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Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:27:11 +0000
Man rushed to hospital after motorbike crash at busy Mill Hill junction
A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash in Mill Hill near The Ridgeway.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:59:42 +0000
Teacher banned after being caught with child sexual abuse images
Languages teacher Javier Martin-Navas has been banned from teaching in England for life.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:36:54 +0000
Central London street shut for SECOND day after traffic chaos from underground fire
Roads in Holborn are closed for a second day after a major blaze in an underground utilities tunnel.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:01:00 +0000
Harlow Council and Essex Police praised for cutting antisocial behaviour
Antisocial behaviour in The Stow, Harlow, has dropped by 38% thanks to the Clear, Hold, Build initiative led by Harlow Council and Essex Police, involving residents, businesses and community groups to improve safety and cohesion.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Last call to save London landmark amid gloomy future for Swiss Cottage pub
Campaigners are not optimistic about the future of Ye Olde Swiss Cottage, with pub operators saying it's 'unviable' in the current climate.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Films showing at South Woodford cinema this weekend
Odeon South Woodford has a packed weekend lineup from November 28–30, featuring new releases like Wicked: For Good, Zootropolis 2, and Christmas Karma, alongside classics including The Snowman™ & The Snowdog and a Westlife concert screening.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:36:37 +0000
Adjustamatic’s riser recliner chairs could help arthritis sufferers
Particularly painful in the cooler months, according to Arthritis Action, there are thought to be 10 million people with some form of arthritis in the UK… the most common cause of disability.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
YouTube tour guide explores historic pubs and filming locations of Kilburn
YouTube tour guide Joolz has shared a video of his trip down Kilburn High Road exploring the pubs, history and film locations.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
The Brentwood restaurant recognised as 'master of its field' in national awards
Lemongrass Brentwood has been named best oriental restaurant in the south of England at Food Awards England 2025.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
All the festive celebrations happening in Brixton Village this Christmas
Brixton Village has unveiled its Christmas calendar, featuring Santa visits, brass bands, festive markets, and a new Brixton Gift Card. Celebrations begin November 29 and continue every weekend until New Year’s Eve with family fun, music, and commu...

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Charming Forest Hill café applies to extend its opening hours
A charming café in Forest Hill has applied to extend its opening hours.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for Eltham sports complex and several Woolwich tower blocks to be approved
Proposals to build a sports complex in Eltham and several tower blocks on a vacant lot in Woolwich are among those set to be approved by Greenwich Council next week.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Wandsworth featured in the ‘most boring calendar ever’ for 2026
Wandsworth has found itself featured in what’s been dubbed “the most boring calendar ever” for 2026.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The quaint 'hidden gem' Kent festive market that's 'worth a day out'
A Christmas market described as a “hidden gem” in one of Kent’s historic market towns is just an hour by direct train from London.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Paul Kohler: Wimbledon Park expansion mired in legal challenges
The All England Lawn Tennis Club faces renewed legal challenges over its Wimbledon Park expansion, with campaigners winning the right to appeal, a High Court case looming, and historic covenants threatening to halt the controversial development.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Deptford teacher banned after being caught with child sexual abuse images
Languages teacher Javier Martin-Navas has been banned from teaching in England for life.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:32:41 +0000
Aldi cuts price of festive vegetables to 8p - 'hurry up if you want some'
Aldi is cutting its festive veg prices straight down to 8p this Christmas including potatoes, carrots and parsnips

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:29:55 +0000
ASDA limits popular drink to 3 per person after massive price cut from today
ASDA has limited a popular Christmas item to just 3 per person after announcing a massive price cut until, Sunday, November 30.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:35:54 +0000
RECAP as police respond to 'crash' at busy Mill Hill junction
The Metropolitan Police is at the scene of an incident in Barnet.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:47:00 +0000
The Monty Python legend who loved Highgate's pubs and Hampstead Heath
A new biography of Python star Terry Jones is written by his friend Robert Ross, who spent hours with him in Highgate pubs.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Meet Santa on a steam train or see Essex railway lit up for Christmas
Epping Ongar Railway will host two festive events this Christmas — Santa’s Special Trains and the Lights Party Express — featuring steam train rides through Epping Forest, gifts from Santa, and a dazzling interactive light show set to music.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Huge turnout for grand opening of new supermarket in Harrow
More than 200 shoppers queued from 4.30am for the grand opening of Iceland’s new Harrow store, which celebrated its launch with £1,500 in vouchers, prize raffles, air fryers and trolley dash giveaways.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:43:50 +0000
RECAP after crash part blocks A2 and causes LONG rush hour delays
A crash on the A2 in Gravesend has resulted in long delays.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
'Dozens of tonnes of rubbish' removed from neglected estates
Harlow Council says it has cleared tonnes of rubbish and revitalised several estates through deep cleaning, repairs, replanting, and fly-tipping removal.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
More than 200 council homes could be built at Battersea Power Station
More than 200 council homes could be built at Battersea Power Station to boost affordable housing in the next phase of its £9billion regeneration.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
The 'above and beyond' businesses at Bromley awards celebrating creativity and more
The Above & Beyond Bromley Business Awards celebrated outstanding local organisations, with Emi Piano Studio, Quest Soul Theatre and Greener & Cleaner among this year’s winners recognising creativity, sustainability and community impact acr...

