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Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:59:33 +0000
Man arrested after claiming to 'have explosives' inside Harold Hill home
A man has been arrested after he reportedly claimed to have explosives inside a home in Harold Hill.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000
Drivers warned of parking meter scam as cards stolen in Wandsworth
Wandsworth drivers warned of parking meter scam: fraudsters posing as council staff steal bank cards and PINs at Pay and Display machines.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:20:56 +0000
Police appeal for witnesses after mass brawl outside Wetherspoons at Victoria station
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fight outside a Wetherspoons pub at London Victoria station.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:10:42 +0000
LIVE updates as busy road closed for HOURS after 'police incident' in Woolwich
A busy road in Woolwich has been closed for hours due to a 'police incident'

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Rose of the Year 2026 'Coral Gardens' is also You Garden’s Plant of the Month
With its breath taking scent, non-stop blooms and unbeatable disease resistance, it’s easy to see why ‘Coral Gardens’ is their Plant of the Month for January. This stunning Floribunda rose combines intoxicating fragrance, continuous colour, and...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
The salary needed to buy average home in Havering revealed
A salary of more than £75,000 is now needed to buy the average home in Havering, new Zoopla figures show.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 'wonderful' London hidden gem cafe in a 'beautiful' park with a river
Hollyhock Cafe in London has been described as a wonderful hidden gem cafe with stunning views.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Lewisham and Greenwich Southeastern trains cancelled this weekend
Lewisham and Greenwich Southeastern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decision on new temporary 3,000-seat theatre in Greenwich set to be made
Greenwich councillors are set to vote on whether a major temporary theatre complex should be built on Greenwich Peninsula.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New cafe Sean's Shack 'serving best tasting products' at revamped Hornsey Town Hall
A brand new coffee house has opened at the revamped Hornsey Town Hall serving matcha tea, warm pastries, ciabatta sandwiches, and Monmouth coffee.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London’s alcohol-free bar scene hit as Covent Garden venue closes
London’s alcohol-free bar Club Soda Tasting Room in Covent Garden is set to close on January 25 after the end of its lease.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London black cabs to be wrapped in artwork to promote mental health message
Iconic London black cabs have been wrapped in artwork to promote a suicide prevention campaign offering free therapy vouchers across the capital.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'The city within a city' with rising empty shops set for £1.5m revival
Croydon town centre is facing a critical moment as empty shops continue to rise, but prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has said government funding could help turn things around.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wheelchair users urged to join group giving them direct say in shaping services
Wheelchair users UK-wide invited to join the first national Wheelchair Collective council, shaping NHS wheelchair services.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
South London post office to close temporarily ahead of refurbishment
Abbey Wood Post Office in south London will reopen on February 25 after refurbishment, offering new services including passport checks and vehicle tax.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tube and rail closures and disruptions in London this weekend
London rail disruption: TfL warns of Piccadilly line closure, reduced Elizabeth line services to Heathrow, Overground changes and DLR station closure this weekend.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
No trains running between East Croydon and Purley this weekend
Southern trains between East Croydon and Purley will not run at all this weekend due to engineering work.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Man wins £65k Ford Mustang but considers cash to upgrade old model
Wembley’s Nirmal Santilal wins £65,000 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in BOTB competition and faces tough choice: new car or cash to upgrade his classic Mustang.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:41:18 +0000
Video shows armed police at Harold Hill incident with man led away by officers
A video shared with the Romford Recorder shows armed police at an emergency incident in Harold Hill.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:15:06 +0000
School being used as ‘base for emergency services’ amid Harold Hill incident
A school in Harold Hill is being used as a base for the emergency services as they respond to a nearby incident.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
All the amazing musicians set to perform at south London concert hall
World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens unveils its 2026 concert season in Nine Elms, London, featuring Jas Kayser, jazz, blues, classical and charity support.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Lord of the Rings screenings at Vue in Harrow this month
Celebrate 25 years of The Lord of the Rings at Vue Harrow with extended edition screenings of Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy this January. Book tickets online.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:26:48 +0000
Prolific Thameslink fare dodger faces jail for 112 unpaid train tickets
One of Britain’s most prolific train fare dodgers is facing jail over 112 convictions for not paying for a ticket on journeys spanning nearly two years.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Downing Street honours parents of paramedic killed in the line of duty
The parents of Alice Clark, a 21-year-old paramedic killed in the line of duty, have been honoured at Downing Street with the Elizabeth Emblem.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Authentic gastro-diner specialising in roast meats coming to Canary Wharf
Mama Li is opening its third London restaurant in Canary Wharf this January, serving authentic Hong Kong-style Siu Mei and classic Cantonese dishes.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Stickers to mark supportive spaces for gay and transgender people
Kaleidoscope, Havering’s LGBTQ+ group, launches monthly events in Romford to create Pride stickers for supportive shops, backed by Havering Council funding.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Data reveals the performance of Bromley train stations and which are busiest
New data has revealed Bromley’s best and worst performing train stations of last year.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
'End of an era' as east London drag venue prepares to close after eight years
East London drag bar The Karaoke Hole in Dalston will close on January 31 after eight years of karaoke, cabaret and community events.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Rapper cleared over 'self-defence' fatal stabbing outside Lewisham chicken shop
Drill rapper Lil MDot has been released from prison after he was cleared over the fatal stabbing of Ahmed Torfi in Lewisham.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
'We do what works' - Islington pub with piano and pie counter earns Camra award
The Pocket in Islington - with its piano and pie counter - has won another award, this time from Camra, and plans to open an upstairs space.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
'I turned our family Italian cafe into a kombucha bar serving healthy drinks'
Livia Palmiero has turned her family-run Italian cafe Tolli Patisserie in Kentish Town into a kombucha microbrewery and bar.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
South London station to shut for MONTHS as major repair works take place
A south west London station will close for over three months this year as it undergoes a huge refurbishment.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
'Shockingly dangerous' potholes plaguing drivers 'for months' at Romford retail park
On National Pothole Day, a Romford resident has described potholes in Gallows Corner Retail Park car park as "shockingly dangerous".

