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Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:19:15 +0000London student saw 'hazmat suits' and teams 'running around' during outbreak
Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent sees students queue for antibiotics after two deaths in Canterbury. Emergency teams in hazmat suits on campus.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:16:51 +0000LIVE meningitis updates as case suspected in London after Kent outbreak
There is now a suspected case of meningitis in London, according to reports.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Could separate beds save arguing couples? Adjustamatic looks at the options
Whether it’s snoring, conflicting bedtime routines or different sleeping preferences, bedtime irritations can have a negative effect on a relationship.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Hundreds of entries as Romford shopping centre hosts special exhibition
Pupils from Havering schools are celebrated in The Mercury Shopping Centre’s Mother’s Day portrait exhibition, with Scargill Infant School winning top prize.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Potentially life-saving cancer test event in Ilford this weekend
Men in Ilford can book subsidised prostate cancer tests at Ilford Wanderers RFC on National Prostate Cancer Screening Day, March 21.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Inside the Wetherspoons pub with a glass domed ceiling in former HSBC bank
Named after an inn that destroyed during the Great Fire of London, The Crosse Keyes is a Wetherspoon pub inside a former HSBC bank.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The Pussycat Dolls are returning to London's The O2 in world tour
The Pussycat Dolls will return to London’s The O2 on October 13 as part of their 53-date PCD Forever world tour, celebrating 20 years of their debut album.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The uplifting message boards spreading joy across the London Underground
What began as simple handwritten thoughts on a tube station board has become a much-loved sight across the London Underground.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Swords, knives and other weapons surrendered in south-east London
More than 600 weapons including a sword, a machete and a zombie knife have been taken off the streets of Greenwich over the past ten months.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000New airlines and routes are coming to Heathrow this spring
Heathrow Airport unveils new spring 2026 schedule with Alaska Airlines, ITA Airways, British Airways, and Vueling launching direct flights to Seattle, Rome, St Louis, Tivat, Guernsey, Seville, Islamabad and Lahore.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000College students get hands-on experience of life as a firefighter
Barking and Dagenham College students gained hands-on firefighting experience at New Cross Fire Station.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Where Londoners 'would never live' - from 'crackhead area' to 'too bougie'
A TikTok street interview in Eltham asked Londoners which neighbourhoods they would never live in, with Peckham, Lewisham, Croydon and Woolwich among those named.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Croydon and Sutton council tax to rise by 4.99 per cent from April
Residents in Croydon and Sutton will see their council tax bills rise by the maximum allowed amount from April, after both boroughs agreed increases of 4.99 per cent.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Everything you need to know about the SL8 - the first Superloop bus route
All the details for the SL8, the first Superloop bus, including stops, fares and more
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Michael Jackson statue and human bones - These are the strangest items in the Thames
These are the weirdest items ever found in London's River Thames from a statue of Michael Jackson to human bones.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Everything we know so far about the SL15 Superloop bus route launching in 2027
TfL announced that the SL15, is set to launch in 2027. Here is everything we know so far about the Superloop bus route.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000‘Unjustified’ plan to demolish Woolwich pub for flats REFUSED
Plans to demolish a historic Woolwich pub and replace it with flats and a community space have been refused after Greenwich Council said the loss of the venue had not been justified.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Huge Poplar riverside development to get 223 social rent homes ahead of schedule
223 new social rent homes in Poplar to be delivered early at Heron Wharf, Tower Hamlets, it has been announced.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:04:44 +0000The 25 countries the UK Government is 'advising against all travel' to - full list
There are several countries in the Middle East that you should not travel to, but the Foreign Office has warnings in place for many more.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:44:49 +0000Police watchdog informed as handcuffed man now fighting for his life
A referral has been made to two conduct authorities following an incident in Feltham.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:36:21 +0000Man, 67, fighting for his life after incident at petrol station
Emergency services responded to reports of a person behaving anti-socially at a petrol station this morning, with a man now fighting for his life in hospital.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:24:12 +0000Three men and baby dead after stabbings and major incidents across London
Three men and a baby have died after a series of stabbings, crashes and other major emergency incidents across London.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:14:15 +0000Mum appears in court charged with murder after baby girl fell from height
A mother has appeared in court charged with murdering her 18-day-old daughter after the baby fell from a residential property.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000The free immersive experience featuring FRIENDS, Superman and more opening this month
A 'first of its kind', immersive experience allowing fans to step into iconic moments from the world of TV and film is set to launch in Piccadilly Circus later this month for the launch of HBO Max.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000The lost Lewisham pub which is losing its community protection status in 2026