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:55:06 +0000
The Thamesmead DLR extension is confirmed - what you need to know
The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is officially set to be extended to Thamesmead, following confirmation in today’s Autumn Budget.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0000
Ilford hospital team raises cash to support hurricane relief in Jamaica
Three healthcare workers from Practice Plus Group Hospital in Ilford have led a charity drive to support families in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0000
Two Dagenham roads face two-week long closures next year
Two roads in Dagenham are set to close for almost two weeks next year to allow for gas works.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0000
Man to be sentenced for killing dad in 'random' attack at Beckenham Sainsbury's
Demiesh Williams pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Andrew Clark outside Sainsbury's in Beckenham.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0000
German Doner Kebab WILL open in Romford shop once occupied by retail giant
German Doner Kebab will open in South Street, Romford in an empty shop which used to be home to The Body Shop after plans were approved by Havering Council.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:28:14 +0000
Urgent concerns for missing girl, 16, last seen in Charlton
The family of a teenage girl have grown “increasingly concerned” for the safety of a missing teenage girl in Greenwich.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
The most and least expensive areas to live in Redbridge revealed
Data has revealed where are the most and least expensive areas in Redbridge to buy houses in 2025.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
The most and least expensive areas to live in Newham revealed
Data has revealed where are the most and least expensive areas in Newham to buy houses in 2025.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Referendum proposed for Havering to leave London and rejoin Essex
Havering residents could get the chance to hold a referendum on re-joining Essex if an amendment by Romford MP Andrew Rosindell to a new bill is passed.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:43:15 +0000
Suspected loan sharks arrested after raids in Golders Green and Stanmore
Two suspected loan sharks in Golders Green have been arrested on suspicion of lending illegal money after a raid.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:37:01 +0000
'Avoid Holborn area’ after 70 firefighters tackle underground fire
The London Fire Brigade is urging people to avoid Holborn this afternoon following a major blaze in an underground utilities tunnel.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:21:31 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train in Penge with rail services cancelled
A person has died after being hit by a train in Penge, with cancellations as rail lines were closed.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:27:01 +0000
Epsom boy, 17, arrested after drug dealing and vehicle stolen
A 17-year-old boy from Epsom has been arrested on suspicion of committing four offences, including possession with intent to supply drugs.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Dagenham supermarket features in list of latest planning applications
Barking and Dagenham Council has received a new set of planning applications including garage demolitions for new homes, single-storey extensions, loft conversions, a Morrisons water filling station.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000
'Much loved' dad-of-four last seen near Plumstead and Woolwich goes missing
A “much-loved” husband and father of four has been missing for two days after last being seen in Plumstead and Woolwich.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:45:30 +0000
Teen girl killed in drive-by shooting in 'tit-for-tat gang dispute'
A man took part in the fatal gang drive-by shooting of a 17-year-old girl over a “slight” to his friend, a court has heard.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:34:00 +0000
Victoria Park voted one of the country's 10 best parks
Members of the public have voted Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets one of the ten best green spaces in the UK.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:39:49 +0000
Man in 50s fighting for his life in hospital after stabbing in Forest Gate
A man is fighting for his life following a stabbing in Forest Gate.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:28:14 +0000
Man, 72, missing from Lewisham – call 999 if seen
Police are searching for an elderly man missing from Lewisham.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:56:44 +0000
Man rushed to hospital after hit by train at Piccadilly Circus station
A man has been hit by a train at Piccadilly Circus station, causing severe delays on the Piccadilly line.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:09:28 +0000
Boy, 16, arrested after Beckenham Tesco supermarket damaged in 'burglary'
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following reports of a burglary at a supermarket in Beckenham.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:56:00 +0000
RECAP of Piccadilly line delays after person hit by train
A person has been hit by a train on the Piccadilly line today (November 26)

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
East London apprentices quiz Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street
New City College apprentices from Rainham and Hackney met prime minister Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street to discuss apprenticeships, funding, and the new Youth Guarantee, which aims to ensure every young person can access training or work support.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:40:08 +0000
All the north London high streets on M&S 'wish list' of new locations
Marks & Spencer has listed more than 500 potential sites for new and renewed food stores, including numerous North London high streets such as Highgate, Hampstead, Finchley and Hackney Wick, as part of its plan to double the size of its food busi...

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