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Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:55:30 +0100Man taken to hospital after being hit by train at busy central London station
A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a train at a central London station.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:51:26 +0100Mayor gives green light to homes next to hospital
Sir Sadiq Khan has confirmed plans to deliver almost 300 new affordable homes on land next to a north London hospital.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:42:45 +0100Man arrested after broad daylight double stabbing in Romford
A man has been arrested after a double stabbing in broad daylight in Romford.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:28:54 +0100Urgent search launched for missing girl, 14, from Dagenham-call 999 if seen
Police have launched an urgent appeal in help finding a missing girl from Dagenham.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Hospital trust to axe 115 jobs and restrict services amid 'radical' Labour cuts
East London's Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospital Trust will have to cut jobs and services amid 'radical' Labour cuts, board members have been told.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Almost all spaces at Lewisham car park could be scrapped to build 45 homes
If the council approves the plans, nearly all the parking spaces could be replaced by 45 homes at a Lewisham car park.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100All the latest planning applications in Bromley and neighbouring areas
The London Borough of Bromley has published multiple planning notices.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:42:27 +0100Danny Dyer gives his 'most honest interview ever' in brand new ITV show
Actor Danny Dyer has shared that he gave his "most honest" interview in ITV's new show, The Assembly.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:43:49 +0100Pope Francis's will in full confirming simple burial after death aged 88
Pope Francis died at the age of 88 on April 21, and his will decreed that he had a simple underground tomb.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:55:12 +0100Busy London station CLOSED due to 'emergency services' incident
Holborn station has closed due to an "emergency services" incident.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:17:18 +0100Road closed for HOURS after bank holiday crash in Eltham
A road in Eltham has been closed for hours following a crash on Easter Bank Holiday morning.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:34:00 +0100Major road in Harrow closed by crash outside train station
A major road in Harrow is closed following a crash outside a train station - live updates here.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:01:13 +0100Teenager and man taken to hospital after double stabbing in Romford
A man and a teenager have been taken to hospital after a double stabbing in Romford.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:28:23 +0100Major disruption at Clapham Junction station due to 'emergency services' incident
An emergency services incident is causing major delays to services at Clapham Junction station.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100We asked ChatGPT to write a poem for Sutton - and it's very different to Croydon
We asked ChatGPT to write a poem about Sutton – and Cheam, Carshalton, and Wallington all got mentioned
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100Why Grove Park may have been inspiration for E. Nesbit and The Railway Children
Grove Park and its railway station may just be the inspiration behind The Railway Children.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:29:56 +0100Woman, 62, in hospital after being hit by car outside tube station in Harrow
A woman is in hospital after she was hit by a car outside an Underground train station in Harrow.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:02:22 +0100Swastikas painted in Hackney children’s playground during Passover
Swastikas were painted on children’s playground equipment in an area popular with Jewish families during Passover.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:46:36 +0100Woman, 45, who died after stabbing at Enfield home named and pictured for first time
A woman who was stabbed to death at a home in Enfield has been named and pictured for the first time.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:45:06 +0100Man arrested after woman stabbed to death in Enfield
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was stabbed to death in Enfield
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100I tried Sticks ‘N’ Sushi’s new spring menu and it's all themed around cherry blossom
One of London’s most popular sushi restaurants has brought out a new menu themed around cherry blossom with four themed cocktails.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100The Bromley primary school teaching an ‘ambitious’ and ‘rich’ curriculum
A school in Bromley has maintained its Outstanding rating and has been praised for its “excellent” education and “strongly dedicated” staff.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100The 'family-run' market stall with over 80 years of Romford-rich history
Storky Baby, a children's clothes business, has been in Romford for 84 years and is currently owned by granddaughter of former Romford florist, Nellie Simms.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:41:07 +010011 people evacuated from flat blaze in Aldgate by 100 firefighters
Firefighters evacuated 11 people from a blaze that tore through flats in Aldgate in East London.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:24:44 +0100Man seriously injured after crash in Kent village during police chase
