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Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:13:04 +0000
Woman dies after falling ill with ‘forensic tent in street’
A woman has died after falling ill in Kilburn.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:08:00 +0000
Severe delays hit Metropolitan line during Friday rush hour
Metropolitan line delays: Faulty train at Finchley Road causes severe disruption between Aldgate and Wembley Park. London Buses accepting tickets.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:34:08 +0000
LIVE updates as Elizabeth line severely delayed due to trespasser
The Elizabeth line faces severe delays due to a trespasser on the tracks. Live updates here.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Sweet pea collection will reward you and your garden all summer
Imagine your garden filled with colour, your home filled with perfume, and friends asking how you did it… get the Ultimate Sweet Pea Collection from You Garden and the collection will reward all summer long.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside Heathrow’s family-friendly features from soft play to free meals
Heathrow Airport offers family-friendly facilities including free play areas, family lanes, lounges and dining deals to make travelling with children easier.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hidden-gem Easter days out in London within one tube ride
Discover seven hidden family days out in London all reachable by a single Tube, DLR or Elizabeth line ride—perfect for half term adventures.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London’s Seven Noses of Soho - where to find the mysterious legend
Seven small plaster noses hidden around Soho have become one of London’s strangest urban legends.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
All you need to know about the London Underground's longest tube line
Stretching from Epping in Essex through the heart of London to West Ruislip or Ealing Broadway, the Central Line is the Underground's longest tube line

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Best stops along the Elizabeth line for a perfect family day out
The Elizabeth line offers an easy family day out across London, with stops packed with parks, museums, and activities for half term.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London's oldest botanic garden has been named among the most beautiful in the world
Chelsea Physic Garden has been named among the most beautiful gardens in the world. Find out why.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
What are your favourite places to eat at in Hither Green?
We took to Facebook to ask what Hither Green restaurants locals thought were the best — and the votes are in.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
First south east London tax defaulters of 2026 named and shamed
Dartford construction firms and individuals from south east London have been named in HMRC’s latest list of deliberate tax defaulters.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
You could be the owner of a jacket potato restaurant for £385,000
Pot8o, a franchised jacket potato restaurant in Enfield has been listed on Zoopla for £385k

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000
NCP closing 22 car parks across the UK in just a few hours - see the full list
National Car Parks (NCP) is set to close 22 of its car parks in England and Wales for good on Friday (March 27) - see the full list.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Popular south London club to close doors this weekend - with 28-hour final party
Corsica Studios in Elephant and Castle will close with a 28-hour final party, marking the end of an era for London’s underground music scene.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:53:03 +0000
Two women sexually assaulted at tube station
Two women have been sexually assaulted at Wanstead station.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:23:18 +0000
Man made ‘homophobic and racist remarks’ before injuring person on Piccadilly line
A man has been injured after intervening with someone aggressively making homophobic and racist remarks on the Piccadilly line.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Major national safety scheme launches at Wembley Stadium
The nationally recognised safety scheme Ask for Angela has launched its Official Pledge at Wembley Stadium, supported by Brent Council.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
All the family favourite films showing at a Harrow cinema this Easter
Vue Harrow is offering a full Easter programme of family films, including Bluey, the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Magic Faraway Tree and Roald Dahl movies.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:39:00 +0000
Bexleyheath double killer who stabbed stranger to death loses appeal
Bexleyheath double killer Nicola Edgington has lost an appeal against her 2011 murder conviction.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:30:22 +0000
Man arrested after ‘sexual assault incident’ at O2 Gunna concert
A man has been arrested after an alleged sexual assault at a Gunna concert in the O2.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Iconic north London boozer hits the market after decades in business
The Orange Tree pub in Winchmore Hill is up for sale for £1.7m as its long-time landlords retire, raising concerns over its future.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The Lewisham bakery that survived war and change celebrates 130 years of service
A beloved Lewisham bakery is marking an incredible 130 years of baking tomorrow - the latest celebration in a family story that spans wars, name changes and generations of flour‑dusted determination.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:52:27 +0000
‘Dangerous predator’ who sexually assaulted four women on trains jailed
A man who sexually assaulted four different women over five months on trains has been jailed.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000
'Much needed' redevelopment of golf course - plans to be submitted soon
An official planning application for the 1,250 home redevelopment of Crowlands Heath Golf Course is set to be submitted soon, this paper has been told.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:15:48 +0000
RECAP as south east London tunnel CLOSED during rush hour
- The Rotherhithe Tunnel is closed due to technical problems.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:08:18 +0000
South London shop owner ordered to pay £8k over repeated pavement obstruction
A Croydon shop owner has been ordered to pay £8,000 after repeatedly blocking a pavement and breaching a council notice.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Proposed Dagenham mosque would 'benefit the community'
Plans to use the post office in Wood Lane, Dagenham will benefit the wider community, according to ArRabia manager Alam Chowdhury.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Major overnight closures at Dartford Crossing to disrupt Kent to Essex travel
A programme of overnight tunnel closures are happening at the Dartford Crossing this week.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Romford bungalow bids to become 'large' HMO for up to eight people
A HMO in Romford could expand to house up to eight people in new plans submitted to Havering Council.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Bexley school ‘incredibly proud’ after being featured in Google ranking
A school in Erith has been earmarked along with five other London schools as some of the best in the country for their use of Google tools to enhance learning.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:49:40 +0000
Investigation under way into death of man, 70, found on driveway in Eltham
An investigation is underway into the death of a man who was found unconscious on a driveway in Eltham.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:41:19 +0000
M&S scraps clothing at London store open since 1950s in major shake-up
Marks & Spencer Richmond store on George Street to become M&S Food only, with updated signage and minor exterior changes. Planning proposals submitted.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:37:27 +0000
Man in his 70s dies after being found unconscious on driveway in Eltham
A man in his 70s has died after being found unconscious on a driveway in Eltham.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:28:21 +0000
Five more Tube stations could become step-free
TfL has announced five Tube stations that could be set to receive step-free access .

