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Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:51:48 +0000
The Southern trains through Croydon cancelled this weekend
Some Southern trains running through Croydon will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this weekend.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:48:18 +0000
Man taken to hospital after 'punched repeatedly in the head' on Jubilee line tube
Officers have released images of a man after an assault took place on the Jubilee Line tube.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:17:12 +0000
All lines shut on key London route as emergency incident unfolds
All train lines between Redhill and Tonbridge are closed due to an incident. Southern and Network Rail advise checking for updates as disruption continues.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:22:40 +0000
LIVE as emergency incident shuts all Southern trains from Redhill to Tonbridge
Rail services between Redhill and Tonbridge are currently suspended while emergency services respond to an incident on the line.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:54:13 +0000
Arrests made in London over suspected surveillance of Jewish community
Four men arrested in London, Barnet and Watford under the National Security Act 2023 in counter-terror probe linked to suspected surveillance of Jewish community.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:24:07 +0000
Northern line part suspended during rush hour after fire alert
London Tube disruption: Northern and Piccadilly lines suspended and delayed due to fire alert and signal failure.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:17:31 +0000
Teen arrested after boy stabbed on Tube station platform
A teenager has been arrested after a boy was stabbed on a Tube station platform

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:06:42 +0000
London-bound trains face major disruption after person hit by train
Major disruption between Nottingham and Derby after person hit by train. EMR and CrossCountry services to London and East Midlands delayed or cancelled.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000
This 'tasty' restaurant will never 'disappoint' you and serves London's best steak
Blacklock Soho has been described as "tasty" and "perfect" and was recently featured among the best lunch spots in London.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:46:51 +0000
LIVE updates as person hit by train with MAJOR delays at busy London station
A person has been hit by a train with major delays at a busy London railway station. Live updates here.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:18:47 +0000
Dartford Crossing tunnel CLOSED by vehicle blaze
A tunnel in the Dartford Crossing is closed due to a vehicle fire. Live traffic updates here.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Romford hospital staff set to strike next week after 'bullying' claims
Staff at Queen's Hospital are set to strike for five days next week after alleged "bullying" in their department.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Snowdrops and FREE 'Anemone De Caen Mix' top offers this week
They’ve been popping up to let us know better weather is coming…Snowdrops with their delicate white petals and green-tinged centres are certainly a welcome sight!

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Step inside 5 of London’s oldest pubs still serving pints today
Looking for a pub in London? Try out five of the oldest pubs that are still open today, ready to serve you a pint.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The women-led London restaurants that you can visit
From Darjeeling Express in Soho to Mambow in Clapton, here are nine women-led London restaurants to visit for International Women’s Week.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New comedy festival to light up Battersea Park this summer
The new Battersea Park Comedy Festival will run from June 5 to 7, headlined by Joe Lycett, Sara Pascoe and Simon Amstell under a Big Top Tent.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man stays in London for price less than the cost of a pint in 'cheapest' hostel
A 24-year-old from Kent stayed overnight at a Marylebone hostel for £6, less than the cost of a pint in central London.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
You can visit England's oldest public art gallery for free this month
You’ll be able to visit England’s oldest public art gallery, featuring work from Gainsborough and Van Dyck, entirely for free this month.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I tried brunch at Orpington's top-rated restaurant - it's a music lover's dream'
I tried the Orpington Cafe and Record Store - TripAdvisor's top-rated restaurant in Orpington - and it certainly lived up to expectations.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Greener, safer and more welcoming' new play equipment and lighting at parks
Camden Council upgrades Polygon Road and Purchese Street parks with new play equipment, better lighting, and improved paths.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The secret tube station that doesn't appear on any map
West Ashfield is the secret District Line tube stop that does not appear on any map and unopen to the public.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Huge 1000-capacity rooftop venue with DJ, food, sports and more set to open
Freight Brixton will open on May 7. 2026 as a 1,000-capacity rooftop venue, hosting DJ sets, food festivals and major sports screenings.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How to get free or half-price entry at London attractions starting this weekend
National Lottery Open Week returns from March 7, offering free and discounted entry to London attractions including the Tower of London and Tate Modern.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
North London founder of charity Mencap to be honoured with blue plaque
The north London-born founder of learning disability charity Mencap, Judy Fryd, is to be honoured with a blue plaque.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:15:41 +0000
Man injures leg after crash in Angel
A man has injured a leg after a crash on Upper Street in Angel.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
The architect who gave a "chopped up" Victorian home a new life
A Hackney architect described how he helped a Stoke Newington couple stay in their "chopped up" Victorian home.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:51:30 +0000
Man found dead in Mitcham park
A man has been found dead in Ravensbury Park, Mitcham.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:16:16 +0000
Gun and two zombie knives found by police near estate
Two zombie knives and a gun have been found near an estate in Stockwell.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:07:24 +0000
Rail line closed after person dies – here are the alternative routes
Train services between Stratford and Shenfield suspended after fatal incident at Romford station. Major disruption, ticket acceptance on c2c and Tube.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:06:00 +0000
'Losing our cherished Second World War guns feels like missing a tooth'
Watch the moment two Second World War guns were removed from the Kilburn church where they have spent the past 60 years.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:05:07 +0000
Measles cases continue to rise in London
A measles outbreak is continuing to spread across London, with the UK Health Security Agency publishing its latest report on the confirmed cases of measles in England

