A man was stabbed in a “frenzied” attack at a train station in broad daylight, only surviving due to lifesaving surgery.

A person has been hit by a train in Kent, with lines closed to a major London station. Live updates here.

Archived photos from 1982 have preserved memories of last-minute Christmas shopping in Romford's town centre at stores like Debenhams and .

Young people aged 13 to 25 can be nominated for the Epping Forest Creativity and Active Sports Awards, offering up to £500 to help develop talent in the arts or competitive sport.

The latest Havering Council planning applications include home extensions, care homes, office-to-residential schemes and major redevelopment proposals.

A Barking and Dagenham charity toy drive is delivering tens of thousands of gifts to children and families in need across the borough this Christmas.

A new petition has been launched to keep the Hampstead Heath cafes with their current operators after the City of London Corporation's decided to hand over the leases to a chain.

Bromley theatregoers have plenty to look forward to in 2026, with a packed programme of major touring productions heading to the Churchill Theatre.

South west Londoners have been warned to “remain calm” after reports that a huge and extremely familiar face is set to make a surprise return to the area tonight.

Taco Bell has opened a new restaurant in Wandsworth, offering its iconic Mexican-inspired menu, opening-day giveaways and creating nearly 20 local jobs.

Kent has some of the most scenic winter walks complete with pub stops – and these three are all within an hour of London.

South east Londoners have been warned to “remain calm” after reports that a huge and extremely familiar face is set to make a surprise return to the area tonight.

New data from the ONS has revealed how long men in Croydon can expect to live on average.

The MOD has upgraded 1,000 military homes in Harrow, Uxbridge and across the UK, boosting safety and warmth for families this Christmas.

The NFL has announced tickets are now on sale for its official Super Bowl LX party in East London, with live screening, entertainment and exclusive fan experiences.

A toddler died in a crash on the A1 northbound, near Stibbington, Peterborough, at 6.20pm on December 20.

The most common weapons used for knife crime this year in London have been revealed in Met Police figures.

Suburn News editor Shelley-Anne Salisbury says there are few sights more reliably capable of stopping her in her tracks than a beautifully lit and decorated Christmas tree.

A teenager has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Greenford.

Two men have been arrested after an 18-year-old was stabbed in Greenford.

Harlington station car park will close December 23-27 for Network Rail’s £7.9m footbridge upgrade. Alternative parking at Luton, Leagrave. Check journeys.

STORRD is a new premium convenience store in Jamestown Road that aims to revolutionise shopping at a mini supermarket with a hot deli counter and indie brands.

A fundraising children's event with David Walliams for Hampstead's newest theatre looks set to go ahead despite the TV star being dropped by his publisher and widely cancelled.

A mother cat and her three kittens have been rescued from a storeroom at Great Ormond Street Hospital and are now safely being cared for by Battersea.

KFC has confirmed several branches across south east London will open on Christmas Day, offering dine-in, drive-thru and delivery options.

More than 260 families across Epping Forest received over 700 Christmas presents thanks to a community-led giving campaign organised by the district council with support from partners and volunteers.

Greta Thunberg and two other activists have been arrested after a protest in support of Palestine Action prisoners in Fenchurch Street, London.

A car wash in Hornchurch has been ordered to stop operating by Havering Council, which said it has been doing so without permission.

A woman has died after a house fire in Peckham.

Wanstead’s Santa drive-by has marked its sixth year, raising £700 for the Wanstead Charity and continuing a festive tradition started during lockdown.

A former councillor who lives in Enfield has appeared in court accused of drugging and raping his ex-wife.

Banksy has confirmed he is the artist behind an artwork of two figures that has appeared on the side of a building in Bayswater, London.

Last week existing cafe owners on Hampstead Heath and Queen's Park were told to vacate their premises by January - but who are Daisy Green, the brand awarded their leases?

A basket of his own homegrown spuds, his allotment hat and his original songs formed a personal tribute to Walthamstow musician Mark Unwin.

The Mercury Shopping Centre’s Giving Tree appeal has exceeded its target, supporting families in a Havering women’s refuge and patients in hospital this Christmas.

Two women have been taken to hospital and another injured after a house fire in Peckham.

Readers have branded the decision to hand several Hampstead Heath cafes to a chain operator “a disgrace”, warning it will damage community spaces and wellbeing.

A mother who fled the war in Ukraine and now lives in Newham is fundraising to pay for specialist therapies to improve her young daughter Emilia’s quality of life.

Two burglars have been jailed for using the dating app Grindr to trick victims into letting them into their homes before stealing their phones.

The latest planning applications received by Waltham Forest Council include rear extensions, shopfront works, changes of use, roof alterations and new residential proposals across the borough.

Data from The Department for Education (DfE) reveals which primary schools were the best performing in Redbridge in 2025.

Strikes by DHL ground staff at Luton Airport have been called off after an improved pay offer, avoiding disruption to festive easyJet flights.

A person has died after being hit by a train, with lines for a major London station closed and trains cancelled.

Trains at a major London station are cancelled or delayed due to an emergency services incident. Live updates here.

Looking for a walking trail in London? These are the five best walks you can do in London this Boxing Day.

The Brunch and Grapes in Jamestown Road has opened as a pub and kitchen serving all day breakfasts, wine and cocktails.

German Doner Kebab is set to open a new restaurant in South Street, Romford today (December 23).

Recycling rates have risen in Tower Hamlets, the council has said.

Think you know the streets of Bromley? Put your local knowledge to the test with our quick Christmas quiz.

Bin collections in Sutton will follow a special timetable over the festive period so some residents will see changes to their normal collection day.