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Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:11:57 +0000
LIVE updates as 'snow seen falling' in London as temperature plummets
Snow has been seen falling alongside the rain in London as the temperature plummets in the capital. Live updates.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:55:31 +0000
Major road closed for HOURS by crash and Croydon buses diverted
A major road is closed following a crash with Croydon buses forced on diversion. Live updates here.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:33:05 +0000
LIVE updates after police cordon off area of major road in Colindale
Police cordoned off an area of a major road in Colindale following an incident. Live updates here.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Nurse wins award for caring after two nominations by patients
Joscelyn Sequeria, a nurse on the Williams Day Unit at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, has received the DAISY Award for her compassion and professionalism after being nominated twice.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Harlow Council to create 1,000 new parking spaces on housing estates
Harlow Council is on track to create 1,000 new parking spaces across housing estates this year—double last year’s total—as part of its Building Harlow’s Future plan to tackle parking issues and renew neighbourhoods.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
The latest planning applications in Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest Council has received a new batch of planning applications, including home extensions, roof alterations, tree works, and change-of-use proposals across Chingford, Walthamstow, Leyton, and Leytonstone.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Sisters support toy appeal and comedian delivers video message
The Kevin Jenkins OBE Newham Christmas Toy Appeal 2025, run by Ambition, Aspire, Achieve and supported by the Newham Recorder, has been backed by comedian and writer Ricky Grover.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
The head who cut pupil absence by talking to parents instead of fining them
A headteacher has revealed how his school is battling persistent absence in a borough where an exceptional number of children regularly miss their lessons.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Thamesmead East named most ‘undesirable’ place to live in Bexley
Thamesmead East has been named the least desirable place to live in the London Borough of Bexley, according to a new ranking shared by a popular TikTok creator.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New contactless pay as you go set for Southern and Thameslink stations
From December 14, 21 additional stations across the Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink networks will support contactless tap-in, tap-out travel, bringing faster and simpler journeys to passengers across the South East.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Locally listed Erith Post Office set to be demolished for 33 flats
Plans to demolish a locally listed Post Office in Erith and build 33 flats in its place have been approved, despite Bexley Council predicting it will lose £113,000 on the project.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 10 most deprived neighbourhoods in Sutton revealed
The most deprived neighbourhoods in Sutton have been revealed in new government data.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Do south Londoners support Sadiq Khan? - Poll
Do south Londoners support Sadiq Khan? Vote in oour poll.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Do south east Londoners support Sadiq Khan? Poll
Do south east Londoners support Sadiq Khan? Vote in our poll.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The stunning Kent light trails for a day or night trip this Christmas
Five magical light trails are taking place across some of Kent’s most iconic locations this Christmas.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The UK Power Networks apprentices keeping the lights on for years to come
Fifty-five new apprentices, including 15 from London, have joined UK Power Networks’ £6m training programme to support Britain’s clean energy future. Applications for 2026 apprenticeships are open now.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:43:09 +0000
How much is rapper Aitch being paid for I'm a Celebrity 2025 on ITV?
Aitch (Harrison Armstrong) is a rapper from Manchester - see how much he is being paid to appear on ITV's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2025.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:34:08 +0000
Is Instagram down? Users reporting problems with app
Hundreds of Instagram users have taken to social media and DownDetector to report issues with their app

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Artist beats thousands to be chosen for top central London exhibition
Crouch End artist Liz Bestic selected for ING Discerning Eye exhibition at Mall Galleries for the second time. There were over 6,500 entries.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:44:10 +0000
RECAP after Canning Town bus station 'closed off'
There are reports of a possible closure at Canning Town bus station, but this has not yet been confirmed.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
World-famous ramen 'master' who appeared on Netflix opens first London restaurant
Ivan Orkin, who appeared on Netflix's Chef's Table, will open his Ivan Ramen restaurant in Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell on Wednesday, November 19.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Lisa Snowdon and Dani Dyer to appear at air ambulance fundraiser
Lisa Snowdon, Dani Dyer and Strictly star Vincent Simone will headline the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance’s Strictly Air Ambulance 2026 fundraiser at the Brentwood Centre on March 14, supporting life-saving missions.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Council defends 'ethical debt policy' bailiff use continues to rise
Campaign group Acorn has slammed Haringey Council’s 'ethical debt policy after its use of bailiffs went up for a fourth year in a row.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:52:04 +0000
Haringey murderer left man's body decomposing in bathtub of padlocked flat
A man has been jailed for life after the body of 40-year-old Marvin Dickson was found decomposing in a bathtub inside a padlocked flat.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:51:25 +0000
Heartbreaking tribute to 'talented' footballer killed on south London rail crossing
The family of a 11-year-old boy who was killed on a rail crossing in south London have paid tribute to their "kind hearted" son.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:15:00 +0000
Family urged Hornchurch mum to get rid of XL bullies before she was mauled to death
Angeline Mahal's body was discovered by her sons at her home in Cornwall Close, Hornchurch after she was killed in a dog attack. A coroner ruled her death as an accident at her inquest.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:12:00 +0000
Developers make next step in 1,300-home golf course redevelopment plan
The proposed redevelopment of Crowlands Heath Golf Course has taken another step with the submission of an environmental impact opinion request detailing plans for 1,300 homes.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
‘Caring’ Erith man ‘seemed fine and calm’ ahead of death
An Erith man with a history of mental illness died in a suspected suicide, despite not being considered ‘actively suicidal’ in the time leading up to his death.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Coven - Witch trials musical is an anthem to the sisterhood
Musical set during the Pendle Witch trials puts its feminist message front and centre with stirring songs that celebrate the sisterhood

