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Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Victorian Kent pub named among UK’s 10 best in Good Food Guide 2026
Folkestone’s Radnor Arms ranks ninth among the UK’s 100 best pubs in The Good Food Guide 2026, praised for global flavours, value and its renovation.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:41:18 +0000
Major London rail disruption as Thameslink tunnel SHUTS over safety fears
A tunnel safety concern has led to major disruption between St Pancras International and Blackfriars.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:21:47 +0000
LIVE updates as Thameslink trains HALTED over London tunnel safety fears
A major rail route through central London has been shut after a possible structural problem was reported in a tunnel.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:18:58 +0000
LIVE updates as east London road closed due to police incident
London Road in Barking is closed due to a police incident.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Blue plaque to impresario behind iconic London hotel - and a famous musical duo
Richard D’Oyly Carte built and owned hotels such as the Savoy and Claridge’s and was behind Gilbert and Sullivan’s famous operettas. There is a blue plaque to him in north London.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London faces wet Sunday as heavy showers arrive from 11am
London faces heavy showers on today, Sunday, November 15, with a 70% chance of rain and highs of 12C. Here's the Met Office forecast and when rain could ease.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
What every M25 driver should know before breaking down this winter
Breaking down on the M25? National Highways explains the three key safety steps, when to call 999 and what drivers should avoid on smart motorways.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wimbledon rail lines to closed ALL day with South Western trains cancelled
Passengers travelling through Wimbledon face major disruption this Sunday as maintenance work closes railway lines in the area for the entire day.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I watched Elf as a Taste Film and even tried the spaghetti covered in maple syrup'
I tried Taste Film's £87.50 Elf dining experience in London, complete with themed cocktails, Christmas dinner and maple syrup spaghetti. Here's my verdict.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Cheap eats near London's Christmas lights with meals from just £3.95
Visiting Oxford Street Christmas lights? Discover seven affordable restaurants nearby, with pizzas from £3.95 and sit-down meals for under £20.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The London borough with some of the capital's best green spaces revealed
Lewisham has ranked second in London's Good Parks for London 2026 report, recognising its green spaces, sustainability and community efforts.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Best times to see London's Christmas lights without the biggest crowds
Discover the best times to visit London's Christmas lights in 2026, including Regent Street, Oxford Street and Covent Garden, while avoiding busy crowds.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Opening date REVEALED for new Bromley pub with £3 pints after 'incredible' refurb
Saving Grace set to open in Bromley town centre next week - run by a chain famous for serving £3 pints.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:10:07 +0000
Man, 21, pictured for first time after being stabbed to death near north London park
A 21-year-old man who died after being stabbed in Haringey has been named as Thomas Oduro from Tottenham.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The brand new Prezzo in central London with a cosy, Christmassy feel
There’s a new spot for Italian food in the heart of London’s West End, and I headed along to the newly opened Prezzo Italian on The Strand for an after-work catch-up with colleagues.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:18:22 +0000
Traffic brought to a STANDSTILL due to crash on M25
All traffic is being held due to a multi-vehicle crash on the M25 Clockwise between J9 A243 (Leatherhead) and J10 A3 (Wisley Interchange).

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:48:10 +0000
Londoners face widespread disruption across the Underground
Londoners are facing disruption across parts of the capital's transport network today, with severe delays affecting the Jubilee and District lines and part of the Suffragette line suspended.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:44:51 +0000
Burglar beat carer and tried to stab another in spree across London, Essex and Kent
A burglar from Romford has been jailed after targeting care homes and a building site in a string of offences across Kent, London, and Essex.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 14:06:33 +0000
Barking passengers warned of major London Overground disruption lasting ALL DAY
A points failure is causing train disruption in Barking.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:26:21 +0000
Building fire forces closure of major south London road
A building fire has forced the closure of a major south London road, causing significant disruption this afternoon.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:11:35 +0000
'Suspicious bag' sparks Oxford Circus evacuation as bomb disposal unit called
A suspicious bag prompted the evacuation of Oxford Circus Underground station in London.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:56:46 +0000
Man charged in US with running ‘Iran-backed terror plots’ was UK citizen
A suspect charged in the US for plotting the incident at RAF Fairford was stripped of his British citizenship last month after he fled to the Middle East, according to reports.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:54:58 +0000
No arrests after man, 21, stabbed to death as murder investigation launched
A 21-year-old man has died after being stabbed in north London.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Boyband December 10 to switch on Hampstead Christmas lights this weekend
December 10 will switch on Hampstead Christmas lights on November 15, at a free event hosted by Josh Denzel, with Santa, music and festive activities.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:16:41 +0000
Man, 21, dies after being found with stab wounds on north London street
A 21-year-old man has died after being stabbed in Haringey.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
