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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100Death notices and funeral announcements from the News Shopper
Last week, the News Shopper published 1 death notice.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100London's lost Guinness brewery that had its own trains and pub
Beer giant Guinness may have just opened a central London micro brewery - but new book Lost London looks back at the huge factory that was one of the capital's lost treasures.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inside a mega £12.95million Hampstead mansion just moments from the heath
A £12.95m Hampstead mansion near the Heath has gone on sale, featuring seven bedrooms, luxury interiors and extensive gardens.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three new shops to open at King's Cross shopping centre this summer
Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross is set to welcome three new retailers this summer, including Anthropologie and La Maritxu.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Step out to help hospice raise £250k at Fun Walk
St Christopher’s Hospice is calling on people to help raise £250,000 on a walk through Bromley's woodlands and fields on May 10.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The best restaurants for Thai food in London according to TripAdvisor
A wide range of restaurants in London offer their own take on Thai cuisine - here are the five best according to TripAdvisor.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The Croydon area where highwaymen once roamed and were later hanged
Thornton Heath is a district of south London which is once thought to have attracted the attention of an infamous highwayman.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inside London's secret WWII bunker beneath Westminster
A visit to the Churchill War Rooms beneath Westminster, the preserved wartime bunker where Churchill's cabinet met and history was made underground.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Amazon EV charging plans will also go before Croydon Council
Croydon Council has validated a series of planning applications over the last week, here is the full list.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Modern two-bed flat ideal for London commuters on the market for £360,000
Fox Estate Agents are offering a two bedroom flat, located within walking distance of Dartford Main Line Railway Station and Dartford Town Centre.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Nine days of road closures announced for Chislehurst development project
A series of planned road closures will begin next month to support a new development project.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Senior London paramedic runs entire Northern line to prepare for marathon
A London paramedic has run the entire Northern line as part of his training for the London Marathon, raising money for charity.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100All the latest planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council
Here are the latest planning applications being considered by Barking and Dagenham Council.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0100London Marathon 2027 ballot - How to apply for a spot in next year's race?
The ballot for the 2027 TCS London Marathon is now open - here's all you need to know.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:27:39 +0100Woman and child die after 'getting into difficulty' in water at park
A woman and child have died after getting "into difficulty" in the water at a west London park.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Inside the London prison restaurant hosting a one-night celeb chef takeover
Andi Oliver will host a one-night charity dinner at The Clink restaurant in HMP Brixton, raising funds for prison rehabilitation.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Inside the Grade II listed Chislehurst mansion built for Coldplay frontman’s ancestor
A nine-bedroom house with an indoor swimming pool, tennis court, and art room has been put on the market for £11 million.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Cheapest pints along London Marathon route from £2.59 — where to drink
Cheer on the London Marathon runners with Dojo’s ‘Pints Per Mile’ guide, revealing the best and cheapest pubs along the 2026 route for spectators.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:41:04 +0100Woman charged with murder after death in Westminster crash
A woman has been charged with murder after another woman has died as a car was driven into pedestrians in Argyll Street, Westminster.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:40:38 +0100Woman dies nearly one week after crash in Westminster
A woman has died following crash in Westminster last week, police have confirmed.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:33:49 +0100West Croydon commuters hit by Overground delays after New Cross Gate fault
Rail passengers travelling to and from West Croydon are experiencing disruption this afternoon following a signalling fault at New Cross Gate.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:29:08 +0100Commuters face disruption after Overground cancelled trains in south east London
Commuters in south east London are facing disruption this afternoon after a signalling fault at New Cross Gate caused delays and cancellations on the London Overground.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100The south east London area where football fans made their own political party
Charlton, a district of south-east London in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, is home to an historic Jacobean mansion and is the burial place of the UK's only prime minister to be assassinated.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Five of the best places to enjoy a spring stroll in Croydon
With spring now in full swing, it’s the perfect time to explore the scenic beauty of Croydon. Here are five places for a relaxing walk.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:54:17 +0100Dozens of Bromley roads to close for street parties
