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Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:26:20 +0100
Man in hospital after crash which has shut Richmond Bridge for seven hours
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash which has shut Richmond Bridge for hours.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:10:41 +0100
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Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:03:50 +0100
LIVE updates as police shut bridge for over seven hours after crash
Police have shut Richmond Bridge this morning (April 16). Follow our blog for live updates.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:46:00 +0100
Lewisham primary schools ranked as parents find out offers
Data has revealed how Lewisham’s primary schools are performing in reading, writing and maths, as parents across the borough find out whether their children have secured a place at their chosen school.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:37:00 +0100
National Offer Day - Bexley's best-performing primary schools revealed
As parents find out which primary school has offered their child a place, the News Shopper is taking a look at the best performing schools in Bexley.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:34:00 +0100
Greenwich primary schools ranked as parents find out school offers
New data has revealed how Greenwich primary schools are performing in reading, writing and maths, as parents across the borough find out where their children will start school in September.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:37:38 +0100
LIVE updates as busy Dollis Hill road blocked after crash
Dudden Hill Lane is blocked both ways with queuing traffic due to an accident at Dollis Hill Lane this morning (April 16). Follow our blog for updates.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:27:00 +0100
Bromley's best performing primary schools revealed as pupils get offers
As parents find out which primary school has offered their child a place for September, the News Shopper is taking a look at the best performing schools in Bromley.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:23:21 +0100
Man and woman arrested after petrol bombs thrown at synagogue
Two people have been arrested after a synagogue in Finchley was targeted in an attempted arson attack this week.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:11:15 +0100
Police warn protesters after riot police called in Epsom following rape near church
Protesters have been warned after riot police were called to control crowds calling for more information following a woman’s reported rape in Epsom.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:52:28 +0100
LIVE as road blocked overnight after 'police incident'
A police incident has resulted in the blockage of a road overnight, with buses still on diversion this morning.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:30:07 +0100
Teen, 16, taken to hospital after stabbing in Croydon
A teenager has been taken to hospital after a stabbing on North End in Croydon.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:36:00 +0100
Five-bedroom family home in Keslake Road, Queen's Park
A beautifully presented five bedroom family home arranged over four floors in Keslake Road, Queen's Park, NW6

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic London pub which attracted famous faces slapped with low hygiene score
Fitzroy Tavern, a London pub steeped in history has been handed a low food hygiene rating following a recent inspection

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'The one thing that could unlock better train services for our area'
Carshalton and Wallington MP Bobby Dean on how fixing the 'Croydon bottleneck' could transform rail service in the area.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The south London colleges set to see building upgrades
Multiple colleges across south east London - including those run by London South East Colleges - are set to benefit from a multi‑million‑pound boost.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Most dangerous time on Camden's streets revealed
Statistics have revealed the most dangerous times on Camden's streets to be on the road.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New museum set to open this weekend with free entry and exciting exhibitions
The V&A East Museum is set to open its doors for the first time this weekend a East Bank, offering a range of exciting new galleries and exhibitions to explore.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London’s budget airports are officially among the best in the world
Luton and Stansted airports have been ranked among the world’s best for budget travel in the latest Skytrax World Airport Awards.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All about the Lizzie line - able to handle over 800,000 journeys on busy days
All about the Elizabeth line - the UK's single busiest railway service, able to to handle over 800,000 journeys on busy days

