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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:26:56 +0100Man reportedly rushed to hospital after suspected shooting near Woolwich bus stop
Suspected shooting in Woolwich: man in his early 20s reportedly taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital after gunfire claims on Frances Street. Police probe ongoing.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:51:31 +0100M25 van crash has left part of motorway FULLY BLOCKED for over an hour
A collision involving a car and a van has blocked part of the M25.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:38:46 +0100LIVE on M25 as police, fire and ambulance attend MAJOR crash near services
Emergency services are attending a multi-vehicle crash on the M25.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:30:33 +0100Man fighting for life after Woolwich shooting as armed police hunt for suspects
Woolwich shooting leaves man in his 30s fighting for life after Frances Street attack on October 22. Police search continues; no arrests have been made.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:24:29 +0100LIVE as crash in east London closes road with supermarket for over three hours
An east London road is blocked both ways.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:56:50 +0100'AVOID' warning issued as burst water main causes SEVERE flooding on major road
Burst water main floods A409 in Wealdstone, Harrow, closing roads between Locket Road and Palmerston Road and disrupting buses including routes 140 and 182.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:58:58 +0100LIVE updates as major flooding shuts London road with people urged to 'avoid' area
A burst water main has flooded part of the A409 in Harrow, forcing the road to close in both directions between Locket Road and Palmerston Road, with eight bus routes diverted.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:06:02 +0100LIVE Storm Austen updates as 70mph winds threaten London with travel disruption
Storm Austen is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to southern England today, with the Met Office warning of possible travel disruption, power cuts and flying debris. Follow our live updates.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100You Garden offers colourful shrubs with savings of up to £20 this week
Dubbed as the BEST hardy shrub for year-round colour, Nandina 'Fire Power' is on offer with You Garden this week.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Family hope to visit all 272 London Tube stations in one day in special tribute
Ruby Fuller’s family will tackle all 272 London Underground stations on October 30 in a Tube Challenge fundraiser for childhood blood cancer research in her memory.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Legendary King's Cross pub set for a fresh look under new artist owner
King’s Cross Irish pub McGlynn’s Free House is being restored by artist Peter Doig, with Grade II listed shopfront works and new awnings planned.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100New app offers £100 savings at more than 80 London pubs
Londoners can get £100 worth of food and drink discounts for £25 through the new CityStack app, with vouchers accepted at over 80 independent pubs.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Controversial Purley HMO plans REFUSED after being hit with dozens of objections
Controversial plans to turn a Purley family home into a five-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been refused after attracting 65 objections and no support.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Storm Austen brings heavy rain and powerful winds to London today
Storm Austen brings winds of up to 55mph and heavy rain to London today, Friday, October 23, with a Met Office yellow warning for possible disruption.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pie and mash enthusiast spends £2,500 and visits 112 shops before finding favourite
A pie and mash enthusiast who visited 112 shops and spent £2,500 has revealed his five favourites, including traditional London spots in Southwark and Bow.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Northern line station to shut for two weeks during half-term
Burnt Oak Underground station on the Northern line will close from October 26 to November 8 for step-free access works. Find out about alternative routes.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +010030,000 glowing roses to transform London square this winter
The Ever After Garden returns to Chelsea this November with more than 30,000 illuminated white roses, offering free entry and the chance to remember loved ones.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100When the Met Office is predicting that temperatures will drop in London
When will London temperatures drop below 5C? The latest Met Office forecast suggests mild nights will continue, with no confirmed date for a colder spell.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100A2 closures this weekend - Full list of roads and times
Londoners travelling on the A2 are being warned of overnight road closures this weekend.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Storm Austen is here – but when will the worst rain hit London?