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Plans to transform 'overcrowded' Romford A&E to move step closer this spring
Plans to rebuild Queen's Hospital A&E department in Romford will move a step closer this March.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +0000
Council apologises after consultation date 'error' for huge proposed data centre
A consultation will not launch on the East Havering Data Centre this month - despite previous speculation due to an "error" on a Havering Council webpage.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:23:22 +0000
If you need help getting to a medical appointment this scheme can help
Volunteer Transport Scheme Dartford offers affordable transport for over-50s with mobility issues to attend medical appointments, supported by Dartford Council.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:22:13 +0000
London motorists warned to 'allow extra time' after three horses killed in crash
Motorists are being urged to “allow extra time” and “plan ahead” after three horses were killed in a crash.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Plans for Dagenham HMO would have 'detrimental impact' on neighbours
Barking and Dagenham Council has refused plans for an HMO in Gale Street, Dagenham.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
The most expensive street in Sutton with house prices nearing £2 million
The most expensive streets to buy a house on in Sutton have been revealed.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Gidea Park restaurant refused permission to keep 'utilitarian' seating area
Meteor Meze & Grill in Gidea Park has been denied permission to keep its "utilitarian" outdoor seating and smoking area.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:07:59 +0000
Armed police and 'major emergency service presence' in Harold Hill
A significant emergency service presence has been noted along a residential road in Harold Hill.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:50:46 +0000
Plans to move Croydon Post Office to Whitgift Centre scrapped due to redevelopment
The Croydon High Street Post Office will remain at its current location after plans to relocate to the Whitgift Centre were cancelled.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:39:29 +0000
Wife's tribute to 'deeply cherished’ dad of baby killed in south east London crash
The wife of a “deeply cherished” dad who died after being hit by a police car in south east London has paid tribute to her husband.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:06:30 +0000
Post Office relocation to shopping centre cancelled due to redevelopment
The Croydon High Street Post Office will remain at its current location after plans to relocate to the Whitgift Centre were cancelled.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Sensory wellbeing garden unveiled at Croydon primary school
A new sensory wellbeing garden at The Crescent Primary School, Croydon, created by Barratt Redrow and Place2Be, supports pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000
New Asian-inspired patisserie opens in Soho by award-winning chef
Asian-inspired patisserie Onsu has opened in Soho, offering pastries and drinks that blend Asian flavours with European baking techniques.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:48:28 +0000
RECAP as all lanes CLOSED on M25 after crash and oil spill
All lanes on the M25 near Brentwood have been closed following a crash and oil spill.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:27:36 +0000
Elderly lady dies after being hit by lorry on popular school route
An elderly lady has died after being hit by a lorry in Kensington.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:40:00 +0000
Co-Op confirms Chislehurst store closure with redundancies possible
Southern Co-Op has announced the closure of its Chislehurst store, with redundancies possible.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:05:55 +0000
Man in hospital after crash closes busy road in Whitechapel for hours
A man is in hospital after a crash closed a busy east London road for hours.

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