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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:56:21 +0100Government pledges £25m to protect Jewish communities after London terror attack
Following the Golders Green stabbing, the UK Government pledges £25m for Jewish community security, with increased police patrols and enhanced protections nationwide.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:56:23 +0100LIVE updates as Farringdon station shut due to ‘emergency incident’
Farringdon station has been shut today (April 30). Follow our blog for live updates.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:50:53 +0100London commuters face delays across Tube and rail lines this morning
London Underground delays: Central, Elizabeth, Jubilee and Northern lines disrupted during rush hour. Check TfL updates before travelling into central London.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:26:41 +0100Mum and son who died after ‘getting into difficulty’ in park river named
A woman and her seven-year-old son who died after getting "into difficulty" in the water at park in Ealing have been named.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:07:23 +0100LIVE after Golders Green antisemitic attack as 'national emergency' declared
Antisemitism now 'national security emergency' says independent reviewer of UK terror legislation.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:16:55 +0100Shocking moment officers taser and arrest Golders Green terror attack suspect
Police have released body worn footage showing the moment the Golders Green stabbing suspect was tasered and arrested.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:57:39 +0100Golders Green stabbings suspect involved in ‘knife altercation' in south east London
Counter Terrorism Police investigating the Golders Green stabbing say they are searching an address in south-east London after it was reported the suspect had been involved in a prior “altercation” with another person.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:33:00 +0100Large five-bedroom family home in Hoodcote Gardens, Winchmore Hill, N21
Large five bedroom home in Winchmore Hill.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100The 10 most expensive streets to buy a house in Sutton revealed
House prices in Sutton have stayed broadly steady over the past year, with only slight growth and fewer homes changing hands.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100Up to £500pp saving with Riviera Travel’s Deal of the Week to France
Deal of the Week: Discover France’s scenic winelands and medieval splendour on Riviera Travel’s, eight-day Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise and for one week only, you can save up to £500pp on select 2026 departures.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Discover the magical hidden garden in London that feels like you're in a movie
St Dunstan in the East Church Garden is a gorgeous magical garden in London you need to visit.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man steals £105 worth of salmon and chicken from Tesco Express
Jake McVicar, 36, admitted stealing salmon and chicken worth £105 from Tesco Express in Devizes. Salisbury Law Courts ordered him to pay compensation.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New Battersea SEND school to open next year
Shillington Park, a brand new SEND school in Battersea, is due to open early next year.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Joe & The Juice set to open new cafe in Camden with free drinks and live music
Joe & The Juice is opening a new store in Camden’s Chalk Farm, offering free drinks, live music and its signature menu to celebrate the launch.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Ambulance worker saves women threatened by man with huge kitchen knife
London Ambulance Service worker Luke Rapela described the moment he risked his life to rescue two women threatened by a man wielding a kitchen knife in Battersea.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Road closures and traffic restrictions begin in West Wickham in May
Road closures and traffic restrictions are set to come into force in West Wickham next week, according to the Public Notice Portal.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100I visited both of London's Tate museums in one day and can't believe they are free
When I think of London, I think of museums. And when I think of museum experiences that feel truly unique to this city, I think of the Tates.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100£5,000 grant helps HIV positive Londoners feel less isolated
The Food Chain, the UK’s only HIV specialist nutrition charity, has received a £5,000 grant to support its Eating Together service.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The south east London town with an airport but no railway station
Biggin Hill is the south east London town where the sound of jets taking off is as much a part of the landscape as the surrounding fields.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Viral Basque cheesecake bakery expands with new London location
La Maritxu opens its fourth London bakery in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross, offering signature Basque cheesecakes, limited flavours, and speciality drinks.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100London sees return of Flying Scotsman as historic 1862 journey makes comeback
LNER revives the historic 10.30am Flying Scotsman train from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh, launching 18 May with Scottish-themed celebrations.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100'We want to give it a soul again’: Trust bids to save 200-year-old landmark
A recently formed trust created to save the 200-year-old Woolwich Rotunda has put in a bid to give the building a new lease of life.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Kilburn library to close for refurbishment - but temporary pop-up will replace it
Kilburn Library in High Road, will be closed from May 11 for refurbishment, with a temporary pop-up library will open from June 1 at the Abbey Community Centre.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inside the IKEA and Decathlon partnership changing how London shops
A new retail partnership between IKEA and Decathlon has opened in London, aiming to reshape how people shop.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:33:49 +0100Lorry driver arrested after cyclist in her 20s killed in south east London crash
