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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:55:05 +0100
London Tube delays spread across multiple lines during morning rush
London Tube delays: Minor disruptions affect District, Metropolitan, Mildmay, and Piccadilly lines this Friday morning.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:20:44 +0100
London Overground delays after fault — alternative routes
Points failure between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction causes London Overground delays, cancellations and revised services. Disruption expected until 09:15.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:48:47 +0100
RECAP after points failure disrupts rush hour London trains
A points failure is causing disruption to rush hour London Overground services this morning.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:57 +0100
Man in hospital after fire breaks out at shops with flats above
A man is in hospital after an early morning fire at a shop with flats above it.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Bring the Med to your patio with You Garden’s Sicilian Lemon Tree
Home grown lemons anyone?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How a 28-year-old is bringing pie and mash back to life in east London
A Leytonstone pie and mash shop is thriving thanks to social media, as a young owner modernises tradition and attracts new customers.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free sushi up for grabs as SushiDog opens new site in Westfield
SushiDog is opening at Westfield Stratford City with free sushi for the first 100 customers and 50% off during launch weekend.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One of Dulwich’s best pubs is back after a big revamp
The Crown & Greyhound in Dulwich has reopened after a major refurbishment, featuring new dining spaces, updated interiors and boutique rooms.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the residents fighting plans for 'mega' car park on Beckenham green space
Residents fear plans for a "mega car park" at a leisure centre in Beckenham will be a "stepping stone" for further development.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
7 surprisingly dog-friendly beaches near London for a perfect day trip
Discover the best dog-friendly beaches near London accessible by train, including Camber Sands, Whitstable and Brighton, with travel tips and rules.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Discover the ‘absolutely beautiful’ London gardens named best in the UK for 2026
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have been named among the best in the UK for 2026. Find out why.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0100
UK leisure centre charity with 20 sites enters administration - one already to close
Fusion Lifestyle, which operates 26 leisure centres across the UK, has entered administration.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:42:52 +0100
Beauty chain to return to high street with 25 new stores after closing 150 last year
Bodycare collapsed into administration in September last year, forcing around 150 stores to close

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
3 major airlines cancel flights and hike fares as fuel costs rise - are you affected?
Air India, Air New Zealand, and Delta Airlines are the latest airlines to cancel flights and increase fares amid rising fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:37:40 +0100
'Abhorrent' sexual assault by south east London man was ‘worst ever seen by officer’
A man living in south east London carried out an “abhorrent” sexual assault on a 13-year-old girl on a train.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:15:16 +0100
Police search for girl who filmed fatal fight on Primrose Hill
Police are searching for a “key witness” who filmed a fight in which a man was fatally stabbed on Primrose Hill.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:41:52 +0100
M25 closed near Dartford Crossing after lorry crash with long delays
A tanker has crashed on the Dartford Crossing with huge delays. Live updates here.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
New Caribbean restaurant and bar to bring 'bold Caribbean flavour' to Camden
New restaurant Rum Kitchen is set to bring bold Caribbean flavour and late night energy to Inverness Street in the heart of Camden when it opens on April 16.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:08:35 +0100
Friend heard 'screams' in last phone call with Primrose Hill stabbing victim
A man has described the last phone call to his friend moments before he was was fatally stabbed on Primrose Hill.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0100
LIDO Festival gigs cancelled due to poor ground conditions at Victoria Park
Headliners Bombay Bicycle Club and CMAT had their gigs cancelled as LIDO Festival was postponed by two months to protect Victoria Park.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:04:55 +0100
Woman rushed to hospital after crash in Orpington
A woman has been rushed to hospital after a crash in Orpington.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Record spike in crimes at UK churches — why London stands out
London has recorded the highest number of church-related crimes in the UK, with over 500 incidents reported in 2025, including theft and vandalism.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Three north London restaurants have just been added to the Michelin Guide
A restaurant co-founded by White Lotus star Theo James and a residency in an Islington pub are among the latest additions to the Michelin Guide.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Family-run café next to Oval tube fears closure as TfL won't renew lease
A family-run café near Oval station faces possible closure after TfL said it may not renew the lease, raising concerns for independent businesses.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Award-winning sandwich shop opening in London station — but only for 6 months
The award-winning Sandwich Sandwich has opened its Paddington Station store today - and its running for just six months

