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Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000Men steal phone on Bromley train and wait for victim to remove account
Three men stole a person’s phone and waited with him until he could log out of his account in Bromley near Eden Park.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:18:18 +0000LIVE as major south east London road CLOSED in crash with long delays
A major A-road in south east London has been blocked in a crash.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:56:03 +0000RECAP after crash BLOCKS road in Southgate with buses diverted
A road in Southgate has been blocked this morning following a crash, with buses on diversion.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:20:09 +0000LIVE as 'operational incident' causes Bakerloo line to be part suspended
There are delays on the Bakerloo line this morning, after an operational incident at the depot has resulted in the partial suspension of the line.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000Doctors urge east Londoners to get flu jab
Doctors are urging east Londoners to check they have enough medication for Christmas as unprecedented flu levels hit the NHS. Patients are advised to get vaccinated and use 111 for urgent needs.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:35:41 +0000FREE Narcissus Miniature Mix with every order from You Garden
This week’s offer from You Garden is one not to be missed.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Greenwich Borough Hall keeps licence after neighbours complain of late night noise
Greenwich’s Borough Hall has evaded a premises licence suspension after several neighbours complained of late night noise disturbances.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000All the high streets in Croydon receiving new public space improvements
Croydon is investing £600,000 in high street improvements for Addiscombe, Coulsdon, Norbury and South Croydon, with UKSPF-funded plans including lighting, greening, seating and public art.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000The improvements coming to Queen Elizabeth A&E with nearly £500k funding
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich will receive £462,000 in Section 106 funding to improve emergency care, reduce waiting times and enhance the patient experience.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Remembering Carshalton teacher stabbed to death days before Christmas one year on
It is one year since a “phenomenal” Carshalton teacher was stabbed to death in her own home.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Dad of four suing London toy store Hamleys after being injured by falling Perspex
A dad of four is suing Hamleys after being injured by a large piece of Perspex that fell two storeys while Christmas shopping.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000The Surrey botanical garden that’s among UK’s best to visit this winter
A historic botanical garden in Surrey has been named as one of the UK’s best to visit this winter.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:57:47 +0000Strictly star 'suing BBC for rigging voting' and withdraws from 2025 final
Star of The Apprentice Thomas Skinner has withdrawn from the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final amid reports he's suing the BBC.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Q&A with antiques dealer Robert Young as he talks Oprah, market trends and more
I caught up with esteemed antiques dealer Robert Young, and we spoke about everything from selling to Oprah Winfrey to Folk Art - here's the full Q&A.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:37:17 +0000DO NOT TRAVEL warning as pictures show track underwater for major London station
Passengers are being urged not to travel on a route after as trains to a London station are cancelled due to flooding.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:21:44 +0000Man ‘brutally’ stabbed Croydon landlord and left him dying in the street
A man who stabbed his Croydon landlord on his doorstep as he returned home from work has been sentenced to jail.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000Iconic central London arts centre to close for a year
A £191 million fundraising package has been agreed to overhaul the performance spaces, gallery, foyer terrace and conservatory at The Barbican Centre
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:40:06 +0000Car crashes into ditch near south London airport with long delays
A major south London route is partially closed after a car crashed into a ditch near an airport. Live traffic updates here.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:11:45 +0000Images released after woman sexually assaulted on Victoria Line train
Police have released CCTV images of a man after a sexual assault took place on a Victoria Line train.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000Essex Police urge parents to ‘Sort Your Settings’ for online safety
With new devices on Christmas lists, families are encouraged to set parental controls early to protect children from harmful content and online risks.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000London poshest studio on market for £300k - and it's the same size as a caravan
London's poshest studio flat with the same footprint as a standard caravan has gone on the market - for nearly £300,000.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:54:06 +00001 in 5 vulnerable people in North London have still not had the flu jab
The NHS warns that one in five vulnerable people in North Central London remain unprotected from flu and urges eligible residents to get the free winter vaccine before Christmas.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:50:57 +0000Tesco confirms permanent closure of south London store
Tesco has confirmed the permanent closure of one of its Streatham stores.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:40:04 +0000New Wetherspoon pub in Croydon FINALLY set to open
A new Wetherspoon pub will open in Croydon tomorrow.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0000Resurfacing works delayed by Gallows Corner to go ahead next month
