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Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:51:55 +0100
Teenager charged with murder after 17-year-old stabbed to death
A 14-year-old boy from Wandsworth has been charged with the murder of Jamal Coombes, fatally stabbed in Battersea. Police investigations continue.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:37:31 +0100
Everything we know as disruption to last a week after fatal train crash
We’ve gathered everything known so far after a driver died and around 100 people were injured in a train crash near Bedford.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:34:57 +0100
London hit by amber heat warning as temperatures near 38C this week
London is under an amber extreme heat warning this week as forecasters warn temperatures could climb to 38C, bringing potential health risks, travel disruption and sleepless tropical nights across the capital.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:48:35 +0100
Day-by-day London weather as heatwave pushes temperatures to 39C
London could see temperatures reach 39C this week as an amber heat warning covers the capital.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:36:25 +0100
Alternative routes as train collision disruption continues for another week
Major train disruption between London St Pancras and Bedford after EMR collision. Services suspended south of Bedford; rail replacement buses in operation.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:16:24 +0100
'Only travel if essential' warning after train crash extended by a week
Major rail disruption between London St Pancras, Luton and Bedford after East Midlands Railway collision. Thameslink services suspended; replacement buses limited.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:13:58 +0100
Boy, 17, ‘gone way too soon’ after fatal stabbing pictured for first time in tribute
A 17-year-old boy who has been stabbed to death in Battersea has been pictured for the first time.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:01:24 +0100
London braces for 38C this week as 'very rare' heatwave hits UK
Temperatures are soaring across the capital as an intense heatwave grips much of the country.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:50:51 +0100
No arrests made after man in 70s dies following a car crash
No arrests have been made after a man died following a car crash in Cheam.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save with Shorefield Holidays before the busy summer season arrives
The countdown to summer is on!

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From ghost stories to live jazz - Greenwich’s historic pub undergoing refurb
The Spanish Galleon pub in Greenwich is one of the area’s most historic watering holes, located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the current building dating back to 1836.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Museum reveals opening date for new building in historic London market
London Museum has confirmed its new Smithfield home will open to the public on November 28, 2026.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
RSPCA animal hospital in north London put up for sale for housing plans
The Finsbury Park Animal Hospital site has been put up for sale and is earmarked for future housing development.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Madame Tussauds London to launch new 4D experience this summer
Madame Tussauds London is set to launch a brand-new Jumanji-themed 4D adventure this summer, giving visitors the chance to step inside the world of the blockbuster film franchise.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London boroughs that dominate the UK's busiest roads
Hounslow has been named the UK's busiest local authority for traffic, according to a new study.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The truth about Buckingham Palace's secret Tube station
Rumours of a secret Tube station beneath Buckingham Palace have circulated for decades, but what is the truth?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London state school among most successful in Britain for Oxbridge offers
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet is among Britain's most successful state schools for Oxbridge offers.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Banned driver led police on dangerous chase through Hither Green and Catford
Johnathan Conian has been jailed after he led police on a dangerous chase through Hither Green and Catford.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 84-year-old train manager at London Euston who has spent decades on the rails
Bob Carpenter, 84, still works as a train manager from London Euston after nearly 35 years on the railway.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic Beckenham church to host Bridgerton-themed concert
A Bridgerton-inspired candlelit music concert is coming to Beckenham in the coming days.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100
London bus drivers face 40C heat inside cabs during hot weather
London bus drivers say temperatures inside cabs can exceed 40C during heatwaves, prompting union concerns.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0100
How the next UK Prime Minister will be decided - and why you won't have a say
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister - but how will his replacement be decided?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:23:59 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer’s statement in full as he resigns as Prime Minister 
This is everything Sir Keir Starmer said as he resigned from his role as Prime Minister

