This Is Local London

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man in living 'hell' as swarms of flies 'attack' him in Thamesmead garden
A resident living near a waste site in Thamesmead says he has been forced to keep his windows shut and avoid his garden after an ongoing fly infestation returned.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Giant bear sculptures take over town in festival attracting quarter of a million
Dartford’s Bear Hunt Trail, in partnership with ellenor, Dartford Borough Council and Wild in Art, is expected to attract more than 250,000 visitors.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Awards pay tribute to support workers transforming lives across the UK
Turning Point staff across the UK were recognised at the ninth annual Inspired by Possibility Awards.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:16:05 +0100
LIVE updates as busy north west London high road is CLOSED by police
A busy north west London high street has been closed in both directions following an emergency services incident.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:38:05 +0100
Image released after woman 'sexually assaulted twice' on Victoria Line Tube
Police have released an image of a man following the reported sexual assault of a woman on a Victoria Line train to Finsbury Park.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:16:15 +0100
Woman kisses passenger before two men allegedly attack him on Tube
A man was assaulted by two men on a Tube train on the Northern Line after being kissed by a fellow passenger.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:30:25 +0100
LIVE updates as suburban north London road remains completely closed after crash
A crash has closed a north London street during rush hour traffic this morning.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:48:00 +0100
Fully refurbished family home in Woodberry Avenue, Winchmore Hill N21
A four-bedroom family home situated on a generous corner plot, arranged over three floors with approximately 201sqm of living space.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save £550pp on 15-day cruise to Budapest and the Black Sea
Riviera Travel Deal: Beautiful Budapest and the Black Sea

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Camden estate’s 1963 Generations sculpture given new lease of life
Generations by Geoffrey Harris, a 1963 sculpture on Camden’s Maitland Park Estate, was recently restored by the Heritage of London Trust.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New 250-capacity grassroots venue set to open in Tottenham
Radial, based in Tottenham and designed to champion emerging talent and creative programming, will open on September 5.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ten young creatives named as new Roundhouse Resident Artists
The Roundhouse Resident Artist programme supports 18 to 25-year-old creatives working in music, theatre, poetry, and performance.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Barbie DreamHouse comes to London for FREE this weekend
Fans of Barbie will be able to step inside the doll’s world this weekend in a bright pink London pop-up experience in Covent Garden.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wandsworth secures record 15 Green Flag parks and green spaces
Wandsworth has a record 15 green spaces recognised by the Green Flag Awards.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chipping Barnet High Street building wins regeneration approval
The former Foxtons building at 98–100 High Street in Chipping Barnet will be transformed into a mixed-use development.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free Toy Story experience is coming to two London Westfield shopping centres
A free Toy Story 5 immersive experience is coming to Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City this summer. Here's how to book.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
These are the best London spots to watch the UK's rare solar eclipse this August
A rare solar eclipse will take place in the UK soon. Find out the best spots to see it in London.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 10,000 Camden children to get free library cards
The scheme will see all primary school pupils automatically enrolled in Camden Libraries,

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Islington seven-year-old becomes published author in UK anthology
Rahaf Osman's tale features in the UK's first nationally curated child-led anthology, Our Stories Our World.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hackney Wick to host two-day celebration of authentic Jamaican jerk
The UK's first Jerk Festival is launching at Hackney Wick, London, on July 25 and 26.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hosepipe ban comes into effect today for 10.1 million Thames Water customers
Thames Water’s hosepipe ban has now come into effect today, with 10.1 million customers restricted.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North London has lost most of its pie and mash shops - but a few are still going
M Manze in Chapel Market is among many pie and mash shops that are demolished or closed across north London - we take a historic look back.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East London man turns pub meet-ups into nationwide fight against loneliness
A Stratford man has organised 1,000 pub meet-ups through his Empty Chairs campaign after losing his best friend to suicide.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic Waterloo street to close to traffic and host free summer events
Lower Marsh in Waterloo will host free National Theatre screenings, alfresco dining and cultural events every Saturday this summer.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:40:17 +0100
BBC considering closing iPlayer to those not paying TV licence fee
The BBC is considering locking down its iPlayer streaming service to those who are not paying the TV licence fee

