This Is Local London

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:25:16 +0000
LIVE updates as four TfL lines face severe delays or no trains
Four TfL lines are facing severe delays or are suspended. Live updates here.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Foodbank helps hundreds of hungry children during the Christmas holidays
Epping Forest Foodbank has launched its Christmas FISH Appeal to support over 400 children who rely on free school meals, urging the community to donate and prevent holiday hunger.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Cranes, construction workers and a hole captured in latest Gallows Corner photos
Several cranes, numerous workers and a large hole can be seen in the latest drone photos of Gallows Corner.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:02:15 +0000
Jewellery that screams style on offer at Scream Pretty
From perfect pearls to stylish stacks, Scream Pretty is the go-to for jewellery inspiration and its collection of best-selling sterling silver and gold-plated jewellery won’t disappoint.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bromley named as one of the most 'peaceful' areas in England
Bromley has been named one of the most peaceful places to live in England.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for HMO on ‘very small narrow family road’ in Sutton REFUSED
A plan to turn a family home in Sutton into a small HMO has been refused by the council following objections from residents and councillors.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for six tower blocks with 930 student rooms set for Woolwich
Plans to build six Woolwich tower blocks—the tallest of which will be 23-storeys high—that will contain 930 rooms of student accommodation have been approved.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New medical centre set for Dartford in 'major health and wellbeing investment'
Dartford residents are set for a local health service boost as plans have been agreed for a the new Greenhithe Medical Centre.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The unwritten rules of the London Underground that should never be broken
Have you broken one of the unwritten rules of the London Underground? You might want to double-check this list.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon driver slapped with fine after disabled bay painted round his parked car
A man says he was stunned to return to his legally parked Audi car only to discover that Croydon Council had painted a disabled bay around it, and issued him with four parking fines.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Nominate your everyday Greenwich hero for the 2026 Civic Awards
Greenwich residents are being invited to make nominations for the 2026 Civic Awards and shine a light on the incredible people who do the borough proud.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:02:00 +0000
Ricky Gervais donates £100k from tour to Hampstead dog charity
The Hampstead based comic gave away £2.4 million earned from his Mortality stand up tour to animal charities worldwide

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:39:50 +0000
McDonald's makes major U-turn after less than a year due to customer complaints
McDonald’s has made a major U-turn after less than a year since launching a new product, following customer complaints across the country.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:39:00 +0000
'Our world will never be the same': Family's tribute to Essex student fatally stabbed
The family of Essex student Henry Nowak, who was fatally stabbed in Southampton, said he was "loved by all who knew him".

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:25:55 +0000
Touching family and manager tributes after Charlton Athletic super-fan dies at match
Tributes have been shared after Charlton Athletic fan Headphones Norm died at a match.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:13:55 +0000
Wandsworth teen, 18, convicted after creating explosives and weapons in his bedroom
Wandsworth teenager Sakhile Ntsele, who spent years creating explosives and weapons from his bedroom, has been convicted.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:26:00 +0000
East London hospital boiler failure hits patients as NHS trust says sorry
King George Hospital in Goodmayes has suffered a "boiler failure", prompting an apology from the NHS trust which runs it.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Croydon mum's plea over organ donation after son, 3, dies in tragic accident
A Croydon mother shares the story of her son Aari in the NHS film Hope Takes Flight, urging families to discuss organ donation as over 8,000 people await transplants.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
The new gaming experience in London for competitive fun this festive season
Electric Shuffle Kings Cross delivered a standout work Christmas night, with competitive shuffleboard, great food, creative cocktails and festive events ahead of New Year’s Eve.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:53:41 +0000
Police investigating after man dies in 'major incident' near Wimbledon station
Police are investigating after a man died on the tracks at Wimbledon station near The Broadway.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:50:54 +0000
Two arrested after 'pepper spray' used in suitcase robbery at Heathrow Airport
Two people have been arrested after a suspected pepper spray attack at Heathrow Airport.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:37:08 +0000
'Heroic' Chessington restaurant staff rushed to treat teen after 'liquid' attack
Staff at a Caribbean restaurant heroically sprung to action after an attack with a “liquid substance” in Chessington.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0000
'Traveller site' development on green belt ordered to stop
Notices have been issued to stop the development of an alleged traveller site on green belt land in Noak Hill.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:22:44 +0000
Man dies after major 'emergency incident' near Wimbledon station
A man has died after a major emergency services incident on The Broadway near Wimbledon station.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:20:16 +0000
Rapper Ghetts pleads guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in Ilford
Award-winning rapper Ghetts has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a young man in a hit-and-run in Ilford.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Thousands flock to reopening of historic town hall after eight year closure
Around 5,000 people turned out as Historic Hornsey Town Hall reopened to the public on Saturday with comedy, art, music and a grand Christmas tree switch on