A lorry driver has been arrested after a cyclist in her 20s died following a crash in Kennington.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0100Meet the woman who earns her living tracking down long-lost relatives
Simonne Llewellyn, CEO of Finders International, has won two top awards at the 2026 Probate Industry Awards.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:13:32 +0100Person dies after being hit by train causing major disrpution near London Victoria
A person has died after being hit by a train, causing major disrpution near London Victoria station.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100Wandsworth dad and family to hike 26 miles for Parkinson's sufferers
Simon Davies, a Wandsworth dad living with Parkinson's, and his family are setting out on a 26-mile coastal trek in Sussex to raise money in support of Parkinson’s UK.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100All the films coming to Vue cinema in Bromley this weekend
The Vue in Bromley is set for a packed weekend of big-screen entertainment, with lots of showings of The Devil Wears Prada 2, this May bank holiday weekend.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100Hampstead pub hosts event celebrating the music of The Beatles
Lovers of the Beatles were treated to a talk about the Liverpool superstars by Belsize Park author, drummer, and music executive David Stark at the Horseshoe pub in Hampstead on April 26.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:37:19 +0100London Victoria trains at a standstill after person hit by train — alternative routes
Major disruption on Southern Rail after person struck by train between Hove and Worthing. All lines closed, London Victoria services affected. Delays expected.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:31:36 +0100Major police presence as person dies after crash in south east London
Pictures have captured the aftermath of a fatal crash in south east London today.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:21:23 +0100Person hit by train causing major disruption on London Victoria route
A person has been hit by a train, causing major disruption on the London Victoria route.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:46:33 +0100Terror suspect who stabbed two Jewish men had 'history of serious violence'
Police declare Golders Green stabbing of two Jewish men a terrorist incident. Suspect, with history of violence and mental health issues, arrested in north London.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:30:43 +0100Main road shut in both directions as building blaze causes major travel disruption
A building fire on Park Lane, Wembley, has closed the road in both directions. London Fire Brigade on scene. Traffic and bus routes 79, 204, 297 diverted.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0100'Opening our new shop in Hampstead's prettiest street is a magical dream'
Wilson Lee and Emily Ho have opened Objective Lifestyle in the shop left vacant by Judy Green's in Flask Walk, Hampstead and are selling design-led curated homewares and gifts.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:05:29 +0100Rush-hour disruption hits London with tram suspension and delays
London commuters face travel delays as DLR, Northern, Piccadilly lines and Tramlink report disruptions during rush hour. Check TfL for latest updates.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:52:11 +0100Golders Green 'clearly a target' as double stabbing 'is shock but not surprise'
A former MP has claimed that Golders Green is “clearly a target” after a declared terrorist incident following reports of two Jewish men being stabbed.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Part of Eltham pub and former post office could be transformed into flats
Part of the Eltham GPO pub could be turned into seven new flats if Greenwich Council gives the green light.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:54:18 +0100Person rushed to major trauma centre after crash near busy bus station
A person has been taken to a major trauma centre after a road traffic collision near West Croydon Bus Station, affecting London Tramlink services.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:28:11 +0100Stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green declared as 'terrorist incident'
Terrorist incident in Golders Green: two Jewish men stabbed in north London antisemitic attack. Suspect arrested; police and counter-terrorism probe ongoing.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:16:20 +0100Fenchurch Street trains hit by delays and cancellations after line blocked
c2c trains between London Fenchurch Street and Southend delayed or cancelled after an object caught on overhead wires near West Ham.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:52:57 +0100Blackwall Tunnel closed due to 'urgent repairs' causing SEVERE delays
Drivers are facing severe delays after the Blackwall Tunnel was closed for urgent repairs.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:36:09 +0100Two people escape as flat balcony destroyed in 18-storey block fire in Barking
Two people escaped a fire that destroyed a flat balcony in a high-rise block in Barking.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:08:16 +0100Two people escape as flat balcony destroyed in 18-storey block fire
Two people escaped a fire that destroyed a flat balcony in a high-rise block in Barking.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:36 +0100Golders Green stab victim sought help from pizza shop worker after attack
A pizza worker in Golders Green has recalled how he helped a stab victim who was 'bleeding'.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:54:05 +0100Person dies after major crash near south east London park
A person has been pronounced dead at the scene of a major crash.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:38:38 +0100Man tasered and arrested after two Jewish men stabbed in Golders Green
Police have tasered and arrested a man in Golders Green.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:28:32 +0100Shocking pictures show cordons and emergency services after Golders Green stabbing
Emergency services respond to stabbing on Golders Green Road, north London. Two injured in attack near Jewish community; suspect arrested. Police investigate.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:56:17 +0100Tram services part suspended after crash disrupts routes
A road traffic collision has suspended London Tramlink services between East Croydon and Church Street. TfL reports delays on Bakerloo, Elizabeth, Northern, Weaver and Windrush lines.