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Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100Three picturesque Kent day trips to visit by train from Bromley
If you’re looking for a car-free day trip from Bromley this summer – these three Kent towns are reachable by train from Bromley South.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:59:08 +0100‘Talented’ singer-songwriter ‘named’ as many stabbed to death
Singer-songwriter Talay Riley has been identified as the man killed in a Silvertown double stabbing.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Seven top London spots to watch World Cup 2026 and how to book
Football fans can now book tables, fan parks and sports bars across London ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inside the West End Wetherspoon pub that serves thousands each week
Inside The Moon Under Water, a historic Leicester Square pub that's won the hearts of tourists
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100The cinema with a 'dirty experience' slammed in food hygiene rating
Odeon Greenwich has received a food hygiene rating of two after inspectors identified issues with facilities and cleanliness.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100£1 could land you a £1.2m London home in jaw-dropping prize draw
A new competition is offering entrants the chance to win a £1.2 million London home for just £1.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inside the London bar that's named among the best in the world and will blow you away
Amaro Bar in London has been named among the best in the world. Here's why.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100All the secret south London gardens opening this weekend for two days only
Six gardens across south London that are usually closed to the public will open their gates this weekend as part of London Open Gardens.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100This 'stunning' beach in London has its own miniature railway and it's 'fantastic'
Ruislip Lido is London's hidden beach and the perfect place to visit for a fun day out.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100The iconic Hampstead venue that started the trend for luxury movie-going
From humble Victorian drill hall to theatre to shabby cinema and luxury boutique movie theatre, Everyman Hampstead has a rich history.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Every song Harry Styles has played on the Together, Together tour ahead of Wembley
Harry Styles is days away from his Wembley residency, and fans now have an idea of the songs he could perform.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Harrow Arts Centre gets £600k to refurbish building and create space for community
The Rayners Building, part of Harrow Arts Centre in Hatch End, will be fully refurbished following a £630k grant.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100What you need to know as vintage buses to run between Sutton and Kingston for free
Next weekend, a fleet of vintage buses will be travelling through south London between Kingston and Sutton – and you can ride them completely free of charge.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100The little known garden with a lost belltower that you can visit this weekend
A little known garden in Hoxton that boasts a belltower from a lost hospital is open to the public this weekend.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Phone mast plans lead latest wave of Sutton applications
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Sutton Council this week.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Haringey paddling pools reopen for summer splash fun
Paddling pools at Bruce Castle Park and Lordship Rec in Tottenham have reopened for the summer.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:56:40 +0100Zoe Ball reportedly lands new job at rival radio station after leaving the BBC
Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball is reportedly moving to Greatest Hits station.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:26:35 +0100Buffy and Ted Lasso stars lead tributes to Anthony Head after death aged 72
Stars of Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso have led the tributes for Anthony Head after his death aged 72.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:14:39 +0100Bromley man fined £100 after refusing to stop drinking alcohol in high street
A man has been handed a fine after he refused to stop drinking on Orpington High Street last year.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:54:24 +0100Three arrested after man dies in double stabbing
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a double stabbing at Pankhurst Avenue in Silvertown.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:39:57 +0100Man dies and another hospitalised after double stabbing
A man has died after two people were stabbed in Pankhurst Avenue, Silvertown.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:06:58 +0100Murder charge following death of man six days after Lewisham assault
A man has been charged with the murder of a 41-year-old found seriously injured outside a bar in Lewisham.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:27:02 +0100Woman left with ‘potentially life-changing injuries’ after Abbey Wood crash
A woman has potentially life-changing injuries after she was hit by a car in Abbey Wood.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Former Franco Manca restaurant in London put up for rent
The former Franca Manca restaurant in Ealing Broadway has been placed on the market with an annual rent of £100,000.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Clapham Junction Southern trains not to run this Sunday
Some Southern trains will not run this weekend.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100This London fan zone is giving away beer every time England score
