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Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:52:00 +0100
Live updates as casualty on track on District line
There is currently no service between Tower Hill and Upminster on the District line, with severe delays on the rest of the line today (April 26).

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100
ITV's Big Brother house to move from Garden Studios, Harlesden
The Big Brother house will be moved from its current location near Harlesden because "lairy" canal boat users keep disrupting filming.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
O2 Arena London: Bag policy and list of prohibited items
Whether you're off to London's O2 Arena for a concert, sports, comedy or even a meal or a trip to the cinema, you should check the bag policy and banned items.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Sidcup A20 Crittalls Corner set to close for sign works
Bromley's drivers are being warned to anticipate delays due to a road closure on the A20.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Keston Church of England Primary School rated good by Ofsted
A Bromley primary school where parents are “overwhelmingly positive” and pupils are “polite and kind” has been rated as good by Ofsted.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
How much is it costing to build Silvertown Tunnel?
Silvertown Tunnel is set to open in 2025, but before then find out what the budget is and how much it's expected to cost to build.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Londoners say the capital is the 'best city in the world'
The capital is the "best city in the world" according to some Londoners - but others "hate it".

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
M&S Simply Food applies for alcohol licence for Sidcup store
A new M&S Simply Food store is coming to Sidcup, near the station and it has applied for an alcohol licence.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Keith Hinchliffe quoted £6,000 for abuse trial transcript
Keith Hinchliffe, who was abused in Twickenham and Hounslow while known to Richmond Council's social services, was quoted £6,000 for a transcript of his trial.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
The top five care homes in Bromley according to reviews
We’ve rounded up the top five rated care homes in Bromley, according to reviews on Carehome.co.uk.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
M25 closures of carriageways and slip-roads this weekend
If you need to travel on the M25 this weekend, especially early in the morning or late at night, there are planned closures to be aware of.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:32:49 +0100
Asda confirms changes to Rewards scheme for shoppers
Asda has confirmed new changes to its Rewards loyalty scheme for Blue Light Card holders - how it affects you.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:30:29 +0100
Line of Duty's Martin Compston says no plans for new series
Martin Compston has updated fans on the possibility of a new series of BBC's Line of Duty saying "we'd like to" but there are "no immediate plans".

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:29:31 +0100
Real-life Martha Scott attacks Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd
The real-life 'Martha Scott' has hit back at Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd and even likened herself to Johnny Depp in a sensational interview.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:52:19 +0100
Kilburn High Road shut by police after stabbing - recap
There was a major police presence at the bottom of Kilburn High Road on April 25, 2024.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:19:39 +0100
Harlow driver who injured motorcyclist after U-turn banned from roads
Simon Baker attempted the manoeuvre on the A1025 in Harlow last May when he caused a collision with an oncoming motorbike.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:46:41 +0100
Hackney man held guilty after Colchester hit and run crash
A man from Hackney has been fined and disqualified from driving for a year after his car crashed into a cyclist in Essex but fled the scene.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:36:04 +0100
Tower Hamlets woman held guilty under Terrorism Act 2000
A woman from east London has been found guilty after she failed to alert the police about a potential terror plot she was aware of.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:12:46 +0100
Regal’s Kitchen Orpington vandalised after open for four days
An Orpington café has been vandalised after being open for only for four days.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:20:00 +0100
SMILE London & Essex in Romford announces shop closing date
A charity which supports families has announced a closing date for its North Street, Romford shop.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Dartford Council approves housebuilding plans from 2024-2037
Dartford Council has approved its plan for housebuilding from 2024 – 2037, with a total of 12,640 homes planned in that period.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:44:40 +0100
Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre pool and cafe reopen after death
A café and pool at Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre in Hornchurch have re-opened after a man's death earlier today.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:47:00 +0100
Logan Court Romford flat closure order secured by Met Police
A flat in a Romford housing block has been banned from having visitors after "months" of anti-social behaviour and drug use complaints.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:05:00 +0100
Plan for Newham's first Aldi at Beckton Triangle Retail Park
Aldi could be opening its first supermarket in Newham in September if plans are approved.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:55:28 +0100
London Zoo competition to win Junior Zookeeper experience
Young animal lovers can compete for the chance to become a junior zookeeper for the day at London Zoo.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:49:00 +0100
Arsenal double club marks 25 years of education programme
Inspired by their double winning season in 1998, Arsenal set up the Double Club running football and classroom sessions in Hackney, Islington and Camden schools

