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Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The once 'inadequate' Bexley school praised as ‘strong’ in latest Ofsted report
Digital: The once 'inadequate' Bexley school praised as ‘strong’ in latest Ofsted report

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This 19th century Bromley pub with over 150 years of history is up for sale for £1.1m
A Bromley Common pub with more than 150 years of history is still up for sale.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘I went back to Eco Cheam for breakfast – and I can’t decide which menu is better'
When I first visited Eco in Cheam on its opening night, I remember thinking the village had just gained something special.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:27:49 +0100
Police say 'no wider risk' after man stabbed on busy west London high street
A man, 45, was stabbed on Ruislip High Street, west London. Police arrested a 55-year-old suspect. Met Police treating incident as isolated.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:28:05 +0100
Pictures show ‘crumpled’ car after major crash shuts Waterloo Bridge for hours
Waterloo Bridge has been shut for nearly four hours after a major crash.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:29:40 +0100
LIVE updates as Waterloo Bridge SHUT after crash
Waterloo Bridge is shut both ways after a major crash today (July 1). Follow our blog for live updates.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Five 'hot' bargains to buy right now from High Street TV
From fans to sleeping bags, ice cream makers and pretty much everything in between, High Street TV has some great offers to check out this summer.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Driver banned after operating unlicensed and uninsured private hire vehicle in London
Southampton driver Navneet Bajaj banned for six months after using a private hire vehicle in London without insurance or the correct licence, court rules.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harry Styles Wembley fans told to expect huge crowds across London this weekend
Harry Styles fans are being urged to plan ahead as multiple major events take place across London this weekend.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Over 1.3 million await ballot results for 'biggest ever' London Marathon
More than 1.3 million runners are waiting to find out if they have secured a place in the record-breaking 2027 London Marathon.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Michelin star chef brings east London boozer back to life as 'Chinese pub'
Michelin Star chef Andrew Wong is behind Kong which will open later this year on the site of The Water Poet in Folgate Street.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The O2 welcomes legendary rock and pop stars for a massive month of shows
Def Leppard, Robyn and Lily Allen are all set to perform at The O2 over the coming days..

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All London Tube, rail and tram stations with direct routes to Wimbledon
Heading to Wimbledon? Here's every Tube, National Rail and tram station offering direct services to the Championships.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One of London's best-known cat cafés is looking for a new owner after eight years
A long-established cat café on Holloway Road has been put on the market, with a new owner sought for the business.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular US chicken chain is opening its first London restaurant in Piccadilly
Raising Cane's is opening its first London and European restaurant in the former Angus Steakhouse at Piccadilly Circus.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Highgate cafe closes after 21 years - but is taken over by nearby competitor
Kalendar cafe in Swain's Lane has closed down after 20 years - but the venue is being taken over and renamed by Crick's Corner cafe in Dartmouth Park.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
David Bowie's iconic costumes and personal archive are going on a UK tour
David Bowie's archive is leaving London's V&A for its first UK tour, featuring iconic costumes and personal belongings.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
New major Peaky Blinders themed immersive attraction to open in London
Fans of Peaky Blinders will soon be able to step into the world of Thomas Shelby as a major new immersive attraction opens in London.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:27:35 +0100
From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination
A man who experienced housing instability during his teenage years has spoken about the positive impact a youth charity had on his journey to independence.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:25:18 +0100
Kitchen firm to shut 15 stores around the UK in bid to prevent collapse
Magnet Kitchens has shared it will shut 15 stores around the UK in order to secure the group's future

