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Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100Alleyn’s Regent’s Park encourages pupils to 'be all they can be'
Alleyn's Regent's Park is a co-educational preparatory school in North London, educating children aged 4 to 11. The school is set in a large, bright and airy, 19th Century former convent on the doorstep of leafy Regent’s Park and London Zoo
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:47:11 +0100Mother says she feels ‘betrayed’ after son’s abductor wrongly released from prison
Mother "betrayed" after HMP Pentonville mistakenly releases Ifedayo Adeyeye, convicted of abducting son Laurys N’Djosse Adeyeye. MoJ and police seek recapture.
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:26:00 +0100WATCH - CCTV shows teen throw 15kg sofa from top floor of shopping centre
The moment a teenager threw a 15kg sofa from the top floor of Westfield Stratford shopping centre was captured in newly-released CCTV footage.
Fri, 29 May 2026 08:31:52 +0100Rush-hour disruption as Tube, Overground and DLR lines face delays and closures
London Tube, Overground and DLR commuters face delays and suspensions due to train cancellations, engineering works and signal faults. Check latest TfL updates.
Fri, 29 May 2026 08:12:29 +0100Major disruption at London Waterloo — exact routes affected and alternatives
South Western Railway disruption: Major delays and cancellations on London Waterloo routes due to urgent repairs at Wimbledon. Check for latest travel updates.
Fri, 29 May 2026 07:26:15 +0100Two men stabbed after fight near pond
Two men are in hospital after a double stabbing near Clapton Pond.
Fri, 29 May 2026 07:28:25 +0100Boy, 14, found dead in River Thames named and pictured for first time
A 14-year-old boy who died after getting into difficulty in the River Thames has been named and pictured.
Fri, 29 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100Grow your own juicy oranges and lemons at home with this amazing offer
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Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Londoners warned of travel disruptions ahead of planned M25 closures
Drivers are being warned of overnight M25 closures affecting Heathrow, the M20, A3 and multiple junctions around London this weekend.
Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +01005 best places for outdoor exercise in London this summer
Londoners are taking their workouts outdoors as parks and rooftops become fitness hotspots this summer.
Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100London bus routes to change this weekend with new timetables
London bus routes will see timetable changes from May 30, with some services restored and others adjusted due to roadworks.
Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Warm weekend ahead in London as sunshine continues
London is set for a warm weekend with sunshine and highs of 28C before temperatures ease and cooler conditions arrive next week.
Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Battersea Park Children's Zoo celebrates 75 years this half-term
Battersea Park Children's Zoo is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:21:45 +0100US fast food chain to rival McDonald’s as it confirms UK return after 17 years
A US Tex-Mex food chain is returning to the UK after it disappeared in 2009.
Fri, 29 May 2026 08:33:32 +0100McDonald's launches new 'drink of the summer' from next week
A new iced drink will be coming to McDonald's in time for summer and it's a twist on the classic matcha.
Fri, 29 May 2026 07:19:39 +0100Sir David Jason makes ‘lucky’ admission as he reflects on 50 years in showbiz
Sir David Jason has admitted that he's been lucky in his 50-year TV career.
Fri, 29 May 2026 06:28:10 +0100UK's record-breaking heatwave over as temperatures to cool down this weekend
The UK will begin to cool down as temperatures drop, marking the end of a record-breaking heatwave.
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:13:56 +0100Iranian man fighting for life in hospital after being hit by car
A 41-year-old man is fighting for his life after he was hit by a car in Golders Green.
Thu, 28 May 2026 17:53:34 +0100Man killed by London train after escaping from court van
A man who died after being hit by a train is believed to have escaped from a court van on the A1.
Thu, 28 May 2026 17:22:37 +0100Dispersal order imposed across south-east London over anti-social behaviour fears
A Section 35 dispersal order is active in Sidcup, Albany Park and North Cray, south-east London, after anti-social behaviour reports, says Met Police.
Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100'Predatory' Met Police officer posed as 'Sofie from Clapham' in women-only chats
PC Aminur Rashid was found to have run a “calculated and predatory” campaign to pursue sexual or romantic relationships with women.
Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100Three Londoners win millions in string of lottery jackpots
Three Londoners have won millions through the National Lottery, including Set For Life, Lotto and EuroMillions jackpots.
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:53:01 +0100London man 'tried to scam woman out of £1million by impersonating police'
A man allegedly tried to scam a woman out of more than £1million whilst posing as a police officer.
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:51:15 +0100Hunt for pair after man robbed of coat and shoes at station platform
Police are hunting for two men after a man was robbed of his shoes and coat at West Drayton station.
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:49:51 +0100This new London exhibition tells story of iconic music spaces
The V&A’s new Lost Music Venues display explores the legacy of closed clubs and gig spaces across the UK.
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:46:03 +0100Everything we know so far about Welling child welfare investigation
Police are continuing to investigate after a child was taken to hospital and two people were arrested following concerns about welfare at a home in Welling.
