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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Weekly night market to launch in Sydenham TODAY - what you need to know
Sydenham will be hosting a new weekly night market throughout the summer.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular south London restaurant in the running for national award
A south London restaurant serving New Orleans-style street food has been named one of the best in the UK in Uber Eats’ 2026 Restaurant of the Year Awards.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:43:50 +0100
Man arrested after woman in her 60s hospitalised in Barnehurst dog attack
A man has been arrested after reports of a woman in her 60s being hospitalised after a dog attack in Barnehurst.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:09:35 +0100
LIVE updates as crash closes lanes near Heathrow Airport causing long delays
A crash has closed two lanes on the M4 eastbound near Heathrow Airport between Slough and Langley, with queueing traffic building towards London.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:37:30 +0100
LIVE updates as Baker Street blocked for hours after major crash
Marylebone Road is blocked near Baker Street after a crash this morning (July 17). Follow our blog for live updates.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save £25 on You Garden's beautiful Acer plants...get yours for just £19.97
With their multi-seasonal colour transformations and compact and slow-growing habit, it’s easy to see why the Japanese Maple Acer is a popular choice with gardeners.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The M25 is closing overnight this weekend – check the affected routes
Drivers using the M25 around London are being warned of overnight closures this weekend. Here's the full list of roadworks.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London set for another sunny weekend with temperatures up to 28C
Weather London will stay warm, sunny and largely dry this weekend, with highs of 28C forecast by the Met Office.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The highest and lowest-rated GP surgeries in Greenwich – ranked by patients
New data from the NHS GP Patient Survey has revealed Greenwich’s best and worst-rated GP surgeries for 2026 based on what patients thought of their experience there.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Crystal Palace dinosaurs removed from at risk register after 'incredible' revamp
Crystal Palace Park's iconic dinosaurs, dating back to the early 1850s, have been removed from the Heritage at Risk Register after a complete transformation.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
LISTED: Croydon's best and worst GP surgeries for 2026 revealed
The latest figures have revealed which GP surgeries in Croydon received the highest and lowest patient satisfaction ratings in 2026.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Crystal Palace couple bringing the taste of Georgia to south London
A south London restaurant is winning over locals with its homemade cheese breads and authentic Georgian dishes.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Artist stabbed outside Forest Hill home completes memoir 16 years in the making
An artist who rebuilt his life after being stabbed outside his Forest Hill home is set to release a memoir charting his journey from troubled teenager to successful creative entrepreneur.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Deptford food scene transformed by new bakeries, cafes and market traders
Deptford High Street is being transformed by the borough's shifting food scene.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:41:55 +0100
Police seek man after 'exposure' incident on Weaver Line train
Police wish to speak to a man after an exposure incident on a train.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:11:45 +0100
Man charged with attempted rape after alleged incident on Bakerloo Line train
A 54-year-old man has been charged with attempted rape following an incident on a Bakerloo Line train.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:36:37 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after crash in Orpington
A man has been arrested after a crash in Orpington resulted in a person being taken to hospital

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:08:13 +0100
Haringey support worker raped girl, 15, and abused another child in care home
A child sex offender who abused vulnerable teenagers while working as a support worker at a children’s care home has been jailed.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:47:38 +0100
Schools 'heartbroken' after death of 'much loved' former pupil in Lee crash
A fundraiser has been launched by schools after the death of one of their former pupils.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:27:07 +0100
Busy south east London road closure to continue after burst pipe sparks major damage
Crayford High Street will be closed to traffic until this coming weekend following damage caused in the area.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Everything you need to know before visiting London's National Gallery
Planning a trip to the National Gallery London? Here's everything you need to know, from opening times to must-see paintings.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Golders Green supermarket damaged by huge fire set to reopen 'soon'
Kosher Kingdom supermarket in Golders Green Road was damaged in a suspected electrical fire in May but is set to reopen 'soon'.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Londoners can get a free scoop of gelato this Friday – but you'll need to be quick
Londoners can claim one of 500 free Hackney Gelato scoops on Baker Street this Friday to celebrate National Ice Cream Day.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Passengers on London bus route face major change from Saturday
TfL is changing London bus route 186 from this weekend, with buses no longer serving Harrow Bus Station directly.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:52:52 +0100
Imam accused of saying gay people would 'destroy the human race' investigated
The Charity Commission has launched a regulatory compliance case into Hounslow Jamia Masjid over alleged hate speech by an imam towards LGBT people.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:36:13 +0100