A driver is in hospital with serious injuries after he crashed during a police chase.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:25:00 +0100Wondering where to walk? These are 7 of the best nature walks to try in London
From Thames Path to Primrose Hill, these are 7 of the best nature walks to try in London.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100New roller disco set to launch in Woolwich this summer
A new roller disco is set to launch in Woolwich this summer.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Lucky Kent winner has just one day left to claim £10k a month for 30 years prize
A mystery winner in Sevenoaks has just one day left to claim this life-changing prize.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Bexley ‘ranks well on schools and transport but has poor wellbeing’
A new national report has highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of Bexley Borough as a place to live.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Plans to build 35-storey tower next to London’s only licensed heliport in Battersea
Plans to build a gigantic 35-storey tower next to London’s only licensed heliport are moving forward, as an application has now been submitted for the development.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Wallington pupil is one step away from Speak Out Challenge final
Sutton student Estela Joseph has won the regional final of Jack Petchey’s Speak Out Challenge and is one step away from the UK grand final in July.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Successful slimmers donate £7.5k worth of clothes to charity shops
Slimming World members in Eastcote, Pinner, Hatch End, and Northwood raised £7,500 for Cancer Research UK through The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100The fascinating stories behind the names of five Lewisham neighbourhoods
Have you ever wondered where names like Blackheath and Ladywell come from?
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Mixed-use Coulsdon flats and Thornton Heath children’s home among new plans
Croydon Council’s April planning list includes plans for a children’s home in Thornton Heath and new flats above retail units in Coulsdon.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:25:12 +0100Cause of Pope Francis' death announced by the Vatican
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and the Vatican has announced his cause of death was a cerebral stroke.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:31:42 +0100When will EastEnders be on tonight after BBC announces scheduling shakeup?
When will EastEnders be on tonight as the BBC announces a TV schedule shakeup for Easter Monday?
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:52:12 +0100Union flag to fly at half mast at royal residences following Pope Francis' death
Following the news of Pope Francis’ death this morning (April 21), the Union flag will be flown half mast at royal residences where the King is not in residence.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:11:11 +0100Prime Minister Keir Starmer 'deeply saddened' following Pope Francis' death
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has shared a tribute on X.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:00:27 +0100King Charles and Queen Camilla pay tribute to Pope Francis after death aged 88
King Charles and Queen Camilla have paid a joint tribute to Pope Francis after his death aged 88.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:57:18 +0100What are the plans for Pope Francis' funeral and where will he be buried?
What are the plans for the funeral of Pope Francis and where will he be buried after passing away at the age of 88.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:29:43 +0100Pope Francis' last public appearance was just a day before his death
Pope Francis has died aged 88. His last public appearance came just a day before he died.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:34:58 +0100What is the papal conclave process? How the new Pope is elected
What is the papal conclave process? Find out how the new Pope is elected following Pope Francis' death.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:30:51 +0100Who will the next Pope be? See who will succeed Pope Francis in the Vatican
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, which will lead many to wonder who will succeed him as the next Pope in the Vatican
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:53:24 +0100What is a papal funeral and what happens when the Pope dies?
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21), but what happens now?
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:39:53 +0100Pope Francis has died aged 88, The Vatican has confirmed
The Vatican has shared a tribute following the death of Pope Francis aged 88.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:29:18 +0100Tributes flood in following death of Pope Francis, aged 88
Pope Francis has died aged 88 and tributes have been sent following his death.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:49:50 +0100When did Pope Francis become the pope and how long was he in the role for?
Pope Francis has died aged 88. He was in the role for more than a decade.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:06:40 +0100Pope Francis has died aged 88, The Vatican has confirmed
The Vatican has shared a tribute following the death of Pope Francis aged 88.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:01:36 +0100Prison officers call for Tasers to be allowed in UK's most dangerous prisons
Prison officers are asking for electric stun guns to be allowed in the UK's most dangerous prisons after an attack injured four officers in April.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100Harry Potter star Timothy Spall thought he 'might not make it' after leukaemia
Actor Timothy Spall thought he “might not make it” after being diagnosed with leukaemia.