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Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
NHS on oesophageal cancer: cases rising and late diagnosis a concern
February marks Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month; London NHS Cancer Alliances and Heartburn Cancer UK, launch awareness campaign

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:34:34 +0000
LIVE updates as firefighters 'pull out people' after major A12 crash
There has been a major crash on A12 Eastern Avenue both ways at Beehive Lane in Gants Hill today (February 25). Follow our blog for updates.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:26:47 +0000
Three dogs and 50 people rescued as burst water pipe floods major road
Three dogs and 50 people have been rescued after a burst water pipe caused flooding in Islington.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:18:28 +0000
LIVE as major road closed for second day after burst water pipe causes flooding
A major road in Islington is closed for the second day after a burst water pipe.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:34:58 +0000
Mum and daughter killed in A3 crash near Surrey were 'most beautiful souls'
A mum and her seven-year-old daughter have died in a car crash on the A3 near Surrey.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:23:06 +0000
Two boys, 16, arrested after stabbing outside south east London flats
Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested after a stabbing outside a block of flats in Deptford.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Get cashback from TopCashback when spending at Dunelm or Iceland
If you want to get some cashback on your spending, then look no further than TopCashback.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside townhouse once home to artists and musicians for sale for £6.25million
A historic three-bedroom townhouse on Mallord Street, Chelsea, once home to artist Cecil Arthur Hunt, is on the market for £6.25 million.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Discover London's luxury buffet that costs £120 branded the 'best in the world'
The Ned's Feast buffet in London costs £120 per person and has been described as the 'best in the world'.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Day care centre offering support for carers opens in Enfield
Enfield Carers Centre opens Connections, a new adult day care service in Ponders End, offering respite, support, and activities for unpaid carers.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The first McDonald's in London that has been branded 'the worst ever'
Woolwich McDonald’s, the chain's first in the UK, has received mixed reviews from customers.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
St John's Wood landmark to reopen as Italian restaurant
Cent Anni opens on March 1 in St John’s Wood, in the historic site of former restaurant Café Med.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Romford office block to transform into more than 40 homes - once conditions are met
An office block in Romford will be turned into more than 40 homes - but not until ventilation works are carried out first.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pharaoh Ramses II's 3000-year-old coffin to be unboxed in London for first time
Pharaoh Ramses II’s 3,000-year-old coffin has been unboxed in the UK for the first time ahead of the Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold exhibition opening at Battersea Power Station on February 28.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The south London borough rising towards the capital’s top 3 moving destinations
Southwark remains one of London’s most popular boroughs for movers, ranking fourth in the latest relocation data from Compare My Move.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London's longest night bus route has been revealed - with a 44-mile round trip
TfL's N199 bus has been named as London's longest night bus route following a freedom of information request.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
All the Tube stations that are getting new toilets
TfL invests £15m to add new gender-neutral, accessible toilets at London Tube and Overground stations, including Morden, Clapton and Seven Sisters.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Two-Michelin-star chef joins Chelsea Flower Show dining line-up
Two-Michelin-starred chef Jeremy Chan will headline the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Spring Garden dining experience alongside José Pizarro, with tickets from £242.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Former bank in Sidcup could be converted into new homes and office space
Plans have been submitted to convert a former Barclays in Sidcup High Street into new homes and office spaces.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London bus route could be set for changes under new plans
The 310 bus service could be re-routed, under new plans by TfL

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
NHS trust providing mental health services told it 'requires improvement'
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as "requires improvement" when it comes to leadership, according to a report from the CQC.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
London hospital among 'poorest performers' on cancer treatment speeds
Guy’s & St Thomas’ treated just 55.1 per cent of cancer patients within 62 days of urgent referral in 2025, well below the NHS 85 per cent target.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000
Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across UK - full list of 44 postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 44 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:24:40 +0000
Police end searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last Thursday (February 19) on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:56:04 +0000
Video of flooded home after residents 'left suffering' by burst pipe deluge
Homes have been flooded after a water main burst and sent its contents gushing through the streets.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:19:24 +0000
One dead and six stabbed in just three days across south London
One victim is dead and six have been stabbed in only four days in south London.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:29:37 +0000
'People simply shouldn't have to face this level of disruption' in huge flood
Islington Council have issued a statement following flooding on Caledonian Road

