This Is Local London
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:59:28 +0100All of the Southern Croydon trains not running this week
Some Southern trains in Croydon will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week.
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:08:47 +0100Two in hospital after late-night crash in Sevenoaks
Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash in Sevenoaks.
Mon, 18 May 2026 08:39:01 +0100Two men taken to hospital after double stabbing
Two men have been taken to hospital after a double stabbing on Upper Street in Islington.
Mon, 18 May 2026 07:52:37 +0100LIVE updates as police incident blocks south London bridge road in rush hour
Traffic is queuing on Battersea Bridge Road following a police incident near the bridge.
Mon, 18 May 2026 07:30:39 +0100Sutton man among seven charged after serious assault in Leatherhead
A Sutton man is among seven people to have been charged after an assault in Leatherhead.
Mon, 18 May 2026 07:27:31 +0100LIVE travel updates as Thameslink line blocked all morning due to signal fault
There are delays with Thameslink trains this morning (May 18). Follow our blog for live updates.
Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100Take on the Mystery Missions challenge at English Heritage sites this May
Looking for ideas for family days out for May half-term?
Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100Inside London’s knife crime epidemic and the stories behind the headlines
This week, London Now is launching a special series of reports examining knife crime in the capital for Knife Crime Awareness Week.
Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100The 120-year-old Tube line that's celebrating with events, tours and more
London Transport Museum is celebrating 120 years of the Piccadilly line with events, tours, and exhibitions exploring its history and legacy.
Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100This secret garden that was once a 'derelict dump' in central London is a must visit
Find out why you need to visit the secret garden in Westminster that was once a derelict dump and is now the Onion Garden.
Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans to convert Erith house into HMO resubmitted after first plan REFUSED
Plans have been submitted to convert a house in Erith into a five-person HMO following the refusal of an earlier scheme.
Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100The London boroughs that have been named the friendlist - it might surprise you
Sutton has been named London’s friendliest neighbourhood, topping a new ranking based on safety, green space and community spirit.
Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100South London area transformed from overlooked town into regeneration hotspot
Woolwich has transformed dramatically over the past decade, driven by the Elizabeth line, housing developments and major regeneration projects.
Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Revealed - when Hampstead's new 'proper pub' will reopen
The newly renamed The Fleet Tavern in Hampstead is set to open its doors over the May bank holiday weekend with a fresh blue paint job and a new menu.
Mon, 18 May 2026 08:42:25 +0100Wetherspoon fans hail ‘genius’ £4 ‘secret menu’ dessert hack
The video has prompted praise from social media users who called it a smart way to replicate a restaurant dessert on a budget.
Mon, 18 May 2026 06:11:21 +0100EastEnders confirms special week of episodes that will change everything
BBC's EastEnders has confirmed that the soap will have a special week of episodes next month.
Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100New floating pool to offer year-round swimming in London
A new floating lido is opening in Canary Wharf, offering year-round open water swimming, wellness events and an urban oasis in east London.
Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100Trains to Liverpool Street and Tottenham Hale cancelled this May bank holiday
Rail passengers using Liverpool Street and Tottenham Hale face disruption this bank holiday due to engineering works, with delays and replacement buses expected.
Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100World-first Pirates of the Caribbean experience set to open in London
A new immersive Pirates of the Caribbean experience is coming to London in 2027, with tickets going on sale this summer for the world-first production.
Sun, 17 May 2026 16:25:00 +0100Teen among three still seriously injured in hospital after multi-vehicle crash
Three people remain in hospital with serious injuries after a multi-vehicle crash during a 'police pursuit'.
Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100Blackheath restaurant ‘incredibly proud’ to be among UK’s top Asian restaurants
Hither Green restaurant Panas Gurkha has been named among the UK’s top Asian restaurants.
Sun, 17 May 2026 15:27:46 +0100Gunshots fired at east London home sparks hunt for suspects
Gunshots were fired at a residential address in Russel Road in Waltham Forest.
Sun, 17 May 2026 14:47:45 +0100Injured men among three arrested after 'knife fight' closes railway station
Three people have been arrested after emergency services responded to reports of a fight involving a knife at Streatham Common Station.
Sun, 17 May 2026 13:51:27 +0100Person rushed to hospital after crash with bus in Orpington High Street
A person has been rushed to hospital after a crash in Orpington High Street.
Sun, 17 May 2026 12:34:59 +0100Trains hit with MAJOR disruption after 'knife fight' at station
A rail station has been closed to customers today as the emergency services deal with an incident.
