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Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:43:45 +0000Widespread Tube disruption this morning with severe delays on key routes
London commuters face Tube and Elizabeth line delays. Severe disruption between Heathrow/Reading and Paddington; minor delays on Central and Metropolitan lines.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:20:20 +0000Man threatens to stab someone during knifepoint robber in Herne Hill
A man was threatened to stab someone during a knifepoint robber on the platform at Herne Hill station.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:04:17 +0000Rush hour warning issued across part of London transport network
Tram services between Sandilands and New Addington suspended due to overhead power line fault at Lloyd Park. Repairs ongoing; other routes unaffected.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:57:52 +0000Major delays hit London rail routes after engineering overrun
Train delays of up to 30 minutes affect Peterborough to London King’s Cross routes due to overrunning engineering works. Great Northern, LNER, Thameslink, Hull Trains, and Grand Central services disrupted.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:56:05 +0000Man masturbates while looking at woman on train near Slade Green
A man reportedly exposed himself and masturbated while looking at a woman on a train heading to Slade Green.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:43:11 +0000Severe delays hit Metropolitan line — what you need to know
Metropolitan line commuters face severe delays across north-west London due to a points failure at Harrow-on-the-Hill. TfL tickets valid on buses and rail.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:24:30 +0000No trams running on part of network during busy morning commute
Tram services between Sandilands and New Addington suspended due to overhead power line fault at Lloyd Park. Repairs ongoing; other routes unaffected.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Plans for new SEND unit at Gidea Park secondary school given green light
Plans for a new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) unit at the Royal Liberty School in Gidea Park have been approved.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Save up to £40 with You Garden’s offer on English lavender
You Garden’s offers this week feature some of the classic garden flowering favourites. First up, English Lavender ‘Hidcote’ is a traditional classic English lavender, which is hardy, fragrant and a magnet for bees and butterflies.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +00005 of London's best traditional pie and mash shops that locals love to rave about
On the hunt for pie and mash? These are the best in London from Goddards at Greenwich to M Manze in Tower Bridge.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +00009 places to go on a night out in London that aren't just 'going for a drink'
Discover nine alternative London night out ideas, from South Bank culture crawls and skyline views at The Shard to indie gigs, mystery games and historic riverside walks after dark.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Croydon residents – Who are you voting for in the upcoming mayoral election?
The Croydon mayoral elections are just less than two months away, but who do residents want to see leading the borough?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Indian restaurant and textile company in Bexley employed illegal workers
Darjeeling Restaurant in Sidcup High Street was one of two Bexley businesses publicly named and shamed for employing staff who were not legally allowed to work in the UK.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The Original Ivy to host immersive 1920s immersive experience
The Original Ivy is set to host an immersive dining experience, transporting guests back in time to the 1920s.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +00007 unforgettable London events, shows and exhibitions that are ending in March
From the Design Museum’s Blitz exhibition to Somerset House’s Sony World Photography Awards, here are seven London cultural events and festivals ending in March 2026.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Former nightclub inside historic 1929 Burton building could become restaurant
Plans have been submitted to Greenwich Council to transform a former nightclub inside Woolwich’s historic 1929 Burton building on Hare Street into a restaurant.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The 15 pubs where you can find a true taste of Ireland without leaving London
Discover 15 of the best Irish pubs in London, from Soho and Covent Garden hotspots to community favourites in Morden, Mitcham and Croydon serving great Guinness, live music and sport.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Closure of Lewisham Marks & Spencer store would be ‘a huge loss’
Residents have shared mixed reactions after Marks & Spencer announced plans to close its store in Lewisham High Street.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The Sutton Sri Lankan restaurant cooking food ‘the way our grandparents did’
Sylvia Perera, who founded family-run Sri Lankan restaurant Colombo Kitchen in Worcester Park, has revealed what she thinks is the secret to its award-winning success.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Freebies for pets and owners as Camden Town store launches 'doggy deli' pop up
Puppacinos and free coffees for pet owners will be on the menu when upscale convenience store STORRD runs a doggy deli pop up in Camden Town this month.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Major airline enters administration as 4,000 flights cancelled - are you owed refund?
