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Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:27:00 +0000
The London editor, stylist and fashion director set for Madame Tussauds statue
Former British Vogue editor Edward Enninful is to get a wax statue in Madame Tussauds London to celebrate London Fashion Week.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:15:00 +0000
Man accused of leaving hoax bomb at MI5 HQ day after asylum appeal was rejected
A fake bomb resembling dynamite sparked a terror alert outside MI5 Thames House, London. Julian Pereira denies hoax charges in ongoing court trial.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:51:15 +0000
Commuter warning as Liverpool Street services disrupted
Rail passengers faced delays of up to 20 minutes at London Liverpool Street after a points failure. Greater Anglia and London Overground services affected.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:07:34 +0000
Three officers injured after 'car drives erratically' in police chase around Rainham
Three officers have been injured from a car reportedly driving erratically in a police chase in Rainham.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:33:53 +0000
A406 blocked for hours with heavy traffic due to car on fire
The A406 North Circular was blocked westbound from Chingford Road to Hall Lane due to a car on fire. Follow our blog for updates.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
VOTE – Are you impressed by the six new shops at Croydon’s Allders Parade?
The new Allders Parade in Croydon is now in full swing, marking the biggest visible sign of regeneration in the town centre, but are residents and shoppers happy with the six new shops?

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Gorgeous scent as standard with You Garden’s Lilac ‘Palibin’
If there’s one tree known for its scent, it has to be a lilac and the Lilac ‘Palibin’ Standard features in You Garden’s offers this week.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
All the council tax increase amounts across London coming from April
Council tax is rising across all 33 London boroughs. Here’s why bills are increasing, how they are calculated and what support is available.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Everything you need to know about the Superloop bus - routes, prices and more
Everything you need to know about TfL’s Superloop, the express bus network speeding up outer London travel.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The London borough set for a new surfing complex with lake, café, shops and more
Plans for a new surfing complex, Surf London, have been approved by Enfield Council.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Buckingham Palace 'iconic' but 'not particularly spectacular' in mixed reviews
Buckingham Palace continues to attract huge crowds, but recent Tripadvisor reviews reveal visitors are divided between awe at the royal landmark and disappointment over crowds and upkeep.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
All the London knife bin locations and how to use them
Knife amnesty bins are installed across London to give people a safe, anonymous way to dispose of weapons. Here’s where they are and how they work.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The busiest bus routes in London revealed
London's busiest bus routes have been revealed, in data from TfL using Oyster taps.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'We explored Croydon to see if the town is ready for major regeneration projects'
Croydon is gearing up for one of its busiest years of regeneration in recent memory, with major projects across the town centre and beyond set to transform the borough in 2026.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
South east London Victorian pub building up for grabs at £395,000
A historic south east London pub building has been put up for sale after closing its doors in 2023.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The nine best London lunchtime walks to reset your brain in under an hour
From Hyde Park cut-throughs to Peckham Rye loops, these nine short London walks are perfect for a refreshing lunchtime reset.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon family 'broken' by sudden death of devoted dad who ‘always showed up’
A Croydon family has been left broken after the sudden death of a devoted father.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Brenda Edwards 'carrying on son's legacy' with community hub opening
Brenda Edwards has opened the Self Belief Creative Community Hub in Acton through the Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust, four years after her son’s death, to support young people with creative opportunities and wellbeing programmes.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:53:19 +0000
All the UK police forces investigating Epstein-related accusations
Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office at his home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk yesterday (February 19).

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:26:07 +0000
What happens next as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is released from police custody
The former prince was held by police on Thursday morning (February 19) and was in custody for around 11 hours.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:05:52 +0000
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested for 'misconduct' at Sandringham Estate
Reports say that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:05:25 +0000
Driver who killed boy, 4, in pick-up truck crash in Dartford cleared of murder
A driver who admitted killing a four-year-old boy in a crash has been cleared of murder after deliberately hitting the family’s car at around 60mph in Dartford.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:01:00 +0000
Danny Dyer calls West Ham star son-in-law his 'hero’
Danny Dyer hails son-in-law and West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen as a hero on The Jonathan Ross Show, joined by daughter Dani Dyer-Bowen. Airs Saturday on ITV1.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:37:53 +0000
A13 to remain closed for 'several' hours as person injured after lorry overturns
The A13 in Rainham is expected to stay closed for several hours after a lorry overturned in a crash.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:26:17 +0000
Person in hospital after lorry overturns on A13 with traffic chaos
A person is in hospital after a concrete lorry overturned on the A13 - blocking the road for hours.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:15:42 +0000
50 measles cases in just one London borough as outbreak worsens
50 cases of measles have been confirmed in Enfield, with health chiefs warning the actual number could be much higher

