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Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
LISTED: Croydon's best and worst GP surgeries for 2026 revealed
The latest figures have revealed which GP surgeries in Croydon received the highest and lowest patient satisfaction ratings in 2026.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Crystal Palace couple bringing the taste of Georgia to south London
A south London restaurant is winning over locals with its homemade cheese breads and authentic Georgian dishes.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Artist stabbed outside Forest Hill home completes memoir 16 years in the making
An artist who rebuilt his life after being stabbed outside his Forest Hill home is set to release a memoir charting his journey from troubled teenager to successful creative entrepreneur.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Deptford food scene transformed by new bakeries, cafes and market traders
Deptford High Street is being transformed by the borough's shifting food scene.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:32:43 +0100
Lebanese restaurant shut by police damaged in fire ONE DAY after reopening
A Lebanese restaurant in central London which was shut by police has been up in flames a day after it reopened.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:09:52 +0100
LIVE updates as restaurant shut by police up in flames one day after reopening
Lebanese Grill Express at Leather Lane in Clerkenwell is on fire today (July 16). Follow our blog for live updates.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:51:29 +0100
’Avoid the area’ warning as people evacuated from homes after central London fire
People are advised to avoid the area after a fire broke out at a Clerkenwell restaurant in the early morning, in which people were forced to evacuate.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:27:08 +0100
Footage shows crowds yelling ‘fire’ to wake people in block of flats as blaze erupts
Footage shows the moment crowds of people yelled "fire" to clear a block of flats during a blaze in Woolwich.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:03:53 +0100
Five adults and child taken to hospital after early morning fire in Woolwich
Five adults and a child have been taken to hospital after an early morning fire which damaged flats at Edge Hill in Woolwich.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:38:12 +0100
London Overground line reopens FOUR days after major fire - with minor delays ongoing
A London Overground line has reopened four days after it was partially suspended due to a major Walthamstow fire - with minor delays.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0100
Two-bedroom apartment with character on Parkhill Road, Belsize NW3
Two-bedroom apartment with character on Parkhill Road, Belsize Park

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Andalucía break from £839pp with seven experiences included
Riviera Travel Deal: Discover Andalucía from as little as £839pp*.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former homeless sixth-former wins top social mobility award
Anthony Braganza, who grew up in Tottenham, received the Improving Social Mobility Award at the 18th annual Student Social Mobility Awards held on July 8.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tributes paid to retired Shell executive who helped build Highgate’s community centre
Stephen Hodge, a former finance director at the oil company, died in April at the age of 84.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Driving instructor surprised at home with brand new SUV
Aurfan Javid, based in Ilford, was getting ready for work when BOTB's Christian Williams arrived to tell him he’d won a Jaecoo 7 SHS-H.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gelato spot names new flavour after pop megastar who bought ice cream there
Sticks & Cones in Paddington Street, Marylebone was chosen by Harry Styles to celebrate the end of his record breaking Wembley run and it has named a sorbet in his honour.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Crystal Palace Park to celebrate major regeneration with FREE family fun weekend
Crystal Palace Park has nearly completed a major regeneration project and is celebrating with a weekend of activities.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100
The south-east London borough with links to five World Cup players
Greenwich has been home to its fair share of World Cup players over the years – including one of England's current stars.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Drivers face higher Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel tolls as TfL proposes hike
Drivers face rising costs for using the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels during rush hour.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0100
Croydon schools close as staff STRIKE over ‘toxic bullying culture’
Croydon schools will close for a day after staff announced industrial action over what unions have described as a “toxic” bullying culture.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0100
M&S confirms EXACT date Lewisham store will close doors for good
Marks & Spencer has officially confirmed the closure date for its Lewisham store.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
‘Incredibly special’ Sri Lankan restaurant takes home three awards
A south London restaurant and its chef have taken home a slew of awards as the business continues to grow.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0100
Croydon Wetherspoons reopening date FINALLY confirmed after two-month refurb
A popular Wetherspoon pub in Croydon is set to reopen after a major refurbishment, with a reopening date finally confirmed.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:47:17 +0100
Fans flock to see Jude Bellingham at SE London station - but there's a catch
Football fans were left doing a double take after spotting a 'Jude Bellingham' lookalike at their local train station ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Skechers store could takeover former WH Smith at Orpington retail park
A new Skechers store could be coming to Orpington next year under new plans.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Everything we know about the return of Lewisham's popular street food market
