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Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Former surgery could be converted into new homes
Here are the latest planning applications considered by Waltham Forest Council, featuring a range of proposals for new homes alongside residential improvements.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Education building could become health hub
A plan to convert The White House on the Harrow on the Hill Campus into a new community health hub with GP surgeries and healthcare services is among applications submitted to Harrow Council.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Character-packed Victorian home with garden and terraces up for sale for £1m
Four-storey Victorian terrace on Blackheath Hill, SE10, with four double bedrooms, up for £1,000,000.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100
The best way to create a wildlife pond in your garden
A West Hampstead Community Centre talk by gardener Noel Brock inspired residents to create wildlife ponds and plant-rich habitats.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The lost London Tube station that has starred in movies and which you can still visit
There's still one of London Underground's abandoned Tube stations that you can visit and take a tour of.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Dagenham care home named as one of the best in London
George Brooker Care Society, a care home in Dagenham, has been named as one of the best in London based on feedback from residents and their families.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
No evidence of handwashing and blocked sink basin found at Camden dessert spot
No evidence of handwashing was found at during a food hygiene inspection of MyCookieDough Camden earlier this year.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This is the highest rated pub for a roast dinner in London and it has 'amazing' value
The Prince of Wales is the highest rated pub for a roast dinner in London on Tripadvisor and it has 'amazing' value.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The bitter family dispute behind the heated Brick Lane beigel shop rivalry
A heated debate over which is the best beigel shop on Brick Lane - the 'white one' or the 'yellow one' - rages to this day, but has its roots in a family dispute.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The best places to get your Sunday roast fix in London
If you are looking for your Sunday roast fix, the capital has a range of places to choose from, and TripAdvisor has picked out 7 of the best.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular South Bank venue to reopen with music, food and drag brunches
Between The Bridges is returning to London’s South Bank for summer 2026, bringing live music, themed events, street food and riverside views.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Iconic north London church-turned-music venue wins award for refugee work
Union Chapel in Islington—known globally as a music venue—has been awarded Church of Sanctuary status for its extensive support for homeless people.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sleek luxury home in gated community comes with £2m price tag
Luxury five-bedroom detached home at The Sherwoods, Doddinghurst, near Brentwood, with south-facing garden and double garage.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Top 10 dog-friendly cafés in London according to Tripadvisor
Discover London’s top-rated dog-friendly cafés, from popular favourites to hidden gems, based on Tripadvisor reviews and customer ratings.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Kent town 90 minutes from London with ‘old fashioned charm’ and ‘cosy pubs'
A coastal Kent town with travel links to London has been named among the best places to live in the UK by The Sunday Times.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The BEST roast dinners in south east London - according to locals
There’s nothing quite like a traditional Sunday roast, and south east Londoners are spoiled for choice when it comes to finding the perfect one.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'One month until I'm on the London Marathon start line - I'm doing this for him'
With one month to go until the London Marathon 2026, one runner shares their emotional journey, training struggles and the reason behind every mile.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crowdfunder launched to bring distillery to historic East London market
A Crowdcube campaign has been launched to create a working distillery inside Spitalfields Market.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five new south east London restaurants to try - including 'stylish' Japanese
South east London is not short of places to grab a delicious bite to eat - with new restaurants, cafes and bars opening every month.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London set for 'the biggest ever summer for al fresco dining' with £400k boost
The Mayor of London has launched a £400,000 Summer Streets fund to support extended opening hours and more al fresco dining ahead of the World Cup.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rapid electric vehicle chargers go live in Hackney
Nine new 100kW rapid EV chargers are now live across Hackney, marking the start of the council’s plan to install more than 50 rapid chargers by 2030.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Changes to plans for Sutton housing development
A new application has been submitted for the redevelopment of 71–75 Westmead Road in Sutton, seeking design changes to the approved plans for a new residential scheme.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care home in Wembley with 'outstanding' reviews named among top 20 in London
Coplands Care Home in Wembley has been recognised in carehome.co.uk's annual Top 20 Care Home Awards.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000
The best restaurants in London that have opened this March
London’s restaurant scene is booming this March 2026, with new openings across the capital from Michelin chefs to cult favourites.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000
The free events coming to Croydon this spring and summer
Croydon is hosting a series of free events from March to July, including art exhibitions, workshops, circus performances and cultural celebrations.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The family guide of things to do in London during Easter holidays on a budget
Looking for cheap half-term ideas? Discover free museums, parks, kids-eat-free deals and budget-friendly activities for families in London.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Best London rooftop bars reopening for spring and summer 2026 revealed
London’s rooftop bars are reopening for spring 2026, with new venues and favourites offering drinks, dining and skyline views across the capital.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The London burger joint crowned the best in the UK at National Burger Awards
Honest Burgers has been crowned best in the UK at the National Burger Awards 2026, with its ‘The Honest’ burger topping the list.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Where to find London's 'fart lamp' that burns off sewer gas
London’s “fart lamp” on Carting Lane is a Victorian sewer gas burner with a bizarre history—here’s how it works and where to find it.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:59:39 +0000
Paramedics respond to incident at rail station
Paramedics have been called to a rail station this afternoon.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:48:37 +0000
Ten people evacuated as firefighters tackle blaze at restaurant - recap
A restaurant on Greenford Road is on fire today (March 28).

