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Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Schoolgirl's 'amazing' performance wins national public speaking contest
Aurelia Hargreaves gave an "amazing" performance to win ISA schools public speaking contest held at Cambridge University.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Nostalgic photos show how Bluewater has changed over the decades
Bluewater Shopping Centre has changed somewhat over the decades since it was built in the 90s.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London areas that are the luckiest for postcode lottery wins
South East London has been named the capital’s luckiest area for postcode lottery wins, with the highest number of prizes recorded.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Paddington Bear spotted crossing iconic Abbey Road for Beatles album release
Paddington Bear has been spotted walking across Abbey Road's zebra crossing to announce the release of an album.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London family set to match with rescue pup on Channel 4 - you could feature too
The emotional moment a London family are matched with a rescue pup will feature in an episode of Channel 4's The Dog House.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The iconic London pub with an Alice in Wonderland makeover that could be yours
The Rabbit Hole pub in Streatham, known for its colourful interior, is up for sale for £2.5 million, offering a unique opportunity.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Swimmers complete 7,300 lengths in national fundraising marathon
Swimmers across Bexley swam 183.5km - 7,340 lengths - as part of a swimathon fundraising event.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What happened when one London borough became the capital's Borough of Culture?
Wandsworth has looked back on its year as London’s Borough of Culture 2025 after celebrations ended with a bang.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London boroughs most affected by hearing loss revealed
Havering and Bromley have been revealed as London’s hearing loss hotspots, with around one in six residents affected.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:12:09 +0100
Calls for Keir Starmer to ban Kanye West from UK amid Wireless Festival performance
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to ban American rapper Kanye West from the UK ahead of his Wireless Festival performance.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:15:27 +0100
Two arrested on suspicion of murder after boy, 14, shot in Woolwich
Two additional people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Woolwich.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:06:06 +0100
Person dies after being hit by train with 60 minute delays at busy station
A person has died after being hit by a train with major delays in London.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The Wetherspoon pub where you 'feel like you’re in France' by the river
Situated along the Thames, The Rocket is a Wetherspoons pub where you can sit alongside the river whilst enjoying a drink.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Inside the £19.5m central London mansion with untold heritage and prestige
The historic Mansion House on Crowley Street in central London is on the market for £19.5m

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Former iconic nightclub premises in Shoreditch up for rent
A former Shoreditch nightclub, The Book Club, is up for lease after closing, offering a major opportunity in London’s nightlife scene.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:24:43 +0100
Trains cancelled at major station due to emergency incident
There is major disruption to train services in London after an emergency services incident. Live updates here.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100
The 'community hub' Eltham café named the best food and drink business in Greenwich
An Eltham café has been named as the best food and drink business in Greenwich at this year’s business awards.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:41:46 +0100
Boy stabbed at huge annual Easter Travellers meeting outside Harrods
A man has been stabbed after disorder broke out at an annual Travellers community gathering outside Harrods.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:53:48 +0100
Buses diverted after emergency service incident
An emergency service incident in Chigwell has resulted in buses being diverted.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:37:38 +0100
Man, 46, arrested after murder of 14-year-old in Woolwich
A 46-year-old man has been arrested as part of a murder investigation after a 14-year-old boy was shot in Woolwich.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:09:26 +0100
Woman in her 30s dies following crash at major junction
A woman has died at the scene of a serious crash in east London.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The 'real foodie' cat who is looking for a London home
North West London Cat Centre are looking for a new home for Sylvester, a cat who is 'a real foodie'

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Hero gardener saved heart attack victim's life with first time CPR
A gardener who had never performed CPR before saved a man's life in Redbridge after he found him unconscious following a sudden heart-attack.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
West Wickham’s long‑lost cinema where a Boots now stands
West Wickham was once home to a cinema that survived World War II before closing over half a century ago.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:19:27 +0100
RECAP after 70 firefighters swarm to scene of fire
An emergency service incident in Walthamstow has resulted in the closure of a residential road.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:06:48 +0100
Lewisham man charged with attempted murder after stabbing
A man from Lewisham has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:21:17 +0100
RECAP of Thameslink train disruption after electricity supply fault
An electricity supply failure has resulted in the lines between key London rail stations being blocked.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:30:01 +0100
LIVE updates as lane closed on major road due to 'police incident'
A police incident means a lane is closed on a major road in London. Live updates here.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:17:57 +0100
RECAP as road closed and buses diverted after fatal crash
A police incident reported in Limehouse in the early hours of this morning has resulted in the closure of a main road.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
British Museum seeks consent for estate‑wide fire safety upgrade
Below is a summary of this weeks planning applications validated or decided by Camden Council.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Factory could be converted to create four new homes
A scheme to convert a factory in Ilford into four new homes is among the latest batch of planning applications validated by Redbridge Council.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Ham & High
Last week, the Ham & High published 1 death notice.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Your Local Guardian
Last week, the Your Local Guardian published 3 death notices.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgic photos of how Lewisham Shopping Centre used to look
We’re taking a look back at how Lewisham Shopping Centre once looked years ago.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All you need to know about the Metropolitan Line - oldest Tube line in London
Opening in 1863, the Metropolitan line is the oldest Tube line on the London Underground network.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Hampstead home with a WWII bomb shelter designed by renowned architect
An architecturally significant Hampstead home originally designed by Charles Voysey is up for sale at £16.5 million.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All the planning applications submitted in Barking & Dagenham this week
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Barking and Dagenham Council, featuring a range of proposals.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I lost 15 stone in three years - now I am the healthiest I have ever been'
Kelly Eden, a man who lost 15 stone over three years and turned around type-2 diabetes says he is "the healthiest he has ever been".

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Take a look inside Ed Sheeran’s ‘lovely’ and ‘outstanding’ London restaurant
Bertie Blossoms on Portobello Road, London, is owned by Grammy award winner Ed Sheeran and has been described as "lovely".

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Flood stricken area of stadium to become health hub
AFC Wimbledon Foundation will use a £94,423 grant to turn a flood-hit, underused area of their stadium into a state-of-the-art health and wellbeing hub.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family home near top schools and stations hits the market
A family home in Wilmington with great links to schools, London stations, and motorways is on the market.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sex toys, Viagra and urn with ashes among 7 bizarre items lost on TfL services
Sex toys, prescription Viagra, false teeth, and an urn containing ashes were among some of the most bizarre items lost on TfL services in 2025.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
College students get behind-the-scenes look at Met's counter-terror unit
Protective services students from Barking & Dagenham College were given a rare insight into specialist policing and search techniques used by police.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The new Olympia restaurant that marks start of £1.3bn transformation
Idalia has opened inside Olympia as the first restaurant in its £1.3bn transformation, offering modern British dining in a historic setting.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Explore 200 years of London transport history at depot usually closed to public
London Transport Museum is set to host its first open days of the year at Acton Depot in May 2026, offering visitors the chance to explore 200 years of history.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Lizzie line guide to a perfect London day from west to east
Plan the perfect London day out using the Elizabeth line, with stops from Paddington canals to Greenwich views all on one route.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All the planning applications submitted in Croydon this week
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Croydon Council in the past week.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
EastEnders to see TV schedule shakeup this week - when to watch
EastEnders will see a schedule change this week due to the Easter weekend altering the usual running time on Monday, April 6.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:05:59 +0100
London has the most searches for Boating Holidays in the UK
London saw 256,610 monthly searches for boating holidays in 2025

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:11:21 +0100
Everything we know so far after 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor shot dead in Woolwich
A community has been left devastated after a 14-year-old boy was shot dead in Woolwich, sparking a murder investigation and a wave of grief across south east London.

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