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Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:54:04 +0100
TfL warns of Tube and rail disruption as red heat alert hits London
TfL has warned passengers to expect disruption on parts of London's transport network during the heatwave.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:22:21 +0100
Heathrow passengers face delays as flooding blocks rail lines- alternative routes
Flooding at Heathrow Terminal 4 caused major rail disruption on 23 June, affecting Elizabeth line, GWR and Heathrow Express trains from London Paddington.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:10:04 +0100
Second teen charged with murder after stabbing of boy, 17
A second boy has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Battersea over the weekend.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:09:33 +0100
London schools warn of closures amid 40C heatwave and transport disruption
Schools across London could face disruption this week as a rare red heat-health alert comes into force, with temperatures forecast to approach 40C and transport operators warning of delays on Tube and rail services.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:04:02 +0100
Flash flooding hits London as fire brigade receives 400 emergency calls
London Fire Brigade responded to 400 emergency calls amid flash flooding and thunderstorms in London, with lightning causing house fires and road disruptions.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:46:56 +0100
LIVE as flooding reported across London after overnight thunderstorms
After thunderstorms occurred overnight across London disrupting transport and travel, flooding has been reported.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:17:11 +0100
LIVE updates as Tube and trains hit with MAJOR delays amid extreme hot weather
Tubes and trains have been hit with major delays and part suspensions across London due to the extreme heat, flooding and signal failures. Follow our blog for live updates.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save up to 30% on Gini London’s summer dresses
Whether you have a wedding, holiday, or just simply want a beautiful dress for the summer season, check out Gini London which has a plethora of dresses on its website.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Private London garden to open for free Wimbledon screenings and events
Portman Square Garden will open to the public for free Wimbledon screenings, food and cultural events.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Heathrow Airport restaurant chain hit with low hygiene rating
Yo! Sushi in Heathrow Terminal 3 has been handed a two-star food hygiene rating following an inspection.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The hidden-away London school among England's highest-performing state schools
St Olave's Grammar School in Orpington is consistently ranked among England's highest-performing state schools.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
England fans to swelter in 31C heat in London at football kick-off time
England fans watching the Ghana match in London could face temperatures above 30C at kick-off.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The oldest family-run business in London still operating after 350 years
Lock & Co Hatters has been trading in London for more than 350 years and remains family-owned today.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
These seven Tube lines have no air conditioning during heatwave
Seven London Underground lines still do not have air conditioning despite soaring temperatures.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Hampstead primaries with a 'village feel' among the hardest to get into
Two Hampstead primaries are among the most over-subscribed schools across the boroughs of Barnet, Camden and Haringey according to Department for Education data.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:11:56 +0100
Is Halifax down? Users report issues with banking app and login error
Halifax users have reported issues with the bank this morning (June 23), including issues with login and the app not loading.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Belvedere nursery takes action after babies 'put at risk from choking hazards'
Twinnie Day Nursery in Belvedere has moved to reassure parents after a damning Ofsted report revealed that babies were put at risk from choking hazards and weren’t always being lifted safely.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:56:37 +0100
London man among trio charged with murder after teen found dead near hospital
A London man is among three charged with the murder of a teenager who died after being driven near a hospital following a stabbing.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:48:07 +0100
Man taken to hospital after crash between cyclist and car in Woolwich
A man in his 50s has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and a cyclist in Woolwich.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:42:02 +0100
RECAP as south London road closed due to crash
A road has been shut in south London following reports of a crash.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:01:17 +0100
RECAP after crash blocks major Woolwich road
A crash partially blocked the A206 in Woolwich.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:50:39 +0100
Eight people remain in critical condition after London-bound trains crash
Eight people remain in a critical condition following a crash at Bedford involving two trains enroute to London.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:36:16 +0100
Two young men admit carrying out £39m Transport for London hack
Two young men have admitted to a cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL).

