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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:51:10 +0000
Man in hospital after car overturns and bursts into flames in crash
A man has been taken to hospital after a car was alight from a crash on Whitewebbs Road in Enfield.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:51:19 +0000
LIVE as crash CLOSES lane on major A-road
A crash has closed a lane on a major A-road in London this morning, with traffic affected.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:39:16 +0000
LIVE updates as police close train lines with 'severe delays' at major station
Trains at a busy station in London face severe delays and cancellation due to an emergency services incident. Live updates here.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:17:56 +0000
Major London train delays after emergency response – what you need to know
Train services between Carstairs, Lanark and Motherwell suspended after incident. Passengers face severe delays; Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and LNER affected.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:45:42 +0000
Five guns and samurai sword found in Merton raids as 23 people arrested
Five guns, a samurai sword and 10 weapons have been seized with 23 people arrested after a series of raids across Merton addresses.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Brentwood restaurant owner 'fearful for future' after 'horrific' business rates hike
Matthew Mason, the owner of Mason's Restaurant in Ingrave Road, Brentwood said he is fearful for the future of the business after its rates increased.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
WATCH as DJ and London firefighters flip pancakes from 200ft in the air
A DJ and radio presenter joined forces with the London Fire Brigade to flip pancakes from more than 200ft in the air.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I had a sleek blow-dry at Croydon’s revamped hair salon with award-winning stylists'
I had a sleek blow-dry at Croydon’s revamped Rush Hair salon, and from start to finish, it felt effortless and professional.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Grade II listed sports building set for a major upgrade
The Grade II Listed Cricket Pavilion at Leyton Sports Ground could be set for refurbishment according to new plans.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The planned works that will disrupt your London tube or train journey
Planned engineering works will disrupt London rail, Underground and Overground services, including Elizabeth line closures and TfL suspensions in Harrow.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
From coaching inns to The Glades: How Bromley High Street has changed over time
Bromley High Street has undergone major changes over the centuries - we take a look back at its history.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon turned into Simpsons-style cartoon in viral TikTok
Croydon has been turned into a Springfield town in a viral TikTok video using AI.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Discover the free art gallery better than the National Gallery but has no visitors
Looking for some art in London? Discover the free Guildhall Art Gallery, home to a vast collection of art and a Roman Amphitheatre.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London borough's SEND services lead to 'inconsistent experiences and outcomes'
Hackney’s Local Area Partnership's SEND services have led to 'inconsistent experiences and outcomes' for children and young people, Ofsted say.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The sad and crumbling fate of Hampstead's highest mansion
Facing Hampstead's war memorial and the former Jack Straw's Castle pub, Heath House is said to be London's highest mansion - but its future is now at risk.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Southern trains through Croydon cancelled or diverted this February half term
Several Southern trains in Croydon will be cancelled or replaced by buses this February half term.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:39:57 +0000
Seven arrests made after fatal late-night triple stabbing in Croydon
Three men and four women have been arrested after a triple stabbing in Croydon, which left one man dead and another fighting for his life.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:34:49 +0000
Two men in hospital after Valentine's Day double stabbing in Tottenham
Two men are in hospital - and three arrested - after a stabbing.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:15:06 +0000
Man dead and another fighting for life after triple stabbing in Croydon
A triple stabbing in Croydon has left one man dead and two injured, with one in life-threatening condition.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:07:34 +0000
Two men in hospital after stabbing with three arrested
Two men are in hospital - and three arrested - after a stabbing.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:55:11 +0000
Two dead after tragic Valentine’s weekend stabbings in London
Three stabbings and an armed robbery have left a two people dead on the Valentine’s Day weekend in London.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The new London pub winning fans with £5.50 Guinness and packed DJ nights
Moyletts, a new Irish pub in Lower Clapton, east London, offers live music, affordable Guinness, chef pop-ups, and Six Nations rugby in a historic venue.k.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
'Excellent investment' as former Chinese restaurant goes up for sale
A former Chinese restaurant in Rainham is on the market for £1m - and it neighbours KFC and a Tesco Express.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The 150-year-old historic London market named 'Best Market Attraction' in UK
Colombia Road Flower Market has been named 'Best Market Attraction' at the Great British Market Awards.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:51:53 +0000
Investigation launched after HUGE fire breaks out in south London building
An investigation has been launched after 60 firefighters tackled a huge fire in Battersea.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:16:48 +0000
'Avoid area’ as firefighters tackle HUGE fire in Battersea
People are being urged to avoid the area as firefighters tackle a building fire on in Battersea.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
The ‘hidden gem’ dog-friendly Greenwich café praised by reviewers
Greenwich’s dog-friendly eating spot River Gardens Café is loved by Tripadvisor reviewers.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
YouTuber explores Romford and Harold Hill's pubs - ‘the new East End of London’
Youtuber Jimmy Mac of Dead Pubs YouTube channel posted a video where he ventures into Harold Hill and Romford to explore its pubs.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
The 'chocolate box' Hertfordshire village near the London Underground up for an award
Letchmore Heath in the Hertfordshire countryside near the Metropolitan line is in the running to win a national award - here is what makes it special.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:47:48 +0000
RECAP as 60 firefighters tackle blaze at building in Battersea
Eight fire engines and about 60 firefighters are at a building fire in Battersea.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:19:54 +0000
Police searching for man with Croydon links wanted on recall to prison
A man with links to Croydon is wanted on recall to prison.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:00:36 +0000
Hero foils Valentine’s Day hostage attempt by armed robber at store
An armed robber attempted to hold staff hostage at a store on Valentine’s Day - before a hero came to the rescue.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:58:17 +0000
RECAP as car fire closes A13 westbound in Rainham
- A car fire has closed the A13 westbound in Rainham. - Long delays between Ferry Lane and Marsh Way. - Congestion is stretching back to Wennington Interchange

