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Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:15:51 +0000LIVE as commuters face severe delays at London station after person hit by train
Commuters are facing severe delays at London Liverpool Street station after a person was hit by a train.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:29:31 +0000LIVE as major road CLOSED for seven hours after person dies in West Wickham
A major road in West Wickham has been closed for more than six hours due to a crash.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:12:00 +0000The cosy restaurant that serves healthy roast chicken and is great value
Cocotte which has branches in Queen's Park, Notting Hill and Shoreditch serves healthy roast chicken as well as burgers and good value set menus
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000The shopkeeper who planted flowers to stop litterbugs
A shop worker at Bens of Hampstead Heath in South End Road came up with a novel way to deter people from dropping litter.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000Dozens fail to get place at this Brentwood secondary school
More than a third of children who chose one secondary school in Brentwood as their first choice did not get a place there.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Everything you need to know as Brixton Disco Festival set to return
Brixton Disco Festival returns for its seventh year.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Backlash for Bromley Sainsbury’s over toilet closure with no sign of reopening
Sainsbury’s in Bromley has faced backlash after its decision to shut its public toilets due to vandalism, with no signs of them reopening any time soon.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Four-month-old dachshund makes full lungworm recovery thanks to Surrey vets
Four-month-old dachshund Dougie has made a full recovery from severe lungworm thanks to expert care at NDSR in Surrey.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Full list of all the London Underground stations and line closures this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Beckenham car park set to be transformed into ‘affordable’ housing
A car park in Beckenham is set to be turned into new housing.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Over 60 Orpington drivers forced to repair shop on road ‘riddled with potholes’
The owner of a vehicle repair shop in Bromley says that more than 60 vehicles came to his business because of one road.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Easter-themed month of fun for Croydon's Centrale and Whitgift including bungee jump
Croydon’s Centrale and the Whitgift Centre will be hosting a week of Easter-themed fun next month.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000‘Gorgeous’ Sutton town is one of the 'safest places to live' - despite awful stabbing
A gorgeous area in Sutton has been named as one of the safest places to live in London.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Harold Hill resurfacing among reasons for weekly road closures in Havering
Several roads in Havering, including in Harold Hill and Upminster, will close for roadworks in the next week.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Busy roads in Bromley could be closed for 18 months for Virgin Media works
Roads in the Bromley area will face temporary closures for essential Virgin Media maintenance work.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:59:44 +0000North Circular BLOCKED by 'police incident' in Chingford - recap
The North Circular is blocked by a "police incident", reports the AA, with heavy traffic in Chingford - live updates here.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:29:55 +0000RECAP of updates as road CLOSED due to 'police incident' in Ilford
A road is closed in Ilford due to an ongoing police incident - live updates here.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:06:24 +0000RECAP of updates as major road cordoned off due to crash in East Ham
A main road is closed in Barking following a reported crash with emergency services in attendance.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:48:45 +0000'Serious' crash on M25 near Dartford Crossing causes long delays
There are long delays on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing due to a 'serious' crash.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000New south east London restaurant launches weekly event celebrating Barbados food
Barbs, an authentic Bajan restaurant in south east London, launches Fish Fry Friday, offering crispy fried fish, Bajan fishcakes, and 20 per cent off on Deliveroo.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:12:00 +0000Huge store in former Romford Debenhams 'closing down'
Home Store, which occupied the former Debenhams and Aklu Plaza in Market Place, Romford, is closing down in weeks, the Recorder has been told.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000Teen boys and five men injured in violent four days of stabbings across London
Two teenage boys and five men have been stabbed in a violent set of four days across London in March.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:40:00 +0000Dagenham Greggs branch to re-open after 'refresh'
Greggs on Woodward Road, Dagenham is re-opening soon after closing for a refurbishment.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:39:13 +0000Man fighting for life after being hit by lorry in East Ham with roads still closed
A man is fighting for his life after he was hit by a lorry on a busy junction in East Ham.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:32:03 +0000Three boys charged after 16-year-old stabbed in Dagenham
Three boys have been charged after a 16-year-old was stabbed in Longbridge Road, Dagenham.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:29:20 +0000Fears for future as Lewisham's last cinema Catford Mews goes into liquidation
