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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:52:38 +0000
Long delays on A2 after crash – what we know so far
A2 East Rochester Way crash near Old Bexley Lane causes long delays. Collision partially blocks road; traffic disruption reported from 8.20am today.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:32:05 +0000
LIVE as A2 partially blocked with LONG delays after crash near Bexley
A crash has partially blocked the A2 near Bexley this morning, causing long delays.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:07:01 +0000
M25 hit by severe delays and nine-mile queues – what we know so far
Drivers face hour-long delays and nine-mile queues on the M25 near junction 6 in Surrey after a lorry breakdown. National Highways recovery on scene.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:03:43 +0000
Man in his 80s seriously injured after being hit by a car in Brentwood
An elderly man is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Brentwood.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:43:02 +0000
Bakerloo line disruption this morning – here’s what’s happening
Bakerloo line suffers severe delays on the London Underground. Commuters advised to check TfL updates for latest travel information and service status.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000
London deli hailed as ‘a visual treat’ and ‘a little bit of Italy’ among city’s best
Lina Stores in Soho has been named among the best delis in London, and was described as a "little bit of Italy" in London.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:02:10 +0000
LIVE updates as drivers face HOUR delays on M25 in morning rush hour
There are severe delays on the M25 during the morning rush hour. Live updates here.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Give the gift of beautiful blooms from Blossoming Gifts this Mother’s Day
Spoil your Mum and send gorgeous Mother's Day flowers for delivery this Mothering Sunday with Blossoming Gifts.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Locations of four more proposed village green sites in Havering REVEALED
Four more open spaces in Havering are earmarked to become village greens - protecting them from development.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Behind the roller shutter that lies a garage with potential to create flats in
A freehold commercial building on Maple Road, Penge, is on the market for over £300,000 with potential to create up to four flats subject to planning.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands fewer flights possible at London City Airport
London City Airport launches Airspace Change Proposal consultation on new landing approach for quieter, larger aircraft, aiming to cut flights and noise.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The historic toll gate next to a famous Hampstead pub that's 'at risk'
The toll gate next to The Spaniard's Inn near Hampstead Heath is on English Heritage's At Risk Register.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Step inside the Royal Ballet School for free dance classes
The Royal Ballet School will open its Covent Garden studios for a full day of free dance classes on March 8 as part of the national Let’s Dance campaign.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The south east London home with a WWII bunker turned wine cellar in the garden
A three-bedroom Bromley home with a restored WW2 air raid shelter is up for sale for more than £900,000.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside London’s forgotten Tube station left frozen in time for 90 years
Down Street Station was once a busy Tube station that was closed to the public after just 25 years.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Community sauna and ice bath could open inside railway arch
Plans have been submitted to turn a vacant railway arch at 132 Druid Street, Bermondsey, into a community sauna and ice bath facility.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
POLL - Did social media make the ‘Red vs Blue’ London school wars trend worse?
After days of warnings, patrols and dispersal orders, the widely publicised “Red vs Blue” school wars trend appears to have passed without the large-scale clashes some had feared. Vote in our poll on whether social media made it worse.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The London pub with a blue plaque marking RAYE's 'greatest heartbreak'
The Nightingale in Balham has unveiled a blue plaque, referencing RAYE's latest single, Nightingale Lane.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Warner Bros set to unveil huge new Harry Potter store in central London
A 21,000 sq ft Harry Potter flagship store will open on Oxford Street in autumn 2026, offering immersive experiences and exclusive merchandise.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:03:03 +0000
Everything we know after man in his 20s stabbed to death outside flats
After a man has died following a stabbing in Battersea, we have rounded up all there is to know on this incident so far.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:54:39 +0000
RECAP after Elizabeth line disruption at major London station
A fault on a train at London Paddington has resulted in disruption across the line.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:13:28 +0000
RECAP after crash closes road by Brentwood Station
A crash has closed a road by Brentwood Station this afternoon.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Greenwich mum chosen to front major government education campaign
Greenwich mum Sara Pozas, 44, fronts the Department for Education Skills for Life campaign, promoting adult apprenticeships in London's £600bn digital sector.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:38:17 +0000
Woman in hospital following crash on busy road
A woman has been taken to hospital after paramedics were called to a crash on a busy road.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:36:00 +0000
YouTuber and BGT judge KSI invests in London football team
KSI has confirmed he has bought shares in Dagenham and Redbridge FC.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:25:25 +0000
Man and boy arrested over ‘Red vs Blue’ school wars social media posts
A man and a teenage boy have been arrested in connection with the “London Red vs Blue school wars” social media trend.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:16:39 +0000
Why are Metropolitan line trains delayed this evening
Minor delays on the Metropolitan line between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge due to train cancellations, confirms Transport for London (TfL).

