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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:53:18 +0100
Rental scam fraudster who conned 30 victims wins prison sentence reduction
A fraudster who swindled more than 30 people in a rental scam has had his prison sentence reduced.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:23:27 +0100
Online predator groomed vulnerable young girl before raping her in park
A man from London has been jailed for more than 13 years after travelling to Bedfordshire to sexually exploit a child.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:59:24 +0100
Two window cleaners rescued from 15th floor in south east London by firefighters
Two window cleaners were rescued by firefighters from the fifteenth floor of a building after a cradle malfunctioned.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:57:56 +0100
Snooker club ordered to stay shut for three months after 10 arrested in drug raid
A snooker club on Kilburn HIgh Road has been ordered to remain shut for even longer after a drug raid.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:47:44 +0100
London arrest after Sevenoaks double stabbing prompts armed police response
Detectives investigating a serious assault in Borough Green have arrested a 46-year-old man in London.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:32:53 +0100
Man charged after allegedly blowing kisses to child and grabbing her arm in Plumstead
A man has been charged after reports of a man blowing kisses to a child and grabbing her arm in Plumstead.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:17:29 +0100
Labour victory in Keir Starmer's old seat overshadowed by Green Party surge
Labour has held Holborn and St Pancras in a closely watched by-election, with Sagal Abdi-Wali securing victory for the party.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
You Garden offers 300 spring-flowering bulbs for £14.99 with £15 saving
Now is a the time to be thinking about bulbs for your garden and this week, You Garden has the perfect answer. You Garden’s Complete 300 Spring Flowering Bulb Collection is your ultimate spring garden sorted.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A FREE Barbie experience is coming to London this half-term
Barbie fans are set for a magical experience this October half-term as a free family pop-up arrives at the Royal Opera House.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London buses face delays and diversions as major events bring road closures
TfL is warning of road closures, bus diversions and traffic delays across London this weekend due to sporting events, concerts, marches and races.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London Southend Airport is in Essex but officially serves the capital
Why is London Southend Airport called a London airport? Discover its Essex location, rail links to Liverpool Street and Stratford, and Oyster and contactless limits.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London's oldest Wetherspoons has been serving pints for more than 300 years
Discover The Rochester Castle in Stoke Newington, London's oldest surviving Wetherspoon, opened May 1, 1983, with a Grade II-listed history dating to 1702.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Don't forget your umbrella – heavy showers will hit London today
Drivers heading to Brent Cross Shopping Centre are being warned of delays as TfL carries out major repairs on the A41 flyover and A406.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inspectors praise primary that gives children 'a highly positive start' in education
West Hampstead Primary School was praised by Ofsted inspectors after a recent visit.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:36:59 +0100
Enfield planning applications include conservation changes and new signage
Here are planning applications submitted to the London Borough of Enfield through the public notice portal this week.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0100
Boy 'nearly hit by cars as he ran half a mile' after escaping Welling school
A Welling primary school is investigating after a member of the public found a young pupil wandering roads and allegedly narrowly avoiding passing cars.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:46:28 +0100
Bexleyheath teacher accused of raping pupil claims it was 'loving and consensual'
Darlington Nuwertey, a science teacher at Oasis Academy Silvertown, faces trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court on charges of raping and grooming a pupil in east London.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0100
Man, 40, shot dead near community centre was attending family member's memorial
Levi Davidson was fatally shot dead near a community centre in East Acton this month, understood to have been attending a family member's memorial service.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:22:09 +0100
Southwark man's family 'truly broken' as 60-year-old charged with murder
Raymond’s family has paid tribute after his death following an alleged assault in Southwark.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:08:53 +0100
Orpington tanning salon thief caught on camera intimidating 19-year-old worker
Orpington tanning salon thief caught on camera intimidating 19-year-old worker before fleeing with cash on October 3, as police investigate the robbery.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Londoners warned as several Tube lines close this weekend
Several London Underground lines will be disrupted this weekend, with closures affecting the Circle, District, Piccadilly and Elizabeth lines.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:59:26 +0100
Fight erupts at busy station as Northern Line passengers face disruption
A fight has broken out at a tube station, adding to disruption already affecting the Northern Line.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:59:08 +0100
Murder charge after man, 53, dies weeks after being stabbed in 'fight'
A man has been charged with the murder of Raymond Hardinges.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:44:57 +0100
Man dies in hospital almost a month after stabbing at home
A man has died in hospital after he was stabbed in Bermondsey.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0100
Historic Hampstead former pub and bakery looks set to be turned into a vet surgery