Storm Austen brings heavy rain and strong winds to London on Friday, October 23, with a 95% chance of rain at 2pm. See the Met Office hourly forecast.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:19:49 +0100Tower Hamlets to buy four Canary Wharf offices for 180 temporary homes
Tower Hamlets Council plans to buy four Marsh Wall offices in Canary Wharf, creating 180 temporary homes for families.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:54:43 +0100Bullying, crumbling buildings, and 'avoidable harm' exposed at Epsom and St Helier
CQC rates Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust leadership as requiring improvement over patient safety, bullying, inequalities and hospital concerns.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100This Greenwich primary school has been recognised with a national award
A Greenwich primary school has won a national award recognising excellence in teaching and leadership.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:11:37 +0100Motorcyclist arrested after crash with van during alleged police pursuit in Croydon
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a motorcycle collided with a van during a police pursuit in Croydon.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:43:21 +0100Man linked to police officer's death gets life term over London gun network
Faisal Razzaq has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of eight years, for his role in a network supplying converted blank-firing firearms across London.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Major M25 closures planned this weekend including Dartford Crossing bridge shutdown
National Highways warns of major overnight M25 closures, including the QEII Bridge at Dartford Crossing, from October 23 to October 26. Motorists should plan.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:18:05 +0100Vehicle fire HALTS traffic on M25 near Swanley
All traffic has been temporarily stopped on the M25 clockwise at Swanley following a vehicle fire.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:18:43 +0100Fire engines and rescue crews deployed after central London tourist bus crash
Firefighters were called to the scene of a collision involving a tourist bus in central London.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:49:28 +0100Tour bus operator says crash into stand near Trafalgar Square was 'extremely rare'
A tour bus crashed into street furniture, prompting an emergency response.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100Hampstead Heath play areas and mansion close due to predicted gale force winds
Golders Hill Park, Hampstead Heath playgrounds and Kenwood House and grounds will close on October 23 as Storm Austen brings forecast 60-70mph winds.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:25:12 +0100Tourist bus crashes into stand near Trafalgar Square, as road closed for five hours
A tourist bus crashed into a stand in Trafalgar Square in central London, with the area cordoned for nearly five hours.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:14:44 +0100Pictures show damage after tourist bus crashes into stand near Trafalgar Square
A tourist bus crashed into a stand in central London.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:19:58 +0100London landmark shuts to visitors amid Storm Austen warning
Kenwood House and its grounds in Hampstead will close on Friday, October 23, as Storm Austen brings strong winds and heavy rain to London.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0100'Iconic' Arsenal pub closed by fire is forced to give away tables amid safety probe
Arsenal pub The Tollington Arms gives away 13 benches after a basement fire on October 9, as investigations and structural checks delay its reopening.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:47:27 +0100Camden celebrates Amy Winehouse with exclusive merchandise event
Amy Winehouse's Back to Black turns 20 with a special takeover at UMusic Shop Camden from October 19 to 27, featuring exclusive merchandise and anniversary records.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:52:26 +0100London tourist bus crashes into Trafalgar Square news stand
A tourist bus has crashed into a news stand in Trafalgar Square today (October 22). Follow our blog for live updates.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:26:05 +0100Family’s tribute to ‘kind’ boy, 17, killed in crash near estate
The family of Ishmael Sankoh who died after a crash near an estate have said he made his family “so proud” in a heartbreaking tribute.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:05:53 +0100Unconscious man taken to hospital after ‘assault’ in Purley
An unconscious man has been taken to hospital after reports of an assault on Brighton Road in Purley.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0100London drivers face weekend disruption on M25 and A40 Westway
London drivers face road closures on the M25, A40 Westway and A41, alongside Oxford Street traffic changes and major events this weekend, October 23 to 25.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:50:48 +0100Londoners warned over hidden traps at cash points
Police have warned Londoners to keep an eye out at cash points, as they could be hiding traps to steal from you.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:51:56 +0100Crash closes road in Thornton Heath causing major delays
Motorists are being warned of disruption following an incident in Thornton Heath.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:41:28 +0100London Overground closures this weekend - Dates, times and routes affected
London Overground closures affect Mildmay and Windrush lines, with disruption across west and south London. Use Tube, Southern or replacement buses.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:17:45 +0100Modified bike going 40mph on pavement seized in police crackdown
Surrey Police seized 15 e-bikes and e-scooters during a crackdown in Epsom and Ewell.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:18:07 +0100Stratford International DLR station partly shut amid fire alert
Stratford International station has been closed following a fire alert, causing a partial suspension on the DLR.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:37 +0100Crash closes busy Mitcham route in both directions
Travel disruption is building in south London after a crash shut a major route through Mitcham.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:44:07 +0100Motorcyclist drove at nearly 200mph at high-speed police chase before rushing to bush
A Clapham motorcyclist who filmed himself travelling up to nearly 200mph in a high-speed police chase ran into the bushes to try and avoid officers.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:36:52 +0100Barnet shop fined over £10,000 for selling knife to two teenagers
A business in Hendon, Barnet, faced more than £10,000 in fines for selling a kitchen knife to two teenagers.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:21:00 +0100Waitrose Cricklewood opens - and is brand's first new supermarket in eight years
Waitrose opens its first new supermarket in eight years in Cricklewood, creating almost 70 jobs and offering sushi, bakery, click and collect and delivery.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:17:12 +0100Potential Bakerloo extension could create 20,000 new jobs
The potential Bakerloo line extension could help create 20,000 jobs in southeast London.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:13:20 +0100Career criminal stole 350-year-old map worth £6,000 from London museum
A career criminal has been jailed for stealing a 350-year-old map valued at £6,000 from a London museum.