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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:24:22 +0000Why trains to Clapham Junction are suddenly facing delays
Rail delays at Wimbledon: South Western Railway services disrupted towards Clapham Junction due to train fault. Expect up to 20-minute delays until 10am today.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:48:47 +0000Rush hour chaos on Paddington routes with 50 min delays — alternatives
Train services between London Paddington, Heathrow Airport and Reading face major delays and cancellations due to damaged overhead wires.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:36:20 +0000LIVE updates as road closed outside shops due to 'police incident'
A shopping street is closed due to a police incident. Live updates here.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:02:10 +0000Boy, 16, in hospital after stabbing on town centre bus with man arrested
A 16-year-old boy is in hospital after a stabbing on a bus - with a 27-year-old man place under arrest.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:27:45 +0000LIVE updates as Elizabeth line hit by SEVERE delays in morning rush hour
The Elizabeth line is facing serious delays as commuters travel to work this morning. Live updates here.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Meet the ex-teacher hoping to become Croydon’s mayor by ‘putting people first’
Former teacher Rowenna Davis speaks to Your Local Guardian about her bid to become Croydon’s next executive mayor.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Revive your garden with timeless blooms from You Garden
The Complete Hardy Garden Perennial Collection from You Garden will quite simply transform your garden with six months of spectacular colour every year.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Upminster pub 'thrilled' to reopen after refurb with 'brilliant' new games facilities
The Plough pub in Front Lane, Cranham has reopened after a two week closure for a 'fresh' refurbishment including a pool area and darts zone.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'I spent the morning in Croydon town centre - here’s what it’s really like in 2026'
Croydon has long had a reputation that precedes it, so I decided it was time to see whether it’s really as misunderstood as the stories suggest.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000All the Elizabeth Line weekend closures until the end of March
Elizabeth line weekend engineering works from February 14 to March 29 with replacement buses and travel updates between Reading, Paddington, Stratford and Shenfield.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000This is officially London’s No.1 pub — and its roasts and fish & chips are ‘the best’
The New Inn is London's highest-rated pub on Tripadvisor, praised for its fish and chips and roast dinners.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Plan ahead’ as major works in Dartford to disrupt trains over half term
Rail passengers in south east London and Kent are being urged to plan ahead, with major disruption expected due to a major upgrade at Dartford Junction.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000London’s best places to feast for Chinese New Year this February
London restaurants are marking Chinese New Year 2026 with special menus, from Chinatown favourites to fine dining spots across the capital.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Everything to feature at new hotel including pub, pool, café and bar
Plans for the recently approved Ibex House hotel reveal everything set to feature at the Grade II listed art deco building
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000I spent the morning in one of London’s most misunderstood areas - here’s what I found
Croydon has long had a reputation that precedes it, so I decided it was time to see whether it’s really as misunderstood as the stories suggest.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Changes to fostering 'will help kids get easier access to social care'
Havering Council welcomes £88m government funding and plans for 10,000 new foster carers to boost fostering, support children in care, and modernise services.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The key retail destination shopping centre that's had 12 new deals in 12 months
Lewisham Shopping Centre has secured 12 new deals in the past year, strengthening its position as a key retail and cultural destination ahead of major redevelopment.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The London restaurant serving chocolate PASTA for Valentine's Day
A Soho Italian restaurant is marking Valentine’s Day by serving chocolate bucatini as a main course, blending pasta with chocolate and mascarpone for a limited time.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Shouting, swearing and illegal parking' as prayer increase plans slammed
Islamic Centre Edgware’s plan to boost Friday prayer attendance from 200 to 550 faces opposition from Barnet residents over congestion, parking and noise concerns.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The UK's most romantic town has been revealed - and it is right here in London
West Wickham has been crowned the UK’s most romantic town, predicted to see the biggest increases in mail ahead of Valentine’s Day
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'I took over Hampstead cafe after learning to make coffee on Instagram'
Mum-of-three Danielle Oren had to learn how to make coffee from an Instagram post before turning Gaya Cafe in Hampstead Garden Suburb into a community hub.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:15:00 +0000UK delivery company closes down after 14 years affecting Evri customers
Delivery company Parcel & Post ceased trading on January 26, which is now having an impact on Evri customers - see why.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:31:00 +0000Could this stretch of the Thames become London’s first bathing spot?