Sun, 17 May 2026 12:19:35 +0100Recap as Orpington High Street blocked after crash involving bus
Live updates as Orpington High Street blocked following a crash which seems to involve a bus and detours in place for multiple bus routes.
Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100'My seizure was thought to be caused by dehydration - but it was a brain tumour'
Shannon Graham, 19, from Dulwich, is cycling 200km for charity after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100Inside a former Victorian school turned £1.75m Clerkenwell office
A former Victorian school building in Clerkenwell has been converted into offices and is now on the market for £1.75 million.
Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100Man, 67, ordered to pay more than £400 for driving untaxed car
Tahir El Menan fined at Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court for driving an untaxed vehicle in Kingston-upon-Thames; DVLA prosecution under UK vehicle tax law.
Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100The Wetherspoon pub worth travelling to that 'has the world's fanciest toilet'
A Wetherspoon pub in Epsom is going viral for its grand, chandelier-filled toilets, offering a surprising glimpse into its historic past.
Sun, 17 May 2026 10:41:01 +0100Man rushed to hospital after 'incident' at junction of busy Dagenham road
A man has been taken to hospital after an incident at the junction of Lodge Avenue and Marlborough Road in Dagenham around 8.30pm on May 16.
Sun, 17 May 2026 10:42:20 +0100London rail services majorly disrupted after 'person hit by train'
London Thameslink trains are majorly disrupted today after reports of a person having been hit by a train.
Sun, 17 May 2026 09:40:03 +0100More than 30 arrests made during rival demonstrations in London
More than 30 people were arrested during the Unite the Kingdom march and Nakba march in central London, the Met Police has confirmed.
Sun, 17 May 2026 09:04:24 +0100Man in his 50s found stabbed after 'fight' in supermarket car park in Catford
A man has been taken to hospital after he was found stabbed following reports of a fight in Catford.
Sun, 17 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100Theo James reveals his favourite restaurant in London and it's an 'absolute gem'
Theo James has shared what his favourite restaurant in London is, and it's been called an "absolute gem".
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Death notices and funeral announcements from the News Shopper
Last week, the News Shopper published 1 death notice.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Death notices and funeral announcements from the Your Local Guardian
Last week, the Your Local Guardian published 2 death notices.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Discover the 'amazing' riverside pub in London that offers 'lovely' meals
Discover the amazing riverside pub in London that's earned rave reviews for its lovely meals.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Choir announces special fundraising concert in Beckenham
Beckenham Good Afternoon Choir will welcome the Tuesday Ukulele Group for a concert at St John's Church on June 13 for the Alzheimer's Society.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Historic south London lido named the capital’s best outdoor swimming spot
Brockwell Lido has been named as the top lido to visit in London.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man hit with £600 bill over unpaid £18 vehicle tax
Tariq Rashid Chawdhary of Norbury fined £440 at Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court for failing to pay vehicle tax back duty under the Vehicle Excise Act.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Huge world record attempt set for central London this month
Londoners can take part in a Guinness World Record attempt near Tower Bridge, helping create a live portrait mural to support a charity.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100London's biggest daytime silent disco coming to The O2 this summer
A huge daytime silent disco is coming to The O2 in London this summer, with throwback hits, headphones, and four hours of dancing.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100New padel courts to open at Greenwich university campus
Padel courts are set to open at the University of Greenwich, at the Avery Hill Campus with a special event on May 30.
Sat, 16 May 2026 20:00:00 +0100New sharing board launches in Covent Garden inspired by 'picky bits'
PIVOT in Covent Garden has launched a new British sharing board inspired by the “picky bits” trend, with optional bottomless drinks.
Sat, 16 May 2026 18:50:01 +0100Sherlock Holmes - knotty new case pitches great detective against the Empire
This knotty, chaotic new case for the great consulting detective includes a scene in Regent's Park, a lion's roar from the theatre.
Sat, 16 May 2026 18:27:36 +0100Marilyn review - Intelligent complicated star deserves better than this
Marilyn Monroe would have been 100 on June 1st but a new bio-play fails to take advantage of a talented cast or explore a multi-dimensional woman.
Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100London named world’s top cultural city - beating Paris and New York
London has been named the world’s top cultural destination for 2026, beating Paris and New York in a global ranking by Time Out.
Sat, 16 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100Rare chance to visit historic Victorian garden once made for local artisans
Horticulture and history enthusiasts will have a rare chance to see historic Victorian garden and courtyard Illiffe Yard - in Elephant and Castle - which was considered progressive for its time.
Sat, 16 May 2026 15:10:12 +0100Five people arrested after 'police chase' ends in multi-vehicle crash
Five people have been arrested and remain in hospital following a crash after a police pursuit.