No Southern trains between London Bridge and East Croydon this Sunday
Southern passengers face major changes this Sunday with no trains running between London Bridge and East Croydon via New Cross Gate and Sydenham.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:44:07 +0000
Forensic tent spotted as police cordon off north London road after incident
A forensic tent has been spotted in north London following reports of a police incident.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:26:12 +0000
London passengers face flight cancellations after planes GROUNDED across the US
Flight disruption has eased for transatlantic travellers following major air traffic control problems in the United States.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Pizzeria ranked among best in the WORLD set to open at Bluewater later this month
Forbici, which has been recognised for serving some of the best pizzas globally, will open its doors at Bluewater Shopping Centre in November.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Londoners warned to wrap up warm as temperatures struggle to reach 9C
London faces a chilly Saturday, November 14, with sunshine and highs of just 9C before milder, wetter weather arrives on Sunday, according to the Met Office.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London Eye unveils magical new Christmas lights with free nightly shows
The London Eye has unveiled 12,288 new Christmas lights, with free festive shows every 15 minutes from November 14 until January 3, 2027.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North London 'celeb hotspot with a community vibe' named among best places to live
Crouch End has been named among Muddy Stilettos’ 270 best places to live in the UK for 2027, praised for its community, culture, schools and green spaces.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
SEVEN Southeastern stations to close this weekend as buses replace trains
Seven Southeastern stations will be closed to trains this Sunday as engineering work shuts all lines through Hither Green.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Popular fast food chain opening new London restaurant with famous fried chicken
Jollibee opens its flagship Oxford Street restaurant on November 21, bringing Chickenjoy, viral purple ice cream and Filipino-inspired flavours to London.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Oxford Street isn't the only place to see Christmas lights – here are 8 alternatives
Discover eight London Christmas light displays away from Oxford Street in 2026, from Carnaby Street to Battersea Power Station, with plenty of free festive sights.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London boroughs ranked from most miserable to happiest - with one Britain's WORST
London's happiest and unhappiest boroughs have been revealed, with one location taking the top spot in the country.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Londoners can win a year's supply of tacos by slapping someone with a tortilla
London's UK Tortilla Slap Championship returns to Vauxhall on November 28, with free tacos for early visitors and a year's supply of tacos and margaritas up for grabs.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Long-awaited Sutton rooftop spa opening date FINALLY confirmed – and it’s soon
A new rooftop spa is opening in Sutton, and the opening date has now been revealed.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The best Tube stations for Oxford Street Christmas lights revealed
Visiting Oxford Street's Christmas lights in 2026? Discover the best Tube stations, step-free options and walking routes to avoid the busiest crowds.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:29:43 +0000
Microsoft issues important update for all users following global outage
Microsoft has issued an update, telling its customers that it has now fully restored its services after the global outage that started on Thursday this week.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:26:55 +0000
Bake Off host Noel Fielding 'deeply disturbed' by Russell Brand's crimes
The Great British Bake Off host Noel Fielding said he was "horrified" to hear of Russell Brand's crimes and didn't know about them until the public did.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000
From £200 lash course to third beauty business in Welling opening this month
Two Welling beauty entrepreneurs are preparing to open their third salon venture after building their businesses from the ground up.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Full list of Christmas light switch-ons returning to south east London this year
Christmas light switch-ons are returning across south east London this winter, with festive events planned throughout November and December.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Lewisham man found not guilty of alleyway sex attack in Lee
A Lewisham man has been found not guilty of kidnapping and two sex offences after a trial, while jurors could not reach a verdict on a further charge.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Claude Monet masterpiece unveiled as 41-square-metre mural in north London park
A towering tribute to impressionist art is brightening up a corner of north London.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bow primary school rated ‘exceptional’ in six areas by Ofsted
A primary school has been rated "exceptional" in six areas under Ofsted’s renewed inspection framework.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:48:35 +0000
Iranian man admits to firebombing London Islamic centre in Maida Vale
A man who threw petrol bombs into the grounds of an Islamic centre in Maida Vale has been convicted of arson.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:12:35 +0000
Two caught inside Croydon home sealed off for three months amid ‘drug dealing’ fears
Two people have been found inside a Croydon home that had a three-month closure order amid fears it was being used for drug dealing.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:54:26 +0000
Man arrested with suspected antique gun outside Selfridges GTA 6 merchandise queue
A man has been arrested for carrying an antique firearm outside Selfridges while fans queued up for Grand Theft Auto 6 merchandise.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:19:04 +0000
Woman dies after medical emergency near Sainsbury’s Woolwich
A woman has died after a medical emergency on Calderwood Street that blocked off a Sainsbury’s in Woolwich.

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