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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000Phantom Peak immersive attraction to relocate to large multi-level venue
London’s immersive attraction Phantom Peak will relocate from Canada Water to a larger, multi-level venue at Westfield Stratford City, opening in summer 2026.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:41:03 +0000Woman found dead in home after ‘murder’ named for first time
A woman who was found dead in her home after a suspected murder has been named by police.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:21:46 +0000Man charged with murder after woman found dead at home in London
A man has been charged after a woman was found dead at a home on Applegarth Drive in Ilford.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:40:21 +0000LIVE updates as road near Blackwall Tunnel shut from crash 'fuel spillage'
Blackwall Lane is closed at the junction with Salutation Road today (January 28).
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:21:37 +0000Two teenagers robbed at knifepoint on train near Bromley
Two teenagers were robbed at knifepoint on a train near Bromley North.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:56:58 +0000Crystal Palace flat shooting believed to be 'not a random attack'
It is believed that that a shooting that took place on Hamlet Road in Crystal Palace involving a group of men was “not a random attack”.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Croydon primary schools with the highest demand revealed
With the primary school application deadline now closed, we’re taking a closer look at which Croydon schools proved most popular last year.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Cafe at Hornchurch park set to be extended after plans approved
A cafe at Langtons Gardens in Hornchurch looks set to be extended after plans were approved.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Last chance to save 50% off at Musto
While the Musto sale may be coming to an end, there’s plenty of bargains to be had and with the cold and wet days of winter very much still upon us, you’ll still get some use from them.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Gordon Ramsay is opening the UK's first Hell's Kitchen restaurant in London
Gordon Ramsay is opening the UK’s first Hell’s Kitchen restaurant in central London, with a high-energy dining experience set to launch in spring 2026.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Historic south east London pub dating back to 1850 faces demolition
A historic Woolwich pub dating back to 1850 could be demolished and replaced with a four-storey block of flats and community space, under new planning proposals.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Highgate landlord 'humbled' to be named in UK's top three gastropubs
The Red Lion and Sun landlord Heath Ball paid tribute to his staff and said it was a dream come true for the Highgate boozer to be ranked third in Estrella Damm's Top 50 UK gastropubs.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The hidden gem café near Abbey Wood station where I had a great filling breakfast
Sometimes, it’s the quiet cafés in south east London that leave the biggest impression.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The Morrisons store with 'droppings in bakery food' and 'out-of-date products'
Morrisons Daily Canary Wharf has been handed a zero food hygiene rating following an inspection by food safety officers.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000This is your chance to own a fully built crazy golf venue - for £500,000
An established indoor crazy golf leisure venue in Harrow has been listed for sale at £500,000, offering nearly 9,000 sq ft of event and attraction space.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:19:00 +0000Hospital trust admits care failure and says sorry after death of baby girl
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) has admitted that the care it provided at Queen's Hospital during the birth of baby Ada Rose was not up to standard. Ada died at seven weeks after suffering "catastrophic" injurie...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000London comes together for Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day was marked on January 27 by a moving national tribute led by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, with landmarks across London illuminated in solidarity.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:40:00 +0000Two stabbed, one shot and woman found dead in horror 24 hours in London
A horror 24 hours across London has seen two people stabbed, one shot and a woman found dead.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:35:57 +0000Boy, 17, found with 'slash wound to stomach' near Carshalton park
A 17-year-old boy has been found with a slash wound to the stomach near a park in Carshalton.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000Restored 1966 Ford Cortina unveiled as new public artwork in Dagenham
A restored 1966 Ford Cortina, transformed by Bristol street artist Penfold, was unveiled at Dagenham Green to celebrate East London’s industrial heritage.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000The patisserie selling £267 cakes and leaving customers 'disappointed'
Belgique Wanstead has been handed a one rating for its cake production site following an inspection.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:59:27 +0000Two Premier League footballers 'involved in three-vehicle M25 crash'
Two Premier League footballers, Wilson Odobert and Randal Kolo-Muani, are believed to have been involved in a crash on a Hertfordshire motorway.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:53:44 +0000Person taken to hospital after stabbing near Carshalton park
A person has been taken to hospital after a stabbing near a park in Carshalton.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:04:20 +0000Woman dead and man shot after horror 12 hours in London
A woman has died and a man been seriously injured after a shooting, stabbing and suspected murder in London in 12 hours.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:03:36 +0000The 'bold plan' to drive the future of London nightlife
London’s Nightlife Taskforce have set out plans to help drive the future of the capital's night-time economy.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000A new chapter for film in Sidcup as Castle Cinema launches