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000The 'amazing' London restaurants named among the UK's top new spots
From AngloThai to Ambassadors Clubhouse, discover the new London restaurants that have been named the best for 2025 according to Condé Nast Traveller.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000All the fly-tipping incidents in Bexley as issue worsens
Fly-tipping in Bexley has jumped within the last year, with black bin bags from homes being the biggest problem in the borough.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000The epic four music festivals set for Brockwell Park in May
A series of music festivals are set to take over Brockwell Park during the May bank holiday.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000Lewisham and Croydon leisure centres join NHS breast screening awareness campaign
Leisure centres in Croydon and Lewisham are part of an NHS pilot where fitness instructors encourage women to attend breast screenings, aiming to save lives through early detection.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000The Apprentice's Dean on boardroom battles, being away from home and new-found fame
The Apprentice 2025 candidate Dean Franklin, from Hornchurch, discusses boardroom battles, overseas tasks, being away from family and what Lord Sugar is like in this exclusive interview.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:55:00 +0000Councillor who exposed his genitals can't be removed from post - here's why
Redbridge councillor Sam Gould, from Hornchurch, cannot be forced to step down despite his conviction for indecent exposure - here's why.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:28:00 +0000Elderly couple facing 'no fault' eviction can't get new home without reference
An elderly Hampstead couple who must move out of their home within days in a 'no fault' eviction say their letting agency is making their situation worse by not giving them a reference.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:24:00 +0000Met officer sent sexual messages to woman in 70s and called teen girl ‘cute’
PC Andrew Gilligan sent inappropriate Twitter messages to three members of the public.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000Major road which is 'speeding hotspot' to see new safety measures
New safety measures have been approved for the A1306 New Road in Rainham.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:13:54 +0000Arrest made as two men rushed to hospital after double stabbing in Limehouse
Two men have been rushed to hospital after a double stabbing in Limehouse.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000Decision to be made on bulldozing former school for homes
Havering Council is set to tear down an old school in Romford to make room for nine new homes.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000Care home uses giant tablet computer to bring residents together
Lawnfield House care home in Willesden has an interactive ‘tablet’ computer to encourage residents to play games and spend time together.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:07:51 +0000Persistent south London Co-op thief jailed for meat and booze thefts
Leon Hibbert repeatedly stole from Co-op in Wandsworth.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:51:55 +0000Moped ride in Just Eat jacket wanted over shooting of teen in Stockwell
Lathaniel Burrell died aged 16 after he was shot in Stockwell.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:45:31 +0000Hundreds gather at funeral for 'protector' 14-year-old boy stabbed on Woolwich bus
Kelyan Bokassa's funeral has been held in Greenwich after he was stabbed to death on a bus in Woolwich.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:37:48 +0000Five teens including 14-year-old accused of attempted murder after shooting
A man in his 20s was shot on Washbourne Road in Harlesden.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:31:21 +0000Man rushed to hospital with leg injury after crash in Harrow
A man has been rushed to hospital with a leg injury following a crash in Harrow.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:19:00 +0000Man drove away from Brentwood petrol stations without paying for fuel TEN times
Paul O’Farrell pleaded guilty to making off without payment from Brentwood petrol stations on ten occasions.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:18:35 +0000Police appeal launched to find missing boy, 12, from Bromley
Police are searching for missing 12-year-old Joel, who has been last seen in Bromley.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000Rainham patients to have say in who runs their health centre
Rainham Health Centre patients will have a say in the choice of their new provider, the NHS has said.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:02:26 +0000Man rushed to hospital after crash on quiet residential road in Lee
A man has been rushed to hospital following a crash on a residential road in Lee.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:47:58 +0000Police renew appeal on ‘senseless murder that ripped dad from children’ in Haringey
Police have renewed an appeal for information about the “senseless” murder of a dad in Haringey.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:19:38 +0000Person trapped in vehicle after three-car and lorry crash on A12 in Brentwood
A person was trapped in their vehicle after three cars and an HGV crashed on the A12 near Brentwood.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000Famous lawyer fears 'AI will cause miscarriages of justice, like Post Office scandal'
Barrister Michael Mansfield - famous for the Michael Barrymore, Stephen Lawrence and Mark Duggan cases - gives a rare interview to this paper about the impact of AI on miscarriages of justice and racism in the police.