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Sun, 31 May 2026 09:34:21 +0100
LIVE updates as busy road CLOSED after 'police incident'
Dudden Hill Lane is closed in both directions after a "police incident".

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Madison Beer at O2 - everything you need to know before London show
Madison Beer will perform her biggest UK headline show at London’s O2 Arena this weekend as part of The Locket Tour.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London set for 'biggest summer of music ever' with 33 major gigs
London is preparing for one of its biggest summers of music ever with major artists performing across stadiums, arenas and parks.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dickens-linked Kensington mansion goes on sale for more than £10m
A historic Kensington townhouse linked to Charles Dickens has gone on the market for over £10 million in one of London’s most prestigious areas.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three of the best picnic spots in south east London
We’ve picked three top picnic spots in south east London and why they’re worth a visit.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The ‘superb’ London Sunday roast that diners say is among the absolute best
The Laundry, Brixton has been named the best spot for a Sunday roast dinner in London. Find out why.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
8 London Underground secrets most commuters never notice
From ghost stations to hidden artwork, here are eight fascinating London Underground secrets most commuters never notice.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Everything to know for Soccer Aid 2026 including how to watch and the line-ups
From actors like Tom Hiddleston and Danny Dyer to football legends Wayne Rooney and Jill Scott, there are plenty of huge names taking part.

Sat, 30 May 2026 17:39:00 +0100
Drivers warned to 'expect delays' after M25 lorry crash causes diesel spillage
Drivers have been warned to "expect delays" after a lorry crashed on the M25 in Kent

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
A history of the 'hidden gem' Bromley village with links to Charles Darwin
Once part of Kent, Downe Village is one of Bromley’s hidden gems and it has not changed all that much over the years.

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:48:53 +0100
Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after man’s body found in van
A Hounslow woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a man was found in a van.

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:43:00 +0100
Second man arrested after 20-year-old stabbed to death in residential street
A second arrest has been made after a man was stabbed to death in Ashmore Road Maida Vale.

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Top 5 pubs for Arsenal fans during trophy parade in London
Heading to the Arsenal parade? Here are the best pubs near the Emirates Stadium to celebrate before, during and after the event.

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Opposition hits out at Labour committee chair monopoly in Greenwich
Minority Greenwich councillors called for “common sense” after all of the council’s 22 committee chairs were handed to Labour members.

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:45:00 +0100
What we know after trains to Heathrow cancelled and delayed due to flooding
There are no trains running to or from Heathrow Airport after a burst water main caused flooding in the tunnels.

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:13:07 +0100
‘How could this Sutton café get any better? By opening in the evenings.’
I thought this Sutton café couldn’t get any better, until it opened in the evenings.

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Discover the market town just 30 minutes from London named 'most perfect' in Britain
Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire, just 30 minutes from London, has been named the most perfect town in Britain. Here's why.

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Which London parks open late summer evening guide
Many London parks stay open later during warm weather. Here’s everything you need to know about park opening times across the capital.

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
London boroughs seize tens of thousands of illegal vapes despite ban
London boroughs have seized more than 63,000 illegal vapes despite the nationwide disposable vape ban introduced in 2025.

Sat, 30 May 2026 11:06:12 +0100
Lewisham Green Party candidate apologises over 'rapey Indian guys' tweet
A Green Party Lewisham candidate has apologised for using racist language in an old social media post.

Sat, 30 May 2026 10:23:31 +0100
Footballer arrested on suspicion of drug driving after crash
A footballer from Brent has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a crash on a motorway.

Sat, 30 May 2026 10:26:10 +0100
Trains to Heathrow hit with 'major disruption' after flooding - Recap
There are no trains running to or from Heathrow Airport until the end of the day after a burst water main.

Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
London Tube and Overground closures next week — exact dates and routes affected
London Underground and Overground engineering works from 1–7 June will disrupt District, Piccadilly, Elizabeth, Lioness, Mildmay and Weaver lines.

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:33:44 +0100
Boy, 16, charged with murder after teen stabbed at Hackney house party
A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder of a teenager who was killed at a house party in Hackney.

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:26:48 +0100
Boy, 16, charged with murder after teen stabbed at house party
A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder of a teenager who was killed at a house party in Hackney.

