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Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woolwich town centre set for major changes under new 'sustainable' travel scheme
Plans to transform Woolwich town centre are moving forward under a new sustainable travel scheme.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New affordable homes underway for St Paul's Cray in major £29m development
Sixty-eight affordable homes for Bromley residents are taking shape in St Paul’s Cray, with most set to be offered at social rent.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In pictures: Thousands party at festival in south east London’s ‘man-made’ town
Thousands gathered in Southmere Park, Thamesmead, for the town's community-led festival at the weekend.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:20:08 +0100
LIVE updates as water outages enter their FOURTH day in parts of London
Residents across Chigwell are still without water as teams continue to work on a burst pipe

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:07 +0100
LIVE updates as cyclist taken to hospital after lorry crash near M25 as Air Ambulance called
A crash at M25 J23 has closed lanes on the roundabout and anticlockwise exit, with delays and around a mile of congestion. Follow our live updates for the latest traffic information.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:37:38 +0100
‘Hard-working’ and ‘always smiling’ bus driver shot to death named by locals
A “hard-working” bus driver who was shot dead near a Clapham North estate has been named by locals.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:13:51 +0100
RECAP updates as car and lorry crash causes M25 delays inside tunnel
A crash involving a car and a lorry is causing delays on the M25 anticlockwise inside the Holmesdale Tunnel near Enfield. One lane is blocked as traffic queues through the area.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save on your summer spend with High Street TV's range of products
Now is the time refresh your home for less with High Street TV.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This St Pancras café was given a zero hygiene rating - now it's reopened
Benugo at St Pancras International has reopened after receiving a zero food hygiene rating and completing a refurbishment and food safety improvements.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dozens of destinations are just a train ride from London this bank holiday
Londoners are being encouraged to swap the car for the train this August bank holiday, with destinations including Cambridge, Norwich and Clacton.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Urgent warning issued by London's biggest park operators over heatwave
London's biggest park operators are urging visitors to leave barbecues at home and avoid unsafe open water as another heatwave grips the capital.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 10 best London parks to watch tonight's solar eclipse
Londoners planning to catch Wednesday's solar eclipse may want to head to one of the capital's biggest parks.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Harry Potter fans will soon be able to explore this magical new London store
The UK's largest official Harry Potter Shop is opening on Oxford Street this November, bringing a Diagon Alley-inspired experience to London.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:58:46 +0100
10 NEW affordable family homes completed in Camden
Ten new affordable family homes Located on the Godwin and Crowndale Estate, have been completed in Somers Town.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:48:18 +0100
Central London basketball court to be refurbished in 'slam-dunk' deal
The Argyle Square Basketball Court, located near King’s Cross in Camden, will be refurbished through a pilot scheme by Camden Council.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:40:57 +0100
Care home colleagues to bike 54 miles in charity challenge
Wayne Hughes, senior general manager at Magnolia Court Care Home, and Solomon Imafidon, care practitioner, will take part in the London to Brighton Cycle Ride.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:19:30 +0100
Shopfront changes proposed at Coronation Square
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council this week.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:09:46 +0100
Further plans submitted for Beam Park development
Below is a summary of the applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council this week.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:19:58 +0100
Sir Rod Stewart cancels remaining tour dates after undergoing major surgery
The 81-year-old singer revealed he will take four weeks off to recover from a coronary stent procedure.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:41:10 +0100
The Office star Lucy Davis reveals 'incurable' stage four cancer diagnosis
The Office actress Lucy Davis said she was diagnosed a year and a half ago with stage four breast cancer.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Mottingham comedian Rob Beckett joins Celebrity Traitors cast alongside huge stars
Lewisham comedian Rob Beckett will appear in the upcoming second series of BBC’s The Celebrity Traitors.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0100
‘My Bexley family got told my grandad’s ashes were ready – but he died 26 years ago’
A Bexley family was left in shock after receiving a letter saying their loved one's ashes were ready to be collected, even though he died 26 years ago.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:13:00 +0100
Met Police dispatched officers almost 4 hours after suicidal missing woman call
A coroner has written an urgent letter to the Metropolitan Police after delays in despatching officers to search for a missing woman meant opportunities to save her life were missed.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Major update as former Croydon casino could become popular dessert shop
A former Croydon casino could soon be transformed into a Cake Box shop if new plans are approved. Royal Casino Slots New Addington – New Cake Box plan

