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Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:44:29 +0100
Man rushed to hospital after stabbing outside row of shops in Bromley
A man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing outside a row of shops in Bromley.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:13:44 +0100
No DLR service on key route — here are the alternatives
Docklands Light Railway closed between Bank/Tower Gateway and Poplar/West India Quay until 8 April. TfL advises Jubilee, Elizabeth line, or bus alternatives.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:43:12 +0100
London travel disruption this morning after Easter — what’s going on
Commuters face London travel disruption after Easter, with DLR closures and delays on Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:42:12 +0100
LIVE updates as crime scene in place after incident near Erith shopping centre
A crime scene is in place near a shopping center in Erith.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:19:00 +0100
LIVE as man killed and two fighting for life after stabbing in south east London
A man was stabbed to death and two others are fighting for their lives after a triple stabbing in Peckham.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London festival where you can line dance, drink whiskey and unwind
Country on the Common returns to Tooting this July with live music, family activities and tickets now on sale for the 2026 festival.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Trains won't stop at station for months - when, why and alternate routes
Wandsworth Town station train services will be disrupted from May to October 2026 for lift installation. Check changes for Putney and Clapham Junction routes.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The best Guinness World Record attempts set for this year's London Marathon
London Marathon 2026 will feature 73 Guinness World Record attempts, with runners in costumes aiming to make history on race day.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London's first Korean Food Festival is coming this May - and entry is free
Jung, London's first Korean food festival is coming to Canopy Market in May

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The school where pupils got to play piano for a head of state
Bobby Moore Academy in Stratford, a school that "takes pride" in developing its pupils, has been praised by Ofsted after its most recent inspection.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet Hugo, the robot surgeon who can operate faster and better than a human
Hugo - an advanced surgical robot that will assist the hospital’s human surgeons to provide even more precise surgery at The Whittington Hospital.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Disabled Orpington pensioner left a 'prisoner in own home' by car park barrier
An elderly disabled resident in an Orpington housing complex has said she feels like a “prisoner in my own home” after a barrier was installed at its entrance.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Over 200 children take part in 'Bee Netball' festival
More than 200 children from five Bexley primary schools took part in a festival hosted by Crook Log Leisure Centre to introduce them to netball.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hidden away in this street is a picturesque slice of literary London
Cecil Court is a hidden London street near Covent Garden, known for its historic bookshops, cobbled charm and literary heritage.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:23:32 +0100
Man in hospital with serious head injury after fight outside Weatherspoon pub
A man is in hospital with a serious head injury after a fight outside a Weatherspoon pub.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Own a piece of transport history with original Underground signs for sale
You could own a piece of the London's transport history with original Underground and Overground signs for sale from the London Transport Museum.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The forgotten roads that once formed London's North Circular
London’s North Circular is one of the capital’s busiest roads – but parts of its original route still exist in plain sight.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Brazilian festival coming to London in May with free tickets up for grabs
Boa Nova Festival is set to make its London debut at Leyton Jubilee Park this May Bank Holiday.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:38:05 +0100
Two men fighting for their lives after triple stabbing in south east London
Two men are fighting for their lives after being found stabbed outside a nightclub in south east London.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:36:11 +0100
Four arrested after man stabbed to death on Easter bank holiday
Four men have been arrested after a 26-year-old was stabbed to death on Easter Monday.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:27:54 +0100
Man, 26, stabbed to death outside nightclub in south east London
A 26-year-old man has died after a stabbing in south east London.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:19:18 +0100
Man dies in Dagenham with major road closed by police
A man has died with his body near a major road in Dagenham.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:15:15 +0100
Man in his 50s with potentially life-changing injuries after crash
A man has been taken to hospital after being injured in a crash.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The luxury Italian Covent Garden restaurant 'lacking in quality'
Luxury Italian restaurant chain Caffè Concerto has been slapped with a low food hygiene rating of 1 at its Covent Garden Piazza location.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:05:49 +0100
Gun and drugs found as suspected drink driver arrested after crash
A man has been arrested on suspicion of a series of offences after emergency services were called to the scene of a crash.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Schoolgirl's 'amazing' performance wins national public speaking contest
Aurelia Hargreaves gave an "amazing" performance to win ISA schools public speaking contest held at Cambridge University.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Nostalgic photos show how Bluewater has changed over the decades
Bluewater Shopping Centre has changed somewhat over the decades since it was built in the 90s.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London areas that are the luckiest for postcode lottery wins
South East London has been named the capital’s luckiest area for postcode lottery wins, with the highest number of prizes recorded.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Paddington Bear spotted crossing iconic Abbey Road for Beatles album release
Paddington Bear has been spotted walking across Abbey Road's zebra crossing to announce the release of an album.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London family set to match with rescue pup on Channel 4 - you could feature too
The emotional moment a London family are matched with a rescue pup will feature in an episode of Channel 4's The Dog House.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The iconic London pub with an Alice in Wonderland makeover that could be yours
The Rabbit Hole pub in Streatham, known for its colourful interior, is up for sale for £2.5 million, offering a unique opportunity.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Swimmers complete 7,300 lengths in national fundraising marathon
Swimmers across Bexley swam 183.5km - 7,340 lengths - as part of a swimathon fundraising event.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What happened when one London borough became the capital's Borough of Culture?
Wandsworth has looked back on its year as London’s Borough of Culture 2025 after celebrations ended with a bang.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London boroughs most affected by hearing loss revealed
Havering and Bromley have been revealed as London’s hearing loss hotspots, with around one in six residents affected.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:26:55 +0100
EastEnders 'hints' at permanent return of star 33 years after first featuring
Gemma Bissix recently returned to EastEnders as Clare Bates for a few episodes, but some fans think the BBC has hinted she'll be back for more

