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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:57:40 +0000How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people
Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:26:00 +0000Huge fine in fly-tipping investigation for resident who didn't comply with notice
A St Mary Cray resident has been fined £916 after failing to comply with a Bromley Council notice during a fly-tipping investigation.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:26:57 +0000Major disruption continues at Marylebone as delays extended
Major disruption at London Marylebone as signalling fault halts Chiltern Railways trains. Delays and cancellations affect routes to Birmingham, Oxford & more.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:15:39 +0000Thornton Heath couple stranded 22 hours in Dubai ‘absolute nightmare’
UK couple stranded 22 hours at Dubai airport amid flight chaos after US-Israel strikes on Iran. Emirates passengers face travel delays returning to London.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:18:36 +0000LIVE as quiet residential road cordoned off after incident in south east London
A quiet residential road in south east London is cordoned off after an incident.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:49 +0000‘Absolute nightmare’ at Dubai airport, London couple say after 22-hour ordeal
UK couple stranded 22 hours at Dubai airport amid flight chaos after US-Israel strikes on Iran. Emirates passengers face travel delays returning to London.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:40:35 +0000All lines blocked at London Marylebone – here’s what you need to know
London Marylebone train delays: Signalling fault causes major disruption to Chiltern Railways and National Rail services, affecting commuters.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:26:09 +0000Elizabeth line severe delays this morning – what we know so far
Passengers face major delays between Whitechapel and Shenfield after a signal failure at Shenfield. London Underground is accepting tickets.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:13:33 +0000Elizabeth line SEVERE delays in morning rush
The Elizabeth line has severe delays in the morning rush hour. Live updates here.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000Why this 'outstanding' riverside pub with 'fantastic' views is the best in London
The Founder's Arms on the banks of the River Thames has been named the best pub in London. Find out why.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:29:51 +0000LIVE updates as police close off area outside Aldi after 'incident'
Police have closed an area outside an Aldi supermarket after an incident. Live updates here.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Treat your mum this Mother’s Day with an English Heritage membership
This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, March 15, and it’s often a good time to treat our mums, celebrate the special women in our lives and pay tribute to those who made us who we are today.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime last month?
Monthly data from the Metropolitan Police has revealed which east London borough had the most criminal offences reported in February 2026.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The 160 unclaimed estates in Southwark – could one be yours?
Southwark has 160 unclaimed estates on the Government’s Bona Vacantia list, spanning Camberwell, Peckham, Bermondsey and SE1.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000All the wild and unexpected creatures found and spotted in the River Thames
From sharks, whales, dolphins and much more these are all the animals spotted in the River Thames.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000840 new lamp column and fast EV charge points coming to Islington
Islington Council secures £932,500 funding to install 840 new EV charge points, boosting electric vehicle infrastructure and supporting greener transport.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Remarkable' - Croydon's top-ranked primary school reacts
Heathfield Academy has reacted after being ranked among the top-performing primary schools in Croydon based on the latest government data.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000All about the SL4 Superloop bus - offering free pay as you go travel until May
SL4 Superloop bus route details including stops, fares and more
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The studio flat with no mention of a BEDROOM that's on sale for £365,000
A Belsize Park studio flat, with no bed, is currently being listed for £365k on Zoopla.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000High-energy circus packed with world-class acrobatics is coming to London
Revel Puck Circus brings A Glimmer Daze Gambit to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from April 2 to 12, launching a 200-day UK tour.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000New 'boutique' gym with juice bar to open in Orpington
Reshape Fitness - complete with reformer pilates and a juice bar- is set to open in Orpington later this year.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pub set to open at old London brewery site for first time in 37 years
Ninety One will open on March 5 at the Old Truman Brewery, becoming the first pub on Brick Lane in nearly 25 years.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The childhood friends who grew uni business into successful car specialist
Three Feltham friends who began a car business at university are continuing to grow their repair service, and even include celebrities amongst their clientele.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Lewisham home above shops could be turned into HMO for six people
A Deptford property could be converted into a five-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) for up to six people.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Historic market in Croydon set for multi-million pound transformation
Croydon's Surrey Street Market, one of the UK’s oldest with roots dating back to the 13th century, will soon undergo a revitalisation through a £4.4 million investment.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Full list of all the London Underground changes you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (March 6 to March 8) and don't be caught out.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Meet the man tasked with improving the way Harrow Council delivers services