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Top floor of Romford shopping centre car park could become six-court padel centre
The top floor of the car park at The Liberty Shopping Centre in Romford could be turned into a padel centre with six courts.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Pixar exhibit with toy-sized journey to 'Andy's Room' set to come to London
The record-breaking Mundo Pixar experience arrives at Wembley Park on February 13, 2026, bringing immersive sets from beloved Pixar films like Toy Story, Up, Finding Nemo, and Inside Out to London for the first time.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:55:00 +0000
Carshalton teacher accused of raping child after £6 bet she wouldn't kiss him
Former Oaks Park High School teacher Gary Vigar is on trial accused on eight sex offences.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:45:00 +0000
Cafés at Essex country parks saved despite making 'significant' loss
Cafés at Essex country parks have been saved from closure following a petition supported by thousands.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:35:00 +0000
East London criminals jailed so far this month including Banksy art thief
Our round-up of the east London criminals sentenced to prison time in November 2025.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:20:00 +0000
Hundreds of lowest paid workers at St Helier and Epsom Hospitals win major deal
Hundreds of the lowest-paid workers at St Helier and Epsom hospitals have won a major victory after exposing what they called ‘Mickey Mouse contracts’ that left them earning less than colleagues doing the same jobs.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:45:13 +0000
Man 'exposes himself to woman' walking dog in west London woods
Police have released an e-fit after a man exposed himself to a dog walker at a woodland in west London.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:15:00 +0000
Magical moment youngsters lay wreath in Orpington park
Year 2 pupils from Darrick Wood Infants School in Orpington visited Canadian Corner to lay a wreath and raised £115 for the Poppy Appeal, honouring the town’s historic ties to Canada and remembrance.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:15:36 +0000
Police issue update after seven-car crash shut M11 for hours
Police have released a condition update on those taken to hospital after a seven-car crash closed a stretch of the M11 for several hours between Epping and Chigwell.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:58:47 +0000
Tower Hamlets council launches campaign to tackle waste truck fires
Tower Hamlets Council has launched a new safety campaign calling for urgent action to tackle the rise in fires caused by discarded lithium-ion batteries, warning that the problem is putting waste crews at risk and disrupting bin collections across th...

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:53:24 +0000
Man stabbed during ‘attempted robbery’ next to canal in west London
A man in his 40s is in hospital after being stabbed during an attempted robbery next to a canal in west London.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:10:14 +0000
Search to find man after two women 'slapped in the face' on Central Line
Police have released images of a man they want to speak to after two women were assaulted in unprovoked attacks just 10 minutes apart on the Central Line.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:35:54 +0000
Is Cloudflare down? Thousands report issues with X and Canva reporting an outage
Thousands of customers are reporting they are unable to access Cloudflare, X, Canva and other services in what appears to be another internet outage.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:41:04 +0000
Is Spotify down? Hundreds of people left logged out and unable to open app
Hundreds of people across the country have reported issues with being able to log in and open the Spotify app.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:36:08 +0000
Two shot and two stabbed in shocking four days across London
Two teenagers have been shot and two people stabbed in a shocking few days across London.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:11:46 +0000
Time is running out to nominate your Epping Forest Citizens of the Year
Epping Forest District Council has opened nominations for its 2026 Citizen, Young Citizen, and Team of the Year awards, alongside Creativity and Sports categories. Entries close November 28, with the ceremony in March 2026.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Work 'moving at pace' on Harlow arts and cultural quarter
Construction is progressing rapidly on Harlow’s new arts and cultural quarter in Playhouse Square, the leader of Harlow Council says.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
London's largest indoor Christmas attraction takes over historic venue
Winter Funland runs at Kensington Olympia and features an indoor funfair

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:36:00 +0000
Meet the Highgate chef who took best London restaurant crown at curry awards
Sabbir Karim of Namaaste restaurant in Highgate won best restaurant at the Asian Curry Awards as well as an prize for his charity work

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:34:25 +0000
Reform UK councillors elected unopposed to Matching Parish Council
Reform UK candidates Karen McIvor and Adam Riches have been elected unopposed to Matching Parish Council after no other candidates stood against them.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:27:55 +0000
Police called to ‘suspicious item’ on London-bound train causing major delays
Police were called to reports of a suspicious item on a London-bound, causing major delays to services.

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