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Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:12:27 +0000London Bridge services hit by delays after signalling fault
Rail passengers face delays and cancellations on Southern, Thameslink, and London Overground due to a signalling fault at Forest Hill.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:43:05 +0000What we know so far as man in serious condition after Crayford retail park stabbing
We have gathered everything we know after a man in his 30s was stabbed near a retail park in Crayford.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:17:08 +0000Man dies after 'police incident' shuts M25
A man has died after a police incident on the M25 near Waltham Abbey.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:01:10 +0000Everything we know so far as man fights for life after stabbing in Sydenham
We have gathered everything we know so far after a man in his 50s was stabbed in Sydenham.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000Explore the secret London garden that makes you feel like you’re in Japan
Kyoto Garden in Kensington's Holland Park is the perfect spot for when you need a break.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Step inside London's poshest new bakery charging £7 for a sausage roll
Claridge's Bakery opened in January 2026 and has been branded the poshest bakery in London.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000How have some of Dagenham's busiest streets changed in six months?
We compared how Heathway, Becontree Avenue and Oxlow Lane in Dagenham have changed in six months.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Put a spring in your step with blooming You Garden offers
Evergreen foliage and magnificent yellow blooms, there is lots to love about Flowering Mimosa Bush and it’s on offer via You Garden.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Could you be owed money from an estate in Tower Hamlets?
There are 57 unclaimed estates in Tower Hamlets on the Government’s Bona Vacantia list, with cases dating back to 1996 across E1, E2, E3 and E14.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The London boroughs with the biggest and smallest pay packets
The wage gap between London’s highest and lowest paying boroughs now stands at almost £30,000 a year, new figures show.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Dartford Crossing QEII Bridge to CLOSE overnight this weekend for maintenance work
The Dartford Crossing's QEII Bridge will be closed this weekend for routine safety inspections and maintenance.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000London walks where cosy pubs are waiting at the end
From Hampstead Heath to the Thames Path, these nine London winter walks pair green space with some of the capital’s cosiest pubs.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The Grade II listed Rotunda up for sale that offers a unique opportunity
The Grade II* listed Rotunda in Woolwich, designed by John Nash and set within 1.65 acres, is on sale as a unique freehold opportunity.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bexley street hit with more than 200 complaints in just one year
A Bexley street has received more than 200 complaints in a single year.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:33:52 +0000Ryanair passenger avoids hefty baggage charge with this simple trick
A spokesman for Ryanair said the passenger had booked a basic fare ticket that entitled them to carry one small personal bag onboard.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:06:59 +0000Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs as part of £150 million restructure affecting UK workforce
Ocado has announced plans to axe around 1,000 jobs as it looks to slash costs by about £150 million as part of a wider restructure.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:58:45 +0000Two in hospital after medical incident on busy Sutton road
Two people are in hospital after a medical incident on a busy Sutton road.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:02:17 +0000Man in hospital after crash on busy road outside church
A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash on a busy road outside a church.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:34:03 +0000Emergency services rush to busy road in Sutton
Police and ambulances are responding to an incident on a busy Sutton road. Live updates here.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Bromley council tax bills hike set to be green-lit
Bromley residents are set to face a rise in their annual council tax bill from April as the council moves to increase charges by the maximum amount allowed without a referendum.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Leisure centre plans car park extension again despite previous concerns
David Lloyd Beckenham has submitted plans to extend its car park and install a new junior football pitch.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:57:00 +0000Man fighting for his life as teen and three men stabbed in shocking three days
A man is fighting for his life as three other men and a teenage boy have been stabbed in a terrifying three days across London.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:53:54 +0000Measles cases rise again in London - total confirmed cases
The UK Health and Security has published its latest report confirmed cases of measles in England
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:53:52 +0000London Tube disruption after fatal incident and points failure
Severe delays hit Piccadilly, Victoria and Elizabeth lines, with TfL urging London Tube passengers to use alternative routes. Minor delays on Central line.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000Upminster business of almost 40 years set to move away
A family-run business that has operated in St Marys Lane, Upminster for almost 40 years has revealed it will be leaving the town this year.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:15:54 +0000Luxury fashion brand clearing London stores with discounts of up to 75 per cent
L.K. Bennett is holding a closing down sale at five London stores, offering up to 75% off across fashion, footwear and accessories.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:13:42 +0000TikTok prankster Mizzy slammed for ‘behaviour’ after shocking video on Overground
TikTok prankster Mizzy has returned to his old ways of causing a nuisance in public – as Transport for London (TfL) has slammed his behaviour.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:06:12 +0000Disruption extended as person dies in rail incident
Rail disruption between Surbiton and Wimbledon after a fatal incident at Raynes Park station. Services to London Waterloo affected; delays expected until 10pm.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000'It's mad' - Residents and business owners fume at plans for new Lidl
Plans for a new Lidl supermarket in Shafter Road, Dagenham have been opposed by local residents including Manj Mattu who owns Dagenham East Wines who said the store would "cause chaos".
