This Is Local London

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:26:00 +0100
Sainsbury’s Local to open in Blackheath in Grade II listed building this month
A new Sainsbury’s Local in Blackheath will open later this month, creating around 20 jobs for local people.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Blackheath Fireworks given green light to host across two days from next year
Blackheath's famous fireworks display will take place across two days from 2027 and future years following council approval.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:48:50 +0100
Person dies on tracks as disruption hits Elizabeth line and London rail services
A person has died after a casualty on the tracks this morning in Berkshire.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:51:02 +0100
Transport for London faces prosecution after pensioner fatally struck by bus
Transport for London (TfL) is facing prosecution over "safety failures" at a north east London bus station where a pensioner died.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:49:42 +0100
LIVE as busy road cordoned by police with rubbish sprawled across ground
New Kent Road has been closed by police and is cordoned off.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:30:58 +0100
M25 traffic causes commuter chaos across London
There is major congestion across the M25.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:54:38 +0100
Elizabeth line disruption after 'casualty on the track' causes service suspensions
Rail services were disrupted due to a "casualty on the track" incident.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:44:48 +0100
LIVE updates as emergency services incident halts trains into London
Rail passengers are facing significant disruption this morning after an emergency services incident led to major problems on routes into London.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:20:10 +0100
LIVE updates as emergency services close east London road after police incident
Traffic disruption is affecting parts of east London after a police incident led to the closure of Plashet Grove in both directions.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save £60pp on Just Go Holidays Hayling Island Country Music Break
Enjoy a slice of Americana every night with country music entertainment and daytime activities at Hayling Island’s popular resort

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mouse infestation closes hospital café after 'imminent risk to health' warning
A food premises at Whipps Cross Hospital was closed after a mouse infestation was found and conditions were deemed an imminent risk to health.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London's furthest Tube station is further from central London than parts of Kent
Chesham is the London Underground station furthest from central London, sitting around 25 miles from Charing Cross in Buckinghamshire.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Busy station based Caffè Nero handed one-star food hygiene rating
Caffè Nero's Waterloo Station branch has been given a one-star food hygiene rating, with the company saying there was no food safety risk.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The pub that's become a favourite with London's four-legged visitors
Islington pub The Foxglove has been named London's best dog-friendly pub for 2026 after Rover tested 110 venues across Britain with dogs and owners.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London borough where almost every road could become 20mph
Drivers across a major London borough could soon face a 20mph speed limit on almost every council-controlled road.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Barking and Dagenham named 'most unfriendly borough' in the whole country
Barking and Dagenham has been ranked England’s least friendly local authority according to The National Conversation data.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Historic Hampstead restaurant is getting a top to toe refurb and first floor flat
Plans to refurbish the Georgian building at 82 Hampstead High Street include a rear extension and new flat.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:26:52 +0100
Waltham Forest group raises funds to install life-saving bleed kits
Bleed Kits Now is raising awareness of the importance of bleed kits, which can potentially save lives in critical moments.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Nine Lewisham pubs that closed and what is happening to them now
Several well-known pubs across Lewisham have closed their doors in recent years, leaving behind empty buildings, redevelopment plans and campaigns to bring them back to life.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0100
These are the Bexley chicken shops with the worst hygiene scores
Bexley chicken shops in Sidcup and Erith receive low food hygiene ratings, with Chicken World Peri Peri scoring one star and Metros Fried Chicken two.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Ranked: These are the best pubs and bars across Bromley according to locals
From cosy microbars to classic high street pubs, Bromley has its fair share of top-rated watering holes according to Tripadvisor.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Haunted villages to historic castles: Autumn Kent day trips near south east London
Autumn is almost here and we've rounded up our favourite day trips in Kent near south east London to visit.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:30:24 +0100
Kimberley Akimbo - teen with terminal ageing disorder is star role for Maria Friedman
Kimberly Akimbo review: Maria Friedman stars in David Lindsay-Abaire’s Tony award winning musical about a teenager with a terminal ageing disorder.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Disney On Ice returns to London in 2027 with Moana, Frozen and more
Disney On Ice returns to London’s OVO Arena Wembley from March 18 to March 21, 2027, with Mickey, Moana and Frozen. Tickets go on sale September 25.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:39:54 +0100
Update issued on man in hospital after early morning 'assault in restaurant'
An update has been issued on the condition of a man who was hospitalised after an assault in Mare Street Hackney.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:35:34 +0100
Girls, 11, taken to hospital after 'assault by three teenagers'
Two girls have been taken to hospital after police were called with reports of a disturbance in Chessington.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:19:28 +0100
Recap as lanes in major A-road blocked after north London crash
A406 North Circular Westbound lanes closed after a crash near Tottenham

