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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:42:35 +0100Hundreds of homes left without water after burst pipe and nearby leak
A burst water pipe has left hundreds of residents without water.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:23:08 +0100Man charged after suspected arson attack on north London memorial wall
A man has been charged following a suspected arson attack at a memorial site in north London.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:34:05 +0100No arrests as serious crash kills man and leaves two women fighting for life
A man has died and two women are critically injured after a serious two-car crash on Twickenham Bridge, A316, St Margarets. Police appeal for witnesses.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:06:13 +0100Three arrested after 200 teenagers turned away from Kent shopping centre
Three people have been arrested after a large group of teenagers caused disruption at a busy shopping centre.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:29:36 +0100LIVE updates as London Overground major disruption to last 'until end of day'
Commuters are facing disruption across parts of the London Overground and Southern network after overhead wire damage.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100M&S launches luxury beauty freebie worth more than £100
Beauty fans looking to refresh their skincare and makeup routines could bag more than £100 worth of free products this month thanks to a limited-time offer launching at M&S.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Celebrate the longest weekend of the year with cheap cocktails and frozen tequila
Electric Shuffle in Canary Wharf is offering £7 cocktails and frozen tequila slushies during a special summer solstice event.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New pod hotel opens in Soho with stays from £70 a night
A new pod-style hotel has opened in Soho, offering stays from £70 a night in central London.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100No experience needed for London train driver jobs with chance to earn £81,000
A rail operator is recruiting trainee train drivers in London, with salaries rising to more than £81,000 once qualified.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100FREE Supergirl immersive experience is coming to London for one day only
A free immersive Supergirl experience is coming to Soho for one day ahead of the film's release.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100How to get home after the England game in London - night buses, taxis or no sleep
England fans watching late World Cup matches are being urged to check their last train before kick-off.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100The London dating event where you can pitch your single friends
A London dating event will see friends use PowerPoint presentations to pitch single pals to potential matches.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100A guide to Lewisham's 18 Green Flag parks to visit in 2026
This week marks National Picnic Week and with that in mind we’ve rounded up all the Green Flag parks to visit in Lewisham.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Why this 'cosy' and 'absolute gem' London restaurant has been crowned the UK's best
Bouchon Racine in London has been crowned the best restaurant in the UK at the National Restaurant Awards.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100Couple celebrate 'extraordinary' 75th wedding anniversary milestone
A lifetime of love and legacy is being celebrated with a 75th wedding anniversary.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100East London trust named one of UK's top 25 performers
Barts Health Trust climbed from 74th to 21st place in the National Oversight Framework (NOF) league table, putting it in the top quarter of trusts.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +01001,000 new electric car chargers to be installed across north London borough
Enfield Council is rolling out 1,000 new electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the borough.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Contractor appointed for major Tower Hamlets leisure centre redevelopment
Tower Hamlets Council has named Guildmore Group to lead the next phase of the St George’s Leisure Centre project.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Kent ‘Bus Tax’ could put vital Bexleyheath and Crayford routes at risk
Plans to increase Kent County Council’s ‘Bus Tax’ could threaten key TfL routes serving Bexleyheath, Crayford, Darent Valley Hospital and Bluewater, according to Daniel Francis, the MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Thousands expected at annual festival in Hainault next month
The 2026 Festival of Cricket returns to Hainault Recreation Ground on July 12.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100West London road to be closed for 20 days for essential repairs
Clayton Road in Hayes will be shut from the junction with Station Road for essential Thames Water repairs, starting August 5.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Magic' Walthamstow tapestry draws more than 1,600 visitors
Walthamstow Welcome in partnership with Frederick Bremer School brought together 120 contributors to a textile map of the town.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dagenham awards founder wins prestigious gong for supporting women
Sharifa Begum, from Dagenham, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for her work supporting women through SHE Awards UK.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Top floor of East Croydon office building set to become flats
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Croydon Council this week.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Children’s home planned for residential house on Finchley street
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Barnet Council this week.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:31:48 +0100Is EastEnders on tonight as England play first 2026 World Cup match?
EastEnders has seen a few TV schedule changes this week due to World Cup matches - see if it's on tonight (June 17).