Drivers and pedestrians have been warned of a road closure in Harold Hill - delayed by the Gallows Corner works - in the new year to allow for resurfacing works to take place.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:02:22 +0000Mum found dead in Walthamstow pictured with daughter who is charged with her murder
Emma Nightingale has been charged with the murder of her mother Lorna.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000Romford shopping centre welcomes new gaming and sports venue
Mulligans has opened at The Brewery in Romford, offering games like electro-shuffle and Sixes Party Cricket.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:31:43 +0000Croydon man jailed for urging crossbows and explosives against government
A Croydon man who pushed for a violent uprising against the government has been jailed after he was convicted of a terrorism offence.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:18:38 +0000Nine areas that could become conservation areas under Croydon review
Croydon Council is reviewing nine potential new conservation areas to protect neighbourhood character and heritage, with residents to be consulted as part of the assessment process.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:00:59 +0000Prolific Romford thief banned from high streets after stealing more than £1k
A prolific thief from Romford who targeted shops across several towns has been jailed and banned from multiple high streets.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:45:00 +0000Brentwood and Barking men sentenced for Essex prison escape plot
Men from Brentwood and Barking were jailed for their parts in an escape plan at Chelmsford Prison.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:03:32 +0000Death announced of Bletchley Park codebreaker Ruth Bourne
High Barnet codebreaker Ruth Bourne has died aged 98, a veterans charity has announced.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:46:53 +0000CCTV released in hunt for man after woman raped and left lying at Cheam station
The British Transport Police has released CCTV images after a rape that took place at a train station in Cheam.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:31:48 +0000Hunt for woman after child struck on head and knocked into wall at Balham station
As reported by our sister title London Now, police have released an image of a woman they want to speak to following an alleged assault at Balham railway station.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:50:43 +0000Child in hospital after incident in block of flats in Greenwich
A child is in hospital after becoming unwell in a block of flats in Greenwich.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000Christmas opening hours for Tesco, Aldi, Asda and more across London
Check what time the likes of Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl and more are open this Christmas in London with opening hours.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:51:59 +0000Idris Elba at 'full circle moment' unveiling of new Madame Tussauds waxwork
Madame Tussauds London has unveiled its first-ever wax figure of Idris Elba, marking a full-circle moment for the Hackney-born actor, musician and activist.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:26:25 +0000Hunt for woman after child struck on head and knocked into wall at Balham station
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000'Disgrace of a prison sentence' for man who killed dad at Beckenham Sainsbury's
Demiesh Williams was sentenced to five years and three months for the manslaughter of Andrew Clark.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:07:07 +0000Man ‘tipped kittens over the edge’ from Twickenham Bridge into the Thames
A man threw kittens off Twickenham Bridge into the River Thames, a court heard.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:34:45 +0000Man in his 60s dies after multi-vehicle crash on M25 near Orpington
A man in his 60s has died after a multi-vehicle crash on the M25 near Orpington.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000Search for man after boy, 15, stabbed to death in Islington
Police have released images of a man they want to speak to after a teenager was stabbed to death in London.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000Search for man after boy, 15, stabbed to death in London
Police have released images of a man they want to speak to after a teenager was stabbed to death in London.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:35:40 +0000Men punched drivers in face, dragged them from cars and robbed them in Dartford
Two men robbed drivers in Dartford after punching them in the face and dragging them from their vehicles.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:27:09 +0000Man, 23, stabbed to death outside Ewell pub named for first time
A man who died after being stabbed in an alleyway in Ewell has been named for the first time.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000Romford FC supporters, players and match official unite to help foodbank
Romford FC has donated a quarter of a tonne of food to Collier Row and Romford Foodbank, with fans, players and an official contributing during a home match collection.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:09:41 +0000Man dies after falling unwell on train in Redbridge
A man has died after falling unwell on a train in Redbridge.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:08:12 +0000Man dies after falling unwell on train in Redbridge
A man has died after falling unwell on a train in Redbridge.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:49:16 +0000RECAP after bomb squad at Westminster after suspicious package found
A remote-controlled bomb disposal robot is reported to have carried out a controlled explosion on a suspicious item found near the Knife Edge sculpture in Westminster.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:50:39 +0000Three arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead near west London canal
Three people have been arrested after a man was found dead near a canal path in west London.