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Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:54:29 +0000
All the London Underground lines affected by rush-hour disruption
London Underground delays: Central, Jubilee, Metropolitan and Victoria lines hit by rush-hour disruption, signal failure and trespasser.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:50:00 +0000
Male rushed to hospital after stabbing at Romford station
A male has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing at Romford station.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:38:42 +0000
No Tube service between key stations as rush hour disruption hits London
Jubilee line disruption: No service between Willesden Green and Wembley Park due to trespasser on track, plus minor delays from faulty train at Neasden.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:18:41 +0000
Arrest made as elderly man dies after being hit by digger on busy street
An arrest has been made after an elderly man died when he was hit by a digger in Kilburn.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:14:40 +0000
Trains slowed to 5mph sparking delays for London commuters
Rail delays between London, Cambridge and Ely due to safety inspections near Cambridge North. Great Northern, Greater Anglia, and CrossCountry services affected.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:11:43 +0000
'Our daughter was healthy and strong but within hours meningitis took her from us'
A grieving dad has said his daughter was “fit, healthy and strong” before she died from meningitis within hours of first becoming unwell.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:51:46 +0000
'Our daughter was healthy and strong but within hours meningitis took her from us'
A grieving dad has said his daughter was “fit, healthy and strong” before she died from meningitis within hours of first becoming unwell.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:36:40 +0000
Family of Kent teen who died in meningitis outbreak say loss is 'immeasurable'
The dad of an 18-year-old girl who died following an outbreak of meningitis in Kent said his family’s devastation is “immeasurable”.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:11:20 +0000
Romford station reopens after six-hour closure due to police incident
Romford station has reopened after a police incident sparked an evacuation and forced it to close for several hours.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:01:00 +0000
The ‘overlooked' south east London area rated one of London's best places to live
Plumstead has been named one of the best places to live in London in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2026 guide, sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
The 7 best places to live in London for 2026
Richmond has been named London’s best place to live in The Sunday Times 2026 guide, with Bow, Fulham and Walthamstow also making the list.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Family-friendly north London village named among best places to live
The annual Sunday Times guide to the best places to live is out this week and Crouch End has been named among the top neighbourhoods in London.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Four more Havering green spaces protected from development
Havering green spaces Elliot Playing Fields, Queen’s Theatre Green, Cherry Tree Lane Green and The Havering Well Garden have been protected from development.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Life is sweet with this week’s You Garden’s offers
Cherry Tomato ‘Sungold SuperSweet’ – the sweetest tasting tomato ever – is the star of the show in this week’s offers from You Garden.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London gem that's a 'piece of heaven on earth' among the UK's most beautiful spots
Primrose Hill in London has been named among the UK's most beautiful places. Here's why.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Spring into Croydon events with workshops, stories and more
A free “Spring into Croydon” event will bring workshops, storytelling and seed planting to Centrale & Whitgift this April half term, promoting biodiversity and family fun.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hit family musical coming to play at Hornchurch this Easter
There's a Monster in Your Show, inspired by Tom Fletcher’s best-selling Who’s in Your Book? series, will be performed as part of a UK tour that begins on March 31.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 'second oldest residence' in Hampstead is now on sale for £18million
A Grade II listed house, at Cloth Hill, believed to be the second oldest residence in Hampstead, is being offered for sale with a guide price of £18 million.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The historic pub dating back to 1859 that's now available to rent
A historic corner pub on Lee High Road, formerly The Dirty South and dating back to 1859, is now available to rent with planning permission for residential units above.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Step-by-step guide to navigating Heathrow Airport - from check-in to boarding
A simple step-by-step guide to navigating Heathrow Airport, from check-in and security to boarding and transport into central London, designed for stress-free travel.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tower Hamlets launches plan to tackle anti‑social behaviour
Tower Hamlets Council has unveiled a new housing strategy and anti-social behaviour policy, pledging more affordable homes and safer streets.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Scary' driverless taxis coming to London gets mixed response at Stratford Station
We spoke to residents and a taxi driver outside Stratford Station about the arrival of driverless taxis in London.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Wetherspoon pub that looks over station and is named perfectly for what it is
All about the Wetherspoon pub at Victoria Station named 'Wetherspoons' where you can grab a pint before catching a train.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The pub that feels like it could be the World Cup go‑to this summer after its refurb
If there’s one thing Fulham does well, it’s a pub that knows its crowd.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The demise of the destroyed Higham's Park boathouse and what is next
The Highams Park Lake boathouse has been demolished after a fire in 2025 - now residents can give their views on plans for the lakeside site.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'It is a complete waste of money' - mixed views on Hackney Central regeneration
Residents are divided on the final completion of Hackney Central's regeneration project, after new pavements and flowers were installed in the area.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
National History Museum becomes most visited attraction in the UK
London's Natural History Museum has been named as the UK’s top attraction, with over 7 million visits in 2025.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:05:13 +0000
Radio 1's Greg James gives update on dad's health on final day of Comic Relief cycle
BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James has given listeners an update on his dad's health as he recovers from a stroke.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:53:00 +0000
Call for 'flawed' five-year deal over Finsbury Park gigs to be postponed
Haringey Council is set to sign a fresh contract which would extend the music events in Finsbury Park until 2032 - but it has prompted opposition.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0000
'Strong' community rallies around Upminster businesses after break-ins
Varleys and Kaani Kaana in Upminster said support from the community has been "strong" and "uplifting" after their premises were broken into.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000
The Lindt gold bunny hunt is returning to London this weekend
The Lindt GOLD BUNNY hunt is set to return Hampton Court Palace allowing families to embark on an Easter hunt