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Inside beautiful £6.75m Chislehurst mansion that served as a World War I hospital
One of Chislehurst's largest private homes has gone on the market for £6.75 million – and it's packed with history as well as luxury.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0100
REVEALED: The south east London green spaces ranked among the best in UK
77 parks and green spaces across south east London have been awarded a prestigious Green Flag Award for 2026.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0100
Sainsbury’s issue update after Sydenham store suddenly closes TWICE in week
Shoppers have voiced frustration after Sainsbury’s Bell Green was temporarily forced to close, the second disruption to affect the Sydenham store in less than a week.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton disabled pupil hit with 41 detentions as case sparks landmark tribunal
A Sutton school is at the centre of a landmark tribunal ruling which could have major implications for how disabled pupils are disciplined in schools across England.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Southwark's academy hailed a 'home from home' by latest Ofsted inspectors
An academy in Southwark has been hailed as a "home from home" and a "wholly inclusive" environment by Ofsted inspectors.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside Bexleyheath's new luxury private spa with sauna, hot tub and ice plunge
A new Japanese-inspired private spa has opened in Bexleyheath after its founders spent almost four years turning their vision into reality.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:48:38 +0100
Big fundraising event at Bexley CC cricket week
While there is a wonderful festival of cricket going on in Manor Way, Bexley, there is also an important fund raising event taking place.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:52:31 +0100
Man suffers injuries in Mitcham assault as investigation continues
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital after an assault on Wessex Terrace in Mitcham at 7.41pm on July 20.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:40:42 +0100
Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for non-verbal missing woman last seen two days ago
Police are "increasingly concerned" for Fatumata, a missing non-verbal woman who could be anywhere in London.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0100
West Hampstead nightclub asks people 'what would you want us to be if we closed?'
West Hampstead nightclub Salt Lounge in West End Lane has asked people to suggest what could happen to the venue if it closes.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:27:30 +0100
Person taken to hospital after ‘serious’ crash near Heathrow Airport
A person has been taken to hospital after a "serious" crash on the M4 near Heathrow Airport.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0100
London hospital monitoring humanitarian worker after possible Ebola exposure
A UK humanitarian worker exposed to Ebola in DR Congo is under precautionary isolation at a London hospital, UKHSA confirms. No UK Ebola cases.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:26:19 +0100
RECAP as burst water main in central London causes chaos
Jamaica Rd is closed due to emergency repairs due to a burst water main on A200 Tooley Street.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:57:03 +0100
London man extradited from France over fatal stabbing appears in court
Jahziah Harrison, 23, extradited from France, charged with the Norwich murder of Oliver Payne, drug offences, and GBH; further arrests made in London.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:44:42 +0100
M4 blocked near Heathrow after ‘serious’ crash - recap
The M4 is blocked both ways after a “serious” crash near Heathrow. Follow our blog for live updates.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:28:08 +0100
Police hunt witnesses after England World Cup match assault leaves man in hospital
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered serious head injuries in a Hackney assault following the England vs Norway World Cup match on 12 July.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0100
Millions of Londoners face hosepipe ban from Thursday – full list of restrictions
More than 10 million Thames Water customers, including households across London, will be affected by a hosepipe ban. Here's everything you need to know.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:17:42 +0100
London-bound trains delayed after person struck by train near Southend
A person was taken to hospital after being hit by a train.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:35:30 +0100
Photos show huge floods in central London as burst water main causes chaos
A burst water main has caused flooding, TfL disruption and congestion on a major London bridge.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:49:10 +0100
South London stabbing victim still in serious condition as attacker remains at large
A 37-year-old man remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed multiple times in Clapham.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:41:01 +0100
Two people taken to hospital after crash at junction in south east London
A crash in Peckham has resulted in two people being taken to hospital this week.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:33:47 +0100
Huge response after fire tears through maisonette in London
London Fire Brigade tackled a maisonette fire on Aylesbury Street, Clerkenwell. Six engines attended; blaze linked to cigarette disposal. No injuries.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:21:14 +0100
Dozens of firefighters tackle Norwood home blaze as three treated by paramedics
Three people were treated by paramedics after a late-night fire damaged part of a maisonette in south London.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:20:38 +0100
Meet Lewisham's longest-serving Met Police officer after 50 years on the frontline
The Metropolitan Police's longest-serving current officer has celebrated an extraordinary 50 years of service after dedicating her career to protecting communities across south east London.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:08:06 +0100
No arrests six days after man left with life-changing injuries in stabbing
A man's injuries have been confirmed as life-changing after an early morning stabbing.

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