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:38:47 +0100
Recap - M25 CLOSED in Kent after lorry hits central reservation
The M25 is closed clockwise at junction 5 after a lorry crashed into the central reservation

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular wine bar opens largest site with 120 wines by the glass this June
Vagabond Wines is opening its largest ever site in Soho with over 120 wines by the glass and a self-pour experience.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three big planning developments for Greenwich set to progress this year
Greenwich could be set for a major jobs boost, with proposals for three significant developments expected to bring at least 475 jobs to the borough.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London club night venue opens rooftop terrace with tube carriages
Shoreditch’s Village Underground is opening a new rooftop terrace and iconic tube carriages to the public this summer.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the Wetherspoons that tells Docklands’ forgotten story
The Ledger Building in Canary Wharf offers a glimpse into London’s Docklands past, preserving history inside a modern financial district.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I tried the new London afternoon tea inspired by a famous fashion designer'
A brand-new afternoon tea has launched to celebrate the V&A’s latest exhibition on revolutionary fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five Sutton walks to try for a stroll this summer
With summer not far away, it’s the perfect time to explore Sutton’s green spaces, riverside paths and historic parkland.

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:51:00 +0100
Here's why the Champions League final is on earlier this year and what time it's on
Arsenal and PSG are facing off in the the 2026 Champions League final, but while it typically starts at 8pm UK time, this year there has been a change.

Fri, 29 May 2026 19:14:55 +0100
Boy, 12, and girl, 15, arrested after teen stabbed during fight near retirement home
A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed during a "fight" near a retirement home in Feltham.

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:28:25 +0100
London rocked by week of deadly stabbings and shocking incidents
From fatal stabbings to serious assaults and major police incidents, it has been another troubling week across London.

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:47:06 +0100
Person dies after being hit by train as Waterloo and Clapham Junction services halted
A person has died after being hit by a train at a south London station, causing major disruption between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction.

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:45:55 +0100
M25 motorists met with long delays after crash near London
Motorists on the M25 face long delays this afternoon following a crash.

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
All the South Western service changes this weekend due to maintenance work
Several South Western Railway services will be revised this weekend due to maintenance work in the New Malden area.

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Where to find the best ice cream in London this summer
Discover the best ice cream and gelato spots in London, from liquid nitrogen creations to authentic Italian favourites across the capital.

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:00:31 +0100
RECAP after person hit by train causes disruption at major London stations
A person has been hit by a train between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction.

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:48:25 +0100
Man in his 40s stabbed during 'fight' near busy road in Catford
A man has been taken to hospital after he was found suffering stab wounds in Catford.

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:25:47 +0100
'Truly sickening assault': Sexual predator jailed for violent train attack
A West Drayton man who sexually assaulted a young man on a train before repeatedly hitting him with a wine bottle has been jailed.

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:29:00 +0100
Tube strikes next week — the lines set to shut and the services still running
Tube strikes on 2 and 4 June to disrupt London travel—no service on key Tube lines. TfL warns of delays; buses and Overground expected busier.

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:15:34 +0100
Tube strikes were avoided this month — but here's when disruption return?
The RMT raised concerns about shift length, fatigue and safety and threatened further action if progress was not made.

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Bromley town centre McDonald's hopes to open for 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays
McDonald's in Market Square, Bromley is hoping to open for 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:51:49 +0100
Central, Piccadilly and Elizabeth line disruption hits London during rush hour
Tube, Overground and rail services face delays, cancellations and engineering works across London, affecting Central, Circle, DLR, Elizabeth and Piccadilly lines.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:15:15 +0100
Manhunt launched for suspect after 19-year-old stabbed in ‘fight with weapons’
There is a manhunt for a suspect after a man was stabbed on Milton Avenue in Harlesden.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:11:13 +0100
Smoke plumes seen for miles as houses damaged and garden sheds destroyed in fire
Three garden sheds and two houses have been damaged in a fire in north west London.

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:53:33 +0100
Man named after fatal stabbing as resident recalls hearing ‘awful scream’
Malakai Ferguson-Ramson, 20, named as victim in fatal Kilburn stabbing. Met Police launch murder investigation after Ashmore Road incident; one arrest made.

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:45:53 +0100
Significant police presence seen after stabbing in Catford
A major police presence has been noted in Catford following an incident.

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