Dozens of roads are set to be closed to traffic to allow for street parties and community gatherings.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:34:08 +010015 people helped to safety after fire at hospital building in Lewisham
Around 15 people were helped to safety after a fire broke out at a hospital building on Lewisham High Street.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:27:04 +0100Search for man after woman upskirted on escalator at busy Underground station
Following a report of upskirting at King's Cross St Pancras Underground station, British Transport Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:07:12 +0100Teacher to run London Marathon weeks after heart surgery to honour baby daughter
A London teacher who underwent heart surgery just 10 weeks ago is set to run the London Marathon this Sunday.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Historic Lewisham museum to celebrate 125 years this summer with free birthday bash
The Horniman Museum is celebrating its 125th birthday this June with a line-up of fun free activities for visitors of all ages.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100All the best National Trust sites in London - with more than you might think
Discover National Trust sites in London, from Ham House to Morden Hall Park, offering history, gardens and unique days out.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100My five best spring walks – as a south east Londoner
News Shopper reporter Emily Davison gives her five top places for walks in south-east London.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Tube and Overground closures confirmed — here are the dates lines will shut next week
London Underground and Overground engineering works will cause closures and delays from April 27 to May 4, especially over the bank holiday weekend.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Hurdler aiming for Commonwealth Games credits university scholarship
Bexley hurdler Ethan Akanni, 27, is preparing for the Commonwealth Games says a scholarship with Coventry University has helped him balance training with his return to form.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100‘London’s serene and luxurious hotel, spa and steakhouse - I felt like royalty’
Four Seasons holds its reputation for its high-quality luxury hotels, but even with that knowledge I was blown away here’s my Tower Bridge review.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:52:05 +0100Two men and three teenagers charged following alleged rape of girl in Kent
Two men and three teenage boys have been charged following the alleged rape of a girl in Kent.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:26:59 +0100Man charged with murder after extradition from Dubai
A man was flown in from Dubai and charged with the murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit in Stanhope Place, Westminster in April 2024.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100Homes could be built on Leytonstone warehouse site
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Waltham Forest Council.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100Five award-winning businesses in south east London for you to visit
An independent cafe, a yoga studio and a chippy are among five award-winning businesses in south east London we are putting a spotlight on.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100The little green huts that are now protected London icons
When a little green hut in Wellington Place, St John's Wood was granted listed status two years ago - it was the final protection for a quirky slice of London history. We explore the story of Cabmen's shelters in the capital.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100The French valley that produces some of its best - and most affordable - wines
Wine writer Liz Sagues on the great - and great value - wines that you can buy this year from France's Loire Valley.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100You can take a ride on a vintage 1930s Tube train this May bank holiday
A 1930s tube train will be running for special journeys over the May bank holiday, run by London Transport Museum
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Where to find the best Young’s pub gardens in south west London
Sunshine, good company, and a perfectly chilled drink - there’s nothing quite like summer at a great pub in south west London.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +01007 best car boot sales in London for vintage finds and homeware
Discover the best car boot sales in London, from Kilburn to Peckham, offering vintage fashion, furniture and bargain finds.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Easy London day trip with wild deer, famous pub and independent shops
Discover how to spend a perfect day in Richmond, from Richmond Park and wild deer to riverside pubs and independent shops.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100All the famous faces taking on the London Marathon this weekend
Celebrities including Cynthia Erivo, Sebastian Vettel and Tony Adams are set to run the London Marathon 2026.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Amazon submits plans for EV charging substation
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Sutton Council in the past week.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100All eight candidates standing in the Croydon mayoral elections this May
Voters in Croydon will take to the ballot boxes next month to choose who will lead the borough as its directly elected Mayor of Croydon.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The Southeastern trains cancelled by line closures this Sunday
Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled this weekend due to engineering work.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Up to 700 student flats could be built on former National Grid site
Plans for up to 700 student flats on a former National Grid site are among the planning applications validated by Greenwich Council over the last week.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New financial literacy programme launched at West Ham's London Stadium
Intuit for Education has expanded into the UK to bring real-world financial skills into the classroom.