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Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000Plans lodged to demolish site and build two new industrial units
Plans submitted to Ealing Council propose demolishing Unit 2, Collett Way, Southall, for two new industrial buildings with storage, offices, and sustainability features.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000Mum and child discovered living in 'dangerous, illegal' outbuilding
A landlord in Harrow has been fined £5,000 after mother and child found living in illegal, unsafe outbuilding.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:50:00 +0000South London community gets its Post Office back — with longer hours than before
A new Post Office is opening in Croydon this March, bringing daily banking and mail services back to the Crossways area after last year’s closure.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:18:47 +0000Boy rushed to hospital after crash on major road
A boy has been rushed to hospital after a crash in Kilburn High Road.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:15 +0000All the rail routes affected across London as 'do not travel' train alert issued
Train derailment at Selhurst depot and signalling fault hit Southern and Thameslink routes. ‘Do not travel’ alert in place.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:14:33 +0000'DO NOT TRAVEL' as London trains severely delayed due to 'number of incidents'
A "do not travel warning" has been issued as major disruption hits Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express services.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:07:57 +0000LIVE updates as train derailment causes major disruption near London Bridge
A derailment on the London Bridge line, causing major disruption.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:27:22 +0000LIVE updates as M11 London-bound closed for HOURS after 'serious' crash
M11 London-bound closed. Due to a 'serious' crash Send any pictures or information to berk.uyal@newsquest.co.uk
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Unique and charming gifts perfect for Valentine’s Day
Along with flowers, jewellery is on the most popular list for Valentine’s Day gifts, so why not celebrate Valentine’s Day 2026 in style with a unique jewellery gift for every kind of love?
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Construction starts on new Aldi store at former Epsom Dairy Crest site
Construction has begun on a new Aldi store in Epsom, more than a decade after the supermarket first attempted to redevelop the site.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Chadwell Heath dad wins award with stunning photo from local park
The winner of the Essex Wildlife Trust Photography Award 2025 is Vai Meng Chan from Chadwell Heath who took a stunning photo of a rabbit in Eastbrookend Country Park.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000London prepares for summer rock spectacular as Lenny Kravitz announces park show
Lenny Kravitz will headline a huge open-air show at Gunnersbury Park in August 2026 as part of his Live 2026 tour, joined by Joss Stone and Leon Thomas.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000All the new destinations added to Heathrow Airport flight routes for 2026
Heathrow Airport unveils new 2026 flight routes to St Louis, Seville, Tivat, Guernsey, Islamabad, Lahore and Phuket, expanding UK travel options worldwide.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000VOTE: Do you feel safe in south London after recent stabbings?
South London has seen several stabbings and shootings in the past year, so do residents and visitors feel safe?
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000VOTE: Do you feel safe in south east London after major stabbings?
South east London has seen several stabbings and shootings in the past year, so do residents and visitors feel safe?
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Why London’s craft beer lovers are heading to Walthamstow this weekend
Big Penny Beer Fest returns to Walthamstow this February, with more than 120 keg beers from over 50 UK breweries pouring across the weekend.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000This 'spectacular' London hotel could become a wedding venue
The Stratford Hotel, at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, looks set to become a wedding venue, according to an application submitted to Newham Council.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The 'disastrous and costly' Mayfair restaurant with worst food hygiene rating
Modern French restaurant Riviera on St James’ Street, London, receives zero food hygiene rating from Westminster Council after inspection citing major concerns.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bromley dad who sent sexual messages to girl, 13, in prison again for TikTok activity
A Bromley dad who was jailed for sending filthy messages to a 13-year-old girl is now back behind bars after he was caught contacting teen girls on TikTok.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Four weekends of closures planned at one of London’s busiest stations
Major engineering works will close London Liverpool Street station over four weekends in March, disrupting Greater Anglia, c2c, Elizabeth line and Overground services.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000These are the south east London nightclubs readers say they miss the most
South east London has said goodbye to some of its most beloved nightclubs.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000New plan for O2 shopping centre plots cut to number of affordable homes
Developers Landsec who are transforming the O2 shopping centre site into 1,800 homes are bidding to cut the number of affordable flats to 20 per cent in revised plans.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000Urge for action as London firefighters exposed to chemicals with cancer risks
London firefighters are being exposed to carcinogenic chemicals during emergencies, with a new Assembly report warning of higher cancer risks and calling for action.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000New signs at Upminster Travelodge approved after 'clutter' forces changes
Plans for new signs at Travelodge in Upminster have been approved.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000London football scout set to take on gruelling challenge in new ITV show