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:20:43 +0100
What happens now as Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister? What to know
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as the Prime Minister. Here’s what will happen next.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:16:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he will step down as Prime Minister in statement
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:05:38 +0100
What are wet bulb temperatures? UK prepares for hottest June on record this week
Wet bulb temperature, a key measure in weather forecasting, offers valuable insights into atmospheric moisture and human comfort levels.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
When is EastEnders on this week? BBC soap's TV schedule changes you should know
EastEnders fans will see more schedule changes this week as the World Cup continues to be broadcast by the BBC.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0100
The gorgeous spa hotel celebrating it's anniversary with special cocktails and menu
Dinner at The Brasserie at Sopwell House felt particularly special this summer, as the hotel celebrates its 40th anniversary with its nostalgic "Through the Decades" menus.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:44:23 +0100
Forensic tent erected after major ‘crash’ with motorbike and car near Clapham Common
A large cordon with a forensics tent is in place after a major crash near Clapham Common.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0100
Seven dead and 14 others injured after shocking week in London
Another shocking week in London has seen reports of a series of deaths and left a number of people injured.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:29:00 +0100
'Avoid area' warning continues after firefighters tackle blaze at Wembley shops
The public has been advised to "avoid the area" after firefighters tackled a blaze at two shops in High Road, Wembley.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0100
Three teenagers arrested after boy, 17, stabbed to death in Battersea
Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Battersea.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The oldest London pubs you can still visit for a historic pint today
From Ye Olde Mitre to The Mayflower, discover seven of London's most historic pubs.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
New TV-style game show experience BuzzAttack launching in London this summer
BuzzAttack is bringing a live TV-style game show experience to London this summer.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:42:41 +0100
Man in his 70s dies after dual carriageway crash involving car and pedestrian
A man has died in hospital after being hit by a car by a dual carriageway in Cheam.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:28:19 +0100
Road CLOSED and 70 firefighters tackling shop fire - recap
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a shop in High Road, Wembley

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:06:27 +0100
Katie Hopkins booed out of east London pub as fans gathered to watch England match
Footage has circulated online showing the moment Katie Hopkins was kicked out of an east London pub during the England vs Croatia World Cup match.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Southeastern trains won't run to and from London Victoria for a day later this month
Southeastern passengers travelling into London Victoria are being warned of disruption later this month, with all Southeastern services to and from the station suspended for a full day.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
The south-east London suburb which helped to launch David Bowie's career
Beckenham is a suburban town in south-east London which played a role in the early career of David Bowie.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:43:00 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing near park
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing in Westow Hill, Crystal Palace.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:50:09 +0100
Boy, 17, fatally stabbed in Battersea 'assault' named
The victim of a stabbing in Battersea has been named and pictured locally.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:28:21 +0100
Man in his 30s dies after early morning double stabbing
A man has died and a second man was found injured following a double stabbing in Crystal Palace.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Historic railway around 90 minutes from London crowned best family attraction
A historic railway in Kent, around 90 minutes from London, has been crowned the county’s best family experience just in time for the summer holidays.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
This hidden Highgate garden is opening on summer evenings
Sound baths, live music and supper clubs are among the evening events at OmVed Gardens in Highgate during the long summer evenings.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0100
'Extreme heat' warning extended as London to swelter in 38°C - what to know
An "extreme heat" warning has been extended next week as temperatures in London are set to soar to 38°C.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:14:00 +0100
'Essential travel only' warning extended into next week after fatal train crash
Thameslink passengers have been advised to only travel if "essential" after two trains crashed on the rail network.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:23:07 +0100
Police close road after man dies in double stabbing
A police incident has closed a road near Crystal Palace Park this morning, placing buses on diversion.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:01:06 +0100
Three men dead after being rescued from burning building
A fire in west London has claimed the lives of three men who were rescued from a burning building.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100
The 16 most wanted in London including man with £10k reward after fatal shooting
Crimestoppers has published its list of the most wanted men and women with connections to London.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The secret app that gives you 50% off meals at some of London's best restaurants
First Table allows London diners to get 50% off food by booking the first table of the day.

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