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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100New fitness classes for older people to 'get back to their body'
Patrick Hunter is on a mission to help people in their 40s and beyond move better, feel stronger and reconnect with their bodies in a way that feels natural, empowering and sustainable
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:18:26 +0100Man rushed to hospital after vehicle overturns on busy road in Welling
A man has been rushed to hospital this morning after a vehicle overturned on a busy road in Welling.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:05:13 +0100Two more charged with murder after man, 21, stabbed in Primrose Hill
Two charged with murder after Finbar Sullivan, 21, fatally stabbed in Primrose Hill. Three others face charges. Police appeal for information and witnesses.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:51:33 +0100Two men charged with murder of Kent man, 19, in fatal stabbing
Two men have been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old in Kent.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:36:36 +0100Delays continue at London Marylebone after disruption — what you need to know
Chiltern Railways trains face major delays after a signalling fault at London Marylebone. Disruption affects West Midlands, High Wycombe, and Birmingham routes.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:25:21 +0100LIVE updates as rush hour London Marylebone trains hit with MAJOR disruption
Major disruption is affecting services to and from London Marylebone after a signalling fault blocked all lines.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:15:17 +0100Tube strike London— here are the lines affected and what to expect
London Underground strike from 21–24 April to cause major Tube disruption. TfL warns of reduced services; Elizabeth line, DLR and Overground unaffected.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100IKEA is giving away meatball-flavoured lollipops in London this summer
IKEA and Chupa Chups are launching a limited-edition meatball-flavoured lollipop, with one million free treats available in stores this June.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:58:13 +0100Hunt for woman after racially aggravated incident in Surrey Uber
Police are hunting for a woman after a racially aggravated public order incident in Surrey.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:52:21 +0100LIVE as road blocked and buses diverted vehicle overturns in Welling
A road has been blocked in Welling this morning following a crash, with buses now on diversion.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:26:44 +0100Updates on London rush hour travel, traffic and weather
Good service is running across most London Underground lines this morning, with no major disruption reported so far.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100Get 10% off Wentworth Puzzles summer collection
The Wentworth Puzzle summer jigsaw puzzle collection is here!
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:36:13 +0100St George's Day celebrations in Trafalgar Square with music and food
London’s St George’s Day festival returns to Trafalgar Square on April 19 with live music, food, performances and family activities.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hundreds of new zero-emission buses to hit capital's streets
Buses across London are getting EV charging as part of a drive to cut tens of thousands of carbon emissions with plans to run on renewable energy by 2030.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +01005 charming villages near London you can visit in around an hour for a peaceful escape
From Hambleden to Finchampstead, discover five of the prettiest villages around an hour from London to visit.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The best places in London to grab a slice of pizza
London is home to a great range of pizza restaurants, with some highly-rated venues to grab a slice.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Health food café inside Mayfair gym chain slapped with low hygiene score
A health food café at Virgin Active's Mayfair health club has been handed a low food hygiene rating following a recent inspection
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The cheapest postcodes for London renters with rooms below £800
The most expensive and cheapest postcode districts in London have been revealed, with just five with average monthly room rents below £800.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The exact dates bus strikes will hit London in April - what you need to know
Seven London bus routes are set to be impacted by London bus strikes on two dates this month
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Light trails at Hampstead mansion end over 'challenging outcomes'
The contract to run seasonal light trails at Hampstead mansion Kenwood House has ended sooner than expected due to "extremely challenging outcomes".
