A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at The Worlds End pub, Tilbury. Essex Police investigation ongoing.

A major fire has destroyed The Worlds End pub in Tilbury. The Grade II-listed building suffered explosions, with Essex Fire and Rescue tackling the blaze.

John Lyon School alumni will be remembered with wreaths,  an online memorial and a plaque in Ypres next month.

The scale of rent debt building up behind the front doors of East London's social housing is coming into sharper focus, and community advice service Debt Talk is among those pressing for a faster, more culturally aware response.

Village halls, cricket clubs and community centres up and down the south of England regularly fill up with people carrying carefully wrapped parcels, jewellery boxes and the odd dusty painting pulled down from the attic.

The months spanning winter and the early new year represent one of the most demanding periods across North London's property market, with families racing to finalise house purchases before the holidays or settling into new homes before term starts.

North Road in Highgate is closed due to an emergency services incident.

Drivers are facing delays of around 35 minutes on the M25 clockwise after a broken-down car closed a lane between J16 for the M40 and J17, with four miles of congestion.

Impressive two double-bedroom split-level apartment in Birchington Road, West Hampstead NW6

Riviera Travel’s Deal of the Week: The Netherlands is a place where windmills fill the sky, tulip fields paint the landscape, and canals weave through towns like pages from a storybook.

Ted's Crazy Golf is opening in Shoreditch with vampire toys, talking gargoyles, giant animatronics and two immersive mini golf courses.

Claridge’s Flowers opens in Mayfair, London, offering seasonal stems and bouquets from £25, plus floral masterclasses and cocktails at Flowers After Hours.

Skipjacks in Harrow is among 40 contenders across the UK in the running for the 2027 National Fish & Chip Awards takeaway of the year.

Strictly Come Dancing 2027 UK live tour ends at The O2 on February 14, with Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and host Janette Manrara.

A major new arts festival is set to transform north London into a cultural hub this November

Every secondary school in Bexley has been ranked from highest to lowest by School Guide.

Dame Joanna Lumley has spoken of her admiration for the "adventurous spirit" of Edwardian explorer Edith Durham who she will unveil a plaque to in Hampstead.

Mohamed Ali, a convicted child sex offender, was jailed after being caught masturbating in a church foyer close to a children's playgroup.

Reverend Rod Green, Bishop of Stepney, said the Haven Supper Club in Islington is a 'blueprint' for churches across London.

A driver has been ordered to pay more than £9,000 for breaching a car cruising injunction

Visit London’s Science Museum for the free Pokémon Space Trail from October 2 to January 3, featuring Astronaut Pikachu, games, Pokémon GO and exclusive merch.

A family-run Orpington gym is helping people build strength for more than just lifting weights.

Borough Market British restaurant Roast is opening a second site at Virgin Hotel London in Shoreditch serving its famous Sunday dinners with all the trimmings.

One in four UK motorists drive with urgent dashboard warning lights ignored, risking breakdowns and £190 repairs, while many struggle with car terms.

A Greenwich man says he wakes to blood-soaked clothes as bedbugs crawl all over his home.

Several finalists in the 2026 Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards are showing that business success can be about much more than profit.

More than 1,200 people visited Harrow Leisure Centre's community open day following a £1.4m refurbishment, with Harry Aikines-Aryeetey among the guests.

A passenger died after severe turbulence during a long-haul flight from the UK.

A male has been rushed to hospital following a crash at an aerodrome in east London.

A man in his 40s was stabbed in Hackney during the early hours of Wednesday, September 23.

A fire next to the track near London Waterloo has resulted in disruption this evening.

A crash on the M3 towards London is causing long queues before Junction 2 at the M25 interchange.

Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a stabbing in Hackney.

London jazz club Ronnie Scott’s will mark the 100th birthday of its legendary founder with a concert at The Barbican.

An obstruction in the road is affecting the Dartford Tunnel this afternoon.

A broken down car is causing serious M25 traffic.

Great Hampstead Bark Off on Hampstead Heath will raise funds for All Dogs Matter, helping rehome abandoned dogs with awards for 'waggiest tail' and 'best rescue dog'.

Metropolitan Police figures have revealed which south-west London borough recorded the highest number of criminal offences last month.

Hunter Davies, The Beatles’ only authorised biographer, revisits John, Paul, George and Ringo’s early lives in new book Get Back: The Boys Who Became The Beatles.

Matisse: Joy brings a 360-degree immersive experience to Lightroom, King’s Cross, London, from January 27, 2027, featuring Yinka Ilori and iconic works.

Two people are in hospital after emergency services responded to reports of a van fire near Westfield White City shopping centre.

Three men charged with murder after fatal shooting of Masum Miah, 42, in Newham. Met Police investigation ongoing; Old Bailey court dates set.

A depressed woman told jurors that her City banker boyfriend told her to “kill yourself already, you freak”, before she fatally stabbed him.

Both carriageways of the M40 have been closed due to an ongoing incident as drivers are told not to leave their cars.

One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on the M20 near Ashford. Kent Police appeal for witnesses as traffic delays affect A20 diversion route.

A van fire in a Westfield White City car park led to 200 people being evacuated.

Tommy Robinson has allegedly been detained at an airport by Counter Terrorism Police, according to his post online.

Shocking photos show an empty M40 as emergency services attend an ongoing welfare incident that has closed both carriageways.

The shortest distance between two major M25 junctions is beside Heathrow Airport, where Junctions 14 and 15 are just 2.9 miles apart.

A person was taken to hospital after an emergency incident in Queensbury.