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Sun, 17 May 2026 09:04:24 +0100
Man in his 50s found stabbed after 'fight' in supermarket car park in Catford
A man has been taken to hospital after he was found stabbed following reports of a fight in Catford.

Sun, 17 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Theo James reveals his favourite restaurant in London and it's an 'absolute gem'
Theo James has shared what his favourite restaurant in London is, and it's been called an "absolute gem".

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements from the News Shopper
Last week, the News Shopper published 1 death notice.

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Your Local Guardian
Last week, the Your Local Guardian published 2 death notices.

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Discover the 'amazing' riverside pub in London that offers 'lovely' meals
Discover the amazing riverside pub in London that's earned rave reviews for its lovely meals.

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Choir announces special fundraising concert in Beckenham
Beckenham Good Afternoon Choir will welcome the Tuesday Ukulele Group for a concert at St John's Church on June 13 for the Alzheimer's Society.

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic south London lido named the capital’s best outdoor swimming spot
Brockwell Lido has been named as the top lido to visit in London.

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man hit with £600 bill over unpaid £18 vehicle tax
Tariq Rashid Chawdhary of Norbury fined £440 at Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court for failing to pay vehicle tax back duty under the Vehicle Excise Act.

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Huge world record attempt set for central London this month
Londoners can take part in a Guinness World Record attempt near Tower Bridge, helping create a live portrait mural to support a charity.

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London's biggest daytime silent disco coming to The O2 this summer
A huge daytime silent disco is coming to The O2 in London this summer, with throwback hits, headphones, and four hours of dancing.

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New padel courts to open at Greenwich university campus
Padel courts are set to open at the University of Greenwich, at the Avery Hill Campus with a special event on May 30.

Sat, 16 May 2026 20:00:00 +0100
New sharing board launches in Covent Garden inspired by 'picky bits'
PIVOT in Covent Garden has launched a new British sharing board inspired by the “picky bits” trend, with optional bottomless drinks.

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:50:01 +0100
Sherlock Holmes - knotty new case pitches great detective against the Empire
This knotty, chaotic new case for the great consulting detective includes a scene in Regent's Park, a lion's roar from the theatre.

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:27:36 +0100
Marilyn review - Intelligent complicated star deserves better than this
Marilyn Monroe would have been 100 on June 1st but a new bio-play fails to take advantage of a talented cast or explore a multi-dimensional woman.

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
London named world’s top cultural city - beating Paris and New York
London has been named the world’s top cultural destination for 2026, beating Paris and New York in a global ranking by Time Out.

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Rare chance to visit historic Victorian garden once made for local artisans
Horticulture and history enthusiasts will have a rare chance to see historic Victorian garden and courtyard Illiffe Yard - in Elephant and Castle - which was considered progressive for its time.

Sat, 16 May 2026 15:10:12 +0100
Five people arrested after 'police chase' ends in multi-vehicle crash
Five people have been arrested and remain in hospital following a crash after a police pursuit.

Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Discover the 'amazing' rooftop cocktail bar with 'unmatched views' of London
The Emory Rooftop Bar is described as one of London's 'best kept secrets'.

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:48:48 +0100
Five people seriously injured after 'police chase' ends in crash
Five people are seriously injured in hospital after a crash involving a suspected stolen car following a police pursuit.

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:17:36 +0100
RECAP after crash blocks road in Chislehurst in both directions
A road in Chislehurst has been blocked in both directions following a crash.

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Four high street chains set to close branches in south-east London
A number of high street chains - including NatWest and Franco Manca - have announced closures for branches across south east London. Here is everything you need to know.

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:19:52 +0100
Protesters descend upon London as thousands gather for rival demonstrations
Police are preparing themselves for a major day of policing in London as tens of thousands of protesters are gathering for rival demonstrations.

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Southern trains leaving Croydon station cancelled this Sunday
Southern trains will be cancelled this weekend due to engineering work.

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
From fields to suburbia - how one Bromley area was transformed by the railway and war
The landscape of Shortlands in Bromley has changed over the centuries, with the impact of the railway and war.

