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Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:35:32 +0000LIVE updates as major street in Wimbledon blocked due to 'police incident'
A section of The Broadway in Wimbledon has been closed following a police incident.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000The cosy Hampstead coffee shop that's a perfect refuge on a grey London day
Reporter Helena Sauriat reviews Louis Patisserie in Hampstead, where she bought a pastry and latte and took in the ambience.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000Telecoms upgrade among latest wave of planning applications
Latest Barking and Dagenham planning applications include home extensions, roof conversions, outbuildings, and telecoms upgrades.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000The forgotten north London village that shone a light on Victorian society
Hornsey Historical Society member Hugh Flouch on how researching his award-winning book Abyssinia: Hornsey's Lost Village became an adventure that "illuminated the world".
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000The new Cheam restaurant where Indian classics 'hit all the right notes'
I went to new Cheam restaurant Royal Heaven and it may have been one of the most authentic Indian restaurants I’ve been to.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000The lost Tube station that became a Chinese restaurant
Marlborough Road was one of the earliest stations on the Tube network but closed in 1939 and for many decades its ticket hall operated as a restaurant
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sprawling, stylish bungalow that could go even larger on sale for £725,000
Four-bedroom detached bungalow for sale in Collier Row, Romford, with 130ft garden, off-street parking, modern kitchen, and major transport links nearby.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Gaming venue celebrates first year with £1 games and £350 giveaway
Playbox in Boxpark Croydon is celebrating its first birthday by offering £1 games on pool, shuffleboard and darts for a limited time.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Amy Winehouse's original band set to perform to mark album's 20th anniversary
Amy Winehouse’s original band will perform Back to Black in full at the Roundhouse this December to mark the album’s 20th anniversary.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The loveable Battersea dogs in need of a forever home
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is searching for loving adopters for seven dogs, including Snow the German Shepherd, Twister the greyhound and bonded pair Manny and Dolly.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The top-rated pubs for a Sunday roast in Bexley based on Google reviews
If you’re craving a traditional British roast with all the trimmings, Bexley has some excellent carveries that consistently impress diners.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Global Elvis Presley tribute show coming to Churchill Theatre for one night only
An Elvis tribute artist is set to return to Bromley for a one-night-only performance.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000All you need to know about London's new 'interactive adventure game'
A new 'interactive adventure game' is set for Westfield Stratford - here are all the details we know so far.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Hundreds attend Barking and Dagenham's largest ever jobs fair
Hundreds attended Barking and Dagenham's biggest jobs fair at Dagenham Library for National Apprenticeship Week, with employers like the NHS and top colleges.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Mega Baroque home for sale with 'Versailles-level drama' in every room
A 10-bedroom Baroque style house in Hampstead is on the market for £17million.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000London’s best ongoing kids-eat-free offers – no school holiday needed
Families in London can save with year-round free kids’ meal deals at restaurants including The Real Greek, Bella Italia, TGI Fridays and more.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The leafy London town named the UK's most 'screen-worthy' filming spot
Richmond and Tower Bridge have been named as two of the UK's top filming spots thanks to their appearances in Ted Lasso and Spider-Man: Far From Home
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000I walked the entire length of Brick Lane and found expensive pizza and tourist traps
American reporter Roberto visited Brick Lane for the first time to take in the history and character and have his say on the beigel shop debate.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sidcup builder's merchant raises more than £1,000 for mental health charity
MKM Sidcup builder's merchant opens, raising over £1,000 for mental health charity, creating 17 jobs, and offering building materials and design services.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Meet the 'Wombles of Romford' who keep the town spick and span
Would-be Wombles can help tidy up Romford town centre as part of the Great British Spring Clean on March 14.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000‘I spent a day in the sweet Surrey village where there's more than meets the eye’
When Garrington Property Finders ranked Ewell the 20th best place to live, I decided to explore it.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000Sir David Jason admits the Only Fools and Horses joke that would never air now
Sir David Jason has shared the one joke from Only Fools and Horses that would never air now.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Why isn’t Call the Midwife on tonight? Fans say BBC schedule change is 'not fair'
Find out why Call the Midwife isn't on TV tonight (February 22) as episode seven is replaced in BBC schedule change - fans say it's 'not fair'
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:29:05 +0000Four men arrested on suspicion of murder after man, 60s, stabbed to death
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead with stab wounds to the chest in a property in Westbury Road, Walthamstow.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:02:59 +0000Man, 60s, found with 'stab wounds in chest' as murder investigation launched
A man was found dead with stab wounds to the chest in a property in Westbury Road, Walthamstow at 8.59 on February 20. A murder investigation has been launched.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000New cocktail bar with American roots opens in Covent Garden