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:48:37 +0000
Elderly man dies after being hit by digger on busy London high street
An elderly man has died after he was hit by a digger on a busy high street in London.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:18:52 +0000
‘Bottle smashed over boy’s head and chased with knife into Romford station’, says mum
A witness has described watching a boy be attacked with a bottle and chased with a knife into Romford station.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:05:44 +0000
Romford train station closed for police investigation after 'serious assault'
Romford train station is closed with all trains cancelled due to a police investigation. Live updates here.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:20:00 +0000
All the THOUSANDS of lost property items found on TfL London buses
TfL have revealed the most left behind item on London buses in 2025

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:02:55 +0000
Pictures show forensic tent in front of digger after fatal crash on major road
A forensic tent is in front of a digger after a fatal crash on a major road.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Five Lewisham pubs still closed years later and what’s happening with them
We’ve rounded up five of Lewisham's closed pubs that have been shut for multiple years and everything we know about what’s happening with them.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Campaigners call for owner to rip out flat above historic Hampstead pub
Seventy objectors say planners should not grant retrospective permission for the upstairs flat at The Magdala Tavern in Hampstead.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:50:10 +0000
The Tracy Beaker 'dumping ground' is actually real - and is in west London
A hidden Tracy Beaker filming location in Ealing has gone viral after being revealed on TikTok, sparking nostalgia among fans of the iconic CBBC series.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0000
University issues statement after Greenwich college student treated for meningitis
A university in south east London has released a statement after a Greenwich college student was admitted to hospital with meningitis.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:18:35 +0000
London rush hour hit by major Tube delays after 'customer incident'
Severe delays hit London Underground's District line today, causing disruption for commuters.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Everything we know about 'concerning' plans for new Lidl in Dagenham
Here's everything we know about the planned new Lidl supermarket in Shafter Road, Dagenham.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Chadwell Heath dad wins second award this year with video charting the lives of birds
Vai Meng Chan from Chadwell Heath has won the video category award at the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:57:02 +0000
Historic Greek restaurant has licence revoked after serious women's safety incidents
Elysée, a historic Greek restaurant in Fitzrovia, has had its licence revoked by Camden Council following serious incidents, putting jobs and its future at risk.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:43:37 +0000
London bus strikes could coincide with Tube walkouts, unions warn
London bus strikes loom as over 150 TfL workers are balloted by Unite over rota changes, risking major transport disruption alongside planned Tube walkouts.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:27:07 +0000
Man dies after ‘crash involving digger’ on major road
A man has died after a crash reportedly involving a digger in Kilburn.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:27:30 +0000
Man charged after teenager stabbed in Kent town centre
A man has been charged after a teenager was stabbed in the centre of a Kent town.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:24:00 +0000
Man in hospital with head injury after 'assault' on busy road in Croydon
A man has been taken to hospital after an alleged assault in London Road, Croydon.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:48:00 +0000
Man, 94, left with 'life-changing' injuries after being hit by vehicle
A 94-year-old man has been left with life-changing injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Camrose Avenue, Edgware.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:45:02 +0000
London’s Ideal Home Show unveils its biggest line-up yet
The Ideal Home Show returns to Olympia London in April 2026 with a star-studded lineup, live demos, expert talks and interactive home and design features.

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