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Harry Styles is opening a pop-up shop in London this weekend
A Harry Styles pop-up shop is opening in London this weekend – here is everything you need to know.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
'Modern-day slavery' suspected at Romford restaurant - here's why
Neyzen Restaurant in Romford could be stripped of its licence after immigration officers raised suspicions of "modern-day slavery" taking place at the premises.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:36:25 +0000
South east London pupils bring their favourite stories to life for World Book Day
Children across south east London turned classrooms and corridors into a sea of storybook characters today as pupils embraced World Book Day in style.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:37:04 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train at Romford station
A person has died after being hit by a train at Romford station.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:31:32 +0000
Evening rush hour disruption with suspensions after casualty on track
London Underground and Overground delays: Bakerloo, Central, DLR, Elizabeth and Weaver lines affected by rush-hour disruption.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:28:00 +0000
Decision made on consultation for huge data centre at edge of Havering
A month-long consultation on the East Havering Data Centre near Upminster will open tomorrow after it was approved by Havering Council.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0000
Social enterprise cafe that helps ex offenders is closing in Muswell Hill
Redemption Roasters cafe, which helps ex offenders find work, is closing in Muswell Hill less than 18 months after it opened.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:19:56 +0000
Three men arrested after high-speed police chase leads to crash near school
Three men have been arrested after a high-speed police chase around Mill Hill that resulted in a crash.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:15:13 +0000
All lines blocked after person hit by train on London route
Greater Anglia rail services between Ilford and Shenfield disrupted after person hit by train. All lines closed; delays and cancellations expected until 8pm.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:22:41 +0000
Major disruption on Elizabeth line after person hit by train -recap
A person has been hit by a train on the Elizabeth line.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:13:04 +0000
First look as Chick-fil-A opens first London restaurant
London’s first Chick-fil-A has opened on Eden Street in Kingston, drawing early queues as the American chain expands in the UK.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:05:39 +0000
You can be in for a chance of winning £5,000 if you enter this 5k challenge
London runners can enter a £5,000 prize draw by completing a 5K run to the new House of SportsShoes store in Shoreditch.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:05:27 +0000
Driver charged with causing death following fatal crash on busy London road
A person died in a collision on Greenford Road on Sunday.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:04:25 +0000
Murder investigation after woman, 71, found dead in home
A murder investigation has launched after a woman was found dead at a home on Bath Road, Hounslow.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Everything we know about 'sudden' closure of restaurant at Hornchurch hotel
Boka restaurant at the Palms Hotel in Hornchurch has shut less than a year after its launch - here's everything we know about this "sudden" closure.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:58:51 +0000
Delays extended on London routes after person dies on tracks
Rail delays after person dies at New Milton station. Disruption hits South Western Railway, Avanti, GWR, CrossCountry and London routes; check before travel.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:46:06 +0000
What’s caused the Liverpool Street rail delays this afternoon
Passengers face train delays and cancellations on Greater Anglia and London Overground routes via Hackney Downs after a Clapton points failure.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:31:05 +0000
M25 disruption as lorry blaze closes lanes – what we know so far
M25 closure: Two lanes shut anti-clockwise between junction 6 (Godstone) and junction 5 (M26), Surrey, after lorry fire. 30-minute delays, queuing traffic.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:18:04 +0000
M25 lanes closed due to truck fire causing LONG delays
Lanes are closed on the M25 due to a lorry fire. Live updates here.

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