Virtue Vets has applied to install new signage for a veterinary clinic at Grade II listed 79–81 Heath Street, which is home to the former Heath Street Bakehouse.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:23:40 +0100
Crash investigation shuts major road with police enquiries ongoing
Mid Street is closed in both directions between Sandy Lane and Braes Mead as collision investigation work takes place. Follow for live updates.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The Mexican restaurant at the O2 that’s made for tapas
I recently tried one of Greenwich’s popular Mexican restaurants.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:42:47 +0100
Two men found inside RAF base after fence breach sparks counter-terror investigation
Two men have been arrested after allegedly breaching the perimeter of an RAF base.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:36:11 +0100
Police want to speak to man after woman assaulted on train from Charing Cross
Police investigating a sexual assault on a Southeastern train from Charing Cross want to speak to a man.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:36:43 +0100
Man taken to hospital after crash sparks air ambulance response and road closures
A man has been hospitalised after a collision involving a motorbike and car on Kensington Road, Northolt. Police cordons and road closures in place.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:36:02 +0100
Popular bakery chain confirms opening date for new Brixton branch
Popular bakery chain GAIL's has confirmed when its new Brixton branch will open, taking over a former takeaway site next to the Underground station.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:09:59 +0100
Major DLR extension takes another step towards becoming reality
TfL is warning of road closures, bus diversions and traffic delays across London this weekend due to sporting events, concerts, marches and races.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley primary schools ranked from highest to lowest by School Guide
Every primary school appearing in School Guide’s Bexley ranking has been ranked from highest to lowest.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:47:54 +0100
London Overground closures this weekend – full list of affected lines
Several London Overground lines will be disrupted this weekend, with closures affecting the Weaver, Windrush and Suffragette lines.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:41:33 +0100
RAF helicopter spotted minutes after mysterious unlit vessel speeds along Thames
A mysterious, unlit vessel resembling a Kraken K3 Scout was filmed speeding on the Thames near Greenwich. Police and RAF helicopter responded. Latest news.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:39:57 +0100
Blackwall Tunnel closed after overheight lorry sparks chaos
The Blackwall Tunnel northbound has been closed after an overheight lorry became stuck.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:28:03 +0100
What happens next to Kingston’s Christmas Market after fire tears through stalls
Kingston has revealed what comes next after a fire damaged part of its historic market.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:17:30 +0100
Northern Line part suspended with SEVERE delays
The Northern Line is facing major disruption across the line with severe delays and a partial suspension.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:57:16 +0100
London schoolchildren have just days left to enter Winter Wonderland art competition
Schoolchildren across London are being invited to get creative for the return of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland's annual art competition, with just days left to enter.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:05:03 +0100
E-bike rider found with 11 phones and rolls of tin foil in police crackdown
A man was found with 11 mobile phones and rolls of tin foil after being stopped by police on an e-bike.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:52 +0100
Local man arrested after motorcyclist dies in van crash on Surrey road
A man has been arrested following a fatal collision involving a motorbike and a van in Byfleet.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:46:26 +0100
Secret cocktail bar opens beneath New York-style bagel shop in Mayfair
A secret New York-inspired cocktail bar has opened beneath No.1 Princes Street in Mayfair, London, serving martinis, cocktails, Champagne and DJs until late.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:47:26 +0100
British Airways flight drops 27,000ft as oxygen masks fall and cabin goes 'silent'
British Airways flight BA295 returned to Heathrow after a technical issue triggered oxygen masks and a 27,000ft descent on its Chicago service.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:35:52 +0100
Air Ambulance sent to stabbing in east London as victim rushed to hospital
A stabbing has left one person injured and taken to hospital.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:34:53 +0100
Three new Aldi supermarkets are coming to London – here's where they'll open
Aldi has confirmed plans to open three new supermarkets in London in 2027, with stores planned for Angel, Clapham and Kew.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:18:45 +0100
Police seize more than 100 suspected stolen phones after north London raid
More than 100 suspected stolen phones have been recovered as part of a major police crackdown.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:38:02 +0100
A13 crash blocks lanes causing queueing traffic and congestion
A crash on the A13 has closed lanes causing major traffic.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:33:43 +0100
Man shot dead at community centre was close relative of man stabbed 5 months ago
The 40-year-old man fatally shot at a memorial in East Acton was a close family member of a 20-year-old fatally stabbed in May.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:52:34 +0100
Major A41 and A406 roadworks set to disrupt journeys to Brent Cross Shopping Centre
Drivers heading to Brent Cross Shopping Centre are being warned of delays as TfL carries out major repairs on the A41 flyover and A406.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:56:34 +0100
Woman killed after being struck by car as detectives make fresh plea for answers
Police renew appeal for witnesses after Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, died following a car collision on Argyll Street, Westminster, on April 19.

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