The Dirty South pub has been part of Lee High Road since 1859 but closed in 2020.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000The 10 best primary schools in Bromley ranked by the School Guide
The top 10 performing primary schools in Bromley have been revealed based on ratings from the School Guide.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000The London restaurants serving special iftar menus this Ramadan
From Lebanese restaurants in Mayfair to Bangladeshi buffets in Whitechapel, discover seven London eateries offering special iftar meals during Ramadan.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:58:30 +0000TikTok spots Idris Elba filming sequel to Netflix's Luther in Canary Wharf
Idris Elba has been spotted filming a sequel to Netflix’s Luther: The Fallen Sun in Canary Wharf, where dramatic lighting and fake rain transformed the area into a film set.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:51:40 +0000Man taken to hospital after stabbing in broad daylight near Plumstead Common
A man has been taken to hospital following a stabbing in Plumstead.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0000Two Hampstead streets named among UK's most expensive
Winnington Road has once again beaten its rival The Bishop's Avenue - known as Billionaire's Row - to be named among the most expensive streets in the UK in the annual Rightmove survey.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:39:12 +0000Man pronounced dead at scene of crash on busy road
A man has died at the scene of a crash on a busy road in north London.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:14:26 +0000Commuters warned as two London Underground lines disrupted
London Underground disruption: Evening rush hour delays affect Bakerloo and Central lines due to train cancellations and signalling issues.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Bar faces backlash against bid to sell booze after 'screaming' complaints
R3 Restaurant and Bar in Stratford has faced backlash against its bid to sell alcohol after complaints concerning loud music from cars and screaming outside the venue.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000See inside 'real statement' Romford pub after makeover
The Victoria pub in Romford has reopened after an almost two-week long makeover - here's a look inside.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:58:58 +0000Noodle bar opens second London restaurant - with half price food
Taiwanese noodle bar Kung Fu Mama is opening its second London restaurant in Canary Wharf, offering sun-dried noodles and 50% off menu items for its launch week.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:56:00 +0000Five north London Irish pubs for a pint of Guinness or Murphy's on St Patrick's Day
Tuesday March 17 is St Patrick's Day and north London is packed full of pubs where you can raise a toast of the black stuff to the Irish patron saint. Here are five to try.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:34:18 +0000Drivers warned after two lorries crash on M25 causing major delays
Two lorries crash on M25 at Dartford Tunnel causes major traffic delays into Kent. Junction 30 lanes closed near Thurrock, Tilbury, Lakeside.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:22:40 +0000RECAP after two lorries cause ‘heavy damage’ in crash near Dartford Tunnel
Two lorries have crashed on the M25 anti-clockwise at J30 today (March 16).
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000Parents urged to get involved in Havering’s schools
Havering Council seeks new school governors to join boards and support local schools. Get involved in education, develop skills, and make a difference in Havering.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:53:02 +0000Key stretch of A40 to close for six weeks as urgent works begin
Drivers in west London are warned of major disruption as the A40 Westway closes in both directions from March 20 for essential safety and maintenance works.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:19:00 +0000First Havering school graded under new Ofsted framework called 'exceptional'
Drapers' Maylands Primary School in Harold Hill has been recognised as having an "exceptional" focus on personal development and wellbeing.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:10:55 +0000Stabbed man arrested as murder suspect after death of 18-year-old
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal stabbing in Hammersmith
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:07:06 +0000Three arrested after Al Quds protest in London as police probe chants
Three arrested at London Al Quds Day protest. Met Police investigate chanting, proscribed organisation links, and public order concerns.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:05:33 +0000Man, 18, dies after double stabbing at residential property
An 18-year-old has died at the scene of a stabbing in Hammersmith this weekend.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:03:16 +0000RECAP as traffic stationary and buses diverted after crash blocks road
A crash has blocked a one way street in Islington today, with traffic stationary.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:37:02 +0000Cutty Sark DLR station set to reopen after being closed for 10 months
TfL has announced that the DLR Cutty Sark station is set to reopen next week following upgrade works
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:26:07 +0000Man who flew to London with box of Viagra to sexually abuse girl, 6, dies in prison
The prisons watchdog confirmed that Adrian O’Reilly died in February.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:10:19 +0000DLR station set to reopen ahead of schedule after 10-month closure
TfL has announced that the DLR Cutty Sark station is set to reopen next week following upgrade works
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:57:08 +0000Major changes coming to Stansted Airport drop-off area for passengers
From March 19, 2026, London Stansted Airport will charge £10 for up to 15 minutes in the Express Set Down area; free drop-off remains at the Mid Stay Car Park.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:47:12 +0000RECAP after 'police incident' BLOCKS road near railway bridge
A busy road has been blocked by a police incident this afternoon.