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:13:15 +0000
Barking and Dagenham's top secondary schools ranked as pupils get offers
After National Secondary Offer Day, we have taken a look at the top-performing secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:12:00 +0000
Restaurant at Hornchurch hotel closes 'suddenly' leaving staff 'in limbo'
Boka at The Palms Hotel in Hornchurch has closed "suddenly" leaving staff "in limbo".

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0000
Barking and Dagenham's top secondary schools ranked as pupils get offers
After National Secondary Offer Day, we have taken a look at the top-performing secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:00:36 +0000
London trains delayed after medical emergency – what we know so far
Train delays at Surbiton after passenger taken ill; South Western Railway services towards Woking disrupted. Check for cancellations, delays, and travel updates.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
South London star RAYE heading back to The O2 for two 'homecoming' shows
South London singer RAYE will close her 2026 arena tour with two major homecoming shows at The O2 in Greenwich on May 19 and 20.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Only Fools and Horses star says beloved Peckham sitcom 'best left alone'
Only Fools and Horses star Tessa Peake-Jones has said the beloved Peckham sitcom is "best left alone."

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:59:00 +0000
East London borough's top performing secondary schools ranked as pupils get offers
After National Secondary Offer Day, we have taken a look at the top-performing secondary schools in Redbridge.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:03:24 +0000
RECAP as trains disrupted at Surbiton after person taken ill
South Western Railway trains are facing disruption after a person has been taken ill at Surbiton.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:02:49 +0000
LIVE as trains disrupted at Surbiton after person taken ill
South Western Railway trains are facing disruption after a person has been taken ill at Surbiton.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0000
All the Greenwich secondary schools ranked as pupils get their placement
We’ve put together the top ten secondary schools in Greenwich, based on Department for Education data.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:31:46 +0000
Woman taken to hospital after crash in busy town centre
A woman has been taken to hospital after a crash in Kilburn.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:31:00 +0000
Camden Town Brewdog pub closes with immediate effect
The Camden Road Arms closed with immediate effect after craft beer giant Brewdog was sold to a medical cannabis company.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:22:00 +0000
Filming for 'major production' underway at famous Greenwich heritage site
Film crews have been spotted at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich for a "major production".

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:21:14 +0000
Rapper who escaped hospital arrested in France after 'smuggled out in lorry'
A 21-year-old man who escaped from custody while under guard at hospital in Lewisham has been arrested in France.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:14:44 +0000
Fundraiser for bench in memory of Chingford cricket lover Jim
Jim Mitchell, beloved Chingford Cricket Club member, remembered as a “legend” by daughter Cassie. Fundraiser launched for funeral and memorial bench.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:10:09 +0000
People living in Soho 'utterly fed up' over motorbike and quadbike 4am disturbances
Westminster City Council are leading a crackdown on motorbikes and quadbikes that have regularly been disturbing residents until the early hours of the morning.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Long-awaited Primark in Epsom opening date FINALLY confirmed – and it’s soon
A new Primark store is coming to Epsom's Ashley Centre – and it’s opening soon.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:54:58 +0000
Claudia Winkleman hosts celebrity quiz with David Tennant and Vogue Williams
Claudia Winkleman hosts Centrepoint’s Ultimate Quiz at The Underglobe, London, raising funds for youth homelessness and affordable housing.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:42:44 +0000
Man in his 70s left with life-changing injuries after being hit by lorry
A man aged in his 70s has been taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries following a crash involving a lorry and a pedestrian.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:01:45 +0000
Woman dies in hospital after entering reservoir in park
A woman who entered the water at a reservoir has died in hospital.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:58:26 +0000
British Airways scraps key London departures over security fears
British Airways cancels some Middle East flights from London Heathrow, affecting Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Tel Aviv and more.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:35:00 +0000
Londoner who fled ‘miserable weather’ now says Dubai feels ‘like a warzone’
British expat Elbi Henshaw describes “warzone” fear in Dubai amid Iranian missile and drone strikes, with UAE residents told to shelter and keep windows open.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:22:00 +0000
Gang used drones to smuggle drugs and phones into prison 'as if by Deliveroo'
A seven-man drone gang has been jailed following a police investigation into incidents where items were smuggled into prisons.

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