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:18:20 +0000
Man stabbed to death on Valentine’s Day in south east London
A man has been fatally stabbed on Valentine’s Day in south east London.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:25:56 +0000
CCTV appeal after jewellery stolen on Paddington train
Police have released images of a man in connection with the theft of a suitcase on a train between London Paddington and Kemble.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
The sleepy south east London town full of parks and lakes, but no trains
Thamesmead is a neighbourhood in south east London known for its lakes, canals, and green spaces.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Five of the best places for a tranquil stroll in Sutton this winter
With frosty mornings settling in and daylight still stretching into the afternoon, winter is a surprisingly good time to get outside and enjoy Sutton’s green spaces - here are five places for a stroll.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Five of the highest-rated Chinese restaurants in Havering
We have rounded up the top five highest rated Chinese restaurants in Havering to see in Chinese New Year.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Emma Thompson and Adrian Dunbar saddle up for Wild West Whodunnit
Emma Thompson, Hugh Bonneville and Ian McKellen will be among the stars saddling up as sheriffs in a Wild West themed immersive show at Park Theatre Finsbury Park.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
The 'most photographed village in England' is only an hour from Romford
An Essex village said to be "the most photographed village in England" is located just more than an hour's drive from Romford.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:40:54 +0000
Two Sutton men charged after £1 million weight-loss drugs theft
Two men from Sutton have been charged after weight-loss drugs worth about £1 million were stolen.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:40:59 +0000
Trains face major disruption after cable theft with station skipped
Trains face major disruption between on east London line after a cable theft with a station not being served. Live updates here.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:47:16 +0000
'Notorious' alleyway in centre of Catford taped off by police
An alleyway in the centre of Catford has been closed by police following an incident. Live updates here.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:35:08 +0000
RECAP as crash closes A102 Blackwall Tunnel Approach in Greenwich
- A crash has closed the A102 Blackwall Tunnel Approach northbound near Kidbrooke. - Traffic is stationary between Kidbrooke Interchange and the Woolwich Road Flyover. - Buses on diversions

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:28:08 +0000
Major road closed in south east London after fatal stabbing
Busy roads are closed in south east London due to an emergency services incident. Live updates here.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000
'Superbly spacious' four-bedroom house in popular area on sale for £575,000
Spacious 4-bedroom terraced house for sale in Chingford’s Friday Hill, with extended kitchen, 50ft garden, en suite, EPC E, near Chingford Hatch amenities.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
The best Chinese restaurants in Bromley according to people who visited
From long-established Cantonese restaurants to regional Chinese kitchens and popular buffet dining, these are the top-rated Chinese restaurants in Bromley according to Tripadvisor reviewers.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
The abandoned Tube station that inspired a 'lost passenger' legend
South Kentish Town station closed due to low passenger numbers and is now an escape room themed around a lost passenger from 100 years ago.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
A free exhibition exploring 700 years of true crime in London set to open
A free exhibition exploring centuries of true crime and punishment is set to open at The London Archives next month

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Concert-goers could soon buy alcohol at Crystal Palace Bowl
A company wants to sell alcohol at a concert bowl in Crystal Palace park, according to the Public Notice Portal.

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