Family of stab victim 'devastated after she came to UK in hopes of better future'
A GoFundMe has been organised following the death of a young mother and international student who was fatally stabbed in Hayes.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:34:10 +0100
RECAP as London's public transport network hit with disruptions
Rail commuters are facing disruption this afternoon due to separate faults on the London Overground and Great Northern networks.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Crouch End birthplace of legendary manufacturer's sports cars set for redevelopment
A factory in north London where Lotus cars were born and made could be transformed into blocks of student rooms up to 16 storeys tall.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New north London matcha cafe to serve 'finest cup of goodness' at mystery location
North Londoners can get their hands on the luxury tea-based drink matcha when Caffein opens at an as yet undisclosed location in Angel next week.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:59:34 +0100
Emergency services rush man to major trauma centre after Orpington collision
A man was rushed to hospital after a crash in Orpington, London Ambulance Service confirmed.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:55:16 +0100
Woman allegedly killed in random knife attack while asleep, court hears
Daniel Sean James, 46, charged with murder after fatal stabbing of Kirandeep Kaur in Hayes, west London, in alleged random knife attack, Old Bailey hears.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:44:33 +0100
Boy, 16, killed in Lee crash named for first time
The 16-year-old victim who died days after he was hit by a car in Lee has been named.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:11:25 +0100
Holiday park staff abused after false claims mistaking London tourists for migrants
A family-run holiday park has been targeted with threatening abuse after people mistook a bus of tourists from London as migrants.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:53:12 +0100
One arrested after three vehicle crash near M25 in Waltham Abbey
One person has been arrested following a three-vehicle collision in Waltham Abbey.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:46:42 +0100
Ace Café to close early on Friday after ‘dangerous’ antisocial behaviour
Ace Café in Stonebridge - known as "the home for petrolheads"- is forced to close hours earlier on Friday again due to "dangerous" anti-social behaviour.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:19:51 +0100
Two teenagers ‘armed with machetes’ convicted of arson at bustling Indian restaurant
Two teenagers armed with machetes have been convicted with arson after a fire at a bustling Indian restaurant in Gants Hill, Ilford.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:18:11 +0100
Man in custody after e-bike and car crash leaves two men seriously injured
An e-bike and car collision in Enfield has left two men with potentially life-threatening injuries.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:02:38 +0100
Lanes closed on A406 as fire breaks out along roadside
A fire has been reported along a busy road in London, affecting traffic and forcing lane closures.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:52:48 +0100
'Avoid the area' warning as 60 firefighters tackle school blaze
Firefighters tackle blaze at Rabbsfarm Primary School, West Drayton, affecting roof and solar panels. London Fire Brigade on scene. Public urged to avoid area.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:39:29 +0100
Stab victim left with 'potentially life-changing injuries' after attack
A man is in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after a stabbing in Chessington.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:30:33 +0100
Two people rushed to hospital after crash at busy junction
Two people are in hospital following an early morning crash.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:14:31 +0100
Men jailed after defrauding victims of £4m in 'police impersonation' scam
Three men have been jailed for stealing more than £4 million in cryptocurrency through a police impersonation scam.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:12:37 +0100
RECAP updates as 'avoid the area' warning issued over HUGE school fire
Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a school in West Drayton after a fire broke out on the roof. Follow our live updates for the latest information.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:07:49 +0100
Male rushed to hospital after early morning stabbing
A male has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:50:13 +0100
Police find gun, knives and drugs in Crystal Palace stop and search
Three men have been charged with a series of offences following a search in Crystal Palace.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:43:39 +0100
Moment police escort Argentina fan to safety after England loss
Argentina football fan escorted by police after clashing with England supporters in central London following England's 2026 World Cup semi-final defeat.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:44:34 +0100
RECAP as emergency road repairs on M25 causes eight MILES of delays
A closed entry slip road and emergency repairs are causing major disruption for drivers on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:18:10 +0100
TfL hackers jailed after getting 'keys to the kingdom' in £29m cyber attack
Owen Flowers, 18, and Thalha Jubair, 20, have each been jailed at Woolwich Crown Court for five years and six months after admitting a cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL), causing a £29 million loss.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:12:49 +0100
Teenager charged over alleged plot to target two London mosques
A 14-year-old boy from Sutton, south London, has been charged with terrorism offences over an alleged extreme right-wing plot to target two mosques.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:16:27 +0100
RECAP as M25 suffers long delays after crash north of London
Traffic on the M25 north of London remains heavily congested following a crash reported shortly before 10am on Thursday.

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