A cinema has returned to Sidcup High Street after closing last year.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:34:44 +0000The Immersive Viking exhibition with full-size longship set to open in London
An immersive Viking exhibition is opening in London this March, taking visitors through Norse legends, interactive sets and a multimedia journey into the Viking Age.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Station car park development set for approval tonight despite HUGE opposition
Controversial plans to redevelop Blackheath station’s car park have been recommended for approval tonight- despite more than 1,200 objections and renewed opposition from actors such as Dominic Cooper and Sarah Hadland.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Sir Keir Starmer weighs into Hampstead Heath cafes row
Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has written to the City of London Corporation after constituents wrote in support of cafes on Hampstead Heath.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000The newest steakhouse in Shoreditch that has premium steaks with Eastern spice
Premium halal Asian-fusion steakhouse Meet Bros has opened in Shoreditch, offering prime cuts, inventive sharing plates and a stylish, alcohol-free dining experience.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000New owner of iconic Shoreditch nightclub 'really excited to see it reopen'
The new owner of legendary Shoreditch nightclub XOYO says he's "really excited" to see it reopen after a major refurbishment.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Lewisham to sell land for hundreds of new homes to be built
Lewisham Council has agreed to make some of its vacant land, which has been the subject of regeneration plans for more than a decade, available for sale to a major insurance firm to build new social homes.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:55:38 +0000Pictures show scene after stabbing on town hall’s doorstep
The aftermath of a stabbing that left blood stains outside Ilford town hall has been captured in pictures.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:37:40 +0000Families to get extra support as new cost-of-living scheme launches
Families in Lewisham are set to benefit from a new GLA-funded scheme offering free financial advice and support through local Family Hubs to help with the cost of living.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:40:49 +0000Hunt for group who fled scene after man shot in Crystal Palace
Police are searching for a group of people who fled a flat in Crystal Palace after a shooting left a man with severe injuries.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +0000‘I asked the prime minister why London’s NHS prescriptions aren’t free’
Sir Keir Starmer announced a freeze for prescription prices in London - but we quizzed him on why they aren't free.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000The Thameslink trains and routes that are affected by works throughout this week
Thameslink engineering works taking place in the Tulse Hill area are set to cause light-night closures and changes to services this week.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000'I normalised being unwell’ Croydon dancer’s warning after rare cancer diagnosis
An award-winning dancer from Croydon has taken to social media to urge people to “know their bodies” after being diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Brentwood dealer busted after using his drugs line to contact DWP
Bungling drug dealer Rashid Chin-King was busted by Essex Police after using his illegal drugs line to contact the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000The worst station in Croydon for delays and cancellations revealed
Coulsdon South has been named the worst-performing train station in Croydon.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:28:38 +0000'Avoid area' as police incident shuts M25 causing SEVERE delays
A police incident on the M25 near Potters Bar has prompted the closure of the carriageway, causing severe delays this afternoon.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:22:27 +0000Officers search bins and find loose registration plate after Crystal Palace shooting
Police have been searching bins and picking up a loose registration plate after a group of men fled from a shooting on Hamlet Road in Crystal Palace.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:02:30 +0000East London man who ‘tried to make machine gun with printer’ jailed
An east London man has been jailed for 15 years after being caught trying to use a 3D printer to make a sub-machine gun.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:22:00 +0000Brit nominees Wolf Alice to play 45,000-capacity show in Finsbury Park
BRIT-nominated band Wolf Alice are set to play their biggest show yet on their north London home turf in Finsbury Park, with tickets going on sale this week.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:18:51 +0000More than 200 council homes set to be built at Battersea Power Station
More than 200 council homes are set to be built at Battersea Power Station by 2029, as part of its £9billion regeneration.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:17:35 +0000All traffic on M25 stopped due to 'police incident'
The M25 is closed both ways due to a 'police incident'
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:05:27 +0000Man suffers life-changing injuries after shooting in Crystal Palace
A man has life-changing injuries after a shooting on Hamlet Road in Crystal Palace during an incident involving a group of people.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:47:00 +0000The five-year plan of how London's road network is set to transform
TfL’s London on the Move plan aims to transform the capital's road network over the next five years.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:26:11 +0000Man accused of murdering young woman to appear in court next month
Dagenham man Duane Owusu will appear in court next month charged with murdering 27-year-old Zahwa Salah Mukhtar in Chadwell Heath.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:17:35 +0000Deptford rapper DigDat jailed for life over ‘mindless’ drive-by shooting
Deptford rapper Nathan Tokosi, known as DigDat, has been jailed for life over a drive-by shooting in which the victim was severely injured.