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0100
The Bromley firefighter whose mental health walks grew into a nationwide project
A firefighter from Bromley has turned a mental health walk started in Beckenham Place Park into a nationwide support network with 18 groups across the UK.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Disabled councillor had to wheel herself home in 30C heat after taxi scheme failure
A disabled councillor was forced to wheel herself home in temperatures exceeding 30°C after she waited more than 90 minutes to be allocated a taxi – only for it to be unsuitable for her mobility needs.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Popular board game shop closes in Bexleyheath BUT play sessions find new home
A popular board game shop in Bexleyheath has closed its doors – but its much-loved gaming and creative sessions have found a new home.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:41:00 +0100
‘Croydon’s not actually that bad’: Meet the woman behind Costa del Croydon
Costa del Croydon is back for a third year with an adults-only beach club, and we spoke to the woman behind the popular summer attraction.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Warning issued as series of Bexley trains to be replaced by buses this week
Bexley Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Southern trains cancelled and replaced by buses this week
Some Southern trains will be affected this week due to engineering works.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:36:16 +0100
Man bailed as police continue probe into death of 28-year-old woman in Lewisham
A man arrested in connection with the death of a 28-year-old woman in Lewishaml has been released on bail as police investigations continue.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:09:11 +0100
Man guilty of harassing MP Stella Creasy and blocking her on Victoria Line Tube
A man has been found guilty of harassing an MP on a Tube train after shouting at her and blocking her exit.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:14:58 +0100
RECAP as crash causes road closure and detours in central London
New Road in Whitechapel is closed following a crash.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:35:18 +0100
Luxury development where woman, 23, died is home to the 'extremely rich'
The luxury development where a 23-year-old woman died in mysterious circumstances has been described as home to "extremely rich" people from across the globe.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:23:05 +0100
Friends pay tribute to 'hard-working' bus driver shot dead in Clapham
A man shot dead in south London has been described by friends as a "cool guy" and a hard-working bus driver who was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:17:03 +0100
Man describes the 'quietly dangerous' moment his roof collapsed
Residents have described the shocking moment a roof collapsed on a house in East London.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:31:40 +0100
'Exceptionally high' wildfire risk set to hit parts of capital
Parts of London are facing an "exceptionally high" wildfire risk.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:23:56 +0100
Drivers face 90 minute delays on M25 after crash closes THREE lanes
Three lanes are closed on the M25 following a crash.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:53:18 +0100
London's 36C heatwave has an end date - here's when rain returns
London is set for several more days of sunshine and temperatures up to 36C before rain and cooler weather arrive early next week.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:19:23 +0100
Man, 25, fatally shot in Clapham remembered as 'great guy'
A friend of the victim of a shooting in Clapham has remembered him as a "great guy".

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:06:55 +0100
RECAP as car fire shuts Edgware Road and causes major London delays
Drivers in north west London are facing delays after a car fire forced the closure of Edgware Road.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:49:07 +0100
Floral tributes laid for man, 25, shot dead by housing estate
Flowers have been left near to the scene where a man was fatally shot in Clapham.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:00:58 +0100
Helicopter called after woman injured in bike, vehicle crash in Elephant and Castle
A woman was taken to hospital after a crash in Elephant and Castle this morning.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:49:56 +0100
The Weeknd at Wembley travel advice on tube, parking, dates and times
Heading to The Weeknd at Wembley Stadium? Here's everything you need to know about Tube, rail, parking, engineering works and travel advice.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:48:51 +0100
Huge blaze near M25 could take several more hours to extinguish as crews battle on
Firefighters tackle large industrial fire at Ventura Park, St Albans. M25 closed, now reopened with speed limit. Nearby units evacuated; public urged to avoid area.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:42:29 +0100
Man stabbed in broad daylight at park in south west London
A man has been stabbed at a park in Fulham this week.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:48:59 +0100
RECAP as roads closed HOURS after incident at Waterloo station
Police have closed A3202 Borough Rd near Waterloo.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:24:04 +0100
Estate sealed off further by police just minutes from where man was fatally shot
Additional cordons have been discovered on a housing estate in Clapham North, just minutes away from the scene of a fatal shooting.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:24:55 +0100
Man rushed to trauma centre after serious crash shuts Orpington road
A man has been rushed to hospital after a serious crash.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:05:12 +0100
RECAP as crash shuts major road between Elephant and Castle and Waterloo
Drivers across south London are facing major disruption after a crash forced the closure of the A201 London Road.

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