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
‘Boris Buses’ could be turned into mobile playgrounds for children
A new proposal would transform retired London buses into mobile playgrounds for children across the capital.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Everything you need to know about BST Hyde Park this weekend
From tickets and travel to support acts and entry rules, here's everything you need to know about BST Hyde Park.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:20:15 +0100
Man rushed to hospital after crash at central London junction
A man was taken to hospital after a road traffic collision at Abbey Street and Druid Street, SE1. London Ambulance Service responded on 22 June.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The Croydon Southern trains affected by engineering works this week
Several Croydon Southern trains will be affected this week due to engineering work.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:22:36 +0100
More than one million homes in London need retrofitting due to rising temperatures
More than a million homes may need to be retrofitted to cope with rising temperatures.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:56:34 +0100
Man released after arrest following fatal southwest London car and motorcycle crash
A man has been released by police following his arrest after a fatal collision involving a car and a motorbike in Clapham Common.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:55:27 +0100
Ex-Met police officer jailed for attacking 'vulnerable' women met on dating apps
A Metropolitan Police officer has been jailed for 25 years following a series of sex attacks.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:52:02 +0100
Full list of Southeastern train cancellations and diversions this week
Several Southeastern services will be disrupted this week due to overnight engineering work across the network, with trains cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:52:45 +0100
Bexleyheath man who escaped from prison transport van hands himself in to police
Temitope Segun, 25, who escaped a prison transport van in Woolwich, has handed himself in at Bexleyheath Station. Charged with escape and assault.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:42:32 +0100
Fire crews spotted outside Moorgate Station after temporary closure
Emergency services and London Fire Brigade attended Moorgate Station, London, on 21 June. Station briefly closed, but no official incident confirmed.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:35:03 +0100
Where to escape the heat in London with helpful 'Cool Spaces' map
Londoners can escape soaring temperatures at air-conditioned venues listed on the Mayor's Cool Spaces map.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:28:34 +0100
Man who escaped from prison transport van hands himself in to police
Temitope Segun, 25, who escaped a prison transport van in Woolwich, has handed himself in at Bexleyheath Station. Charged with escape and assault.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:24:42 +0100
WWE to take over The O2 this week with two huge shows - all you need to know
WWE is bringing Raw and SmackDown to The O2 in London. Here's everything fans need to know.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:30:22 +0100
RECAP as multiple lanes closed on M25 after motorhome stalls
A stalled motorhome has closed three lanes on the M25 near Heathrow Airport this afternoon.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:11:59 +0100
All A2 closures planned this week as drivers warned of delays
Drivers travelling between Kent and Dover this week are being warned of a series of overnight A2 closures, with key sections of the route shut for roadworks and maintenance.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:58:55 +0100
M25 closures to hit drivers in south east London this week
Drivers in south-east London and Kent are being warned to expect overnight disruption on the M25 this week.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:40:55 +0100
Hamleys opens new store in Heathrow with free activities
Hamleys has opened a new store in Heathrow Terminal 2 complete with free family activities and treasure hunts.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:37:50 +0100
Palestine Action activists on trial accused of planning arms factory attack
A group of Palestine Action activists are standing trial at the Old Bailey in London accused of planning an attack on an arms factory near Bristol.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:31:02 +0100
RECAP after busy south east London road BLOCKED after crash
Abbey Street is blocked eastbound in Bermondsey following a crash. Send photos or information to Ezekiel.Bertrand@newsquest.co.uk

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:11:37 +0100
Preschool building damaged in early-morning school fire
Firefighters battled a blaze at an Ilford school in the early hours of this morning.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:56:01 +0100
Major London rail disruption as prolonged heatwave grips UK
An extreme heatwave is causing major disruption to rail services between Reading and London Paddington.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:54:10 +0100
Andy Burnham arrives at Euston to be sworn in as Labour MP
Labour's Andy Burnham, former Greater Manchester mayor, sworn in as Makerfield MP in London after Avanti West Coast train from Manchester arrives late.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:32:48 +0100
Danger to life and travel disruption warning as extreme heat grips London
UKHSA issues rare red heat health alert for six English regions as temperatures may exceed 37C. Met Office warns of travel disruption and health risks.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:31:16 +0100
The four London Underground lines with air-conditioned trains
These four London Underground lines offer air-conditioned trains, making them ideal during the heatwave.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:03:14 +0100
RECAP as crash at busy north London intersection sends man to hospital
A crash at a busy north London intersection has led to one man being taken to hospital.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:26:52 +0100
Person dies after motorbike and car crash near Clapham Common
A person has died after a crash involving a motorbike and a car on Clapham Common South Side.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:24:36 +0100
Delays and restrictions possible as extreme heat could affect trains across London
There is no fixed temperature at which London trains stop, but extreme heat can cause delays and restrictions.

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