This Is Local London

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:42 +0100
Morning commuters face delays after signal fault hits London trains
Morning train commuters face delays of up to 10 minutes due to a signalling fault near Alexandra Palace, impacting Great Northern and Thameslink services to London.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0100
Teacher who downloaded child sex abuse images to 'prove a point' banned
David Taylor pleaded guilty to four counts of making indecent images of children.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:30:36 +0100
Two machetes seized from two men inside busy barbershop
Two large machetes have been seized at a barbershop in Kilburn amid a crackdown on crime.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:25:20 +0100
Watchdog investigating 11 Met officers over Wimbledon crash that killed 2 girls
The police watchdog is investigating eleven Metropolitan Police officers over their handling of an initial inquiry into a fatal crash in Wimbledon.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Nature-inspired collection of jewellery from Lily Charmed
The spring jewellery collection from Lily Charmed is quite a charming compilation.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
‘I joined police to see them catch criminals and seize drugs and knives in Kilburn’
Police in Kilburn spent four days cracking down on knives, drugs and general crime in a major operation with over 50 officers. Here’s what I saw.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free food and drinks runners can get just by showing their marathon medal
London Marathon finishers can claim free food and drinks across the capital, including steak, burritos, pints and desserts by showing their medal.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London’s top-rated Italian restaurant wows diners with incredible food and service
Rex Cross is officially the highest rated Italian restaurant in London and has been described as "incredible" and "stunning".

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular bakery opening up new central London shop later this month
London bakery and restaurant Jolene is opening the doors to a new store in London's Soho later this month.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ben & Jerry's are giving away free ice cream in London TODAY
Ben & Jerry's are giving away free cones of ice cream at its Soho scoop shop next week for its annual Free Cone Day

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London’s A2 follows a 2000-year-old roman road you still drive today
London’s A2 closely follows the ancient Roman Watling Street, with parts of the 2,000-year-old road still lying beneath modern routes like Old Kent Road.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I tried the award‑winning Crystal Palace bakery where queues form when it opens
I tried Crystal Palace bakery Chatsworth Bakehouse, where queues form when it opens and which has won numerous awards.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:44:25 +0100
Asda considers adding vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of items
Asda is drawing up proposals to add vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of certain items

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:43:48 +0100
Microsoft to shut down Outlook app on Android devices in May - switch or be 'cut off'
Microsoft is set to fully retire Outlook Lite in May 2026 - see the exact date.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:20:36 +0100
Two arrested after Kent man, 19, killed in late-night stabbing
Two men have been arrested after a 19-year-old was stabbed to death in Kent.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0100
London writer wins book award for story about restaurant owner's bad day
Queen's Park-based writer Alison Green's story of a restaurant owner having a very bad day has won of this year’s Jewish Children’s Book Award.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:43:31 +0100
Kent man sent explicit images to kids and attacked officer during arrest
A Kent man who sent explicit images to children and possessed the most serious category of indecent images has been jailed after attacking an officer during his arrest.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:15:24 +0100
Piccadilly and District lines suspended after casualty on track
District and Piccadilly line services are disrupted after a casualty on the track, with suspensions and severe delays across parts of both lines.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Supermarket partners with League One football club
Big Motoring World will collaborate with AFC Wimbledon on community initiatives after landing a deal to become the official ‘club partner’.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Charity boss's humble words as he is made CBE by King
A Jewish civic leader made a CBE for his work in youth development, Holocaust remembrance and interfaith relations said he "stands on the shoulders of giants" after being invested by the King.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Copenhagen: wartime nuclear drama gets classy revival at Hampstead Theatre
West Wing and The Good Doctor star Richard Schiff and Alex Kingston star in Michael Frayn's clever history play about the wartime meeting of nuclear experts