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:46:37 +0100Boy, 14, becomes 11th person to die in water during UK heatwave
A 14-year-old boy has died in the River Thames, Oxford, the 11th UK water-related fatality during the heatwave. UKHSA issues yellow heat alert.
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:21:26 +0100No trains from Charing Cross or Waterloo this weekend during major rail works
Southeastern trains from Charing Cross and Waterloo East are suspended on Sunday, 31 May, due to engineering works; services diverted to Cannon Street.
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:10:26 +0100Busy south east London road closed due to 'police incident'
A busy road in south east London is currently closed due to a reported police incident.
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100Man punched, kicked and used lighter to intimidate dog
A Stanmore man has admitted abusing a dog. including using a lighter to intimidate it as well as kicking and punching it.
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:36:24 +0100Rush-hour disruption builds as Tube and Overground lines face severe delays
London Tube and Overground disruption: severe delays, suspensions and closures hit Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Northern and Piccadilly lines. Check travel.
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:18:00 +0100London commuters face fresh Tube strike disruption — what’s behind the walkouts
London Underground strike: RMT union to stage 24-hour Tube walkouts on 2 and 4 June over four-day week dispute with TfL; major travel disruption expected.
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:45:55 +0100Yellow heat-health alert issued for London as temperatures continue to rise
A yellow heat-health alert has been issued, warning of potential impacts on health services and vulnerable groups.
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:09:06 +0100Calls grow to ban Hasan Piker from UK over Hamas remarks
Labour MP urges Home Office to block US streamer Hasan Piker from entering UK for SXSW London over alleged support for Hamas and concerns about rising antisemitism.
Thu, 28 May 2026 13:55:54 +0100Man rushed to major trauma centre after stabbing
A man has been rushed to hospital following reports of a stabbing in Harlesden.
Thu, 28 May 2026 13:37:39 +0100Man fights for life after explosive threats led to nine-hour stand-off in Catford
A man is fighting for his life after a stand-off with armed police on Stanstead Road for over nine hours after threats of potential explosives.
Thu, 28 May 2026 13:16:42 +0100Accused getaway driver tells court he did not know journalist would be stabbed
George Stana denies knowing Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati would be stabbed in Wimbledon attack. Woolwich Crown Court trial continues.
Thu, 28 May 2026 13:10:36 +0100Handcuffed Charlton man sped away from police in SUV at Asda store
A convicted armed robber from Charlton drove off from police while handcuffed, with the doors of his SUV still open, at a petrol station.
Thu, 28 May 2026 13:08:01 +0100Neighbours evacuated from homes after armed-police stand off in Catford
Neighbours were evacuated from their homes and a police cordon remains in place in Catford following a major incident overnight.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:17:02 +0100Officer 'drove on wrong side of Eltham Road' before crash which killed pregnant woman
A Metropolitan Police officer was driving at around 80mph on the wrong side of the road before a crash which killed a pregnant woman, a court heard.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:07:29 +0100Two men arrested after reported 'stabbing' in high-end area
Two men have been arrested and remain in police custody after a reported 'stabbing' left them both injured.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100Physio who sexually assaulted two patients is deported
Rezaul Hossain Razu sexually assaulted two patients during treatment sessions in Hounslow and has been deported.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:51:09 +0100RECAP after multi-vehicle crash causes four miles of traffic near Heathrow
Lane 1 (of 4) is closed on the M25 in Surrey near Heathrow due to a multi-vehicle crash.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:47:32 +0100South east London spotlight as ArrDee films new music video
South east London has been put in the spotlight after rapper ArrDee filmed a new music video in Thamesmead and Abbey Wood.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:34:38 +0100‘Bangs heard’ as armed police called to ‘nine-hour stand-off’ in Catford
Gunshots were reportedly heard as armed police have been called to an alleged stand-off on Stanstead Road which has shut a road for over 11 hours.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:36:39 +0100Woman said ‘I just know in my gut it’s not right’ before partner killed her
Annabel Rook, 46, was killed by partner Clifton George in Stoke Newington. George admits manslaughter and arson but denies murder. Snaresbrook Crown Court trial ongoing.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:23:37 +0100London man charged after seizure of over £1m of cocaine
A proactive stop of a suspicious vehicle by police in Kent has led to the seizure of more than £1 million of cocaine.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:09:05 +0100Person hit by train causes major London rail disruption — what we know so far
All train lines between Stevenage and London are closed after a person was hit by a train. Expect delays and cancellations. Check National Rail for updates.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:08:50 +0100RECAP after trains to London CLOSED after person 'hit by a train'
All rail lines between Stevenage and London are closed after a person was hit by a train this morning.
Thu, 28 May 2026 09:42:46 +0100Teen guilty of murdering man he did not know in ‘unprovoked’ stabbing
Rasheed Abdul Rahman, 19, found guilty at Wood Green Crown Court of murdering Mark Carroll in Camden stabbing; sentencing to follow