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Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000This quirky and quaint hotel with 13 rooms is set to go under the hammer
A north London hotel, boasting 13 en-suite bedrooms, is set to go under the hammer later this month
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:26:00 +0000Freedom bid from globetrotting fake landlord who swindled tenants out of £200k
Samy Daim swindled tenants out of £200,000 to fund his globetrotting lifestyle.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:22:11 +0000Second day of rail chaos near London Bridge after train derailment
Rail disruption near London Bridge has continued for a second day after a train derailment in the Selhurst area.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000Young volunteers start year making the community a cleaner place
Young volunteers from Salvatorian College started the year clearing their community of litter and rubbish, organised by the Jason Roberts Foundation.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Every second counts this Valentine’s Day…check out WATCH & WATCH offers
As a timeless symbol, giving the gift of a watch to a loved one this Valentine’s Day not only symbolises your past, present, and future moments as a couple, it’s obviously a pretty practical gift, too.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Romford barber shop set to go under the hammer this month
The shop which is home to AK Barber in Romford is set to go under the hammer next month.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Why Bexley is fighting to save family homes during 'alarming' rise
Bexley Council urges government and Sadiq Khan to change planning rules as HMOs rise, threatening family homes and worsening overcrowding in London.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Half of Britain's £1million homes are in London - but this is less than before
London is home to around half of Britain’s million-pound properties, as new figures show one in 45 homes across the country is now worth at least £1 million.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Crofton Infant and Junior Schools celebrate 90 years in Petts Wood
Two much-loved schools in Petts Wood are marking a major milestone this year as Crofton Infant and Junior Schools celebrate their 90th anniversary.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000New timetable set for Elizabeth Line with more trains running
More Elizabeth Line services will be running from May, TfL has announced.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Busy high street set to get new learning hub at site of former grocery store
Plans to transform a former grocery store into a learning centre on a Dagenham high street have received approval.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Doctors didn't think I'd come out of coma - now I am running a marathon'
India Hunnikin will take on the 2026 London Marathon to raise funds for Whittington Health Charity
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000All the London Underground closures you need to be aware of this weekend listed
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 6 to February 8) and don't be caught out.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000We are helping families keep more of what they earn
Croydon East MP Natasha Irons says Labour is freezing rail fares, keeping prescriptions at £9.90, investing £15 billion in energy-efficient homes, and reforming renting to ease the cost of living.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Much-loved east London music venue set to reopen as exciting cultural hub
The former Luna Lounge in Leytonstone will reopen later this year with an exciting new vision.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The little‑known London Underground rule that could cost you £26 for a 3‑minute trip
If you break the London Underground rule on the maximum journey time, you could be left with a big fine by TfL.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000You can get bottomless Guinness at these London pubs for the Six Nations
Pubs across London are serving bottomless Guinness during the Six Nations, with Social Pub & Kitchen rolling out the offer at venues across the capital.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bromley primary schools with the highest demand revealed
With the primary school application deadline now closed, we’re taking a closer look at which Bromley schools proved most popular last year.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Date set for famous drag pub The Black Cap to reopen after years-long campaign
Campaigners are celebrating news that famous Camden Town drag pub The Black Cap - once graced by Paul O'Grady performing as Lily Savage - will finally reopen.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:59:49 +0000Flabbergasted and gobsmacked are among the words people would love to see comeback
Flabbergasted, chuffed and gobsmacked are among the words people would love to see make a comeback.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:37:58 +0000It takes three attempts to get the 'perfect snap' - research reveals
Phone owners have more than 2,000 photos stored on their device – but consider less than half of them to be 'good.'