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:02:20 +0000
Epsom rapist choked teenage girls and used fake names to lure them
An Epsom man who raped and sexually assaulted three teenage girls while using fake names to hide his identity has been jailed.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Virtual rollercoaster and selfie robot at Middlesex University STEM festival
Hundreds of Barnet students attended Middlesex University’s British Science Week STEM Festival, enjoying hands‑on experiences.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Pupils give streets around their school a spring clean
Pupils from Hujjat Primary School in Harrow Weald took part in the Great Big School Clean 2026, collecting bags of rubbish from nearby streets.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:53:49 +0000
Illegal and unsafe toys seized from trader at market
Stitch and Spiderman toys were among a range of illegal and unsafe items seized from a trader at Barking Market.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:36:26 +0000
Man arrested after ‘series of vehicles set alight’ in Shoreditch
A man has been arrested after a series of arsons targeting vehicles in Shoreditch.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:55 +0000
£10k reward offered after vandalism causes £100k damage to public property
A £10,000 reward is offered after vandalism in South Wimbledon caused £100k damage to lampposts and public property. Report info to police or Crimestoppers.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:57:00 +0000
Family pub and 'buzzing' nightclub to replace closed Hornchurch boozer
The Rising Sun pub will reopen in Hornchurch next month as pub and nightclub Shelly V.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:51:00 +0000
Delays 'likely' as major road in Rush Green closes for days
A road in Rush Green has been closed to allow for Essex & Suffolk Water to undertake water works.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:42:00 +0000
Hackney pub BANS children after parents 'fail to supervise them'
Hackney pub The Kenton has banned children, saying a problem with a lack of parent supervision "has persisted".

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:25:29 +0000
New sushi restaurant to open with live kitchen and free rolls
The Sushi Co is opening a new restaurant in Hendon with free rolls, discounts and a live sushi kitchen as part of its UK expansion.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:46:05 +0000
No trains from Euston for six days — here is when services will stop
London Euston station will close for six days over Easter 2025 for a £30m rail upgrade, affecting Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:10:28 +0000
Killer of pregnant girlfriend given whole life order after ‘unduly lenient’ sentence
Double murderer Shaine March given whole life order for killing pregnant girlfriend Alana Odysseos in Walthamstow, London, after Court of Appeal review.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Shocking video shows lead-up to crash that left police officer with brain injury
The moments leading up to a serious crash which injured a Met Police officer was caught on camera.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Decision made on plans for coffee hatch at Hornchurch barber shop
Plans have been approved to open a takeaway coffee hatch at GentCo Barbers in Hornchurch.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:28:46 +0000
Police given extra powers in Bromley to tackle antisocial behaviour
Police have been given extra powers to tackle antisocial behaviour in Bromley.

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