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Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:59:29 +0100
LIVE on A2 as air ambulance attends Gravesend crash between car and motorbike
A crash on the A2 Watling Street has caused major delays.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Update: Catford regeneration plan gets green light as 'rescue plan' spurs ahead
The latest regeneration proposals for Catford town centre have been formally approved by Lewisham Council's Cabinet.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Incredible gratitude’ as Blackheath businesses raise £58k for Nepal flood relief
Two Blackheath restaurants have separately raised more than £58,000 for Nepal flood relief.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:55:12 +0100
Police seek man after 'exposure and masturbation' incident on train from London
Detectives investigating a report of an exposure and masturbation incident on a train from London have shared a picture of a man they want to speak to.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:35:49 +0100
Person dies following incident on tracks along Suffragette line
A person has died following an incident on the tracks along the Suffragette line.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:16:09 +0100
Commuter congestion seen at major London station as three tube lines disrupted
Commuter queues have been reported at London Paddington station this morning.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:41:33 +0100
LIVE as crash closes south east London road causing traffic and delays
A Woolwich road is blocked with heavy traffic due to a crash.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:17:58 +0100
LIVE as emergency service incident near railway partially closes overground line
An emergency services incident near the railway this morning has resulted in the partial closure of the Suffragette line.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:15:21 +0100
RECAP on M25 as truck incident causes block and slow traffic
There has been an incident on the M25 at Leatherhead.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Take an off-peak break and save up to 45% with Shorefield Holidays
Enjoy a refreshing escape and save up to 45% with Shorefield Holidays this Autumn.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London's biggest attractions reveal spooky Halloween events for 2026
Discover London Halloween events 2026, including Kew Gardens, Harry Potter at Warner Bros Studio Tour, Hampton Court Palace and London Dungeon attractions.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Everything you need to know before visiting Camden Market
Camden Market guide: explore Camden Lock, Stables and Hawley Wharf for vintage shopping, street food and entertainment, plus opening times and travel tips.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South London's skyline set to change after major Vauxhall approval
Lambeth Council has approved the Vauxhall Square redevelopment, including three skyscrapers, more than 1,000 homes and the UK's second-tallest residential tower.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free Cadbury Twirl bars in London with 18-carat gold prize up for grabs
Cadbury is giving away free Twirl Golden Dipped bars in Hatton Garden, with one lucky visitor winning an 18-carat gold-plated Twirl.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 'gorgeous' London vineyard named among the best in Britain
Forty Hall Vineyard in London has been named among the best in Britain. Find out why.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Heathrow expansion has 'no credible pathway' under current climate policies
The Climate Change Committee says Heathrow's £33bn expansion cannot proceed unless aviation has a credible plan to cut emissions.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:25:11 +0100
Business director evicted after using Enfield allotment as commercial storage site
Enfield Council evicts Inci Food Centre director Suleyman Tekagac from an allotment used for commercial storage. Court orders restoration and £2,013 costs.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:18:22 +0100
Fat Macy’s Foundation shortlisted for BBC Radio London community award
Shoreditch homelessness charity Fat Macy’s Foundation shortlisted for Community Group at the 2026 BBC Radio London Make a Difference Awards for its impact.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:12:21 +0100
16 rising musicians to compete in Casio Sessions final in Shoreditch
Casio Sessions 2026 sees 16 UK singer-songwriters compete in Shoreditch on September 23, performing original piano songs for judges and a £2,549 prize.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:07:10 +0100
London Cycling Festival to come to Barking for the first time this month
London Cycling Festival comes to Barking on September 20, with free family activities, guided rides, Dr Bike checks and events for all ages in Barking town.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:02 +0100
Enfield SEND support receives highest possible rating from Ofsted and CQC
Enfield SEND partnership receives highest rating in 2026 Ofsted and CQC inspection, praising strong support and collaboration across education, health and care.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:52:56 +0100
Wembley art installation explores unseen emotions, masculinity and women’s freedom
London Designer Outlet in Wembley unveils Invisible Figures, exploring mental health, masculinity and women’s freedom with Talk Club and Solace Women’s Aid.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0100
Bromley dad who ‘lived for his boys’ leaves four sons behind after sudden death
A Bromley dad who ‘lived for his boys’ has been remembered as a ‘kind-hearted’ and ‘good man’ after he suddenly died.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Sutton's streets among London's least healthy despite signs of progress
The streets in Sutton have been revealed to be among the least healthy in London, according to a new assessment.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:33:00 +0100
Morley's hit with one food hygiene rating amid flies & mice in South East London
A South London chicken shop has been handed a food hygiene rating of one out of five after mouse droppings and flies were found throughout the premises.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0100
Brockley restaurant closes after nearly decade as costs 'no longer add up'
A popular independent restaurant and community venue in Brockley has announced it will close after nine years.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:38:00 +0100
