This Is Local London

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'My restaurant's name means mistake - but 60 years on we're still here!'
From dishing up spaghetti and chips to Hampstead diners to serving French cuisine to movie stars Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, Bernardo Stella has seen it all at the age of 90.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Croydon named London's 'most dangerous place to live' - but how much crime is there?
Croydon has been named London’s most dangerous place to live in a viral ranking on TikTok - but how unsafe is it really?

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Havering has been named as the most affordable London borough for singles
Havering has been named as the most affordable London borough for single home buyers, as reported by London Now.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:50:00 +0000
Croydon haulier presented with national award by much-loved comedian
Croydon's ELB Partners wins Pallet-Track Service Quality Award 2025, recognised for excellence in logistics and customer service at Sutton Coldfield gala.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ready, steady, flip - the 7 best Pancake Day spots in London
From fluffy buttermilk stacks to cinnamon-jaggery pancakes, London restaurants are marking Pancake Day with special menus and indulgent treats this February.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Outdoor hybrid fitness race coming to Harrow could be 'your next big challenge'
ATHCO hybrid fitness event launches in Harrow, 16 May 2026—outdoor running meets strongman challenges. Open to all abilities. Register at athco.events.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London Eye is 'quite pricey and very busy' as reviewers are divided on its worth
Tripadvisor reviews suggest growing frustration with the London Eye, as visitors praise the views but criticise rising prices, long queues and heavy crowds.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Free performance of play about nursing pioneer Mary Seacole staged for teens
A free performance of The Marvellous Adventures of Mary Seacole will be performed for teenagers at the Rosemary Branch Theatre in Islington on February 17.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Set a new personal best - and raise money for a great cause'
Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid launches "Miles for Smiles" charity runs with RunThrough, urging runners and businesses to fund vital domestic abuse support.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The London borough that is the most affordable for singletons
Havering has been named as the most affordable London borough for single home buyers.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
When south west London trains will be replaced by buses this half term
South West London rail disruption: Bus replacements between New Malden, Twickenham & Shepperton, 14–17 February, due to Network Rail engineering works.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How London restaurants are marking Ramadan with special Iftar menus
From Senegalese feasts to Lebanese bakeries, restaurants across London are celebrating Ramadan with special Iftar menus and sunset dining experiences.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Girls 'danced beautifully' to place third in national contest
Ursuline Preparatory School in Warley celebrates third place at the ISA National Dance Finals, with 12 young dancers excelling among 120+ UK schools.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I watched my mother struggle with illness - I lost 13 stone to break the cycle'
Brent mum Devinia Carby lost 13 stone with Slimming World after her mother’s death from high blood pressure and diabetes, improving her heart health.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Speed limit cut to 30mph on two major Bromley roads
A new speed limit has been set two roads in the London Borough of Bromley.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
My first impressions as an Amercian visiting Covent Garden for the first time
Street magicians performing centuries-old traditions, London's oldest toy shop, and 193 stairs I wish I'd skipped—here's what I found at Covent Garden on my first visit.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Two private homes could become supported living if plans approved
Major redevelopment proposed for Emanuel Cottage, Hall Lane, Upminster, as Havering Council receives latest planning applications for homes in the area.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
This London pub has been named as one of the cosiest in UK for Valentine's Day
The Washington Pub in Belsize Park has been named as one of UK's Cosiest Pubs for Valentine's Day'