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:34:16 +0000Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing
Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing – with more than double the number putting their cash to work investing for the future compared to Baby Boomers.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000UK travel company closes down with all flights and tours cancelled
UK travel company, Asiara UK Ltd, which sold flights and tour packages to destinations in Asia, has ceased trading.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000London hosts KPop Demon Hunters for first live show outside the US
K-pop stars from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters will perform live at the 2026 Bafta Film Awards in London, marking their first show outside the US.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:33:22 +0000Picture released after ‘horrific’ chemical attack leaves train staff without vision
A rail staff member was left without vision after a chemical attack at a busy station.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000'I saw her across the pub and fell in love - now I raise thousands in her memory'
South Londoner Frank Bone, 77, raises over £6,000 for Parkinson’s UK in memory of his late wife Ann, with charity concerts in Balham and Raynes Park.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000Meet the Harrow woman named one of UK's most inspiring female entrepreneurs
Reena Anand, founder of Being Inclusive in Harrow, named in Small Business Britain's f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100 for championing neurodiversity and inclusion.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:34:25 +0000Man has face ‘surgically reconstructed’ after brutal attack in Bexley cocktail bar
A man had his face surgically reconstructed after a glass was smashed into it in a cocktail bar in Bexley.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:13:00 +0000This Kentish Town restaurant has just been added to the Michelin Guide
The latest additions to the Michelin Guide have just been released and Kentish Town bistro Belly has made the cut.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:10:00 +0000Bromley Palace could appear in new film with A-list Hollywood stars
Bromley Palace may be heading into the cinematic spotlight, with a brand-new movie featuring Hollywood stars including Jack O'Connell spotted filming there.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:19:55 +0000Police descend on quiet cul-de-sac on Isle of Dogs
Police and ambulances are responding to an incident on a quiet cul-de-sac in east London. Live updates here.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Bexley lottery player wins £10 million – but hasn’t claimed their prize yet
Someone in Bexley could be a multimillionaire, but they haven’t claimed their prize yet.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000KFC branch on busy London high road given worst possible hygiene rating
KFC Chiswick High Road receives low food hygiene rating from Food Standards Agency, with urgent improvements ordered for food safety, handling and cleanliness
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000London’s one-day festival of music and comedy is back at Alexandra Palace
Kaleidoscope Festival returns to Alexandra Palace Park in July 2026, bringing music, comedy and family fun to one of London’s most iconic venues.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000The four-storey pub right next to historic London market that's up for sale now
Dover Castle, a pub in Southwark, is currently on the market for offers in excess of £1.95 million.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:53:12 +0000Evening commute disruptions as delays hit Tube and Overground lines
London commuters face rush-hour delays as Central line sees minor disruptions and Windrush line is part suspended. Check London Underground and Overground updates.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:33:18 +0000Hundreds demand the urgent reopening of Hammersmith Bridge
Hundreds rally at Barnes demanding the urgent reopening of Hammersmith Bridge, with residents and MPs calling for restored vehicle access and key bus routes in west London.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime in the first month this year?
Monthly Metropolitan Police data has revealed which east London borough had the most criminal offences reported in January 2026.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:17:07 +0000South Norwood man jailed over violent attack at major Tube station
A man has been jailed after a violent attack at a Tube station.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:16:31 +0000Bus driver's family left 'dumbfounded' over tribunal's sacking verdict
A Metroline driver who chased down a thief whilst at work has said his family were 'dumbfounded' by a tribunal's decision to uphold his sacking.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:11:51 +0000Man jailed over violent attack at major Tube station
A man has been jailed after a violent attack at a Tube station.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000The 'absolutely appalling' driveway at Havering park 'putting off visitors'
The entrance road into one of Havering's largest parks is set for repairs after complaints about its "absolutely appalling" condition.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:57:27 +0000Hotel gets green light to add extra rooms
Ealing Council has approved plans to expand a Southall hotel at 7-9 Roosters Piri Piri, adding extra rooms following planning permission granted in January 2025.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0000The FREE guide for Londoners in February when it won't stop raining
Londoners can enjoy free exhibitions, wellbeing workshops, concerts and family activities this February, offering plenty of rain-proof ways to lift winter spirits.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:24:43 +0000Walthamstow man sexually assaulted sleeping woman on late-night Jubilee line train
A sexual predator has been jailed after targeting a sleeping woman on a late-night train.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:21:59 +0000Woman in her 40s dies after major crash on London-bound M11
A woman has died and two people are in hospital with serious injuries after a major London-bound crash on the M11 near Harlow.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:14:00 +0000The tutor who helped a student who 'really hated school' get into college
Canadian tutor Anthony Marchese launches Tutor Doctor Camden, offering personalised one-to-one tuition to boost pupils’ confidence and grades.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:05:00 +0000Inside the redevelopment bringing hundreds of new homes to London
Eighty new affordable homes completed at Seabrook Court, Hayes, as part of Hillingdon Council’s estates programme to boost housing for local residents.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:57:17 +0000Predator sexually assaulted sleeping woman on late-night Jubilee line train
A sexual predator has been jailed after targeting a sleeping woman on a late-night train.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:48:26 +0000Man taken to hospital with ‘significant’ head injuries after serious assault
A man in his 40s has been taken to hospital with “significant” head injuries after a serious assault in Willesden.