Boys, 13 and 14, in court for driving off-road motorcycle in Croydon Park
Two boys aged 13 and 14 admitted driving a dirt bike carelessly in Lloyd Park. The youths pleaded guilty at court, while an adult relative denies related licence and insurance offences.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:13:00 +0100
Borough Market's Bread Ahead could close as 'success puts business at risk'
A popular bakery has launched a public campaign after being told its future at Borough Market is uncertain.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Full list of places taking part in Bromley’s first ever restaurant week this month
More than 40 restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars will take part in the first-ever Bromley Restaurant Week this September.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon man diagnosed with heart condition - but simple check could have found it
A Croydon man was diagnosed with a serious heart condition while on the operating table, but a simple eye scan could have detected it years earlier, a study suggests.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:57:05 +0100
West Wickham restaurant 'excited' after national curry award recognition
A Bromley restaurant has been shortlisted for a national curry industry award after receiving nominations from customers.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Multi-million Hither Green Station re-development moves closer to completion
A major accessibility upgrade at Hither Green Station is continuing to make progress, with new lifts, entrances and a footbridge expected to open next year.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:05:32 +0100
London could see 29C heat return – exact date warmer weather could arrive revealed
Met Office forecasts UK temperatures up to 29C in late September after heavy rain. Southern England to see warm weather, with unsettled conditions elsewhere.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:46:57 +0100
Ceiling collapse forces London station to suddenly close as debris blocks entrance
Kilburn High Road station closed after ceiling collapse; debris and damage caused disruption. TfL provided alternative travel on London Buses. Station now open.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:21:20 +0100
Elizabeth line worker killed by single punch delivered with 'significant force'
Railway worker Jorge Ortega, 61, died after being punched at Ilford station, east London. Ayodele Jamgbadi, 30, faces court over the fatal assault.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:38:59 +0100
Sir Antonio Pappano recalls immigrant roots and rise from opera pit to podium
Former Music Director of the Royal Opera House now Chief Conductor of the LSO, Sir Antonio Pappano held an audience in Hampstead Garden Suburb spellbound.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Free McCafé coffee and Grimace prizes on offer at Charing Cross Station this week
Get a free McCafé coffee at Charing Cross Station on September 17, with a Grimace Beanie claw-machine giveaway ahead of McHappy Day on September 26.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:29:10 +0100
Met officers sacked after 'appalling' rape remark and comments about homeless people
Two Met Police officers from Charing Cross dismissed for "appalling" off-duty comments after IOPC and BBC Panorama investigation into misconduct.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:54:39 +0100
Man charged with rape and strangulation following alleged attack in Covent Garden
Christopher Rocha, 22, of Westminster, charged with rape and intentional strangulation after Covent Garden attack. Court appearances and updates here.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:50:04 +0100
American Pie singer Don McLean announces farewell London concert
Don McLean will bring his farewell tour to London's Royal Albert Hall in May 2027, marking 55 years since his first performance at the venue.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Hampstead's newest school to honour who's who of past residents in house names
Famous past residents will be celebrated by Alleyn's Hampstead school, with a shortlist to be whittled down to four house names.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:17:02 +0100
Forensics gather evidence from ground after daylight shooting in south London
A heavy police presence remains in place after a man was shot in broad daylight.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:59:12 +0100
Everything we know so far after fireworks launched at synagogue on Jewish holy day
Police are investigating a suspected anti-Semitic incident after fireworks were launched at a Westminster synagogue during Rosh Hashanah.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:47:59 +0100
RECAP updates as 'flipped car' crash leaves two injured and shuts major London road
Queens Road in Walthamstow has been closed while police respond to an incident, with traffic queueing and motorists being advised to avoid the area.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:10:05 +0100
Raheem Sterling admits dangerous driving before Lamborghini crash
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling pleads guilty to dangerous driving and nitrous oxide possession after a crash near the M3, Basingstoke magistrates hear.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:05:37 +0100
Boy, 16, stabbed and robbed in south London before being taken to hospital
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed and robbed in south London.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:57:06 +0100
Disturbed man asked staff 'who's got a problem' before one-punch killing, witness says
A colleague of railway worker Jorge Ortega feared his attacker was about to strike him again as he lay unconscious on the platform after a punch that later proved fatal, a court has heard.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:31:01 +0100
Dad of two-month-old who died during charity run named and pictured for first time
A man died after cardiac arrest at the Muslim Charity Run in London. East London Mosque Trust urges privacy as fundraiser for his family surpasses £75,000.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:26:35 +0100
Playground 'not safe' for kids after school as fear grows after daylight shooting
A witness heard gunshots and saw two men run around a basketball court in Streatham.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:24:58 +0100
Double-decker bus in 'precarious' position after veering off A40 and crashing
A double-decker bus veered off the road and crashed into trees in west London, leaving one person in hospital.

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