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:12:09 +0100
Calls for Keir Starmer to ban Kanye West from UK amid Wireless Festival performance
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to ban American rapper Kanye West from the UK ahead of his Wireless Festival performance.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:15:27 +0100
Two arrested on suspicion of murder after boy, 14, shot in Woolwich
Two additional people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Woolwich.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:06:06 +0100
Person dies after being hit by train with 60 minute delays at busy station
A person has died after being hit by a train with major delays in London.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The Wetherspoon pub where you 'feel like you’re in France' by the river
Situated along the Thames, The Rocket is a Wetherspoons pub where you can sit alongside the river whilst enjoying a drink.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Inside the £19.5m central London mansion with untold heritage and prestige
The historic Mansion House on Crowley Street in central London is on the market for £19.5m

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Former iconic nightclub premises in Shoreditch up for rent
A former Shoreditch nightclub, The Book Club, is up for lease after closing, offering a major opportunity in London’s nightlife scene.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:24:43 +0100
Trains cancelled at major station due to emergency incident
There is major disruption to train services in London after an emergency services incident. Live updates here.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100
The 'community hub' Eltham café named the best food and drink business in Greenwich
An Eltham café has been named as the best food and drink business in Greenwich at this year’s business awards.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:41:46 +0100
Boy stabbed at huge annual Easter Travellers meeting outside Harrods
A man has been stabbed after disorder broke out at an annual Travellers community gathering outside Harrods.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:53:48 +0100
Buses diverted after emergency service incident
An emergency service incident in Chigwell has resulted in buses being diverted.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:37:38 +0100
Man, 46, arrested after murder of 14-year-old in Woolwich
A 46-year-old man has been arrested as part of a murder investigation after a 14-year-old boy was shot in Woolwich.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:09:26 +0100
Woman in her 30s dies following crash at major junction
A woman has died at the scene of a serious crash in east London.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The 'real foodie' cat who is looking for a London home
North West London Cat Centre are looking for a new home for Sylvester, a cat who is 'a real foodie'

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Hero gardener saved heart attack victim's life with first time CPR
A gardener who had never performed CPR before saved a man's life in Redbridge after he found him unconscious following a sudden heart-attack.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
West Wickham’s long‑lost cinema where a Boots now stands
West Wickham was once home to a cinema that survived World War II before closing over half a century ago.

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