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Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:24:05 +0000An attempt to break the world record for the longest tiramisu is happening in London
An attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest tiramisu will take place in London next month.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:42:12 +0000South Western Railway line blocked as fault brings network to a standstill
Train fault causes delays on South Western Railway services through Wimbledon and Clapham Junction. Disruption expected until 10am. Check for travel updates.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:33:21 +0000Trains disrupted after person hit by train — how to travel to and from London
Services to and from London have been disrupted after a person was hit by a train, causing widespread disruption across the North East rail network.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:26:16 +0000LIVE updates as major station faces 'severe' delays after person hit by train
A person has been hit by a train with severe delays and cancellations at a major London station. Live updates here.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:13:54 +0000London rush hour disruption as multiple Tube and Overground lines hit
London Tube and Overground delays today: Bakerloo and Piccadilly line disruptions, part-suspended Mildmay line, ticket acceptance on buses and trains.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:02:22 +0000Police hunt two London men after robbery at shop
Police are hunting two men after a robbery at a shop in Suffolk.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Plans to replace Romford car park with more than 100 homes set to be decided
Plans to bulldoze Angel Way car park in Romford to make way for more than 100 new homes are set to be decided on.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000New Egg-venture at Go Ape this Easter
The Easter holidays are just around the corner so if you’re looking for different ways to keep your child and their friends entertained, check out the adventure of all adventures.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000What we know about the HUGE Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment plan
Lewisham Shopping Centre could see a huge transformation with more than 1,700 homes, so here’s everything we know about the plans.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000London stations just 93 metres apart go viral in surprising TikTok
Catford and Catford Bridge stations in south east London are just 93 metres apart, making them the closest stations in the UK despite not being directly connected.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The new London bistro that channels the buzzy energy of a great local pub
Tavern, a new bistro from the team behind a Michelin star restaurant is set to open in April
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Newly built modern home in Walthamstow on the market for £1.1million
A newly built family home in one of Walthamstow’s most sought-after neighbourhoods has come onto the market with a guide price of £1.1 million to £1.2 million.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The Marie Antoinette inspired London afternoon tea that’s ending soon
There’s an afternoon tea in London that’s completely inspired by Marie Antoinette - here's what our reporter Emily Daavison thought when she tried it.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Transformation of Harlesden Picture Palace into community hub is complete
Historic Picture Palace in Harlesden has reopened as a community hub after a £6m Brent Council refurbishment, offering events, activities and local services.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The cheapest ways to get to and through Heathrow without blowing your budget
Heathrow can be one of London’s most expensive starting points, but there are ways to get through it without overspending.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000London borough to receive up to £40 million as part of Pride in Place programme
Barking and Dagenham to receive up to £40m Government Pride in Place funding over 10 years for parkland, community facilities and improvements.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Islington rabbi runs half marathon inside Arctic Circle to fund Passover meal
Rabbi Mendy Korer ran a half marathon in Arctic Finland, raising funds for an Islington Passover Seder.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000£20m surgical centre is 'new jewel in the crown'
Lewisham Surgical Centre, a state-of-the-art facility at University Hospital Lewisham is transforming treatment for ear, nose and throat patients.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The new housing development shaped by people who actually live in the area
Havering Council and Wates Residential are shaping the Chippenham Road regeneration with direct input from local residents and staff.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The hidden gem Hampstead patisserie making mini French desserts
La Mini Serie is a French patisserie making mini versions of classic cakes and the couple who founded it have told the Ham&High how its customers "are the kindest, sweetest people".
