There are long delays on the A2 after a multi-vehicle crash.

A teenager from London will appear in court charged with the murder of 20-year-old Leicester student Khaleed Oladipo.

Harlow MP Chris Vince explains why he went to see Royal Mail operations first-hand.

Latest Waltham Forest planning applications: home extensions, roof alterations, new flats in Leyton, and commercial-to-residential conversions.

Southeastern trains are facing disruption this weekend due to engineering work.

Train enthusiasts and Harry Potter fans will have the chance to ride the Hogwarts Express at the Epping Ongar Railway in Essex.

Pleshey is a village in Essex that sits entirely within the remains of medieval castle defences, is mentioned in a Shakespeare play and which has a pub once owned by a rock star.

The oldest standing London pub on the banks of the River Thames, which dates back to the 1500s, is the Prospect of Whitby.

Aimee Lou Wood and Ben Whishaw will star in a one-off London reading of Dennis Kelly’s debut play Debris, staged as a fundraising event this March.

11-year-old Finley Churchill becomes first to complete 250 runs at Lesnes Abbey Woods junior parkrun, inspiring young runners and volunteers across the UK.

Waltham Forest Council proposes new waiting and loading restrictions in Bisterne Avenue, Eastfield Road, Yardley Lane, and Aylmer Road.

DoBar cafe in North London has been described as "simply the best" and will cost you less than £20 each.

Bromley is not short of independent boozers which serve up a real community spirit alongside their pints - and we are spotlighting five of the best-rated.

Kew Gardens’ Orchid Festival returns for its 30th year with a China-inspired theme, transforming the conservatory into a vibrant winter spectacle.

Over 100 young people in Islington were honoured at the Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards 2026 for outstanding contributions.

Lines in the Worcester Park area will be closed this weekend, cancelling several South Western Railway trains.

Had it opened, the Northern line station between Golders Green and Hampstead would have been the deepest on the London Underground network.

Keen knitters at Mercury's Breakfast Club donate handmade items to Queen's Hospital, Romford, supporting babies and parents in neonatal and antenatal wards.

Globally acclaimed DJ Peggy Gou will headline an open-air riverside show at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich in August 2026.

London is set for brighter days ahead, with the first post-5pm sunset of the year expected this weekend.

Architects and education leaders unveil plans to transform North Bridge House in Hampstead into Alleyn’s Hampstead.

A mother and child who faced being thrown out of their home were allowed back after an illegal eviction was stopped in its tracks by a quick-thinking Barking and Dagenham Council officer,

Redbridge Council has launched a Rapid Response Clean Team to tackle graffiti, fly-tipping, and street spills quickly. Report issues via Love Clean Streets app.

Southern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend due to a landslip on the tracks and engineering work.

A Greenwich theatre is set to stage productions at locations across London.

The former HG Wells pub in Worcester Park remains vacant and on the market more than six years after closing, with its future still uncertain.

A London man has been charged with murdering a student near their university campus in Leicester.

Two men have been found guilty of murder after the fatal shooting of Lathaniel Burrell, 16.

Noel Coward’s Rat Trap was written at the end of the First World War but its themes of young marital strife and the male ego still strike a chord today

TfL has announced a series of changes to over a dozen buys routes from February 7, 2026

There are severe 90 minute delays on the M25 near Brentwood after a three-car smash. Live updates here.

A young schoolgirl has been approached by an older man who allegedly bribed her with £100 to go to his house.

A London restaurateur has been found guilty of spiking a woman’s drink with a date-rape drug at Annabel’s in Mayfair and has been remanded in custody.

Singhsberry's grocery shop will open in High Road, Chadwell Heath in the coming weeks.

Severe delays hit Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines on London Underground after a faulty train at King's Cross St Pancras.

From historic coaching inns to fireside locals, these nine cosy London pubs offer warmth, character and shelter from winter’s cold and rain.

Major engineering works to upgrade the East Coast Main Line will disrupt London–Peterborough/King’s Lynn rail services over four weekends. Digital signalling.

Nine London restaurants have been flagged by the Michelin Guide as potential star recipients in 2026, ranging from Mayfair fine dining to neighbourhood favourites.

Olanike Toye was caught inhaling Entonox whilst on shift at Lewisham Hospital.

Sutton United has submitted new construction logistics and wildlife nesting plans as part of its ongoing pavilion development at Gander Green Lane.

Police have objected to the opening hours for new restaurant Bel'ivoire in Catford after fears it could add to substance misuse issues in "one of the most violent hotspots in London".

Plans to build 1,250 homes on the land of Crowlands Heath Golf Course will still be submitted after Marc Pennick, director of Homes4Life, hit back at councillor concerns.

A 21-year-old from Bromley has become London’s youngest licensed black cab driver, with his first fare going viral on TikTok.

The Stag pub in Hampstead has reopened after a full refurbishment, unveiling upgraded interiors, new menus, and improved garden and event spaces.

Three men jailed for Richmond jewellery shop robbery at 247 Kettles, which led to manager Oliver White’s suicide. Over £1m in luxury watches stolen.

Crowds queued for hours to welcome Danish homeware store Søstrene Grene - rivalling Ikea for bringing the Scandi lifestyle to Londoners - to Angel Central.

Bike hire company Lime has called for cyclists to be automatically prioritised at traffic lights in a bid to improve road safety and cut red light jumping.

A Streatham school has been praised by Ofsted for keeping pupils safe and happy, though inspectors say further work is needed to strengthen the curriculum.

Camden Council invests £22m in 2025 for greener streets, new cycle lanes, pedestrianisation, and safer junctions to boost walking, cycling and cut air pollution.

Police have searched an address in London as they investigate Lord Peter Mandelson for alleged misconduct in public office.