A London football scout will take on freezing glaciers, sheer cliff faces and gruelling endurance tests in new ITV reality show The Summit airing this month.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:27:42 +0000Person hit by train with services facing 'major disruption' at busy station
Trains are cancelled at a major London station after a person was hit on the line. Live updates here.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:31:32 +0000Kilburn High Road taped off by police after 'crash'
A busy road in Kilburn has been taped off by police after a reported crash. Live updates here.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000We tried the new Turkish restaurant in Muswell Hill and the portions were huge
Kervan Sofrasi has moved into the space vacated by Cote Brasserie in Muswell Hill Broadway and is serving generous portions of richly flavoured Turkish cuisine
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000Docklands event brings illuminated dragon and flying acrobats to East Londoners
East London people can watch an evening of outdoor performances and installations inspired by the elements of fire, water, air and earth this month.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:26:00 +0000Five 'good value' north London eateries which have just won a Michelin Bib Gourmand
Michelin stars will be handed out in Dublin next Monday but ahead of the ceremony the gastronomic bible has named five north London restaurants among its latest Bibs Gourmands.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:19:04 +0000Man arrested after Islamic Centre of England grounds set on fire
A man has been arrested after the grounds of the Islamic Centre of England in Maida Vale was set on fire.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:08:37 +0000Evening rush hour disruption hits the Tube – what you need to know
London Underground delays- Victoria line faces severe disruption and Central line minor delays during evening rush hour.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Neighbourhood street could become home to new pizza business
An homeowner is seeking approval to operate a mobile pizza van business, known as Pizza Inferno, from their Enfield property.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Bid to keep using Bexleyheath family home as eight-person HMO
An application has been made to keep using a family home in Bexleyheath as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) for up to eight people.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Owners of derelict Harold Hill pub ordered to remove dumped rubbish and fix windows
The Pompadours pub in Harold Hill is facing enforcement action from Havering Council over dumped rubbish and broken windows.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000The 'characterful' pub in a 'dynamic and diverse' destination up for sale
Dogstar, a pub in central Brixton, is being listed on Savills for sale or let for offers in excess of £3.25m
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Greenwich named one of London’s ‘safest places to live’ on TikTok
Greenwich has been named one of London’s safest places to live in a viral TikTok video.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Thug who killed law student over a jacket attacks staff at Thamesmead prison
A man who killed a law student over a designer jacket has had his sentence extended for attacking prison officers.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:55:20 +0000'I feel so guilty after the bus driver who defended me during theft was sacked'
A woman who was defended by a Metroline bus driver after her necklace was stolen says she feels "so guilty", following his dismissal.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:38:04 +0000Wanted child sex offender 'made explicit sexual comments to 12-year-old girl'
A child sex offender from Hackney who was on the run after trying to talk to a 12-year-old girl has been sentenced
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000Major bank in Hornchurch confirmed to be closing down
NatWest in Hornchurch High Street will close permanently on May 21, 2026.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000'Delays likely' on major road in Romford for almost two weeks
Drivers have been warned that delays are "likely" due to water works in London Road in Romford.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:19:12 +0000Two people in hospital after falling from height in Orpington
Two people have been taken to hospital in an unknown condition following an incident in Orpington.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:02:26 +0000Woman in hospital after 'being hit by car'
A woman has been taken to hospital after reportedly being hit by a car in Neasden.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Grinning thug whose punch left ex permanently scarred tried to frame it on XL Bully
Croydon man Delroy Powell was jailed for one year and eight months after he pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Upminster Travelodge opening 'pushed back months'
A new opening time for the Travelodge hotel being built in Station Road Upminster has been revealed by developer London Iron Works, after the scheme was hit by major delays.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:43:41 +0000Huge landslip closes rail line with London routes affected
Major rail disruption in Surrey as landslip closes line between Horsham and Dorking. Network Rail expects closure until February 16; replacement buses in operation.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:18:59 +0000'I didn't believe in ghosts - then I went to see 2:22 at the Richmond Theatre'
I’ll be honest, I don’t usually jump at the idea of seeing something that might make me spill my theatre wine.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:16:23 +0000Woman sexually assaulted as she walks up stairs in busy Underground station
A woman has been sexually assaulted while she made her way up the stairs in Stockwell station.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000Primary school named among 'very best nationally' by Education Secretary
Drapers’ Maylands Primary School in Harold Hill is praised by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson for outstanding results and joins the DfE London RISE schools.