' - celebrates 100th birthday
Irene Saitch celebrates her 100th birthday at Gable Court Nursing Home in Romford, joined by her family and mayor Beverley Brewer.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:16:40 +0000Boy, 15, among three stabbed in grim 24 hours of violence across London
A grim 24 hours of violence across London has seen three people stabbed, including a 15-year-old boy.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000Children take a step back in time at intriguing train station event
Oakfields Preparatory School pupils visited Upminster Station for Railway 200, exploring 200 years of rail history with c2c Railway.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:57:36 +0000Man taken to hospital after stabbing at busy Underground station
A man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing at a London Underground station.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:43:29 +0000A124 CLOSED due to crash causing traffic chaos
The A124 near Barking Road is closed due to a crash.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:23:10 +0000London trains disrupted after emergency incident
Trains between London and Stevenage are facing delays after emergency services dealt with an incident near Alexandra Palace.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:16:49 +0000Trains brought to a crawl across London after emergency incident
Train services between London and Stevenage faced delays on 20 February due to an emergency incident, affecting LNER, Thameslink, and other operators.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000The after-work cosy bistro hidden away in Covent Garden
Tucked just moments from the buzz of Covent Garden’s piazza, Pivot Bar & Bistro feels like a little retreat from the after-work rush.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000London's Chinese New Year parade is returning this weekend - route and times
London’s Chinese New Year parade is returning this weekend, bringing dragons, lion dances, and fireworks to the West End.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Catford family home could be used as six-bedroom HMO
A family home in Catford might be converted into a six-bedroom HMO, but only if Lewisham Council approves it.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000What you need to know about the Dartford Crossing closures this weekend
Motorists are being warned about several overnight closures at the Dartford Crossing this weekend.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Lidl store set to open in south east London – and it’s coming very soon
A new Lidl store in south east London is set to open very soon, bringing jobs and shopping choice to the area.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:58:25 +0000Severe delays and closures disrupt London’s Friday evening commute
London commuters face rush hour delays on TfL, with Central, Metropolitan, Piccadilly lines and London Trams disrupted.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:37:09 +0000Everything we know as mum charged with murder of three-year-old boy
A mum from Woolwich and a man from Southwark have been charged with murder after three-year-old Isiayah Henry died from serious injuries.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:28:20 +0000Latest Met Police update following Jeffrey Epstein files release
The Metropolitan Police are assessing new information linked to Jeffrey Epstein, seeking further details from US authorities and reviewing whether any offences occurred within London’s jurisdiction.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:27:00 +0000This indie bookshop that's also a wine bar is up for an award
BookBar in Blackstock Road Islington is up for the 2026 British Book Awards independent bookshop of the year.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:23:00 +0000This new canalside Vietnamese restaurant has just opened in north London
A new independent Vietnamese kitchen Ladudu has opened next to the Grand Union canal in Wembley.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:17:29 +0000Mum charged with murdering three-year-old son in Woolwich
A mum has been charged with the murder of her three-year-old son who died after being found “serious" injuries in Woolwich.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:04:26 +0000South London parks, high streets and community hubs set for revamp
Croydon Council will invest £1.5 million of Government Pride in Place funding into parks, high streets and community hubs, with potential £20 million long-term support for New Addington North.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000The takeaway with 'disgusting wings, cold chips and rude staff'
Spice Hut, located at 569 Cranbrook Road in Ilford, has been handed a food hygiene rating of 1, following an inspection.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Closed Canning Town library to be reopened and transformed with £2.7m funding
Canning Town Old Library in Newham is set to become the Newham Heritage Centre after a £2.7m National Lottery grant, showcasing local history and culture.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000'Foul drain smell' found at Romford kebab shop where 'major improvement' needed
Street Kebab in Romford has been told "major improvement" is needed after a "foul drain smell" was discovered at the premises.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000The Southern trains cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend
Several Southern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this weekend.