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:12:00 +0100
2 Apprentice legends set to return for series finale tonight after 13 years away
The finale of the BBC One business show will see Karishma Vijay and Pascha Myhill going head-to-head for Lord Sugar's £250,000 investment.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:46:52 +0100
EV charging company supplying Amazon and Tesco enters administration - 69 jobs cut
UK company EO Charging, which supplies Amazon, Tesco, DHL, and more with EV charging stations, has entered administration, resulting in 69 job cuts.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:56:56 +0100
Riot police deployed as huge crowds gather in protest after woman raped in Epsom
Riot police have been deployed as huge crowds gathered in Epsom to protest after a woman was raped outside a church.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:45:26 +0100
Everything we know after 'petrol bombs' thrown at Finchley Reform Synagogue
Police are investigating an attempted arson attack at a north London synagogue which community leaders have said was intended to intimidate the Jewish community.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:19:52 +0100
Five convicted of murdering Giovanny Rendon Bedoya, 21, in Walworth stabbing
Five men have been convicted of murder following a brutal and fatal stabbing in Walworth.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:08:04 +0100
Everything we know so far after woman raped by several men outside church in Epsom
We have gathered everything we know so far after a woman raped outside church in Epsom.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0100
London poet wins slam at iconic Camden music venue
London poet Takunda Muzondiwa was crowned winner of the 2026 Roundhouse Poetry Slam.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:34:21 +0100
Huge crowds hit street to protest after woman raped outside Epsom church
Huge crowds have gathered in Epsom to protest after a woman was raped outside a church in the town.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Art award in memory of 'joyful' north London artist
North London art group Crouch End Open Studios has set up an award to help up-and-coming young artists in memory of artist Barbara Mansi.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Hackney mum runs half marathon to thank charity supporting her daughter
A Hackney mum whose daughter has sickle cell disease raised over £1,200 in the London Landmarks Half Marathon for a charity.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:43:15 +0100
Police unable to release suspect descriptions after woman raped outside Epsom church
Police have said they do not have sufficient information to release descriptions of suspects after a rape outside a church in Epsom.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:37:21 +0100
Under-9 footballers run a mile every day to support cancer charity
Young footballers from Cray Wanderers Sharks ran a mile every day over the Easter holidays to raise money for a cancer charity.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:25:56 +0100
Power Networks boss to run London Marathon in full protective gear
UK Power Networks director Sotiris Georgiopoulos is getting ready to run the London Marathon dressed in full protective gear.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Bathroom fitter wins £73,000 Range Rover in 21p competition
A Wandsworth bathroom fitter has won a £73,000 Range Rover after entering a BOTB competition for just 21p.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Popular north London pub up for £1.7m — and could be turned into homes
The former Orange Tree pub in Winchmore Hill is on the market for over £1.7m, with potential for residential conversion.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Homes planned near nature reserve 'won't harm trees or block paths'
A number of residents have objected to plans for three houses next to Parkland Walk in Muswell Hill but developers say they will protect the nature reserve.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
London’s O2 is about to host a massive week of music — here’s what’s on
The O2 Arena in London hosts a packed lineup from April 23 to 30, featuring YUNGBLUD, Rick Astley, Pentatonix and Olivia Dean.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:57:08 +0100
Petrol bombs thrown at London synagogue in attempted arson attack
The Metropolitan Police are investigating an attempted arson at Finchley synagogue in Fallow Court Avenue, which is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:28:53 +0100
'What will they try burning next?’ as synagogue is victim of arson attempt
A campaign group has warned “what – or whom – will they try burning next?” following an attempted arson attack at a synagogue in north London.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:30 +0100
Police swoop on suspected loan shark in Borehamwood raid
Police seized electronic devices, documents and cash when a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending in Borehamwood.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:59:32 +0100
Police update on suspects after woman gang raped outside church in Epsom
Police have issued an updated after a woman was rape by several men outside a church in Epsom.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:54:31 +0100
Man hospitalised after south east London flat fire as firefighters rescue two cats
Man hospitalised after flat fire on Old Kent Road, London. LFB rescued two cats using animal oxygen kit. Cause under investigation.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:49:18 +0100
London Tube disruption builds as delays and suspensions hit multiple lines
Passengers are already facing delays and part-suspensions as services begin to come under pressure.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:25:26 +0100
Three arrested after woman in her 20s killed in Deptford hit-and-run
Three people have been arrested after a woman in her 20s was killed in a hit-and-run in Deptford.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:20:23 +0100
No arrests four days after woman raped by several men outside Epsom church
No arrests have been made after a woman was gang raped outside a church in Epsom.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:02:59 +0100
Major emergency response due to building fire in south east London
Firefighters are tackling a building fire in Bermondsey.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:57:32 +0100
Met Police issue 48-hour dispersal order after disorder linked to gatherings
A Section 35 dispersal order is in place between Lewisham and Bromley from 17–19 April 2026 after disorder at large gatherings. Police urge residents to report concerns.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:44:21 +0100
RECAP after manhunt launched as petrol bombs thrown at London synagogue
Police are searching for two suspects after a synagogue in Finchley was targeted in an attempted arson attack overnight.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:34:21 +0100
Londoner arrested after police find nearly £90,000 of illegal tobacco in Kent
A man from London has been arrested after police discovered nearly £90,000 worth of suspected illegal tobacco and cigarettes.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:29:24 +0100
Appeal for names for hospitals' new robot surgeons
Northwick Park and Ealing hospitals are asking the public to help choose names for two new surgical robots.

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