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Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:40:50 +0100
LIVE as busy London station faces 'major disruption' due to emergency incident
A key London train station has been hit by major disruption following an emergency services incident on the tracks. Live updates here.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:02:31 +0100
RECAP after crash blocks road near Lewisham station
A crash has been reported near Lewisham Station this morning.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:19:59 +0100
RECAP after 100 firefighters tackle fire at five-storey Rainham flat block
A fire has broken out in a block of flats on Broadis Way, Rainham, this morning.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100
Silvertown Tunnel wins two engineering awards
The Silvertown Tunnel project won Best Large Infrastructure Project and Best Team of the Year at the ICE London Awards 2025 for its sustainable approach.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:57:26 +0100
Southern trains at Clapham Junction and East Croydon cancelled this weekend
Several Southern trains running through Croydon will be cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:32:51 +0100
Man charged with murder after man in his 20s stabbed to death in Catford
A man has been charged with murder after Sanchini Thompson was fatally stabbed in Catford.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:41:00 +0100
Our new and improved comments section - join the conversation
The Romford Recorder has launched a new commenting platform that will improve your experience on our website.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:16:27 +0100
Rapper Ghetts charged with Ilford fatal 'hit and run'
A rapper from Woodford Green has been charged after a fatal 'hit and run' crash in Ilford.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Meet the train chef who cooked for 50 years on the railways
Railway chef Yousuf Mohammed could hardly believe it when his train pulled in at Euston station — a surprise party his workmates threw for him for his 50 years working on the railways.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Pub which survived the Blitz launches breaks to explore East End history
The Angel of Bow's East End breaks take in a Jack the Ripper walk, a visit to see local street art and a tour of gangland haunts

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Controversial fun run criticised for banning females over 12
East London Mosque's decision to ban women and girls over the age of 12 from taking part in a charity fun run in Victoria Park has been slammed.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Check out this week’s ‘Acer’ offers from You Garden
We’ve got an ace range of offers from You Garden this week.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Mottingham traders team up to host spooky Halloween trail for kids
Ghosts, ghouls and little monsters are set to take over Mottingham this month as shops and pubs join forces to host a Halloween trail around the village.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to build 205 homes on site of sports club in New Eltham
Plans to build 205 homes on the site of a sports club in New Eltham have been submitted to Greenwich Council.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley shopping parade parking charges 'absolutely annihilate' small businesses
Traders on a small shopping parade at the edge of Bromley claim the council’s decision to impose new parking charges is harming their businesses.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
London's most haunted area that's 'beautiful' and 'serene' despite dark past
Highgate Cemetery is considered one of London's most haunted areas, and has been described as 'beautiful' and 'serene'.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Historic Lewisham landmark to be restored to its former glory
A historic Lewisham landmark is set to be restored to its former glory.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Surbiton salon left with £20,000 worth of damage after car crashes into it
A Surbiton salon has been left with thousands of pounds' worth of damage after a car smashed into it.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Go Ape adventure course to close at popular Chessington theme park
A popular treetop adventure course will be closing at Chessington World of Adventures in just a matter of days after several years of thrilling visitors.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
What's on at Vue Bromley this weekend including horror and anime marathons
Vue Bromley is offering a packed weekend of films from October 24–26, including family hits like Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, anime favourite Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, and late-night horror Black Phone 2. Tickets are cheaper online.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Barking and Dagenham to get funding to help homeless families
Barking and Dagenham Council will receive £155,323 from the Government’s £84m homelessness package to support families and children in temporary accommodation.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Newham will receive funds to tackle homelessness
Newham Council will receive £880,266 from the Government’s £84m funding uplift to support families, prevent homelessness, and expand recovery services.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:50:10 +0100
Vitamin supplement warning issued for Amazon, Holland & Barrett and Superdrug
A warning has been issued for supplements being sold online.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:49:42 +0100
Costa Coffee 2025 Christmas menu with new latte and branded plushies
Christmas starts early at Costa Coffee, with a new seasonal menu for 2025, festive cups and new branded plushies

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:44:57 +0100
Morrisons and Sainsbury's join free breakfast club that saves parents £450 a year
The moves are part of a plan to 'keep more of parents’ hard-earned cash in their pockets' and make sure children get a healthy breakfast

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:48:25 +0100
RECAP after emergency services reported in busy Woolwich road
A police presence has been reported in Plumstead Road, Woolwich.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:47:27 +0100
Travel updates as trains blocked as Storm Benjamin batters London
Storm Benjamin is causing strong winds and travel disruptions in London today (October 23).