Football fans can watch every World Cup match on a giant outdoor screen in Elephant and Castle, with free pints available when England or Germany score.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Camden's 'best and biggest beer garden' spruced up and new application submitted
The Edinboro Castle in Mornington Terrace, Camden Town has seen improvements to its beer garden and now its owner Mitchells and Butlers has submitted a new application to Camden Council.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Another fried chicken giant is heading to south west London
Popeyes has announced plans to open a new restaurant in Kingston upon Thames, bringing its Louisiana-inspired menu to the town.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Well-known North London pub goes up for sale in rare opportunity
The popular Enfield pub has been listed for sale, presenting a rare investment opportunity in the town centre.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Busy Vue cinema gets major overhaul with 'most comfortable seats ever'
Vue Finchley Road is undergoing a major refurbishment featuring luxury recliner seating and upgraded cinema technology.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:58:17 +0100Camden-born Anthony Stewart Head dies at age 72
Camden-born TV star Anthony Stewart Head has died due to complications from pneumonia.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:46:43 +0100Major delays after lines 'blocked' on South Western Railway lines this evening
A signalling fault has caused major delays between London Waterloo and Vauxhall stations on the South Western Railway line this evening.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:21:47 +0100Male in hospital as busy road closed for hours following crash
A male is in hospital following a crash that has closed a road in East Dulwich.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:21:37 +0100Pair indicate to plead not guilty over alleged former synagogue arson attack
Both men appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday for a preliminary hearing before Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:02:23 +0100Call to ‘put a stop’ to knife crime as boy, 15, dies days after stabbing
A call has been made to “put a stop” to brutal knife crime in Brent after a 15-year-old boy has died in a Dollis Hill stabbing at Dudden Hill Lane.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Historic Irish pub The Mother Red Cap reopens promising 'great craic'
The Mother Red Cap on Holloway Road has reopened today after a two year closure and will remain an Irish pub.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Islington bakery crowdfunds to open new 'neighbourhood cafe' on same street
Quince Bakery wants to raise £50,000 to open Clementine in September in Islington serving breakfasts brunch and lunch.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Southeastern trains cancelled on the first weekend of June
Several Southeastern trains will not run this weekend due to engineering work across south east London.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Update on London weather for rest of June as sun-worshippers might have to wait
The Met Office is forecasting cooler and more unsettled weather across London before temperatures potentially rise later in June.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:43:56 +0100Person taken to place of safety after railway incident caused delays
Emergency services responded to a concern for welfare at South Ockendon station, causing train delays between Dartford and London Bridge on 4 June.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:38:07 +0100Two rushed to hospital after serious crash in north west London
Two people have been rushed to hospital following a serious crash in Kenton Lane at Harrow.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:30:38 +0100London Waterloo trains delayed after signalling fault near Vauxhall
South Western Railway delays: signalling fault between London Waterloo and Vauxhall causes train disruption. Expect revised services and 20-minute delays until 5pm.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:15:17 +0100No trains to London Charing Cross and Waterloo this weekend — routes affected
Southeastern trains to and from London Charing Cross suspended on Sunday, 7 June due to engineering works. Check routes via Cannon Street and plan your journey.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:09:41 +0100Two men convicted of stabbing Iranian journalist outside home
Two men have been found guilty of stabbing a journalist in south London.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:00:22 +0100Two women taken to hospital after Orpington crash as no arrests made
Two drivers were taken to hospital after a crash involving two cars in Orpington.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:56:46 +0100Woman rushed to hospital after crash in Abbey Wood
A woman has been rushed to hospital after a crash at Knee Hill in Abbey Wood.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:50:17 +0100New technology to cut delays on one of UK’s busiest rail lines
Network Rail upgrades Thameslink line in central London with new train detection systems, power supply and cameras to boost reliability and cut delays.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:50:15 +0100Man in hospital after fight involving 'several men and offensive weapon' near station
A man has been taken to hospital after a fight involving a group near a busy station in Ilford.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:50:16 +0100Man left with broken ribs after youth attack at Tube station
A man was left with a busted nose and broken ribs after a brutal assault at Colindale Underground station.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:33:43 +0100Three taken to hospital after 'assault' near Wembley Park station
Three people have been taken to hospital after an assault near Wembley Park station.