An immersive exhibition exploring the life of Cleopatra will open in London in March 2026, using holograms, virtual reality and original artefacts to bring ancient Egypt to life.

A person has died after being hit by a London Underground train at a busy station.

The Prince Edward, a Victorian-era pub in Bayswater, has announced its closure, ending more than a century of service to the local community.

A man who died after a light aircraft crashed on farmland was “the most kind man you’ll ever meet”, his family have said in a tribute.

Hammock Harmonies, a relaxation experience dubbed "the first of its kind" which has featured on The Only Way Is Essex and Good Morning Britain, is coming to the YMCA in Rush Green Road, Romford.

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and with added romance in the air, a romantic day out will most likely be top of the list for many couples.

Cooper’s Cut, a contemporary steakhouse led by chef Luke Armstrong, opens at Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge in March 2026.

The Bull and Last in Hampstead has been named among the cosiest pubs in the UK with great value meals.

Camden Council unveils its 2026–2030 Climate Action Plan to cut energy bills, boost home efficiency, reduce flood risk, and reopen the Camden Climate Fund.

Planning permission has been approved to build a new self-storage shop in Belvedere Park.

A Dagenham community centre is set to expand, according to plans submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council.

A new study reveals how much garden space really costs across London, with Croydon named the most affordable borough and Kensington and Chelsea the most expensive.

The Tooting Food Festival will take over local markets this February, celebrating culture, community and global flavours with tastings, tours and live performances.

Buses replace trains between New Malden and Twickenham during February half term for Network Rail engineering works.

A Camberwell pub dating back nearly 130 years has been named as one of the best gastropubs in the UK after reopening just eight months ago.

Plans to redevelop the long-vacant former Debenhams store at The Glades Shopping Centre in Bromley have now been approved, clearing the way for a major new mix of retail and leisure uses.

Parliament Hill Lido swimmers complain they weren't consulted over plans to hand the pool cafe to Daisy Green which they say is 'glitzy, overpriced' and a bad match for the lido.

After inspiring a mini bidding war between 24 bidders, the rare Royal Mint 50p coin sold for £125.08 on eBay this week

A woman has died after a medical incident at Tottenham Green Leisure Centre.

A 62-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing his sister in Surrey Quays.

Ashford Place’s Mental Health Music & Arts Festival returns to Kiln Cinema, Brent in February, spotlighting Irish culture, wellbeing, and creative recovery.

Hackney Dudes appeals for £50,000 to continue weekly meetups combating loneliness among men over 50 at Dalston Eastern Curve Garden.

Severe delays hit London Underground as Bakerloo line is partly suspended, with Jubilee and Metropolitan lines also disrupted during rush hour

A new supermarket has opened its doors in Orpington.

Waterproofing of the new Gallows Corner flyover appears to have begun as the project moves closer to completion.

The shortlist for the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2026 has been announced, with residents now invited to vote in three public categories.

Tessa Peake-Jones will star in Invisible Me, a new London play exploring love, loss and late-life dating, opening at Southwark Playhouse in 2026.

The Clink restaurant at HMP Brixton has been saved from closure and will host a special charity dinner with celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala in February 2026.

Major roadworks on London’s A23 Streatham Hill by TfL run until spring 2027, with lane closures, diversions and travel delays expected. Check TfL updates.

Former Carshalton teacher Gary Vigar has been jailed for more than five years after grooming a girl into sexual activity.

Thornton Heath man Minhaz Alam is charged with engaging in sexual communication with a child in the Mitcham Junction area.

London is packed with free Valentine’s Week events, from heart-themed art and live music to museums and riverside history walks across the capital.

A man has been charged after a woman in her 60s was assaulted in Sidcup.

A woman was left with head injuries after an assault in Sidcup.

Plans for more than 180 supported living flats in Rush Green are set to gain initial approval from Barking & Dagenham Council.

A London teenager accused of stealing more than £130,000 worth of goods has been banned from every Boots store across England and Wales as part of strict bail conditions.

Mulligans Romford, part of Adventure Leisure Group is set to launch a 'No Phone Zone' this half-term.

Two men have been prosecuted and fined over £500 for misusing Blue Badges in Enfield.

Major disruption on the Bakerloo Line as services suspended between Queen’s Park and Piccadilly Circus due to a casualty.

A political row erupts in Merton over claims of possible cuts to key TfL bus routes 93, 163, 154, 164, and 470, despite assurances from Go Ahead and TfL.

Mulligans Romford, part of Adventure Leisure Group is set to launch a 'No Phone Zone' this half-term.

The Bakerloo line has been suspended following a casualty on the tracks.

A suspect remains at large after a stabbing on a major road left a teenager injured in hospital.

Hammersmith and Fulham Council approves plans to convert 441 North End Road, Fulham, into a hot food takeaway, with strict conditions on noise and odour.

Ten-year-old Marcos Melendez declared a 'wear any shoes' day when he became headteacher for a day at Larchwood Primary School, Brentwood, after winning a Christmas raffle.

Leigh Academy Wilmington wins British Council International School Award 2026 for excellence in global education.

Southeastern trains between Hither Green and Dartford face delays and cancellations after a passenger fell ill at Sidcup.

Crash closes Dartford Crossing tunnel on M25 anticlockwise, with two lanes shut and heavy delays back to junction 2.

Trains between Hither Green and Dartford are cancelled and delayed as police help a sick passenger at Sidcup. More update here.

Six men have been charged after a man was stabbed to death on Seville Street in Knightsbridge.