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:34:04 +0000
Major fire at scrap metal yard in Erith captured in dramatic photos
Drone images have captured a closer look at a major fire in Erith today.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:18:00 +0000
Group that teaches teenagers to swim up for national award
Making Waves, a Brent youth swimming programme supporting young people from Black and ethnic minority communities, has been shortlisted for a Sporting award.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:19:24 +0000
Man dies after stabbing near Westminster Abbey
A man has died after being stabbed at Abbey Orchard Street, near to Westminster Abbey.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Tube, Overground and tram closures confirmed — here are the dates
London rail disruption from 30 March to 6 April: closures and reduced services on Bakerloo, District, Hammersmith & City, DLR, Elizabeth line and Trams.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Two shop 'shells' under new Orpington High Street flats spotted on Zoopla
Two shop units at a new development in Orpington High Street have been spotted on Zoopla.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
13 mispronounced places in south east London from Rotherhithe to Bermondsey
South east London is full of place names that look simple on paper but are famously easy to get wrong when said out loud.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
South London pub crowned best in UK just four years after opening
The Green Goddess in Blackheath has been named the UK’s best city pub at the 2026 SIBA Business Awards, less than four years after opening.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:14:29 +0000
Arrest after ‘man attempts to push people on tracks’ at tube station
British Transport Police have made an arrest after officers were alerted to reports of a man attempting to push people onto the tracks at a tube station.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:32:41 +0000
Warning to 'avoid the area' after fire breaks out at scrap metal yard in Erith
A large amount of smoke being produced by a fire in Erith this morning has prompted the emergency services to warn people to avoid the area.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:36:16 +0000
Car on its side after crash near London Underground station
Police have cordoned off a road after a car turned to its side in a crash outside Highbury & Islington station near Highbury Corner.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:17:23 +0000
RECAP after HUGE smoke plume rises from scrap metal fire in Erith
Firefighters are tackling a fire at a scrap metal recycling centre in Erith.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:04:57 +0000
Man stabbed after large fight on busy high street
A man has been stabbed after a fight on High Street in Hounslow.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
The pop-up choir giving men a chance to find their voices
A new project called Men United in Song is inviting around 40 men from Harrow, Hillingdon, and Hertfordshire to join an eight‑week pop‑up choir.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Former Ilford factory could be turned into flats
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Redbridge Council, featuring developments.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
MP launches free legal advice for Finchley and Golders Green residents
Residents in Finchley and Golders Green can now access free legal advice through a new pop‑up service launched by MP Sarah Sackman.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Barking home could be split into two flats under new plans
A planning application to convert a house in Alfreds Gardens, Barking, into two separate flats is among the latest batch submitted to Barking & Dagenham Council.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Hampstead death notices and funeral announcements from the Ham & High
Last week, the Ham & High published 1 death notice.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Death notices and funeral announcements from the News Shopper
Last week, the News Shopper published 1 death notice.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Romford Recorder
Last week, the Romford Recorder published 1 death notice.

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