Sat, 16 May 2026 11:28:53 +0100
Trains to central London station hit by lunchtime delays
Obstruction on tracks at Clapham Junction causing delays to trains. Some lines towards London Waterloo are blocked. Trains running through the station may be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected until 13:00.

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:06:57 +0100
Nine people in hospital after major crash at busy junction
Ten people were left injured following a crash at a busy junction in east London, with nine of them taken to hospital for further treatment.

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Tube and rail closures across London — here are the exact dates lines will shut
Bank Holiday travel disruption: major closures on the Piccadilly, District, DLR, Elizabeth, Mildmay and Windrush lines. Check TfL for London Tube updates.

Sat, 16 May 2026 09:59:50 +0100
Road closed after crash near tube station
Old Street in Shoreditch closed following crash and detours in operation for bus routes 55 and 243.

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
The 'absolutely stunning' Kew Gardens has been named among the best in the world
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has been named among the best gardens in the world. Find out why.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This 'magnificent' museum in London has been named the best in the UK - Here's why
Sir John Soane's Museum has been named the best in the UK. Find out why.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wellness festival brings workouts, saunas and events to London
Wharf Wellness returns to Canary Wharf this June with rooftop workouts, run clubs, and a packed programme of social wellness events.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'No racing whippets or sorting bones' - the quirky byelaws of Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath has special byelaws which its users must abide by including old-fashioned rules about not grazing mules or sorting rags and bones.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley Southeastern trains cancelled this Sunday
Southern trains will be cancelled this weekend due to engineering work.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The former Love Island star from London representing Cyprus at Eurovision
North London singer Antigoni Buxton will represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026, performing her track Jalla on the international stage.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The eerie historic London ‘ghost station' that you can still visit
Aldwych station, one of London’s most famous ghost Tube stations, remains a preserved piece of history and a popular filming location.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The bizarre laws that still exist in south east London today
South east London’s boroughs are home to a surprising collection of laws and byelaws that still technically remain in force today - we explore them.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free street party event coming to Barking neighbourhood next month
Thames Road in Barking will open to the public for a free street party event in June.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New application relating to hotel rooms scheme at Dagenham pub
Here are all the planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council this week.

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:49:14 +0100
King 'shocked' and 'saddened' by death of soldier at Royal Windsor Horse Show
King Charles has shared he is "greatly shocked" after a soldier fell from their horse and died at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:08:33 +0100
UK aerospace firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets falls into administration
Aeralis was vying to build the next jets to be flown by the Red Arrows, but it has fallen into administration

Fri, 15 May 2026 20:05:00 +0100
Bexleyheath bank shuts for three months - here's why
Barclays in Bexleyheath will be closed for almost three months - here's why.

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:52:57 +0100
Failed asylum seeker jailed after leaving fake dynamite at MI5
A failed asylum seeker has been jailed after leaving a fake stick of dynamite outside MI5 headquarters.

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:26:43 +0100
Taxi stolen after fight involving eight people outside Surrey pub
A fight involving up to eight people broke out outside a Surrey pub.

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:40:22 +0100
MAGA influencer charged with assault after incident at Tube station
An American influencer is among two charged after an incident at Tube station.

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:39:00 +0100
Historic Belsize Park boozer closes but says 'we are moving pubs'
Belsize Park pub The Haverstock Tavern has closed its doors posting a notice - "we are moving pubs".

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Basketball Play-Off Finals return to London’s O2 this weekend - all you need to know
The Basketball Play-Off Finals return to London’s O2 Arena on May 17. Here’s everything you need to know including times, tickets, and travel.

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The highest-rated pub in London with the 'best' roast dinners and fish and chips
The New Inn is London's highest-rated pub on Tripadvisor, praised for its roast dinners and fish and chips.

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
New York-style 'garden in the sky' Camden Highline plan scrapped
A New York-style scheme to transform a disused north London rail line into a "garden in the sky" has been deemed unviable due to rising costs.

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
South Western Railway services affected by engineering works this weekend
South Western Railway services across parts of Surrey and south west London will be disrupted this weekend due to engineering work.

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Tens of thousands expected to attend festival at world heritage site this summer
The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich is set to host eight-day music festival Labyrinth on the Thames this summer if plans are approved.

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