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Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:38:40 +0100Fire breaks out in basement of high rise building in Bishopsgate
A fire in the sub basement of a high rise building in Bishopsgate was tackled by the London Fire Brigade on October 11.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100North London road to face eight days of restrictions this month
Claremont Road in Cricklewood will face eight days of waiting and loading restrictions from October 13 to 20 to allow new water connection works.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100Hornchurch home could become HMO for people with 'learning disabilities'
Plans have been submitted to Havering Council seeking permission to change the use of a home in Hornchurch to a HMO.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +0100This stunning five-bedroom house in Hampstead is on the market for over £5m
A five-bedroom detached home on Platts Lane, Hampstead, featuring modern upgrades, a garden, and gym, is for sale for £5.1 million freehold.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100The loved and lost south east London pub that rocked to The Pogues and T’Pau
A loved and lost south east London pub which once hosted some of the biggest bands of the 1980s has been remembered in a new book about the capital’s disappearing pubs.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Woolwich takeaway wants alcohol licence and to serve late-night food
A new West African takeaway in Woolwich could be serving food and drink past midnight if a licensing bid gets the go-ahead.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100The young award-winning actor from London taking Hollywood by storm
Actor David Jonsson was born and raised in London and is known for films The Long Walk and Rye Lane.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Inside Harold Hill family home with 'great value and potential'
Take a look inside a four-bedroom detached home in Priory Road, Harold Hill, on sale for offers more than £850,000.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100The Croydon home for sale close to shops, public transport and schools
Forestdale three-bed end-terrace with garage en-bloc, garden, lounge/diner, WC/utility and gas heating.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100M&S Wimbledon food store reopening date revealed after three month works
M&S Wimbledon Quarter reopens on October 13 after a three-month transformation, featuring a new bakery, coffee counter, and expanded food hall selection.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100The South Norwood care home that residents 'love' praised for homely culture
The Manse Residential Care Home in South Norwood has been rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, praised for its caring staff, homely culture, and strong leadership.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100The top 10 cheapest neighbourhoods in Sutton revealed
New data from the Office for National Statistics and HM Land Registry shows which areas in Sutton are the most affordable for homebuyers.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100The luxury spa getaway near London with an outdoor heated pool for autumn
If you’re looking for a spa getaway that isn’t too far from London, you’ll find a spa that’s ideal to visit during the cold months with a heated pool.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100The south east London 'deliberate tax defaulters' named and shamed
Two south east London companies have been named as "deliberate tax defaulters."
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Unique Greenwich chapel conversion hits the market for £2million
A 4,000 sq ft Greenwich chapel conversion featuring mezzanine levels, a roof terrace flat, and development potential is on sale for £2 million through Foxtons.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Plans to build nearly 2,000 homes at Royal Artillery Barracks Woolwich progress
Greenwich Council is moving forward with its plans to build 1,920 homes at the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, half of which would be affordable.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Westmead Road redevelopment leads Sutton’s latest planning applications
The redevelopment of 71–75 Westmead Road tops Sutton Council’s latest planning list, proposing design changes and 34 residential units among other plans.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Three Sutton takeaways EXPOSED as deliberate tax defaulters
Three takeaways in Sutton have been named on HM Revenue and Customs’ latest list of deliberate tax defaulters.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:04:01 +0100Man injured in crash between moped and car in Sutton
A 30-year-old man was injured after a crash on Sutton High Street today.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:53:17 +0100Boy, 15, missing from Bellingham for three days
Police are searching for a missing teenager from Lewisham who has been missing for three days.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100The latest development plans submitted to Greenwich Council
Greenwich Council has received new planning applications including home extensions, tree works, loft conversions, and residential developments across the borough.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100We escaped London for a three-night stay at a magical thatched Devon cottage
Discover Rose Cottage in High Bickington, North Devon – a charming thatched retreat offering peace, romance, and countryside luxury just four hours from London.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Where to get the cheapest petrol and diesel in south east London this October
We’ve rounded up the cheapest petrol and diesel stations across south east London to help you save money this October.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Two retired police officers relive memories at old stomping ground in Sidcup
Two retired police officers from Heathfield Court Care Home in Erith revisited Marlowe House in Sidcup, reliving memories at the Met Police Vehicle Collection.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100The south east London hotel dubbed one of the most outstanding in the UK