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:36:54 +0100
Search to find man who masturbated in front of women on Thameslink train
Police are looking for a man who masturbated on a Thameslink train.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:31:17 +0100
Croydon Covid denier encouraged people to use crossbows and petrol bombs
A Covid denier from Croydon who encouraged a violent uprising against the Government has been convicted of a terrorism offence.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:20:58 +0100
Three officers sacked for 'appalling' conduct at Charing Cross police station
Three Metropolitan Police officers have been dismissed for misconduct at a central London station.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0100
The Boss, more Bad Guys and regrets: What’s on at Cineworld Harlow this weekend
THIS weekend, Cineworld Harlow - Queensgate Will be screening The Bad Guys 2, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere and Regretting You.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0100
Air cadets given £1,000 in materials to help redevelop facilities
The 1454 Harrow Squadron RAF Air Cadets has received £1,000 worth of building materials from Selco Builders Warehouse’s Community Heroes scheme to upgrade its South Harrow premises and create a better space for local youngsters.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0100
Where to watch bonfire night fireworks in North London
Our guide to celebrating bonfire night with fireworks displays from Muswell Hill to Bloomsbury alongside kids entertainment and drone shows

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0100
Food hygiene scores show top-performing eateries across the area
The latest Food Standards Agency hygiene ratings for Epping and Redbridge have been released, with several pubs, nurseries, and restaurants — including The Bakers Arms and The Fox Inn — scoring the top mark of five for cleanliness and safety.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +0100
Historic Ilford pub to become 'luxury' bar and lounge after seven-year closure
The Cauliflower pub in Ilford has been transformed into a new fine dining restaurant and lounge following a seven-year closure. It is set to reopen as 553 London.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:23:00 +0100
Golf course's redevelopment moves closer after council agrees sale
A golf course on the border of Havering and Barking and Dagenham is set to be sold off by Barking and Dagenham Council and be redeveloped into a huge housing estate.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:15:00 +0100
Drug-related deaths in Havering double in past decade
The number of drug-related deaths in Havering has doubled in the past decade, ONS figures show.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:05:00 +0100
'Spooktacular' Halloween events returning to Romford shopping centre for 14th year
A trick or treat trail around Romford Shopping Hall will return for its 14th year as part of a series of "spooktacular" events.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Woolwich mobile shop raided by police 'had a history of illegal activity'
A Woolwich phone shop which was raided and had thousands of suspected stolen phones and electronics seized has had a 'history of illegal activity'.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Bulky waste collections in Lewisham to be reduced to as little as £5
Lewisham residents will now be able to get rid of old mattresses for as little as £5 after the local council announced it would be reducing the cost of its bulky waste collections service in a bid to reduce fly-tipping.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Family-of-six left in 'uncomfortable' Ilford hostel room for six months
A family-of-six have been left in an "uncomfortable" room at an Ilford hostel for six months by Redbridge Council.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:40:15 +0100
Hackney's dog fouling hotspot revealed
A neighbourhood revealed as Hackney’s worst for dog fouling will see a crackdown on irresponsible owners.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:41:01 +0100
Man found wrapped in sheet in Ilford road named and pictured for first time
Police have named and pictured a man whose body was found injured and wrapped in a sheet in Ilford.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0100
Bereavement groups set up in east London 'to bring people together'
Anyone who has lost a loved one need not face the future alone in isolation — with help at hand from volunteers at Saint Francis Hospice.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:59:58 +0100
Death of man found injured and wrapped in sheet unexplained three months on
A reward is being offered for information regarding the death of a man found injured and wrapped in a sheet in Ilford.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:15:00 +0100
Hampstead Heath mansion boss responds to anger at 'utterly stupid' car park closure
The manager of English Heritage's Hampstead Heath mansion Kenwood House has responded to criticism over closure of its car park for a Halloween event.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:03:45 +0100
Rail users warned of four-day main line closure
Rail passengers are being warned of four days of closure on the main line between Willesden Junction, Watford and Clapham Junction from this Saturday (October 25).

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:32:48 +0100
Man dies following incident on busy Woolwich road
A man has died after emergency services were called to an incident in Woolwich.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:08:00 +0100
Plans revealed for new six-storey supported housing block in Rush Green
YMCA Romford has put forward proposals for a new six-storey building consisting of more than 180 supported living flats.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:05:00 +0100
New burger restaurant could open in place of former Chinese takeaway in Harold Wood
Btrmlk Limited has applied for a premises license for Artisan Burgers to replace former Chinese restaurant Bamboo Garden in Harold Wood.

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