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Meet the plumber named best in London who 'listens to customers' needs'
Louchavan Lemard, co-founder of PH247 Ltd, took home the title at The Plumber Awards 2026.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:54:23 +0100
Prisoner with London links still missing three months after escape
A prisoner with links to London has still not been found more than three months after escaping from an open prison in Buckinghamshire.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:26:41 +0100
Lodge roof destroyed after early-morning fire in Beckenham
The roof of a lodge was destroyed after an early-morning fire in Beckenham.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:25:07 +0100
Colin the Caterpillar welcomes shoppers into revamped M&S store
Shoppers had their first look inside the Whetstone High Road M&S after it reopened following a major revamp.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
West End smash dominates Olivier Awards at 50th anniversary ceremony
Paddington The Musical triumphed at this year’s Olivier Awards, winning in seven categories including best new musical.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The Wetherspoon pub where history is served in an old Underground ticket hall
A London Wetherspoon set in the former the ticket hall of Fulham Broadway Underground station is serving up history with pub grub.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:57:28 +0100
Football fan accused of killing man with ‘one punch’ outside shop
A football fan has been accused of killing a man with a single punch outside a convenience store in London the night before a match, a court has heard.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0100
Croydon Vue cinema closes after almost 25 years in business
A Vue cinema in Croydon that has been open for more than two decades has closed for good.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:37:06 +0100
RECAP as road near south London cricket ground CLOSED due to accident
The A239 Cricket Green is closed northbound in Mitcham following a crash, with traffic building and bus routes diverted.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0100
Surrey school set to close for good after 80 years this term
An 80-year-old independent school in Surrey is set to close for good at the end of the summer term.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0100
Camden live music pub's reopening could be moving closer - here's why
The Unicorn which closed during Covid will be turned into upstairs flats, a new shop and a ground floor bar with basement gig venue

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:06 +0100
Police issue plea to UK retailers over shoplifting investigations
Met Police say 80 per cent of shoplifting cases lack CCTV evidence as retailers fail to assist investigations. Retail crime, facial recognition and digital reporting highlighted.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Sidcup school set to allow community use of new games despite opposition
Benedict House Preparatory School in Sidcup is set to allow community use of its new games area.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:51:46 +0100
Person in hospital after crash on busy Thornton Heath road
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash on a busy road in Thornton Heath.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:50:14 +0100
Boy, 17, arrested after man injured and supermarket staff 'threatened with knife'
Police investigating an incident at a supermarket over the weekend have arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:44:20 +0100
All lines closed after bridge damage causes major London rail disruption
Train services suspended at Beaconsfield due to bridge damage. Major disruption on Chiltern Railways routes to London Marylebone, Birmingham, Oxford.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:34:35 +0100
Murder suspect, 18, arrested after man stabbed to death
A second arrest has been made after a man died following a stabbing in Camden.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:12:43 +0100
Fire alert triggers suspensions and severe delays across multiple Tube lines
Fire alert at Edgware Road causes major disruption on London Underground. Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Elizabeth lines affected.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:54:01 +0100
London City Airport announces new round of local charity funding
London City Airport has announced it is granting an extra £36,000 to charities and community groups.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:51:35 +0100
87-year-old among hundreds arrested at mass protest in London
More than 500, including Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja, arrested at Trafalgar Square protest supporting banned group Palestine Action. Met Police criticised.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:43:47 +0100
Man stabbed and another slashed after fight inside property near prison
Two people have been injured following an incident at a property in Hammersmith.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:37:24 +0100
RECAP emergency service incident CLOSES road near prison
An emergency services incident on a road near a hospital and prison in Hammersmith has closed the road.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:16:43 +0100
M25 all lanes stopped after police incident— what we know so far
M25 traffic delays near Junction 25 Enfield as all lanes stopped due to police incident. Hertfordshire Police respond; long queues of cars and lorries reported.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:02:27 +0100
Man taken to hospital after supermarket staff 'threatened by pair with knife'
A man has been taken to hospital following an incident at a supermarket over the weekend.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:57:27 +0100
Former Met Police officer 'used brothel on duty and took cash in stop and search'
Ex-Met Police officer Imran Patel found guilty of gross misconduct after using brothel on duty and taking cash during stop and search, misconduct panel hears.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:52:14 +0100
'Don’t speculate online’ warning after woman raped outside Epsom church
The MP for Epsom and Ewell has urged people not to speculate online following a rape outside a church in the town.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:43:50 +0100
RECAP after all lanes STOPPED on M25 near London following 'police incident'
All lanes on the M25 near London have been stopped and traffic is stationary following a police incident.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:35:25 +0100
Surrey abuser made woman feel like ‘slave in her own life’
A Surrey man who repeatedly beat, controlled and threatened a woman over eight years has been jailed.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:30:41 +0100
The new Canary Wharf restaurant serving the tastes of Hong Kong
Mama Li expands in London with three sites, including a sit-in Canary Wharf restaurant, serving Cantonese cha chaan teng classics and attentive allergy-friendly service.

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