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100
‘Loving and doting’ Sutton dad dies just months after double cancer diagnosis
A "loving and doting" father has tragically died just months after being diagnosed with stomach and liver cancer.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0100
Revealed: The most popular primary schools in Dartford for 2026-27
Data has revealed the most popular primary schools in Dartford for the 2026-27 academic year.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:35:38 +0100
Locals in Hither Green left without water as emergency repairs underway
Customers in parts of Lee and Hither Green have been left without water as emergency repairs continue on the local network.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New sports bar with 'interactive games' proposed at former restaurant in Orpington
A new sports bar could soon open in the place of a former Indian restaurant at The Walnuts Shopping Centre.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:41:42 +0100
Investigation launched after light aircraft crashes in field in Essex
Inspectors from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) have launched an investigation after a light aircraft crashed in a field off Mill Lane in Ongar, Essex, on June 30.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:10:10 +0100
RECAP as light aircraft crashes into field north east of London
A light aircraft has crashed into a field in Essex, north east of London.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:00:52 +0100
Multiple ambulance crews desperately try to save man, 22, after stabbing near airport
A man has died despite multiple ambulance crews coming to his aid this morning following a stabbing in Hounslow near Heathrow Airport.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:05:54 +0100
Family's heartbreak one year after seven-year-old killed in tree collapse
The family of Leonna Ruka mark one year since her tragic death in a tree collapse at Chalkwell Park, Southend. Essex Police investigation ongoing.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:38:02 +0100
Woman attacked by 'evil' sexual predator 'thought she was going to die'
A woman has described how she thought she was going to die when she was attacked by an "evil" convicted sexual predator.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:18:57 +0100
RECAP as trains to London disrupted after car strikes bridge
A car striking a bridge north west of London has disrupted the train network this afternoon.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:05:40 +0100
Woman 'felt she had no choice with overpowering actor Micheal Ward'
A woman said she "didn't really feel like I had a choice" as she was raped in a car by "overpowering" Top Boy actor Micheal Ward, a court was told.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'The school has been my life's work' - Hampstead teacher retires after 35 years
Hugh Richardson joined North Bridge House Hampstead in 1991 and has served as headteacher, head of science and now a physics teacher.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:56:30 +0100
LIVE updates as A30 closed after crash with traffic building
The A30 London Road is closed westbound between Clockhouse Roundabout and Short Lane following a crash. Follow our live updates for the latest traffic information.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:35:21 +0100
Man rushed to major trauma centre after stabbing on west London high street
A 45-year-old man is in hospital after being stabbed on Ruislip High Street.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:15:54 +0100
London Pride 2026 - Parade route, timings, performers and road closures
From the parade route to travel advice, here's everything you need to know about London Pride 2026.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Anger over closure of park paddling pool with weeks until it reopens
Residents in Crouch End and Hornsey have complained that children were unable to use the paddling pool in Priory Park throughout the hot weather - with it set to remain shut for weeks further.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:53:32 +0100
Pictures show helicopter and major emergency response after child dies at London dock
A 13-year-old boy has died after being pulled from Royal Victoria Dock, London. Emergency services responded as UK water-related deaths rise during hot weather.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:50:47 +0100
Person rushed to hospital after traffic collision, causing road closure in Ilford
A traffic collision in Ilford has led to one person being rushed to hospital, causing delays and traffic disruption.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:51 +0100
Pair used drugs to incapacitate men who had been seeking sexual services
Following a joint investigation by Thames Valley Police and Gloucestershire Constabulary, two people were convicted of the manslaughter of two men and further poisonings today (24/6).

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:49:10 +0100
Major emergency response after teenage boy dies in east London dock
A 13-year-old boy has died after entering the water at Royal Victoria Dock, Silvertown, east London. Met Police confirm no third-party involvement.he water in London's Royal Docks

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:55:37 +0100
RECAP as suburban road near park blocked following crash in east London
A car crash has blocked a suburban road near a park in east London, causing delays.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:45:17 +0100
Rucksack containing £1,000 cash stolen from train before it even left station
British Transport Police (BTP) officers investigating a high-value theft of a rucksack containing a large amount of cash and designer sunglasses at London King’s Cross station have released this CCTV image in connection.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:31:12 +0100
Bus strike threat as 1,900 London drivers ballot over sweltering conditions
Over 1,900 Arriva North London bus drivers are balloting for strike action over poor working conditions during the UK heatwave, risking travel disruption.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:16:04 +0100
Murder investigation launched after man, 22, stabbed to death near Heathrow Airport
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Hounslow near Heathrow Airport.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:05:42 +0100
Head of UK-based Gambian crime gang which doctors passports has jail time increased
The head of a UK-based Gambian crime gang, which received more than £1 million for doctoring passports so hundreds of people, mainly from Gambia, could come to the UK illegally, will now serve longer in prison.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:52:48 +0100
All the impacts from London Euston after herd of cows blocks major route
Trains from London Euston to Scotland have been reopened after a herd of cows wandered onto the tracks and blocked the line in Staffordshire.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:47:49 +0100
Disruption expected until later this afternoon as cows wander onto railway line
Thousands of train passengers are suffering disruption after a herd of cows wandered onto one of the UK’s busiest railway lines.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:33:12 +0100
Woman rushed to major trauma centre with serious injuries after being hit by train
A woman was hospitalised with 'life-threatening' injuries after being hit by a train at Belmont Railway Station, causing major delays to Southern Railway services on Monday.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:31:27 +0100
Man 'attacked with dumbbell' on residential street
Police are investigating after a man was attacked with a dumbbell in Islington.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100
50-year-old restaurant used as Bridget Jones filming location to reopen with new name
La Cage Imaginaire, which closed in Flask Walk, Hampstead last November after 50 years and was used as a film location for a Bridget Jones movie, looks set to become a Moroccan restaurant.

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