A south east London hotel has been recognised as one of the UK’s most exceptional places to stay.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100The top five curry houses in Croydon to try with something for everyone
This week is National Curry Week, a week dedicated to one of the UK’s most popular dishes.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100A gorgeous getaway with yoga, spas and a scenic golf course
Staying at a hotel in the countryside when the seasons are changing but the sun is still shining sounds like a beautiful scenario – and it’s exactly what I did.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100The lost, family-run Harold Hill pie & mash shop which shut 'due to redevelopment'
The history behind F. Cooke's Pie and Mash shop, formerly in Farnham Road, Harold Hill, that closed in August.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100The 'beautiful' waterside town named the third best place to live in Essex
Muddy Stilettos has named Maldon among the best Essex places to live in 2025.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:52:52 +0100Drivers warned as 10 days of works set to hit M25 in south east London
Parts of the M25 are going to be impacted by 10 days of maintenance work on a bridge in the Shoreham area of the M25.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:01:46 +0100Shopkeeper took bleeding teen inside 'to safety' after New Southgate shooting
The owner of New Southgate Food Centre in High Road looked after the teen victim of a shooting on October 9 before paramedics came.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0100Brand opening 'bigger and better' store at Essex shopping centre
JD opens its larger Lakeside Shopping Centre store on October 18.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:14:28 +0100The five best rated curry houses in Havering to visit this National Curry Week
Here are the top five highest rated Indian restaurants and takeaways in Havering according to Google. Try them during National Curry Week 2025.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:30:00 +0100'Much-loved historic site with untapped potential' could be regenerated
Havering Council has received £48,431 from Historic England to survey and plan the regeneration of Bretons Outdoor Centre, a Grade II* listed heritage site.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100Lime faces group legal action over 'faulty bikes injuring riders'
Lime bikes is facing a group legal action from riders who claim they have been seriously injured by faulty bikes.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:52:14 +0100Man found dead in parked car in Lower Clapton
A man was found dead in a car in Atherden Road, Lower Clapton on October 10.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:25:30 +0100'Theft of signalling cables' at a Brentwood station causes major delays into London
Major disruptions at London Liverpool Street have been caused by signalling cable theft in Shenfield.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:34:38 +0100I visited the London Boots pop up where you get a free £100 goodie bag
I visited the Boots House Party pop up event – a weekend-long free event where you get a goodie bag and freebies.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:10:09 +0100Drill rapper amongst two convicted of 'horrendous' Custom House murder eight years on
A drill rapper and another man have been convicted of the murder of Ahmed Deen-Jah in Custom House, Newham in 2017.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100I stuffed myself at London's new Indian all-you-can-eat buffet brunch
I often feel that I cannot get enough of an Indian cuisine - so I put my appetite to the test at Farzi's bottomless brunch in Haymarket, London.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:27:39 +0100Man shot during Walthamstow armed police standoff suffers 'life-changing' injuries
A man shot by armed police in Stow Crescent, Walthamstow on October 10 has suffered life changing injuries.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100Christmas Land event set to return 'bigger and better' for 2025
Havering Christmas Land is set to return for its sixth year - and promises to be "bigger and better" than before.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100New streetlighting to bring roadworks in Finchley street
Barnet Council will impose temporary road restrictions on Ballards Lane from October 13 for five days to replace streetlights, with waiting bans in force.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100The changing face of South Street, Romford through the years
We shine a spotlight on South Street, Romford and its transformation over the years.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100The upmarket suburb loved by celebrities that's named after a French phrase
It's been name-checked in songs by everyone from Marillion to a Coldplay video but how did the leafy north London suburb of Belsize Park get its name?
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100Plans for British Museum changes among latest planning applications
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Camden Council, featuring proposals for advertisements, home improvements, tree works, and changes to listed buildings.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100Luxury four-bedroom apartment in St John's Wood on the market for £3.75 million
A four-bedroom luxury apartment in Avenue Road, St John’s Wood, with marble floors, garden views, and en-suites, is for sale for £3.75 million.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100The latest planning applications submitted to Epping Forest District Council
Proposals for new houses, home extensions, changes to listed buildings, and works to trees and garages are among recent applications received by Epping Forest District Council.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100Music returns to legendary north London venue that hosted The Beatles and Bowie
The Gaumont State Theatre in Kilburn hosted Buddy Holly, Bowie, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles before becoming a bingo hall and now a church.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Croydon-based business wins national customer service award
Croydon-based Casa Argentina has won Best Customer Service at the 2025 National Entrepreneur Awards, recognising its 25-year legacy of quality and excellence.