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:55:09 +0000
Major disruption near Wimbledon station 'to last all day' due to incident
An emergency services incident near Wimbledon is causing major disruption to several train services.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:38:00 +0000
New tutoring centre set to open in Harold Hill after plans approved
A new tuition centre could open in Petersfield Avenue, Harold Hill after plans were given the green light.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:38:45 +0000
Hither Green student stabbed 'germaphobe' girlfriend after she feared contracting STD
An American student at a London university has been convicted of fatally stabbing a sexual partner, before returning to his flat to call 999.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:22:11 +0000
‘Loyal’ Charlton Athletic fan who died at match named and pictured
A loyal Charlton Athletic fan who died after falling ill at a match over the weekend has been named and pictured.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:14:16 +0000
South London trains shut after man dies in incident near Wimbledon
Emergency services are dealing with an incident near the railway in Wimbledon. Follow our blog for updates.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:04:57 +0000
'I was stabbed in the face by a man I was sent to help'
An Essex police officer stabbed in the face while trying to help a man in crisis has spoken of her torment as her attacker, Declan Diedrick, is jailed for five years.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:15:53 +0000
Three men arrested after woman injured in west London fight
Three men have been arrested after a fight during the middle of the night in west London.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:54:38 +0000
Four arrested after drugs and large knife snatched from group in central London
Drugs and a large knife have been snatched from a group of men after a suspected deal in Leicester Square.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:22:00 +0000
Major east London road hit with overnight closures in run up to Christmas
A13 Thames Gateway connecting east London and Essex is set to face a series of overnight closures in the run up to Christmas.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:29:58 +0000
Police deny ‘dangerous’ drug-link rumours after boy, 16, stabbed in Hornchurch
Police have dismissed local rumours suggesting a stabbing in Hornchurch was linked to “dangerous” drugs.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:05:00 +0000
South east London fuel poverty group facing 'critical' funding gap
South East London Community Energy has launched an urgent crowdfunder to close a January funding gap that threatens its fuel poverty advice service for hundreds of vulnerable households.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Historic Hampstead mansion to be turned into luxury flats
Branch Hill House in Hampstead Village has been sold for £16.4 million and will become a luxury gated development known as No 1 Hampstead.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:45:44 +0000
Wembley man arrested after reports of anti-social behaviour at tube station
A man from Wembley has been arrested after an incident at Queen’s Park Underground station in Kilburn.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:27:04 +0000
Southeastern trains in Bromley and Bexley cancelled this week
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this week due to engineering work.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:18:35 +0000
Charity that gives men a place to meet is in running for £10k prize
Men in Sheds, an Age UK Enfield project supporting men through woodworking and connection, has reached the Selco Community Heroes final and could win £10,000.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:22:07 +0000
Popular Surbiton bar and kitchen closes after more than 20 years
A popular bar and kitchen in Surbiton has closed for the last time after more than 20 years.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:37:09 +0000
The Southern trains cancelled and replaced by buses this week
Southern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week due to works.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:34:07 +0000
Man jailed for helping drug dealer involved in torture and killing of Turkish DJ
A man has been jailed for assisting a drug dealer who took part in the kidnap, torture and killing of a popular radio DJ by an international organised crime group.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:15:47 +0000
Major disruption at busy London station due to signal failure causing HOURS of delays
A signal failure at a busy central London station is causing major disruption to several services.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:58:32 +0000
This fresh, fun King's Head panto is set in an Islington ice-cream parlour
The King’s Head Theatre’s panto mashes-up a traditional fairytale with modern setting - in an Islington ice-cream parlour threatened by high taxes

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:39:27 +0000
RECAP after busy Dartford road blocked following rush-hour crash
A crash on A225 Princes Road in Dartford has partially blocked the road in both directions, causing long queues.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Can you shine a light on an inspirational young person from Redbridge?
An awards scheme celebrating the incredible achievements of young people in Redbridge has launched once again - with nominations being sought.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:30:45 +0000
For everything on your Christmas list (and savings!) head to Lakeland
Lakeland has everything you need in the run up to the festive season including those all-important Christmas essentials and gifts.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The much-loved Blackheath restaurant with a Christmas menu not to be missed
A new Christmas menu has launched for the party season in a popular pub in Blackheath and it's only £26 a person.

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