Major budget airline Royal Air Philippines has entered administration, resulting in the cancellation of around 4,000 flights.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:36:07 +0000Man pinned woman down and covered her mouth in front of child in Dartford home
A man who attacked a woman in front of a young child at her home in Dartford has been jailed.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:03:53 +0000Man fighting for life and FIVE stabbed in grim 42 hours across London
A grim 42 hours across London has seen a shocking five stabbed and a man injured in a crash.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Film about 'legendary' music star to be screened at east London cinema
Broken English, the Marianne Faithfull film, screens at Forest Cinemas, Walthamstow, March 21.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:45:42 +0000Major disruption at busy London station due incident causing HOURS of delays
A tresspass incident is causing major disruption at a busy London station.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:04:27 +0000Watch moment cyclist hands bike to officer to chase luggage thief through London
A cyclist handed his bike to a pursuing officer during a dramatic chase near St Pancras, leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspected luggage thief.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:03:40 +0000Person taken to hospital after incident causing severe delays on Central line
A person has been taken to hospital after an incident on the Central line.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000'I'm running the Marathon after friend was given 10 days to live and made it through'
A Clapham runner is taking on the London Marathon to support Leukaemia Care after watching his close friend survive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia during the pandemic.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000New craft beer taproom and coffee shop planned for Sydenham
Plans to open a new beer shop and taproom have been submitted to Lewisham Council.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Where to watch Six Nations Super Saturday in London
Super Saturday has landed, and London’s rugby pubs are bracing for a full day of Six Nations drama.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000'No choice but to act' - Protest planned against plans for 2,200 homes on green belt
More than 80 residents are expected to turn up for a public walk in protest against a proposal to build more than 2,000 homes on green belt land in Bromley.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Quirky pub and members' club inside a church crypt goes up for sale
A quirky pub and members’ club set inside a church crypt on Prescot Street, E1, is on the market for £140,000, offering 2,225 sq ft of weekend-trading potential.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:55:55 +0000Emergency halts Central line after casualty on the track — alternatives
Central line services suspended between Liverpool Street and White City due to casualty on track. Severe delays on Central line today.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:41:53 +0000Central line brought to a halt after casualty on the track
Central line major incident: No service between Liverpool Street and White City. Severe delays; TfL advises checking travel updates.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:45:35 +0000Central line suspended after casualty on tracks causing SEVERE delays
No service between Liverpool Street and White City while emergency services deal with a casualty on the track.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:36:04 +0000Body of man found in Surrey woodland
The body of a man has been found in a woodland in Surrey.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:35:53 +0000William and Kate serve coffees and pull beers in tour of London foodie hotspots
The Prince and Princess of Wales swapped palace protocol for pints and pastries as they rolled up their sleeves for a hands-on tour of two of south-east London’s most beloved foodie hotspots.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:32:01 +0000All lines blocked on busy London rail route after incident — what you need to know
All train lines blocked at Tottenham Hale after trespass incident. Greater Anglia and London Overground services disrupted; expect delays and cancellations.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000Romford restaurant stripped of licence after 'slavery' and 'exploitation' fears
Neyzen Restaurant in Romford has been stripped of its licence after immigration officers raised fears about "modern-day slavery" at the premises.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:20:00 +0000The London bus routes affected as drivers are set to strike next week
East London bus drivers are set to strike for four days next week, severely affecting several routes
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:11:12 +0000Severe delays disrupt London Tube network during busy evening commute
Tube delays this evening: Severe disruption on the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate, and minor delays on the Piccadilly line.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:11:55 +0000The most dangerous Tube stations in London
King’s Cross St Pancras, Euston and Holborn are among the most dangerous Tube stations, as figures show over 10,000 injuries and £3m in TfL payouts in one year.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Everything we know about huge development on the old Sutton B&Q site
Here’s everything we know so far about the B&Q Chalk Gardens scheme in Sutton set to deliver more than 1,000 homes.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Could closed Havering-atte-Bower pub be coming back into use?
The Royal Oak pub in Havering-atte-Bower, thought to have closed in 2019, is seeking a new licence to sell alcohol.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:55:15 +0000Barrister punched after being asked 'are you Jewish?' in unprovoked attack
Tony Steer convicted of racially aggravated assault after antisemitic attack on barrister Nathaniel Bor outside Finchley Cricket Club, north London.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:45:50 +0000Families can meet Peppa Pig 109 metres above London this Easter
Families can meet Peppa Pig and ride the Chimney Lift 109 metres above Battersea Power Station this spring, with weekday sessions running from March 30 to April 10.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:28:48 +0000Watch terrifying moment driver falls asleep on motorway for 20 minutes
Maldini Fernandes, 31, from Southall, convicted of dangerous driving after falling asleep for 20 minutes on the M4. Banned and given suspended jail term.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:25:00 +0000Hospital trust 'working closely' with police after mental health patient dies
East London NHS Foundation Trust has given a statement after one of its patients Abdul Said died after an alleged assault at Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:18:22 +0000Major emergency presence after ‘suspicious package’ found in central London
Roads surrounding Guildhall in central London were cordoned off by police after reports of a possible suspicious package.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:06:10 +0000Picture show bus and ambulance crash on busy central London street
A bus and ambulance crashed on a busy central London road