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Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:52:06 +0000Man fighting for his life after being stabbed near a bus stop
A man is fighting for his life after a stabbing on Harrow Road in Harlesden.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:47:51 +0000Blaze forces Glasgow Central closure with London services suspended
Glasgow Central station closed due to nearby fire, disrupting Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and other rail services.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:29:58 +0000Emergency incident shuts London rail route – what you need to know
Major rail disruption between London Marylebone and Princes Risborough as Chiltern Railways services are cancelled due to an emergency incident.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:09:46 +0000Southern services suspended after person hit by train – what we know
Major disruption on Southern Railway after person hit by train between Sutton and West Croydon. Services suspended; delays, cancellations, and alternative routes advised.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:53:02 +0000LIVE updates as Wallington station closed as person hit by train
A person has been hit by a train between Sutton and West Croydon.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:28:57 +0000LIVE updates as rail line across London shut after ‘emergency incident’
Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Wembley Stadium and South Ruislip.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The St Patrick's Day bash by Guinness with live music and oyster shucking
Guinness Open Gate Brewery is hosting live music, oyster shucking and a special St Patrick’s Day event on March 17 in London.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The ‘last village’ on the edge of south east London hiding medieval buildings
The ‘last village’ on the edge of London still hides medieval buildings above modern shopfronts and along a High Street that has evolved rather than vanished.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000How the M25 came to be the 117-mile ring around London
From early 20th-century plans to 1980s raves, here’s how the 117-mile M25 motorway reshaped London and became its defining orbital road.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'It means the world' - Pub 'absolutely thrilled' to be named best in Bromley
The Crown & Anchor has said it is "absolutely thrilled" to be named Bromley's favourite pub.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Limited edition Guinness-infused menu at London's biggest food hall
Market Place Food Hall in Leicester Square is serving a limited-edition Guinness-infused menu from March 16 to 20 for St Patrick’s Day.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The ultimate guide to Mother's Day in London with the 35 best places to go
From rooftop brunches and Michelin-star tasting menus to bakery specials and free Champagne, here are 35 of the best places to celebrate Mother’s Day in London.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Cherished landmark' former cinema given green light for refurb
The disused Palace Cinema in Kentish Town will be brought back into public use as a community and affordable work space.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The 47th-floor 'architectural masterpiece' with city skyline views now on sale
A 'truly stunning' Shoreditch penthouse in Principle Tower is on sale for £3m
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The London warehouse filled with 120 years of transport history
London Transport Museum’s Acton Depot will open from April 9 to 12 for “Icons of London” open days, celebrating 120 years of the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The current average London house prices which are highest in the UK
London house prices averaged £538,200 in February, down 1% year-on-year, though still the highest in the UK, according to Halifax.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:19:02 +0000Why Call the Midwife fans are in tears and what's next for the hit BBC drama
Call the Midwife’s latest series ended last night (March 8) and fans have been left “emotional” - the show will take a break before a new film is released.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Only Fools and Horses star teases new TV programme with former co-star
Only Fools and Horses star Gwyneth Strong has said she is working on a new TV show, which will feature her and former co-star Tessa Peake-Jones.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000The 140-year-old venue to reopen as restaurant, speakeasy and live events space
Pillar Hall at Olympia will reopen on March 30, 2026 as a restaurant, speakeasy and live events space as part of the £1.3bn redevelopment.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Ultra-prime Knightsbridge restaurant near Harrods seeks new tenant
The former Buddha Bar London site at 145 Knightsbridge is available to lease for £1.2m per year, offering 11,713 sq ft near Harrods.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Your chance to step inside London's secret postal archive
The Postal Museum is opening its hidden Debden store for exclusive behind-the-scenes tours this April and May, with tickets priced at £15.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:47:57 +0000'Emergency services incident' closes train lines from Dartford - recap
All train lines between Dartford and Rochester are closed while emergency services deal with an incident.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000Busy road in Croydon closed after mental health incident
Addiscombe Grove in Croydon was closed following a mental health incident.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Mum and daughter duo enjoy 'fantastic' first year of business at Collier Row salon
The Beauty of Aesthetics in Hog Hill Road, Collier Row run by mum and daughter Rebecca Pells and her Shannon Wilderspin is celebrating its first year of business.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:25:46 +0000Four stabbed and boy injured in crash in horror weekend across London