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:31:36 +0000
Bakerloo suspended as severe delays grip Piccadilly line
London Underground commuters face delays and suspensions on Bakerloo, Central and Piccadilly lines due to points failure and train cancellations, says TfL.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:13:42 +0000
‘Avoid area' as major road FLOODED after burst water pipe
People are being urged to avoid an Islington road after a burst water main has caused major flooding.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:07:09 +0000
Russell Brand denies two additional sex offences at Southwark Crown Court
Russell Brand appeared at Southwark Crown Court today where he denied two additional sexual offences, including rape.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:05:20 +0000
Police share investigation update into fatal Croydon fire
Police have shared an investigation update into a fire in Croydon which resulted In the death of one man and another fighting for his life.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Cockroach infestation at Collier Row care home leads to kitchen closure
Ashbrook Care Home in Collier Row closed its kitchen after a cockroach infestation was discovered at the premises.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Families in London can get 'Kids Eat Free' with new £1.99 Prezzo deal
Prezzo Italian has launched a £1.99-a-month subscription offering free kids’ meals all year, allowing up to three children to dine free with a paying adult.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Brand new Popeyes set to open in Tottenham Court Road
Popeyes® UK will open a new Louisiana-style fried chicken restaurant on Tottenham Court Road this spring, marking its 10th UK launch of 2026.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:59:27 +0000
Londoners offered free wildflower seeds to plant flowers in time for spring
Waltham Forest Council have announced its first annual Wildflower Seed Giveaway, where residents are encouraged to plant free seeds across the borough.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:46:43 +0000
This long-standing church building near several schools needs a new owner
Saint Christopher Christian Fellowship Church in Torridon Road, Catford, is on the market for £1.6m, offering 4,492 sq ft across two floors.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:44:30 +0000
New pictures after man and woman attacked by group at King’s Cross
Police have released images after a group attack at King’s Cross Underground station.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:40:43 +0000
Search for group of men after massive brawl in Ilford takeaway shop
A group of men have been recorded fighting in an Ilford takeaway on Ilford Lane.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:37:45 +0000
Baby P council praised for turnaround as children's services gets top rating
Haringey Council's children’s services have been rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted, marking a major turnaround after past child abuse scandals.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:22:15 +0000
Search for group of men after massive brawl in takeaway shop
A group of men have been recorded fighting in an Ilford takeaway on Ilford Lane.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:08:29 +0000
London road submerged after burst pipe – areas hit and diversions
Burst water main floods Caledonian Road, Islington; road closed, bus routes diverted. Thames Water teams responding. N1, N7, WC1X, EC1R affected.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Major Deptford development plan set to be decided
A major development in Creekside, Deptford featuring more than 600 student rooms and 50 "affordable" homes is set for approval despite concerns over drinking water.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Romford HMO 'incorrectly' given go-ahead wants to expand to TEN bedrooms
A home in Romford that is claimed to have been allowed to change to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) "incorrectly" now wishes to expand to ten bedrooms.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Small brewery that started in cosy Highgate pub makes Britain's best seasonal beer
Brewed in North Finchley, London Brewing Co's Beer Street ale took the title of Winter Beer of Britain.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:55:24 +0000
Greater Anglia trains hit by disruption after fault blocks lines
Greater Anglia trains between Shenfield and Southend Victoria face delays and cancellations due to a train fault at Hockley. Disruption expected until 4.30pm.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:45:00 +0000
Drug dealer jailed after cocaine spills in front of police as he protests innocence
A drug dealer who lashed out and claimed he was innocent has been jailed after a stash of cocaine spilt onto the floor in front of officers in Stratford.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:51:13 +0000
Flood turns major road into RIVER after water pipe bursts
A huge flood has submerged a major road after a mains water pipe is believed to have burst. Live updates here.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:40:49 +0000
Tree planted in memory of legendary Ilford 'Marathon Man'
A memorial tree has been planted in Ilford to honour Fauja Singh BEM, the "Marathon Man" and world's oldest marathon runner.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:30:44 +0000
Four involved in £600,000 Tube scam that targeted commuters with fake texts
Four jailed after £600,000 London Underground SMS fraud. Zhijia Fan led scam using hidden SMS blasters to target commuters; BTP and CPS praised.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:10:00 +0000
Photographer's touching image of elderly couple seen on Euston station billboard
Highgate photographer Suzi Darsa has seen her touching image of couple Judith and Ged displayed on digital screens across the UK - including at Euston station - after winning a national award.

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