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Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:50:00 +0000Plans for over 400 student rooms approved for London docks
Plans for over 400 student rooms at Royal Albert Docks have been approved.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:17:40 +0000Two men charged after Yves Saint Laurent central London ram-raid
Two men from Islington have been charged after a Yves Saint Laurent shop in Old Bd Street was ram-raided.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:24:06 +0000Adjustamatic proves savings can be had without risk
Scams have increasingly been the talking point in recent years with us all needing to be vigilant.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:20:48 +000040 escape as overnight fire destroys plant room in commercial building
Around 40 people escaped from a commercial building after an overnight fire destroyed a plant room in Kensington.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:37 +0000Heroic man steps in as women sexually assaulted by 'intoxicated' man on busy road
A heroic man stepped in after three women were being harassed and sexually assaulted by an intoxicated man in Camden.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:36:16 +0000LIVE updates as trespasser delays Overground and Southern trains for hours
There are rail disruptions on the Overground, Southern and Gatwick Express services due to a trespasser. Follow our blog for live updates.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Driver must pay more than £1,400 following cigarette throw-and-go in Dagenham
A driver was ordered to pay more than £1,400 for littering after throwing a cigarette butt from a car in Dagenham.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000'I'm afraid of heights but climbing up to Ally Pally's roof I saw amazing views'
I'm afraid of heights but I conquered my fears to take on Summit, an exhilarating roof walk on top of Alexandra Palace.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Hundreds of east London patients still facing A&E corridor care for 12 hours or more
There was a record number of patients at Queen's and King George Hospital A&Es in December, it has been revealed.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Where disabled young Londoners can try new sports — and just have fun
Croydon Council and Access Sport are hosting a free Multi-Sport SEND Festival in February, offering disabled children and young people the chance to try inclusive activities.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The major development that could bring retail, food and thousands of new homes
Plans for the Barking Riverside area, covering up to 13,046 homes, have gone out for consultation.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Shining stars'- Greenwich schools celebrate government rankings
Primary schools across Greenwich are celebrating their performances in the latest Department for Education figures, which place the borough top among south east London local authorities.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Free comfort food with a twist for commuters at London Waterloo station TODAY
Boursin is set to offer free comfort food with a creamy twist to commuters at Waterloo Station.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'I’m so grateful for that mammogram’ – Orpington woman calls for others to get tested
A woman from Orpington shares how a mammogram caught breast cancer and is urging others to get screened.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Six new homes proposed at site of former Royal British Legion club
A former Royal British Legion club in Enfield could become the site for six new homes under a proposed redevelopment.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Historic Blackheath pub ranked among London’s best for a vegetarian Sunday roast
Historic Blackheath pub The Crown has been named among London’s best places for a vegetarian-friendly Sunday roast, according to new data.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The two north London boroughs among the worst for employment in the capital
Haringey and Islington see one of London’s biggest drops in people in payroll employment, with 4,625 fewer workers in 2025, ONS and WageSight data reveals.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Yellow weather warning issued as London braces for heavy rain
People are being warned to prepare for potential disruption as heavy rain is set to sweep across the city.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:13:24 +0000What time do Harry Styles tickets go on sale today? All the info for presale
Presale tickets for Harry Styles' 2026 Together, Together tour go on sale today (January 26) and tomorrow (January 27).
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Bromley death notices and funeral announcements from the News Shopper
Last week, the News Shopper published 1 death notice.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Bexley people invited to ceremonial planting for Thamesmead oak circle
Join the ceremonial planting of Thamesmead’s new oak circle by Ackroyd & Harvey in Crossway Park, part of the Night Visions Festival and Beuys’ Acorns project.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000'I lost my job after a miscarriage - this helped me back into work'
WorkWell, the NHS-backed employment support scheme for people with health conditions, will continue in North London and expand nationwide after pilot success.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Dance lovers urged to book as Strictly Air Ambulance tickets selling fast
Don’t miss Strictly Air Ambulance 2026 at Brentwood Centre! Support Essex & Herts Air Ambulance’s vital work—tickets selling fast for this charity dance event.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000The courtroom drama that captivated audiences is heading to the West End
The National Theatre’s acclaimed play Inter Alia will transfer to the West End in 2026, with Rosamund Pike starring in the searing legal drama at Wyndham’s Theatre.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:32:04 +0000Boy, 10, seriously injured in crash with suspected ‘drink driver’ arrested
A 10-year-old boy has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Harrow, with the driver placed under arrest.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000The tucked away Tudor gem where Oscar-tipped Hamnet was filmed
Oscar-tipped Hamnet was shot at various UK locations in 2024 including the historic Charterhouse in Clerkenwell which doubled as Shakespeare's lodgings
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000‘Immense pride’ as Bexley’s top primary schools respond to performance data
Two schools in Bexley are celebrating Department for Education (DfE) ratings for the last academic year.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Hangings, a highwayman and pubs - the fascinating history of Gallows Corner
Gallows Corner has a fascinating history featuring hangings, a highwayman and pubs.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:01:26 +0000Child rushed to hospital after crash on busy road near Tube station
A child has been rushed to hospital following a crash on a busy road in Harrow..