A horror weekend across London has seen a shocking four people stabbed and a boy injured in a crash.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:13:46 +0000Man, 94, dies after being hit by van in east London
A 94-year-old man has been killed after being hit by a van in Hackney.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:07:47 +0000Teenagers taken to hospital after double stabbing near Underground station
Two teenagers have been taken to hospital after a double stabbing near Wembley Park station.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000Teenager arrested after fight at pub in Dagenham
A teenager has been arrested after a fight at The Three Travellers pub in Dagenham.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:34:35 +0000As it happened - busy Croydon road CLOSED after 'emergency services incident'
Addiscombe Grove is shut following an emergency services incident.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0000'Iconic' Romford bar announces closure after eight 'incredible' years
Slug & Lettice is shutting for good after eight years in one of Romford's busiest streets.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000The history behind Havering's secret wartime command bunker underneath the town hall
Almost 90 years ago, Havering was preparing for war by creating secret bunkers - including underneath the town hall in Romford - to use in the event of an invasion.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000We tried St John's Wood's new Italian restaurant and the portions were generous
Cent Anni has beautifully restored a 200-year-old former pub in St John's Wood and is offering good value dining with generous portions
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Big name productions coming to Bromley theatre this spring
An adaptation of ITV's Midsomer Murders is among the packed line-up of shows this spring at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:41:21 +0000Boy taken to hospital with head injury after car and cyclist crash
A boy has been taken to hospital after a crash between a car an a cyclist in Poplar.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:34:00 +0000Thousands march to US embassy in London calling for end to strikes on Iran
Thousands of protesters marched to the US embassy in London yesterday calling for the end to strikes on Iran.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:50:53 +0000Man taken to hospital after incident at Hornchurch Underground station
A man has been taken to hospital after an incident at Hornchurch Underground station.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:25:43 +0000Men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran could be held for another five days
A 52-year-old man arrested in Watford on suspicion of spying for Iran could be detained for another five days.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:05:58 +0000Major disruption 'until end of day' after person hit by train near Bromley South
A person has been hit by a train near Bromley South station.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:41:20 +0000Man in his 20s taken to hospital after stabbing near Underground station
A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Tower Hamlets.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:28:25 +0000Man in his 40s taken to hospital after stabbing outside row of shops
A man in his 40s has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in West Finchley.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000Rape suspect and woman accused of assault on Crimestoppers' London most wanted list
Our monthly round-up of the Londoners on the Crimestoppers most wanted list.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000I visited the stunning Dagenham country park soon home to two rare animal species
I visited Eastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham and thought it was stunning. I'd love to return once beavers and white storks have been introduced.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Beautiful traditional three-bed house could be yours for £575,000
Beautiful, spacious 3-bedroom semi-detached house for sale near Darenth Country Park, Dartford, with Fox Estates for £575,000.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000South east London’s favourite takeaways - according to locals
South east London is full of delicious takeaway options, and the News Shopper asked readers to name the best.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans lodged for three new homes behind Hornchurch back gardens
Havering Council planning applications: latest proposals for new homes, house extensions, conversions, listed building works and business changes in Havering.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Adventure Cinema returns to London this May with open-air film screenings
Adventure Cinema returns this May with open-air film screenings at Kew Gardens and other London venues, with tickets from £9.80.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Five dogs looking for love including livewire seven-month-old to cuddly Bulldog
Five dogs at Battersea, including a Malinois, Bulldog and Husky, are looking for experienced owners and loving forever homes in London.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000I found a cosy Indian restaurant in Bromley and it's one of the most welcoming
Bromley’s Rangoli Nest certainly does feel like it deserves the title of 'hidden gem'.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000House buyers can get answers to shared ownership questions at live podcast event
Southern Housing is set to host a podcast event for first-time buyers on shared ownership homes in London Live in Hackney Wick on March 5.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The south east London Thames town with a 'lovely pier' but a 'concrete jungle'
Erith is a town in Bexley with the capital’s longest pier, but what do people actually think about it?