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Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:16 +0000
Overhead wire fault throws St Pancras services into chaos – alternative routes listed
Major train disruption between London St Pancras and Luton Airport Parkway due to overhead wire damage. EMR & Thameslink services delayed or cancelled.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:52:31 +0000
LIVE updates as trains face MAJOR disruption at busy station and airport
Trains at a major London station and airport face major disruption "all day". Live updates here.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:09:25 +0000
Students should ‘stay at home’ as counter terror probe double stabbing at school
A school is expected to stay closed as counter terror police investigate the double stabbing of a 12 and 13-year-old.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:45:07 +0000
LIVE updates as TWO crashes on M25 bring drivers 120 minute delays
Drivers on the M25 face hour delays after a multi-vehicle crash this morning. Live updates here.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:21:08 +0000
LIVE as school closed after children, 12 and 13, stabbed in 'attempted murder'
Two boys are in a serious condition after a stabbing in a school. Live updates here as the investigation enters the second day

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Sutton ranked the best south London borough to live in
Sutton has been ranked as one of the best London boroughs to live in by property consultants Garrington's.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Ramp up the romance with a Valentine’s gift from Experience Days
From romantic afternoon teas to exhilarating track-days, pampering spa treatments to thrilling outdoor adventures, Experience Days has an experience to make your Valentine’s heart race.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Live poetry readings set for Covent Garden station
Poems on the Underground celebrates 40 years with a new TfL winter poetry collection across London Tube, Overground and Elizabeth line, plus live readings.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The stunning forest walk near London with ‘breathtaking’ views that inspired Narnia
Surrey Hills National Landscape is less than a two-hour journey from London and is the inspiration behind Narnia.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Half a tonne of waste collected from Barking estate in day of action
Barking and Dagenham Council and Reside led a clean-up on Gascoigne Estate, tackling fly-tipping, litter and waste disposal issues.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 1912 traditional brick 'purpose built' community hall on sale for £750k
A community hall on Grove Green Road in Leyton is on sale for £750k.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Several roads in Bromley could be closed for 18 months for essential telecom works
A series of temporary road closures and traffic restrictions are set to be introduced across Bromley.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Social care services 'need improvement with 'delays in assessments and reviews'
Social care support services have come under scrutiny in Hackney.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Bromley is paying for Sadiq Khan's failure to build homes'
Government increases Bromley housing targets by 400%, threatening green belt land as Sadiq Khan’s London housing targets are cut. Local opposition grows.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Why do Tories and Reform vote against better policing?'
Bexleyheath and Crayford MP Daniel Francis on London's falling homicide rate, and the fact that Conservative and Reform MPs vote against measures to crack down on shoplifting.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Everything you need to know as months of Piccadilly Line closures set to begin
Transport for London announces Piccadilly line closures in west and north London from March to July 2026 for upgrade works.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Vacant London high street unit lined up for café and restaurant makeover
A vacant Shepherd’s Bush office on Uxbridge Road could become Maicafe, a new 25–30 seat restaurant and café, creating 12 jobs if planning is approved.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Colourful sushi and juice bar near station in south east London goes up for sale
A sushi and juice bar business in Plumstead has been listed for sale for £50,000–£60,000, offering poké bowls, smoothies and sushi burritos near the station.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Meet private school's new head who says 'changing technology our biggest challenge'
Aidan Sproat-Clements, who will start at Alleyn's Hampstead in September, has pledged to look after the long-held traditions of his existing pupils.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:57:42 +0000
Teen boys and three others stabbed in horrific three days of violence across London
Two boys have been stabbed in a school and three others have been stabbed in a violent three days across London.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:31:39 +0000
Person in hospital after stabbing at London Overground station
A person has been taken to hospital after a stabbing at Turkey Street station in Enfield.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:16:41 +0000
Everything we know so far about double stabbing at Kingsbury High School
As police are investigating a double stabbing in a Kingsbury High School where two teenage boys were injured, here’s everything we know so far.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:51:00 +0000
Two boys stabbed at Kingsbury High School in 'serious condition'
Two boys stabbed at Kingsbury High School are thought to be in a serious condition, police have said in an update.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:19:16 +0000
Boy, 13, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after double stabbing at school
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after a double stabbing at a school in Kingsbury.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Leisure centre boss who gave CPR among winners of employee of the year awards
Harry Cook, duty manager at Sidcup Leisure Centre, was named Lex Leisure Employee of the Year 2025 after giving CPR. Other winners were Erith's Julia Arnold and Crook Log in Bexley's Alexandria Wright.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:42:46 +0000