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Retrospective plans for traveller pitches among planning applications
See the latest Havering Council planning applications for Rainham, Romford, Hornchurch & Upminster, including home extensions and new flats.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000The south London Lebanese restaurant hailed as one of the most affordable by bloggers
A Lebanese restaurant in south London, hailed by food bloggers such as Gary Eats and which serves affordable meal deals to help with the cost-of-living crisis, is up for a national award.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:59:30 +0000Two in hospital after three-vehicle crash closes M25 for hours
Two people were left in hospital after a three-vehicle crash on the Hertfordshire M25.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:23:00 +0000Road closed near Underground station after child seriously injured in crash
A road is closed near the Underground following a reported "incident", with live updates here.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Inside the London borough rapidly turning into the ‘new Chinatown’
A London borough is being branded the 'new Chinatown' following a rise in Chinese people who are flocking to buy there.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Three-bed semi hits market for offers over £875k in sought-after area
A three-bedroom semi-detached house has hit the market for offers over £875,000, occupying a prime spot in a sought-after area of E17
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000‘I took a trip to the sleepy south London area which is starting to wake up'
On a cold, rain-soaked winter’s day in London, we decided there was no better time to explore Abbey Wood.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The London walk that takes you past some of the city’s most stunning scenery
The Wandle Trail walking route takes you through some of London's most stunning scenery.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sussex village with ‘royal’ walking path where millions of daffodils grow in spring
Located in the Sussex countryside is a village with links to royalty and the home of a former 20th century prime minister.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Explore the maths of Shakespeare's world and try code-breaking
A talk titled The Maths Of Shakespeare's London will be held at MathsWorld, a stone's throw from The Globe Theatre in Southwark on January 29
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'This is why protecting Bromley's greenbelt should be a top priority'
Conservatives pledge to protect greenbelt, oppose Sadiq Khan’s housing targets, and back brownfield-first development.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000All the music festivals and huge acts coming to north London this summer
Biffy Clyro, CMAT, Four Tet, Lorde, Kasabian and Tyler, The Creator are among the acts already announced for festivals in north and east London this summer.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Vibrant and high-energy Cirque du Soleil returns to Royal Albert Hall
Cirque du Soleil has marked a triumphant return to the Royal Albert Hall - and it's showing until March.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000A$AP Rocky is bringing his long-awaited comeback tour to London
A$AP Rocky will headline London’s O2 Arena on August 30 as part of his Don’t Be Dumb World Tour, marking his first studio album release in nearly eight years.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000‘I took a trip to Abbey Wood and sensed a sleepy area starting to wake up’
On a cold, rain-soaked winter’s day in London, we decided there was no better time to explore Abbey Wood.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Vibrant seaside town a train ride from London named among best places to visit 2026
An artsy seaside town known for its bustling Old Town and famous history has been named as one of the UK’s best places to visit – and it’s just 90 minutes from London Bridge.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000A guide to the south London Bridgerton filming locations ahead of season 4
Ahead of the release of season 4 of Bridgerton, we’ve put together a guide to all the south London filming locations.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Dog rescue charity receives £7,170 donation after surge in abandonments
All Dogs Matter, a north London dog rescue charity, receives £7,170 donation from Raffle House, aiding rising costs amid surge in abandoned pets.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:15:20 +0000Victoria Beckham reunites with Spice Girls to celebrate Emma Bunton’s 50th
Victoria Beckham has reunited with fellow Spice Girls to celebrate the 50th birthday of Emma Bunton.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:09:34 +0000Two teenagers stabbed on west London high street in broad daylight
Two teenagers have been stabbed on a west London high street in broad daylight.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Restaurant with 'London's Favourite Pizza' set to open new shop - with freebies
Yard Sale Pizza, voted London’s Favourite Pizza in Time Out’s inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022, is set the open a new shop in East Finchley next month.