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Free Winnie the Pooh immersive adventure coming to Westfield White City
Winnie the Pooh The Lost Balloon, a free immersive adventure, is coming to Westfield White City for one-weekend only this April
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Cool bottomless brunch spots to try across London this spring
From Soho to Peckham, discover seven of the best bottomless brunch spots in London offering everything from luxury dining to lively party experiences this spring.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The lost Worcester Park pub that was destroyed in mysterious fire
A Worcester Park pub was once a hub for music, quiz nights, and local gatherings before closing and being destroyed by a fire. We explore its history.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Construction starts on 200+ homes development in east London
Newham Council, working with Populo Living and The Hill Group, is delivering the Ferndale Park regeneration on council‑owned brownfield land.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The nine London areas that could see reduced speed limits in 2026
Nine areas in London could see speed limits change in 2026 under Transport for London’s Lowering Speed Limits programme.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Wimbledon school hosts careers fair for students
Hall School Wimbledon hosted its first careers fair, connecting students with professionals in engineering, dentistry, policing, and more.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:05:00 +0000This north London bakery has been named one of the best in the country
A north London bakery which boasts queues every morning for their pastries has been named among the top 50 in the country by Good Food Guide.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000Cult classic Trainspotting set to hit West End this July for first time
Trainspotting: The Musical will open in London’s West End this July, bringing Irvine Welsh’s cult classic to life with music, humour and a bold new theatrical experience.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000Summerfolk: Funny and sobering portrayal of entitled rich
‘I want to live’ is the repeated refrain of the restless middle-class characters in the National Theatre's sharp rewrite of Maxim Gorky’s satire
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000Barking repair hub set to give broken electronics a second chance at life
A new Fixing Factory has opened in Barking’s Vicarage Fields Shopping Centre, offering free electrical repairs, workshops and community-led activities.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Chingford historian honoured with blue plaque
East London historian Gary Stone has been awarded a blue plaque in recognition of his leadership of the Chingford Historical Society.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0000Woman found dead in hotel - cause of death revealed as daughter faces murder trial
Lorna Nightingale was found dead at a hotel in Walthamstow on December 11. The opening of an inquest into her death heard how it was caused.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:19:59 +0000Pictures show lorry engulfed in FLAMES on M25 in Surrey
A lorry has caught fire on the M25 in Surrey.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000You’re not a true Londoner until you’ve done these things
From Thames walks to night buses and favourite parks, discover the everyday experiences that quietly transform you into a true Londoner.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Blackheath station car park 45-home plan hit with more than a THOUSAND objections
More than 1,200 objections have been submitted over plans to build homes on Blackheath station car park.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000New restaurant set to open that turns food waste into seven-course fine-dining
La Poubelle, a zero waste restaurant in Shoreditch, is offering a seven-course tasting menu using surplus ingredients to redefine sustainable fine dining in London.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000'Without help my family would be without a father'
A father-of-three who survived a sudden cardiac arrest has completed a thrilling abseil down the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to raise money for the London Ambulance Charity.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Tarmac laid on ramp of Gallows Corner flyover as works approach final month
Resurfacing is underway on the final sections of the new Gallows Corner flyover.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Sutton is ‘becoming Croydon’ - Residents on huge B&Q 1,000-home plans
Residents have shared mixed reactions over the plans for more than 1,000 homes to be built on the former B&Q site in Sutton.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:38:16 +0000Pop icon announced as headliner for Harlow Town Show
Sophie Ellis‑Bextor will headline the Harlow Town Show on August 29 with a free performance in Harlow Town Park, as the iconic event returns.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000Future plans could see 286 homes built in Hornchurch and skatepark restored
More than 280 homes could be built on land that is currently comprised of a driving test course and Rom Skatepark restored.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000The 1920s Dagenham dairy depot being transformed into a community centre
The old United Dairies building in Valence Avenue, Dagenham is set to open soon as a community centre.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:39:53 +0000RECAP after trains disrupted by 'emergency service incident' near East Croydon
The emergency services are dealing with an incident disrupting trains between East Croydon and Clapham Junction / Tulse Hill.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:23:32 +0000MP welcomes Thamesmead new town plans for up to 15,000 new homes
Erith and Thamesmead MP Abena Oppong-Asare has welcomed government plans to build up to 15,000 new riverside homes in Thamesmead.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:15:12 +0000Man rushed to hospital after late-night assault in Brixton
A man has been rushed to hospital after a late-night assault in Brixton.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Speed limit on major east London road reduced by 20 mph
A13 Thames Gateway in east London has reduced its speed limit by 20 miles per hour.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Dartford and Bexley trains cancelled or replaced by buses this week
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000The top 10 primary schools in Sutton revealed according to School Guide
The top 10 primary schools in Sutton have been revealed based on ratings from School Guide.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:46:00 +0000Meet the heroes honoured for their community work in Redbridge
This year's community champions have been named.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:40:34 +0000Ambulance attack causes £1m damage as community left ‘shocked’
North West London Hatzola, a volunteer Jewish emergency medical service, hit by attack amid rising antisemitism, raising community safety concerns.