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:26:46 +0000Police statement as Havering hit by ‘Red vs Blue school wars’ posts
Police have issued a warning after social media posts referring to “Havering Wars” and “Rainham Wars” began circulating among pupils.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:23:00 +0000Orpington hospital left 'unable to provide services' after electrical issue
Chelsfield Park Hospital in Orpington has been left "unable to provide services" after experiencing a power issue.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:19:01 +0000Second crash reported on M25 near scene of serious incident
Two crashes cause major delays on the M25 near Waltham Abbey, Essex. One lane closed clockwise after car and lorry collision; emergency services attend scene.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000School councillors take trip to Houses of Parliament for politics lessons
Hogarth Primary School councillors from Brentwood visit Houses of Parliament, learning about MPs, British democracy, and parliamentary debates in London.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:44 +0000Person dies after incident at Raynes Park station causing major disruption
A person has died after an incident at Raynes Park station.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:58:46 +0000The forgotten fortunes unclaimed in some of London's most expensive postcodes
There are 115 unclaimed estates linked to Kensington and Chelsea, covering Chelsea, South Kensington, Notting Hill and Ladbroke Grove.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:55:50 +0000Trains halted on key London route amid major disruption
Rail disruption between Oxted and East Croydon after a tree blocked the line. Southern and Thameslink services affected. Check travel updates and alternatives.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:55:10 +0000Ribbon cut a former Ford site as 68 affordable rent homes completed
A total of 68 new affordable rent homes have opened at Dagenham Green, Barking and Dagenham, on the historic Ford site.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:46:51 +0000Person dies after being hit by train at Victoria line station
A person has died after being hit by a train at Pimlico station, suspending the Victoria line.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:35:00 +0000Police step up patrols as they probe link between Gail's bakery attacks
The new Gail's bakery in Junction Road. Archway has twice been targeted by vandals who smashed windows and daubed anti Israeli slogans. The Met Police are investigating both incidents.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:34:37 +0000Major housing scheme reaches milestone as 1,000 trees planted
Enfield Council and Taylor Woodrow have planted 1,000 trees at Meridian Water, Edmonton.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:20:38 +0000London rail lines blocked as emergency services respond
All train lines between Surbiton and Wimbledon are blocked due to an incident. Expect delays and cancellations on South Western Railway until 6pm.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:26:30 +0000Major London line CLOSED due to 'emergency services' incident
All lines between Surbiton and Wimbledon are closed due to an emergency services incident.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:08:04 +0000Victoria line suspended after casualty on track
The Victoria line is part suspended with severe delays due to a casualty on the track today (February 26).
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:01:00 +0000Launch of Romford play village pushed back after 'ceiling comes down'
The opening of an indoor children's play village in Romford has been pushed back following leaks.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:59:45 +0000Victoria line suspended as emergency services respond to track incident
Victoria Line suspended due to casualty on the track. Emergency services on scene. London Buses and rail alternatives accepting tickets for affected passengers.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:51:36 +0000London c2c chaos as passenger taken ill sparks delays
Rail delays at Upminster after passenger taken ill on train. Disruption to services expected until 14:00. Check journeys; compensation may be available.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:05:31 +0000Call claiming Lewisham double-killer had murdered someone was marked as hoax
Lewisham double-murderer Carl Cooper was reported to police days after he killed one of his victims.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:11:43 +0000Traffic ban plans approved for Oxford Street
Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has announced plans to ban traffic from part of Oxford Street have been approved.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:04:37 +0000M25 closed after serious crash – everything you need to know
M25 anticlockwise closed in Essex between J27 (M11) and J26 (Waltham Abbey) after serious van crash. Expect heavy traffic and major delays, say police.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:48:14 +0000Tube disruption as District line suspended in part
District Line suspended between Parsons Green and Wimbledon due to points failure at Wimbledon. TfL advises alternative routes; tickets valid on buses and Overground.