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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:49:16 +0000
Second man dies after house fire in Croydon
A second man has died after a house fire in Croydon.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:45:36 +0000
Royal Mail confirms problems with deliveries in south west London postcode today
Royal Mail has confirmed that there may be issues with certain deliveries to addresses in Sutton today.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:41:32 +0000
Flood-hit road back open after 30-inch pipe repair
A burst water main in Islington flooded Caledonian Road, causing road closures and disruption. Thames Water confirms repairs complete; all supplies restored.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:35:36 +0000
Person taken to hospital after 'being seen' in River Thames near Woolwich Pier
A person has been taken to hospital after they were seen in the River Thames.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:16:04 +0000
Rapper Ghetts faces jail after crash that killed ‘only son’
UK rapper Ghetts (Justin Clarke-Samuel) faces jail after admitting causing death by dangerous driving in Ilford. Sentencing set at Old Bailey Tuesday.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:43:05 +0000
Person rushed to hospital after stabbing
A person has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:32:27 +0000
Morning rush hour chaos as Tube and Overground lines part suspended
London Tube and Overground delays: Bakerloo, District and Mildmay lines disrupted by faults. Part suspensions affect Richmond routes.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:32:33 +0000
Huge blaze at abandoned sports centre in Croydon tackled by 70 firefighters
A five-hour blaze at an abandoned sports centre in Croydon was tackled by 70 firefighters.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:12:15 +0000
LIVE updates after stabbing with police crime scene in place
Police responded to an incident described by witnesses as 'serious', with a cordon in place. Live updates here.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Get 10% off Wentworth Puzzles…perfect for Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day on Sunday, March 15, you may be looking for a unique and special gift for the special mum or loved one in your life.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Havering's top-ranked secondary schools as pupils get offers
On National Secondary Offer Day, the Recorder is taking a look at the top-performing schools in Havering.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +0000
'Sarah Everard should still be here' in tribute five years since murder
Met Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says the force remains "deeply sorry" on the fifth anniversary of Sarah Everard’s murder, vowing to rebuild trust.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New 1am ramen bar set to open in Soho with £5 launch deal
Maki & Ramen will open its first Soho restaurant on March 6, offering £5 ramen to the first 100 customers each day for three days.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
What readers want to see open in empty Wilko unit in Bromley
We asked our readers what they wanted to see the former Wilko in Bromley High Street become as the unit remains closed two years on.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Everything you need to know about the SL3 Superloop bus
SL3 Superloop bus route details including stops, fares and more

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The ultimate London guide to World Book Day 2026
World Book Day 2026 takes place on March 5, with London events including free London Eye rides, book swaps, literary walks and family workshops.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sneaky burglar stole iPads and cash from busy London pub
London pub burglar Josh Page has been jailed after he stole from the Traitors Gate.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major London Overground closures planned – full list of March dates
Planned engineering works will disrupt London Overground in March. Check TfL for closures, reduced trains, and replacement buses.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Independent bakery opens award-winning cakes shop at busy London station
Independent bakery Heidi has opened its eighth location inside Richmond Station, offering award-winning pastries, cakes and savouries from 6.30am daily.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 10 top-ranked secondary schools in Bexley as pupils get offers
We’ve rounded up the top ten secondary schools in Bexley according to government data.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
All Sutton secondary schools ranked according to government ratings
Thousands of Sutton families found out which secondary school their child will attend in September on National Secondary Offer Day. We've pulled together a ranking of Sutton schools based on government data.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Highgate pub is 'reborn brighter than ever' under new management
The Star in Chester Road, Highgate will reopen under new management this month after a refurb that promises to preserve its authenticity.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
First look at the new Lidl store replacing Wilko in Sutton
A new Lidl store has opened in Sutton town centre and we went down to take a look inside.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
The star-studded line up as Soccer Aid set to return to London Stadium
Soccer Aid for UNICEF returns to London Stadium on May 31 with Robbie Williams, Wayne Rooney and Usain Bolt for its 20th anniversary match.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Families demand accountability over nursery paedophile abuse
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson meets families after Bright Horizons nursery worker Vincent Chan jailed for child abuse; calls for stronger safeguarding reforms.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Call the Midwife star makes ‘truthful’ confession about BBC show ahead of series end
Call the Midwife star Helen George (Trixie Aylward) has made a 'truthful' confession about the BBC show ahead of series 15 end this weekend