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The picturesque Kent village with 70 listed buildings and award-winning gastropub
Located 90 minutes from London is the Kent village of Wingham, with many historic buildings and an award-winning gastropub.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Why this 'seriously delicious' London micro bakery is among the best in Britain
Oakfield Bakery in London has been praised as among the best in Britain. Find out why.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside London's 'incredible gem' and 'superb' free museum that will never change
Sir John Soane's Museum is an "incredible gem" and a must-see free attraction that will never change.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 190-acre Sussex estate where spring comes alive with thousands of blooms
Less than an hour’s drive from London is Borde Hill, a historic estate with spring flower displays and Victorian glasshouses.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The charity giving children in 'nature-deprived borough' access to wildlife
500 Islington children will get a special programme of year-round Little Seedlings sessions thanks to a £59,000 grant from London Freemasons to The Garden Classroom charity.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Extraordinary' RAF veteran Gladys presented with wreath on 102nd birthday
RAF veteran Gladys Gooch honoured with commemorative wreath by Royal British Legion on her 102nd birthday at Tennyson Grange, Sutton, celebrating WWII service.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The group that gives East Londoners a say on the Olympic Park's future
The Community Anchor Network (CAN), which gives east London people a say on the future of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, has been awarded £80,000 in Lottery cash.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The afternoon tea inspired by Bridgerton at a London hotel with a resident cat
The Lanesborough has come back with a brand-new afternoon tea inspired by the latest season of Bridgerton and I gave it a try.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:58:05 +0000
Michelin-starred TV chef to open London restaurant after leaving Cotswolds pub
Michelin-starred TV chef Sally Abé, who featured on Great British Menu, is set to open a new restaurant called Teal in Hackney.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:35:00 +0000
Former Bexley mayor cleared of sexual assaults relives hellish couple of years
Bexley councillor and former mayor James Hunt has hit out at the Met Police and Crown Prosecution Service after being cleared of three sexual assaults.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:40:00 +0000
Sex creep who masturbated in front of woman on London Bridge train jailed
A man who masturbated on a morning train to London Bridge has been jailed for more than a year.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:23:54 +0000
Rush hour misery as Tube, Overground and trams disrupted
Commuters face delays on Transport for London as Jubilee line disruption and tram closures affect rush hour travel; replacement buses T2 and T3 in operation.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:22:00 +0000
Plans to add new Go Ape to Bexley park sparks backlash with over 360 objections
Hundreds of people have spoken out against plans to build a new Go Ape at Danson Park in Bexley.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:07:00 +0000
Trains suspended after flooding hits major London routes — here are the alternatives
Flooding disrupts rail services between East Croydon and Clapham Junction, suspending Gatwick Express and Southern trains. Delays expected until 9pm.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The London town that has been named the least romantic in the UK
Kingston upon Thames has been named the 'least romantic town' in the UK by Royal Mail ahead of Valentine's Day.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Chinese restaurant in Collier Row closes permanently but will 'cherish memories'
Wong's Oriental Restaurant in Collier Row Lane, Romford closed permanently on Sunday, February 8.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Overnight closures at the Dartford Crossing this Valentine’s weekend
Drivers are being warned of a series of overnight closures at the Dartford Crossing this Valentine’s weekend.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The full list of London bus routes set for changes this weekend
Transport for London has announced changes to five bus routes across the capital this weekend.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The best burgers in the UK have been revealed - and six can be found in London
The National Burger Awards have announced the finalists for the 2026 awards, with six that can be found in London

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:49:35 +0000
Flooding sparks major rail chaos in south London — what we know so far
Flooding disrupts train services between East Croydon, Clapham Junction and London Victoria. Gatwick Express and Southern routes suspended. Check travel updates.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:48:12 +0000
As it happened - 'heavy flooding' suspends trains to Clapham Junction
Train lines towards London Victoria and Clapham Junction are blocked after heavy flooding.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000
New Chadwell Heath grocery store will open for first time this weekend
New grocery shop Singhsberry's has confirmed it will open in High Road, Chadwell Heath for the first time on Saturday, February 14.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000
'Raw chicken and mouse' spotted in busy commuter station restaurant
The Leon restaurant in King's Cross station has been given zero-star food hygiene rating after inspection found that urgent improvements were needed.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:20:00 +0000
Boy among two stabbed, woman injured and man dead in horror 24 hours across London
A horror 24-hours across London has seen a two stabbed, a woman injured in a crash and a man left dead.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:12:22 +0000
London's nightlife venues could soon open for longer hours - here's why
London's nightlife could be set for a major boost under newly revealed licensing plans.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:11:43 +0000
Gatwick Airport is bringing back a long-lost long-haul route after 14 years
Gatwick Airport welcomes AirAsia X's new daily London to Kuala Lumpur flights from June 2026, boosting UK-Malaysia travel and long-haul Asian connections.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Hampstead bakery still empty five months after sudden closure
The Heath Street Bakehouse closed last September but the site in Hampstead remains vacant.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Lidl announces plans to build new Dagenham supermarket
Plans for a new Lidl shop in Shafter Road, Dagenham have been confirmed via leaflets posted to nearby residents.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:43:48 +0000
As it happened - 'multi-vehicle crash' causes 'long delays' on M25
There are long delays between junction 19 and junction 20 of the M25 due to a "multi-vehicle crash".

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:58:05 +0000
Snow warning puts UK rail network on alert — what travellers need to know
Rail passengers warned of UK travel disruption as Met Office yellow weather warnings for snow and ice affect train services across England, Scotland and Wales.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:49:13 +0000
Man denies sexually assaulting two women and other charges on flight to Heathrow
Umran Nasser, 54, from Ilford, denies sexually assaulting two women and other charges on a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Heathrow.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:20:49 +0000
Suspect at large after man, 40s, stabbed after fight in ‘quiet street’
A suspect is still at large after a man in his 40s was stabbed in a “quiet” area.

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