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0100Free giant pizza the size of Peter Crouch up for grabs in London
Deliveroo is giving football fans the chance to win a giant 6ft 7in pizza inspired by Peter Crouch.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:24:52 +0100Man, 74, dies and two women left fighting for life after crash on busy bridge
A man has died and two women are fighting for their lives after a serious two-car crash.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:43:44 +0100M25 to remain shut OVERNIGHT after lorry fire seriously damages lanes
Serious damage done to the carriageway on the M25 in a lorry fire means that the major road will remain shut overnight.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:19:41 +0100Person rushed to hospital after major crash - recap
Police closed the area near Chobham Road and Victory Parade in Stratford today (June 12). Read our blog archive.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:10:36 +0100One dead and three rushed to major trauma centre after serious crash
A London Ambulance Spokesperson said: “We were called at 2:31pm today (Tuesday, June 16) to reports of a road traffic collision on Twickenham Bridge, Twickenham.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:14:13 +0100Man, 74, dies following horror crash in Twickenham
-The A316 is closed in both directions after a crash with one person dead and three others treated at the scene.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Burglar who stole booze from south-east London pub jailed
Muhedur Minto Khan, 45, has been jailed after stealing £2,290 worth of stock from the Prince of Peckham pub.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100The historic Chislehurst pub where you can watch England World Cup games this summer
A historic Chislehurst pub is preparing to welcome football fans this summer as it hosts live screenings of England’s World Cup matches.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100The London pubs staying open late for the England World Cup games
England fans can watch late-night World Cup matches at pubs and sports bars across London staying open into the early hours.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100'Parents are crying over closure of our gold dust school'
Parents at the private Heathside Prep School in Hampstead have been left distraught at the closure of their children's "gold dust" school.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:48:49 +0100Landmark London pub gets £150k glow-up ahead of reopening
The Queens in Crouch End is reopening after a £150,000 refurbishment celebrating its Victorian heritage.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:43:39 +0100Pictures from the scene show devastating aftermath of major crash
A316 at St Margarets closed in both directions after serious road traffic collision near Twickenham Bridge. Emergency services at scene; avoid area.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:30:44 +0100West End theatre to be renamed in honour of Dame Judi Dench
The Shaftesbury Theatre will be renamed the Judi Dench Theatre in honour of the acting legend.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:22:48 +0100Major road closed after serious crash as emergency services remain at scene
A serious collision has closed the A316 at St Margarets near Twickenham Bridge. Emergency services are on scene; motorists advised to avoid the area.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Ariana Grande's former Billionaires' Row penthouse on sale for £16.95 million
A penthouse flat on The Bishop's Avenue in Hampstead where Ariana Grande stayed while filming both Wicked movies is on the market for £16.95 million.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:51:09 +0100Aldi to open more stores in London as part of major UK expansion
Aldi has announced plans to open new stores in Orpington, Hoxton and Marble Arch as part of a major expansion.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:46:02 +0100Women will make up just one in five Tube drivers in 30 years, union warns
ASLEF warns women remain under-represented as London Underground train drivers, with only 20% projected in 30 years unless recruitment practices change.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:36:04 +0100BOXPARK set for massive crowds as World Cup bookings open
Boxpark has opened bookings for its World Cup 2026 screenings, with matches shown across five venues.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:33:16 +0100Homeless woman's body found in east London canal
The body of Daniela Terciu was found in Three Mills Lock in Bow.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:24:39 +0100Rush hour misery as disruption hits Tube and Overground services
London Tube and Overground disruption: Delays and part suspensions hit Circle, District, Piccadilly, Jubilee, Victoria lines and Suffragette Overground.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:18:42 +0100Friends plead 'come home' as search for missing Welling man enters second day
Friends of a missing man from Welling are asking for CCTV and doorbell footage as they plead for him to "just please come home".
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:23:02 +0100Police swarm Beckenham road after incident - recap
Police have swarmed Upper Elmers End Road today (June 16). Follow our blog for live updates.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:20:20 +0100LIVE as major tunnel CLOSED northbound after 'crash'
The northbound carriageway of the Silvertown Tunnel has been closed following a crash.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:10:46 +0100Keir Starmer speaks out after men convicted over arson attacks on his property
Arson attacks on Sir Keir Starmer’s property in north London linked to Russian disinformation; two men convicted as G7 backs Ukraine against Russian aggression.