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:28:09 +0100
Pastor charged after London man drowns during baptism ceremony
Pastor Cheryl Bartley charged with gross negligence manslaughter after Robert Smith drowned during baptism in Erdington, Birmingham. CPS brings case to court.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:25:01 +0100
Historic Forest Gate pub up for £6m — with plans that could change it forever
The Rising Sun pub in Forest Gate is on the market for over £6m, with potential to be redeveloped into flats or a hotel.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:16:31 +0100
Woman rushed to hospital after crash on busy road
A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash on a busy road.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:14:32 +0100
Neo-Nazi teen 'caught by MI5 trying to buy gun for terror attack'
Neo-Nazi Alfie Coleman, from Essex, was caught by MI5 in a gun-buying sting for a planned terrorist attack, Old Bailey hears.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Historic north London pub gets a new name and new management
The team behind Papi in Hackney will open The Golden Tooth this month on the site of 'Tudorbethan' pub The Royal Oak in Newington Green.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:10:29 +0100
Crash leaves A21 closed for hours in Orpington
A21 Farnborough Common closed northbound after crash. Send photos or information to Ezekiel.Bertrand@newsquest.co.uk

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:36:06 +0100
Southern trains to London hit by delays after vehicle strikes rail bridge
Southern Rail services between London Victoria, Littlehampton, Brighton and Worthing delayed after a vehicle struck Southwick rail bridge.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:19:56 +0100
Costa Coffee opens new London branch in former bank building
Costa Coffee has opened a new London store in a former bank building on Aldersgate Street.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:19:33 +0100
Waterloo lines reopen after fatal incident but major disruption continues
All train lines at Queenstown Road station have reopened after a fatal incident. Major delays to South Western Railway services from London Waterloo continue.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:11:09 +0100
Burglars crashed stolen Porsche during police chase
Burglars from east London crashed a stolen Porsche while trying to flee police less than an hour after targeting a house.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:04:23 +0100
Boy, 17, rushed to hospital after shooting outside block of flats
A boy has been rushed to hospital after a shooting in Camberwell.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:56:06 +0100
Boy, 14, taken to hospital after 'assault' in park
A boy has been taken to hospital after being found injured at a park.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:54:48 +0100
Surrey abuser burned ‘terrified and isolated’ woman while running dating scams
A Surrey man who repeatedly beat a woman and scammed victims out of thousands through dating apps has been jailed.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:33 +0100
Man shot in south east London with crime scene in place
A man has been rushed to hospital after a shooting in south east London. Live updates here.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:50:46 +0100
Boy, 17, rushed to hospital after shooting in south east London
A boy has been rushed to hospital after a shooting in Camberwell.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:28:30 +0100
Forensic enquiries continue after human skull found hanging from tree
A human skull was found in Brooke Wood, Enfield. Metropolitan Police launch investigation; death not suspicious. Search ongoing for next-of-kin.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:14:38 +0100
Teenager in hospital after crash between cyclist and vehicle in Croydon
A teenager has been taken to hospital after a crash in Thornton Heath.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:44:20 +0100
Here’s when Tube strikes will disrupt London this April – full dates
RMT Tube drivers’ strike to cause severe London Underground disruption 21–24 April. Overground, DLR, Elizabeth line and buses unaffected but busier.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:12 +0100
Shrine for father’s only son stabbed to death at London viewpoint
A shrine of flowers has been left for a son who was stabbed to death on Primrose Hill as he tested out his new camera.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:57:41 +0100
Person dies on tracks as Waterloo lines shut with major disruption
A person has died at Queenstown Road station, causing major rail disruption between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction. Delays, cancellations, and travel updates.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:50:34 +0100
Disruption extended at Waterloo with ‘no idea’ when lines will reopen
All trains between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction suspended due to emergency incident. Major delays, cancellations and alternative travel options in place.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:26:15 +0100
Waterloo shut with ‘no idea’ when lines will reopen — alternatives
All trains between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction are suspended due to an incident. South Western Railway services disrupted; seek alternative routes.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:29:08 +0100
RECAP as Waterloo trains face MAJOR delays after person dies on tracks
Lines between Waterloo and Clapham Junction are closed. Send photos or information to Ezekiel.Bertrand@newsquest.co.uk

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:20:44 +0100
Major disruption near London Waterloo due to 'emergency services' incident
Commuters are facing major disruption near London Waterloo due to an "emergency services" incident.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:17:55 +0100
Man stabbed to death ‘seen falling to the floor in front of crowds’ near busy market
A man stabbed to death near a busy market in east London was seen falling to the floor.

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