A street food market is set to make a comeback as a social and cultural hub.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Kingfisher Hall Academy staff retire after a combined 55 years of service
Gail Luis and Joan McGhan, who have dedicated a combined 55 years of service with North Star Community Trust, are retiring from Kingfisher Hall Academy.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:11:11 +0100
Jail term increased for man who stabbed pair in 'horrific' tube station attack
A man who carried out a random double stabbing at a tube station has had his jail term increased.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:15 +0100
Boy, 14, charged with terrorism offence over alleged 'Sutton mosque attack plan'
A 14-year-old boy has been charged under the Terrorism Act over the discovery of alleged plans to target mosques in south London.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:13:52 +0100
Man admits manslaughter after pair killed in horror M4 crash
A man has pleaded guilty to a number of offences after a crash on the M4 claimed the lives of two people and injured one other.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The London airport that's closest to the city centre might surprise you
London City Airport is the closest airport to central London, but how does it compare with Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0100
Meet the north London TikTok vinyl expert who published his first novel in his 70s
North Londoner Richard Smith gained fame on TikTok posting videos of his extensive record collection and started writing novels in his 70s.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:47:49 +0100
Young mother killed in double stabbing pictured after 'appalling violence'
A woman who was killed in a double stabbing in Hayes has been pictured for the first time after being named by police as Kirandeep Kaur.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:28:30 +0100
Roof of Erith home destroyed after fire breaks out
Pictures have captured the scenes in Erith today after around 30 firefighters tackled a blaze at a home.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:26 +0100
Euston trains to Scotland hit by major disruption after fallen tree
Major rail delays at London Euston as fallen tree disrupts Avanti West Coast, Northern and TransPennine Express services to Scotland. Check travel updates.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:53:33 +0100
Pedestrian and motorcyclist taken to hospital after London crash
Two injured in Kennington collision between pedestrian and motorcyclist on Cramner Road. London Ambulance Service attended. Police appeal for witnesses.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:43:41 +0100
Inside the 600-year-old London pub given a stunning new lease of life
Jamie Beaumont, general manager of The London Apprentice, said: "With so many stories and such a rich history to this pub, it is an honour to be here for its next chapter.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:40:00 +0100
North London Line of Duty actor awarded Freedom of the City of London
Adrian Dunbar's latest role was taking part in a 900-year-old ceremony to celebrate his award of the Freedom of the City of London.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0100
Historic pie and mash shop appears to have closed again weeks after reopening
M Manze's in Chapel Market which only reopened last month as No 74 Chapel Market serving a twist on traditional pies and mash appears to have just closed again.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:30:08 +0100
Man arrested in London after ‘threat posted to shoot Nigel Farage’
A man in London has been arrested after he allegedly threatened to shoot Nigel Farage in the head, according to reports.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:20:06 +0100
RECAP updates as M25 crash causes long delays near M3 junction
A crash is causing long queues on the M25 anti-clockwise after J12 (M3), with congestion building back towards J13 (Staines). Follow our live updates for the latest traffic information.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:09:30 +0100
Roof of Erith home 'fully alight' as 30 firefighters tackle blaze
The roof of a home in Erith is fully alight this afternoon after a fire has broken out, with emergency responders at the scene.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:06 +0100
Teenager convicted after offering cyber security help to terrorist groups
Yusuf Shah, 18, from Ilford, convicted at Kingston Crown Court for aiding terrorist groups with cyber security and cryptocurrency; sentencing in September.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:58:51 +0100
Man’s heartbreaking tribute after ‘caring’ brother found dead in home
A man has said his brother is "one of the most thoughtful in the world" in a touching tribute after he was found dead at a home in Heathrow.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:48:00 +0100
Nine planes declare emergency after being unable to land at Gatwick
Nine flights declared mid-air emergencies over Gatwick Airport after a technical fault and runway closure caused diversions and delays for BA, TUI, easyJet, Jet2.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:29:37 +0100
Pictures from the scene as two rushed to hospital after crash
Two injured after a motorbike and pedestrian crash on Brixton Road, south London. A23 closed, major delays; both taken to trauma centre. Latest updates.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:22:45 +0100
Eltham residents still without water after two burst pipes cause major disruption
Residents have been left without water after two burst pipes caused disruption.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:10:42 +0100
Man in his 20s stabbed to death near school named and pictured
A man who died after he was fatally stabbed near a school in Hackney has been named and pictured for the first time.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:31:04 +0100
'Opportunistic' prowler sexually assaulted lone women on train and Circle Line tube
A man who sexually assaulted lone women on late night trains has been jailed.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:51:00 +0100
Dagenham off-licence owner told to improve or face losing shop licence
Jay Food and Wine in Broad Street wanted permission to sell drink as late as midnight each day but was refused by Barking and Dagenham Council.

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