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:45:00 +0100
Valentines Park, Ilford could get new lido under plans
Ilford green space Valentines Park could become home to a new lido, cafe and gym if a planning proposal is approved.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:40:00 +0100
Kilburn High Road double stabbing: Pictures from scene
A major police presence has been pictured at the scene of a double stabbing in Kilburn.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:33:00 +0100
Kilburn High Road stabbing: Two rushed to hospital
Two people were rushed to hospital after a stabbing opposite Kilburn High Road Overground station.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:15:00 +0100
Woman dies after flat fire in Glamis Road, Shadwell
A woman who was found inside a Shadwell flat that was on fire has since died in hospital.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:02:53 +0100
‘Dolphins’ seen near Richmond ‘suspected to be dead’
Dolphins spotted swimming in the river Thames near Richmond are suspected to have died.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0100
Romford Food Festival and dog show to take place in May
A free food festival and dog show are coming to Romford for the May Bank Holiday.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:55:00 +0100
Author Laura Mucha visits Dagenham school for reading scheme
Volunteers have been running one-one-one reading sessions in Barking and Dagenham schools to get youngsters ready to go on to secondary education next term.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: The demise of the dawn chorus
On a somewhat chilly morning in early May, I'm here for the dawn chorus, that glorious springtime phenomenon that never fails to enthral and stimulate the senses of anyone fortunate enough to experience it first hand.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:39:00 +0100
Chadwell Heath man Hamza Alam shared terrorist propaganda
A man from Chadwell Heath has been convicted of encouraging terrorism through TikTok after he posted videos celebrating 9/11 perpetrators.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0100
Benets Road, Hornchurch death being treated as 'unexplained'
A man has been found dead in Benets Road, Hornchurch, with police treating the death as "unexplained".

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0100
Paws on the Wharf guide dogs art trail comes to Canary Wharf
An arts trail for people with guide dogs has been set up around Canary Wharf to raise public awareness about living with sight loss.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:40:00 +0100
Man dies at Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre, Hornchurch
A man has died unexpectedly at Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre in Hornchurch this morning.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:17:41 +0100
Bowes Road in Enfield could have new bus route
A road in Arnos Grove could be set to get a new bus lane – despite criticism it would be “too short”.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:15:00 +0100
Redbridge rapist Goher Ayub abused woman over 8-year period
A man from Redbridge has been jailed for raping a woman he abused over several years.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0100
The Italyans closes Romford Shopping Hall restaurant
A family-owned Italian restaurant that opened in Romford Shopping Hall just three months ago has said it is to relocate to another site.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan's proposed Superloop 2 bus routes in London
On Friday (April 19) Sadiq Khan unveiled plans to create more express Superloop bus routes in London if he's re-elected as mayor.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:50:00 +0100
Greenwich library staff set for second strike over pay
Library workers in Greenwich are set to walk out for a second time next week after their employer, GLL, failed to resolve a pay dispute.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:40:00 +0100
Dagenham schools pitch film ideas to industry experts
Budding young movie makers from seven Dagenham schools have pitched their ideas for short films to industry experts.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:38:10 +0100
Chelsfield Orpington station: Person dies after being hit by train
A person has died after being hit by a train at a station in Orpington.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:24:45 +0100
Homophobic man jailed after attacking Islington victim
A knife-wielding thug left his victim with a broken nose and cuts to his face after an "appalling" homophobic attack in Islington.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:50:00 +0100
Essex Police bids to find missing Brentwood boy Jack Rumble
A 15-year-old Brentwood boy is missing and police have said they need to make sure he is safe and well.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +0100
The London boroughs where mobile phone snatching is common
Metropolitan Police statistics show that mobile phone thefts have more than doubled in some London areas. We compare which boroughs have the most and fewest cases of phone snatching and thefts.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:26:45 +0100
Algerian football mob lights up Finsbury Park with flares
Football mobs took over Blackstock Road and Ambler Road, Finsbury Park, as they stormed the road with flares and fireworks following a semi-final.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:25:31 +0100
Can you still get tickets to Taylor Swift Eras Tour Wembley?
Taylor Swift is coming to London;'s Wembley Stadium as part of her worldwide Era's Tour, find out how you can still get tickets.

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