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:30:55 +0000
Mum's heartfelt plea for missing ‘sensitive’ son, 14, after he vanishes for six days
A distraught mother has shared a heartbreaking plea for her “soft and sensitive” son to return home after he went missing from Rainham.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:02:11 +0000
Man fighting for life, two women stabbed and officer attacked with axe across London
A man is fighting for his life, two women have been stabbed and an officer has been attacked with an axe after a terrifying few days across London.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:23:16 +0000
Child taken to hospital after crash in Kidbrooke
A child has been taken to hospital after a crash at Eltham Road in Kidbrooke.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:15:14 +0000
Busy Kidbrooke road shut after child injured in crash - recap
Eltham Road in Kidbrooke is shut today (March 2) after a crash.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:02:26 +0000
Taro set to open it's 10th UK site in busy London location
Japanese restaurant group Taro is opening its 10th UK site in Crystal Palace, serving sushi, ramen and bento boxes from March 5.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Busy London McDonald’s unveils ‘Convenience of the Future’ revamp
McDonald’s on Queensway has reopened after a major redesign, introducing digital kiosks, tablet ordering and updated facilities as part of its ‘Convenience of the Future’ programme.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
How many empty shops are there on Orpington High Street?
With many high streets across the country struggling, we have checked in on the health of Orpington's main shopping road.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:50:06 +0000
Tube rush hour update – how are lines running this evening
Severe disruption on Suffragette line and minor Piccadilly line delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge as TfL advises west London commuters to check before travelling.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:21:37 +0000
Marylebone services hit by sudden disruption – what we know
Chiltern Railways trains resume after Harrow-on-the-Hill equipment fault caused delays between Aylesbury and London Marylebone. Check for revised services.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:12:24 +0000
Man taken to hospital after fire breaks out at maisonette
A man has been taken to hospital following a fire at a maisonette in Millwall.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:03:03 +0000
98 social rent homes launch beside Barkingside Underground
A Barkingside mum who waited 13 years on the housing list has moved into a new social rent home at Barkingside Yard near the Tube station.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:01:00 +0000
The Southeastern trains cancelled or diverted this first week of March
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week as we enter March.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Plans for new school in Gidea Park set to move step closer
Plans for Balgores Special School in Gidea Park are set to move a step closer.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Mayor urged to protect historic cemetery from looming towers
Campaigners are asking London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan to step in and protect Kensal Green Cemetery from the 'irreversible harm' of a towering development.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:15:06 +0000
The underground parking space on sale for £25,000
A secure underground parking space located at Curtain Road, Shoreditch, is on the market for £25k

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:06:11 +0000
Rape trial delayed as suspect flees on Eurostar after prison blunder
A rape trial at Isleworth Crown Court is delayed after a suspect was mistakenly released from HMP Wormwood Scrubs and fled the UK via Eurostar. Investigation ongoing.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:00:39 +0000
Two officers bitten by dog during axe attack in south east London
Two officers were bitten by a dog attack during an axe attack in south east London.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:54:12 +0000
London family club operator announces £100million expansion with three new sites
London family club operator OurHouse has announced a £100m expansion backed by Blackstone, with new sites planned in East Sheen, Clapham and Chiswick.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:39:33 +0000
Central line severe delays – what commuters need to know
Severe delays on the Central line between Leytonstone, Epping and Hainault due to a faulty train at Stratford.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:38:15 +0000
Concern for missing boy, 14, from Rainham last seen six days ago
Police are concerned for a missing 14-year-old boy from Rainham who allegedly has a head injury and was last seen six days ago.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:33:31 +0000
Man sustains life-changing injuries after stabbing in Sydenham
A man in his 50s has suffered life-changing injuries after being stabbed in Sydenham, police have said.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:28:39 +0000
Man charged after police officer attacked with axe in south east London
A man has been charged with attempted murder after police officers were attacked with an axe in south east London.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:53:06 +0000
London City Airport could be set for quieter and larger aircraft
London City Airport could see quieter and larger aircraft under new proposals for a change in landing approach.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:46:00 +0000
Photos capture progress of hotel works in Upminster as ground floor frame built
Drone photos have captured the latest progress of construction works for Travelodge in Station Road, Upminster.

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