Overground station CLOSED due to stabbing
Turkey Street Overground station has closed due to a police incident.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:11:27 +0000
London Underground disruption hits evening rush hour as two Tube lines delayed
Minor delays on Bakerloo and Jubilee lines affect evening rush hour commuters.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:10:00 +0000
New operation identifies over 100 worst London shoplifters in just 8 hours
140 prolific offenders have been identified in just eight hours as part of a new operation by the Metropolitan Police.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Rudimental to headline Alexandra Palace’s Kaleidoscope Festival
Rudimental will headline Kaleidoscope Festival 2026 at Alexandra Palace, with Groove Armada, MJ Cole, comedy stars and family events also confirmed.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The cute Valentine's pop up inviting dog lovers to snap pics with rescue pups
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is hosting a Valentine’s Day pop-up in Battersea this week, inviting dog lovers to snap photos with rescue dogs.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Prominent two storey pub in 'bustling' high street put up for sale
The Wheatsheaf, a well-known two-storey pub and restaurant on West Wickham High Street, has been put up for sale with an asking price of £85,000.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Well-known West Wickham gastro pub with live music put up for sale
The Wheatsheaf, a well-known two-storey pub and restaurant on West Wickham High Street, has been put up for sale with an asking price of £85,000.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Tailor launches service offering bespoke suit consultations on Waterloo trains
A London tailor has launched a UK-first service offering bespoke suit consultations on commuter trains into Waterloo, turning travel time into tailored fittings.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0000
Revealed - east London boroughs ranked from best to worst to live in
East London boroughs have been ranked from the best to worst to live in 2026 by Garrington Property Finders.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:51:08 +0000
Former councillor sent sexual messages like 'show me your bra' to 'child'
Former Barnet Labour councillor Liron Velleman admits sending sexual messages to a police decoy posing as a 13-year-old girl in north London sting.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:39:20 +0000
Historic London pub reopens with mega balloons after being closed since 2019
The historic Hoop and Grapes pub in Farringdon has reopened after being closed since 2019, following a £1.8m restoration by Shepherd Neame.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:32:00 +0000
'Off the beaten track' Hampstead cafe opens serving bagels and coffee
Brad and Dills is serving coffee and bagels near the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead and has sister venues in Harpenden and St Albans.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:27:08 +0000
Pictures show police blocking off Kingsbury school after double stabbing
Pictures at the scene of a double stabbing at Kingsbury High School show officers blocking off the entrance as the school entered lockdown.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:23:19 +0000
Boy rushed to trauma centre with another in hospital after secondary school stabbing
A boy has been rushed to a major trauma centre and another taken to hospital after two boys were stabbed at a secondary school in Kingsbury.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:19:40 +0000
Secondary school put into lockdown as police hunt for teen after two boys stabbed
A secondary school in Kingsbury has been put into lockdown after two boys were stabbed.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Blueprint draft released for plans to 'transform' Dagenham Heathway
Draft plans for the "transformation" of one of Dagenham Heathway have been released - including a proposal to redevelop Heathway Shopping Centre. A public consultation is set to begin.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Plans for seven-person HMO in major Dagenham road dubbed 'detrimental'
Plans for a seven-person HMO in Heathway, Dagenham have been refused by Barking and Dagenham Council.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:59:25 +0000
URGENT search for teen after two boys stabbed at school in Kingsbury
Police are searching for a teenager after two boys were stabbed at Kingsbury High School Lower School earlier today.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:44:18 +0000
URGENT search for teen after two boys stabbed at school
Police are searching for a teenager after two boys were stabbed at Kingsbury High School Lower School earlier today.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:25:52 +0000
Boys, 12 and 13, taken to hospital after double stabbing at secondary school
Two boys have been taken to hospital after a double stabbing at a school in Kingsbury.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:10:46 +0000
London Islamic centre wants to more than double Friday prayer numbers
The Islamic Centre Edgware is seeking Barnet Council approval to increase Friday prayer capacity from 200 to 550 worshippers, citing local Muslim population growth.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:13:15 +0000
Major police presence after double stabbing at secondary school
Police have cordoned off the area near Roe Green Park next to Kingsbury High School today (February 10). Follow our blog for updates.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Head boy at Erith school speaks to Prince of Wales
Harris Garrard Academy’s Daniel Oke met Prince William at a BBC Children in Need We Move FWD event, discussing career opportunities for young Black people in the UK.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:45:52 +0000
Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink disruption — the best alternatives
Train disruption at East Croydon affects Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink services, with delays and cancellations across London.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:44:10 +0000
Post office officially returns and is 'wholeheartedly welcomed'
A vital Post Office service has returned to Woolwich with the opening of a new branch on Powis Street, offering a full range of postal and banking services.

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