A stretch of the Thames at Ham and Kingston could become London’s first official river bathing site, as the government considers new bathing water designations.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0000One dead and five stabbed in violent week in London
A violent week in London has seen the death of a man and five other people left injured following stabbings.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:33:59 +0000Major Erith road blocked by police after 'crash'
Northend Road in Erith has been blocked by police after an alleged crash.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:55:26 +0000Man charged after 'burglary and speeding car chase down wrong way of motorway'
A man has been charged after a burglary in HA8, London, allegedly ended up in a police chase speeding down the wrong way of the motorway.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000'Our scout group might have to close with its 100th anniversary in sight'
1st Cheam Scouts in Cheam faces closure ahead of its 100th anniversary unless more adult volunteers step forward to support cubs and scouts activities.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:31:04 +0000Murder investigation launched after man dies 11 days after stabbing in West Hampstead
A murder investigation has launched after a man died in hospital 11 days after being stabbed on Alvanley Gardens in West Hampstead.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:26:38 +0000Murder investigation launched after man dies 11 days after stabbing
A murder investigation has launched after a man died in hospital 11 days after being stabbed on Alvanley Gardens in West Hampstead.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:21:05 +0000Evening commute in chaos as person hit by train and fault on tube line
Circle line passengers face minor delays during evening rush hour due to a faulty train, warns TfL. Check London Tube travel updates before your journey.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:06:56 +0000Man seen running along slip road of M2 in Kent with 'weapon'
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was seen running along a motorway slip road reportedly carrying a weapon.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:02:52 +0000Waterloo lines set to be disrupted until 10pm - what we know so far
South Western Railway trains between London Waterloo, Barnes and Wimbledon faced major delays after a fatal incident at Clapham Junction on Thursday, February 12.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000The latest hygiene scores for Waltham Forest restaurants and cafes
Latest Waltham Forest food hygiene ratings revealed: Chartwells, Cove17, Mexican Fried Chicken and Olfaclub score top marks; Taro rated satisfactory.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000This ‘authentic’ London pizzeria has just been ranked the 3rd best in the world
Short Road Pizza has been named the third-best pizza in the world for pizza. Find out why.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Everything you need to know about UCL as London's oldest university turns 200
University College London, the capital's oldest university, is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year, and has a rich history.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Signage goes up at upcoming Primark store in Epsom
Signage for the new Primark in Epsom has gone up, with the clothing store preparing to open its doors very soon.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Upminster chippy acts after inspection found major food hygiene improvement needed
The Cod Father in Upminster has made improvements after food hygiene inspectors previously found "no evidence" of a food safety management system for the premises.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Construction worker robbed and murdered Dartford customer
A construction worker has been convicted of murdering and robbing a customer in Dartford.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000All the new Superloop routes that could come to London by 2027
TfL has proposed an expansion of the Superloop network, with four new routes that could arrive by 2027.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Historic Dartford pub near Bluewater goes up for sale after devastating fire
The Welsh Tavern pub in Dartford - dating back more than 200 years - is up for sale following a fire last summer.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:52:30 +0000Person dies after being hit by train at busy railway station
A person has died after being hit by a train at Clapham Junction railway station.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:46:00 +0000'Extroverted and charming' Londoner drowned in Bali riptide, inquest concludes
Harrison Edward Nada-Kantounas, from Ilford, drowned in Bali while swimming with friends, his inquest heard.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:43:19 +0000How London's schools are set to transform over the next 10 years
The Department for Education has announced a new 10-year plan to transform schools and colleges across the country including £1n investment to improve the education estate.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:40:00 +0000The 'first of its kind' cafe facing 'extortionate' rates in first year
Yummzy in Cabot Square, Canary Wharf is a vegan, keto, gluten-free, high-protein cafe and owner Jolie Pascu has looked back on its first year of business.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000Everything we know so far after 33-year-old man stabbed to death
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death in Harlesden - here's what we know about the incident.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:03:00 +0000Bid to stage community buy-out of Swiss Cottage pub runs out of time
A bid to stage a community buy-out of Ye Olde Swiss Cottage pub near Belsize Park has run out of time and it can now be sold on the open market.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Ewell stepping stones closed as Hogsmill River rises after heavy rain
High water levels over the stepping stones in Ewell have caused them to be closed off to the public.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:57:37 +0000Ex-Arsenal player charged with two further counts of rape
Ex-Arsenal player Thomas Partey has been charged with two additional counts of rape.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:56:59 +0000Kids were ‘failed’ as paedophile operated in ‘central room’ of nursery
Families have urged criminal prosecution after paedophile Vincent Chan abused children at Bright Horizons nursery, sparking nationwide calls for tougher safeguarding.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:48:00 +0000Willesden Green cafe posts sign 'sorry closed for renovation'
Nest Cafe next to Willesden Green Tube station has posted a sign on the door reading 'sorry we are closed for renovation'.