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:05:00 +0000
Diggers move in to create island haven on Hampstead Heath
The diggers are now on site creating a wildlife haven on an island in the Model Boating Pond on Hampstead Heath where birds can nest safely.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:05:30 +0000
Evening travel misery across London network – here’s the latest
Commuters face delays and closures on the TfL network this evening, with Central, Piccadilly, Metropolitan lines and London Trams affected. Check travel updates.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The town that's seen an almost unheard of four lottery wins in three months
Four lottery winners from Romford have bagged more than £3 million between them in three months.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Trainee nurse 'took baby to hospital in a bag two hours after silent birth'
A London trainee nurse waited two hours before taking her baby to hospital in a bag after he failed to cry when born, a court heard.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Plans for 570 new homes in Hornchurch could have 'major impact' on roads
More details have been revealed about proposals to build more than 500 new homes on green belt land north of Benets Road, Hornchurch.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
'Bad experience' pizza restaurant chain forced to close after inspectors visit
Papa Johns Pizza in Acton, London, received a zero food hygiene rating after a council inspection. Urgent improvements were required in food safety standards.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The 10-year-old TfL helpline supporting Londoners with counselling and advice
The Sarah Hope Line, run by TfL, marks 10 years supporting Londoners affected by serious transport incidents with counselling, advice and practical help.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Southwark crowned ‘most popular place’ to move in south east London
Southwark has emerged as the most popular borough in south east London for people moving home, according to new research from Compare My Move.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The first AI pool bar coming to London which promises to 'reinvent nights out'
Poolhouse, a 21,000 sq ft AI-powered pool bar from the creators of Topgolf and Puttshack, is opening at 100 Liverpool Street in March 2026 with immersive tech, retro Vegas design and signature cocktails.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:58:58 +0000
King Charles opens London Fashion Week with front-row appearance
King Charles III opened London Fashion Week with a front-row appearance at Tolu Coker’s show, marking the first royal runway attendance since 2018.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:44:18 +0000
'No-one cares about her’ shouted as deaf woman lay dying in street
Zahwa Mukhtar, 27, died after being thrown from a car and attacked in Chadwell Heath. Duane Owusu, from Dagenham, is on trial for her murder.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:26:32 +0000
Three separate bus crashes see 15 injured in two days across London
Three bus crashes in Croydon, North Acton and Elephant & Castle have happened in two days across London.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Romford GP surgery plans extension into nearby home to 'relieve pressure on NHS'
North Street Medical Care in Romford has again proposed an extension to its practice after initial plans were refused last year.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Lidl store will replace old Wilko site in Sutton – and it’s opening very soon
A new Lidl store is coming to Sutton, and it’s opening very soon.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:39:56 +0000
Man charged with murder after woman, 74, found dead in home
A man has been charged with murder after a 74-year-old woman was found dead in Newham.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:30:45 +0000
Pickpocket 'preying' on Tube passengers caught with electronic card reader
Daniel Maldonado Paulson, 35, of Alvey Street, Southwark has been jailed for six months after attempting to pickpocket people on the Piccadilly Line.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:40:09 +0000
A13 blocked by overturned lorry with SEVERE delays
There are long delays on the A13 after a lorry overturned. Live updates here.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:02:36 +0000
M25 traffic near Brentwood STOPPED due to multi-vehicle crash
Traffic on the M25 near Brentwood has stopped due to a multi-vehicle crash.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:49:17 +0000
Murder probe as woman, 57, found dead in Chelsea
A murder investigation has launched after a woman died in Lucan Place, Chelsea.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:38:18 +0000
One London-bound train is dropping a key stop – here’s what you need to know
Avanti West Coast’s 6.52pm Edinburgh to London Euston train will not stop at Northampton today, 19 February, due to engineering works. Rail replacement bus in place.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:40:09 +0000
Recap as nine people injured with two in hospital after Croydon bus crash
Nine people have been left injured with two taken to hospital after a bus crash in Croydon.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:23:14 +0000
Nine people injured with two taken to hospital after bus crash in Croydon
Nine people have been left injured with two of them taken to hospital after a bus crash in Croydon.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:19:33 +0000
Huge £2million security upgrades could be coming to Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium may get new security gates and fencing under a £2m plan by WNSL, with proposals submitted to Brent Council for Level B2 VIP entrances.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:50:56 +0000
Pizza chain could bring new restaurant that will stay open until 4am
A branch of Tops Pizza could open in Newham, according to a recent public notice

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