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:03:17 +0100The ‘SAD FART’ trick Martin Lewis says could save you hundreds
Martin Lewis has revealed his ‘SAD FART’ trick to help shoppers understand their rights and get refunds or repairs on faulty goods.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100Royal Mail delivery delays - how to find postcodes affected and claim compensation
Royal Mail reports delivery delays daily - find out who can claim compensation and the payment you receive if successful.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:28:54 +0100Five stabbed in GRIM 24 hours of violence across London
A grim 24 hours across London have seen five stabbed in a series of violent incidents.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:08:59 +0100Woman accused of killing sister ‘felt unappreciated’, court hears
A woman accused of killing her film director sister in Camden felt “unappreciated” by her and harboured growing resentment in the months leading up to her death, a court has heard.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:40:45 +0100Couple deny stabbing Lewisham man to death in debt dispute trial
A Lewisham man was stabbed to death outside his home after a couple drove more than 50 miles with two young children in their car to confront him.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:24:52 +0100Woman in hospital after ‘crash’ near Natural History Museum
A woman has been taken to hospital after an accident near the Natural History Museum.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:07:32 +0100Cat rescued as 60 firefighters tackle HUGE house fire in Wallington
A cat has been rescued in a huge house fire in Wallington.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:04:24 +0100Everything we know so far after man stabbed outside Brent Cross Shopping Centre
We've gathered everything we know so far after a man was stabbed outside a shopping centre in Brent.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:35:56 +0100Man stabbed himself after murdering Croydon woman and claimed self-defence
A man who stabbed a Croydon woman inside her own home has been jailed for life.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0100Radio 1's Greg James sees dog take pride of place on Hampstead Heath mural
A fundraising Hampstead mural has immortalised five local pets - including the rescue Labrador owned by Radio 1 breakfast show presenter Greg James.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:15:12 +0100'AVOID' area warning as 60 firefighters tackle HUGE house fire in Wallington
Motorists have been urged to avoid the area as firefighters tackle a blaze at a terraced house in Wallington.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100'My grandad sold ice-cream on Hampstead Heath - now I'm opening my dream restaurant'
Luca Meola's grandad ran an ice-cream van on Hampstead Heath and his dad owned a restaurant in east London. Now he talks about opening his second Rossella restaurant in Muswell Hill.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100The family friendly bus and transport event taking place this weekend
London Bus Museum's Spring Gathering is set to return this weekend, promising a full day of family-friendly entertainment and heritage transport.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0100Huge discount chain plans new store in Crayford
Home Bargains could soon open a new branch in Crayford if plans are approved.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:20:55 +0100Heartbreaking tribute to ‘kind and generous’ man stabbed to death near busy market
A man stabbed to death among crowds near a busy market has been described as “kind and so generous” in a touching tribute.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:26:34 +010060 firefighters tackle HUGE house fire in Wallington
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are responding to a fire on Roe Way, Wallington.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:07:48 +0100Motorcyclist in hospital after crash with ambulance in south London
A motorcyclist is in hospital after a crash with an ambulance in south London.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:01:33 +0100I tried a marmite latte and pickle coffee in Covent Garden — you read that right
A first-hand review of Nespresso’s Covent Garden pop-up, including the viral pickled coffee cola and Marmite latte experience.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:37:46 +0100Killer seen smiling and laughing after murdering student on train tracks
A killer who was seen smiling and laughing after fatally attacking a student on railway tracks at Strawberry Hill has been convicted of murder.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:37:00 +0100Spurs captain spotted wearing leg brace after knee injury during match
Spurs captain Cristian Romero has been spotted wearing a leg brace after suffering what appeared to be a knee injury during Sunday's match against Sunderland.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:34:29 +0100Opening date revealed for new PAW Patrol-themed land
The UK’s first PAW Patrol-themed land will open at Chessington on May 3, featuring rides, play zones and immersive family experiences.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:01:22 +0100RECAP as major road outside Natural History Museum closed for HOURS after crash
Queen’s Gate is closed southbound outside the Natural History Museum following a crash, with traffic currently coping well.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:37:12 +0100‘Extensive enquiries’ continue after woman raped outside church in Epsom
Police say they have been carrying out “extensive enquiries” following a rape outside a church in Epsom.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:27:23 +0100Male taken to hospital after rush hour crash on busy roundabout
A male is in hospital following a crash on a busy roundabout in Waterloo this morning.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:09:00 +0100Chadwell Heath killer who left deaf woman to die said ‘no-one cares about her’
A “callous and selfish” killer who punched a deaf woman and left her to die in Chadwell Heath has been jailed for life.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:56:55 +0100Church launches ‘Hope for Epsom’ event after woman raped outside building
Epsom Methodist Church has invited the town to come together in response to a rape outside its building.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:51:19 +0100Man arrested after public indecency incident in London park
Police arrested a man for public indecency in Elthorne Park, London, on Sunday. Increased patrols are planned in local parks throughout the summer.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:48:16 +0100Man in his 50s stabbed during 'fight' outside Brent Cross Shopping Centre
Police were called at 09:34hrs on Tuesday, 14 April to reports of an altercation outside Brent Cross Shopping Centre, NW4.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:26:09 +0100Man saved from London shop fire as police launch criminal probe
Metropolitan Police treat Edgware Road Paddington shop fire as criminal; man rescued by officers, both he and police officer hospitalised with minor injuries.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:20:46 +0100Crime scene in place after man stabbed near Brent Cross Shopping Centre
Police have been called to Brent Cross Shopping Centre today (April 14).