Cato, a New York-inspired cocktail bar from Bart & Taylor and Angelos Bafas, has opened in Covent Garden, serving British ingredient-led drinks and an immersive Colour Has Flavour tasting experience.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Iconic pub set to reopen after closing due to 'unsustainable' trading conditions
The iconic, The Gun pub in Hackney is set to reopen its doors later this month.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Well-known Bexleyheath pub looking for operator that can run its late-night venue
The Golden Lion is being offered by Stonegate Pub Partners under a Craft Union Tenancy Agreement, presenting what the company describes as a “fantastic opportunity” for the right person to lead a late-night, sports-focused venue.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:34:00 +0000Officer who attended London Bridge terror attack sacked over ‘offensive’ messages
Mark Luker, a police officer at the scene of the 2017 London Bridge terror attack has been sacked for making "offensive" comments.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:32:37 +0000London overground trains to New Cross CANCELLED until 6pm after points failure
No London Overground trains are running to or from New Cross this afternoon following a points failure.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:04:10 +0000Two men released on bail after double stabbing outside Mitcham flats
Two men arrested in connection with a double stabbing in Mitcham have been released on bail pending further investigation.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Lewisham turned into Simpsons-style cartoon in viral TikTok
Lewisham has been turned into a cartoon Springfield from The Simpsons in a viral TikTok video.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000The famous graveyard visited by celebrity fans and vampire hunters
Victorian burial ground Highgate Cemetery is the last resting place of famous folk ranging from Karl Marx to George Michael.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000The village near Romford where you can find one of Essex's highest points
Less than an hour away from Romford lies the Essex village of Danbury built on the site of an Iron Age fort - and home to one of the highest points in the county.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:58:16 +0000Two men released on bail after Mitcham double stabbing
Two men arrested in connection with a double stabbing in Mitcham have been released on bail pending further investigation.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:57:09 +0000Which of Havering's Wetherspoons are rated the best and worst?
These are the best and wort rated Wetherspoons in Havering according to Google reviews.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:28:40 +0000Major fashion brand opening first Dartford shop at Bluewater next week
Bluewater has announced that global fashion brand Stradivarius will open its first Kent store next week.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:28:38 +0000Busy Romford road blocked after crash
Eastern Avenue Northbound in Romford is blocked after a crash and a diversion is in place for bus route 103.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000The 7 'delightful' cats at Battersea waiting to find forever homes
Seven cats at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are looking for forever families, including affectionate seniors and playful companions ready to bring love to the right homes.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000The brand new virtual reality experience transporting visitors to France
A new virtual reality experience, The Last Stronghold, opens in Shepherd’s Bush next month, transporting visitors to medieval Carcassonne in 1304.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000Poll reveals south east Londoners want Starmer to quit as prime minister
Our latest poll reveals that more people in south east London want Sir Keir Starmer to quit as prime minister than remain.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:09:54 +0000Gidea Park newsagents could be split in half to make way for new pizza takeaway
A newsagents at 238 Balgores Lane could be halved to make space for a takeaway pizza establishment.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:52:42 +0000Hours-long disruptions to trains between major airport and central London station
Disruption is expected to trains running between London Gatwick and London Victoria due to a signalling fault at Three Bridges.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:28:55 +0000Killer still at large one week after teen stabbed to death in Peckham
No arrests have been made a week after an 18-year-old was stabbed to death in Peckham, police have confirmed.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:13:31 +0000CCTV shows teenager on moped on night he was stabbed to death in Peckham
Police have released footage of an 18-year-old riding his moped on the evening he was fatally stabbed in Peckham.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:14:57 +0000Busy central London station sees major delays for hours
A signalling fault at Staines has blocked all lines, causing cancellations, delays of up to 20 minutes and alterations to services between London Waterloo and Windsor & Eton Riverside, Weybridge and Reading.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000Walthamstow maisonette has 'beautiful sense of character and warmth'
Warner-built one-bedroom maisonette for sale on Carr Road, Walthamstow, £400,000 with Central Estate Agents.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000Work at reservoir among plans submitted to Waltham Forest Council
Latest planning applications in Waltham Forest: extensions, roof works, tree works and window replacements in Walthamstow, Leyton, Chingford and Leytonstone.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000Harrow author uncovers childhood secrets and wartime trauma in new memoir
Harrow author Jean Pearson’s memoir, Caught Between Two Wars, reveals her childhood in wartime Britain, family secrets, loss, and post-war austerity.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:45:00 +0000'Unfinished, unusable and overpriced - this community arts centre is a betrayal'
Crouch End Festival organiser Chris Arnold on why Hornsey Town Hall is not the community arts centre originally promised.