Richard Brooks appointed as Harrow Council’s new strategic director of resources and innovation, bringing experience from Birmingham City Council and Ofsted.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000UK retailer no longer accepting gift cards or loyalty points despite Next acquisition
Next has confirmed that shoppers can no longer use Russell & Bromley gift cards or loyalty points.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:41:43 +0000Yodel to be phased out over coming months - what it means for UK parcel deliveries
Yodel is set to be phased out in 2026 after being acquired by InPost last year in a deal worth £100 million - here's how deliveries will be affected.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:11:00 +0000Huge WWII guns to leave 'at risk' Kilburn tin church after six decades
Second World War anti-aircraft guns which have spent almost 60 years at Kilburn's Tin Tabernacle are being returned to the Royal Navy.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:48:08 +0000Police update into investigation after boy, 6, hit by car in Kidbrooke
Police have shared an update into the investigation of a child being hit by a car on Eltham Road, Kidbrooke.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:33:00 +0000More than 30 objections made against plans to demolish Romford car showroom for homes
Plans to demolish a former car and motorbike showroom in London Road, Romford have been refused after 33 objection letters were received.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:47:51 +0000Motorcyclist, 19, seriously injured after crashing into building near Sevenoaks
A 19-year-old motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with following a crash near Sevenoaks.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000'Disastrous' plans for Traveller site on green belt land decided
Plans for a Traveller site in Cudham have been blocked over concerns the development would cause "significant harm" to the area.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Location, Location, Location wants house hunters in London for new series
Channel 4’s primetime property programme Location, Location, Location is seeking house hunters across West London for the new series.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Pub that has been empty for nine years could change use
Plans have been submitted to change the status of a historic Charlton pub after it sat empty for almost nine years.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:50:41 +0000Customer incident hits London Overground – what we know so far
Commuters face minor delays on the Mildmay line due to a customer incident. TfL advises allowing extra travel time as disruption affects all services.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:44:00 +0000Revealed - The 24 east London businesses fined for having illegal workers
The government’s immigration enforcement team has released the latest list of 24 east London businesses fined for having illegal workers.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:42:56 +0000Regulars give their views as Hackney pub reopens after being sold by Wetherspoon
When Wetherspoons announced that it would be closing its Hackney pub Baxter’s Court a few months ago, some locals weren’t pleased. But their disappointment was was short lived as Baxter’s Court made a return - just not as a Spoons.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000Michelin-praised chef to serve America's 'best pizza' at new north London bar
Bar Etna will open in Newington Green in April serving Italian-American menu from a chef whose restaurant won an award for America's best pizza.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:18:33 +0000Watchdog alerted after motorcyclist followed by police before crashing near Sevenoaks
The police watchdog has been alerted after a crash in Westerham occurred after a police chase involving a motorcycle.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:10:37 +0000Police 'pursue three suspects' near school - recap
Police are searching Mill Hill East after an incident today (March 4). Follow our blog for updates.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Greggs customer disgusted after spotting mould next to cakes in London store
A customer claims he spotted mould near a cake display at a Greggs branch in Feltham, prompting the company to investigate and clean the area.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Plans to turn multi-million pound Primrose Hill house into Communist museum
The former Primrose Hill home of Friedreich Engels could be turned into a Communist museum.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:50:00 +0000Defibrillators to be installed across London to end 'defib deserts'
Defibrillators are being installed across London by the ambulance service to help increase access to the life-saving devices.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:47:40 +0000London to Stansted trains disrupted– what travellers should know
Train disruption between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport after points failure near Stansted Mountfitchet.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:46:47 +0000New Piccadilly Line trains with air-conditioning delayed
TfL delays new air-conditioned Piccadilly line trains until 2026–27, with upgrade costs rising to £3.4bn. Siemens Mobility trains promise improved Tube travel.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:44:27 +0000Woman, 60, fighting for her life after being hit by a lorry
A woman is in life-threatening condition in hospital after being hit by a lorry.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:12:26 +0000Knife crime more than doubles weeks before man stabbed to death on infamous road
Knife crime offences in Wandsworth more than doubled in January, a month before a man was stabbed to death.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:07:00 +0000British Airways to run special Heathrow service as crisis deepens
British Airways to operate special evacuation flight from Muscat to Heathrow amid Middle East flight disruption; UK Government repatriates Britons as airspace closures persist.