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:27:08 +0100
Man in hospital with serious head injuries after midnight assault
A man has suffered serious injuries to his head in an assault.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
London café launches £12.80 Full English just for plane and train passengers
London's Polo Bar near Liverpool Street launches a £12.80 Duty-Free Full English for plane and train travellers, available 6am-3pm daily with a valid ticket.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:38:26 +0100
Teen found guilty of 'senseless' fatal stabbing after travelling from Leeds to London
A teenager has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing Farmanullah Sherzad in Abbey Orchard Street, Westminster in March 2026.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:16:09 +0100
'Delays likely' on major Dagenham road as water works see 10-day disruption
Delays are likely on Dagenham Road as water works are carried out between September 12 and September 22.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:38:14 +0100
Midnight assault causes road closure with buses diverted
A police incident has closed Ladbroke Grove overnight with buses on diversion.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:11:49 +0100
Two men charged with rape after incident at north London park
Two men have bee charged in connection to an investigation into a rape in Hendon.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
5 unforgettable London experiences that you need to add to your bucket list
From visiting the Tower of London to exploring Borough Market, discover the five bucket list items for London you need to do.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I visited Thorpe Park for the day from London and one thing made all the difference
I visited Thorpe Park from London and managed to ride every major rollercoaster thanks to one upgrade I'd now always recommend.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular Halloween attraction returns with pumpkin patch, ghost train and spooky trail
Malice Returns is back at Mayfield's Secret Lavender Garden with a pumpkin patch, ghost train, spooky trail and family-friendly Halloween fun.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Michelin-recognised Prince Arthur to open two-floor Chelsea restaurant this month
Michelin-recognised Prince Arthur opens in Chelsea at the end of September, with Basque-inspired dining, live-fire cooking and an upstairs vinyl-led cocktail bar.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
YouTuber brings London's lost medieval streets back to life with the help of AI
Dan Coughlin has a fascination for London's lost landmarks and his YouTube channel brings historic streets back to life with the help of AI.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The fascinating story of London's first coffee shop that became a historic pub
Discover the Jamaica Wine House, London's first coffee shop, founded in 1652 and now a historic City pub celebrating centuries of London heritage today.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London Stadium could host more than twice as many concerts under new plans
London Stadium could increase concerts and other non-sporting events from 10 to 24 a year under new proposals aimed at reducing annual losses.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:16:57 +0100
EastEnders star opens up on 'natural decision' to leave BBC soap after 13 years
Kellie Bright, who has played Linda Carter on BBC soap EastEnders for 13 years, is due to leave the show soon.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:05:10 +0100
Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish leaders to meet to discuss exit from the UK
The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will meet to discuss independence for their respective nations

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:38:14 +0100
Everything to know about Big Brother 2026 including TV schedule and housemates
Big Brother returns tonight (September 14) for an eight-week series, with a new companion programme joining the ITV2 schedule.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Mottingham couple help thousands of kids & raise £136k through front garden charity
A volunteer-run charity operating from a family home in Mottingham says it has helped thousands of children over the years.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Rare chance to explore historic Scadbury Manor for two days this weekend
History lovers will have a rare chance to explore one of Bromley's most important historic sites this weekend.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Bromley GP struck off over 'sexually inappropriate' behaviour towards patients
A Bromley doctor who engaged in sexually motivated misconduct with two vulnerable patients has been struck off.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Victorian home with renovation potential on the market
A Walthamstow four-bedroom home dating from 1896 is on the market, offering scope for renovation and extension.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fairacres redevelopment reaches key milestone as accessible homes to rise to 40
A major milestone has been reached in the redevelopment of an accessible housing scheme in part of London.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tottenham pub to reopen after £555,000 refurbishment
The long-closed Tottenham pub The Ship is set to reopen after a major refurbishment.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I tried the viral Soho cookies everyone is talking about - are they worth it?
I tried Cocomelt's viral Soho cookies after the London dessert café launched UK-wide delivery. Here's whether they're worth the hype.

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