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Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:50:00 +0000
London bus drivers to strike again over 'bullying and union busting'
Drivers at the Lea Interchange Bus Company in Leyton are set to strike in February, following claims of being bullying and 'union busting'

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:51:01 +0000
Elderly man in hospital after crash closes busy road in Bexleyheath for hours
 

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:45:00 +0000
New burger shack coming to pub beer garden
Princess of Wales pub, in Hackney is set for a new burger shack after plans were approved by Hackney Council.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:22:39 +0000
LIVE updates as busy Dagenham road closed after crash
Goresbrook Road in Dagenham is closed after a van crashed into a fence.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:35:21 +0000
Teenager stabbed to death in Surrey woodland with murder investigation launched
A teenager has been stabbed to death in a town in Surrey with a murder investigation now underway.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Get 10% off river cruises with Riviera Cruises
Want to experience the world's most beautiful rivers for your 2026 break? Then say hello to Riviera Travel, the UK’s leading river cruise and escorted tour operator.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London creative industries to get £2.2m funding boost
London's Creative Enterprise Zones are set to receive a £2.2 million funding boost

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The top 10 Croydon secondary schools where pupils perform best in their GCSEs
The Department for Education (DfE) has released data on how students in Croydon’s secondary schools performed in their GCSEs.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Lee bakery killer's move to open prison blocked after 'rapping about boy's murder'
A killer accused of releasing a rap music video about his murder victim Jimmy Mizen had his transfer to an open prison blocked by justice secretary David Lammy.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New SEND school in London takes step forward in becoming a reality
A major expansion of Woodside School in Belvedere has moved forward, providing 140 SEN places and a new sixth form, as Bexley Council considers the latest planning details.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Woman 'mortified' as stranger tells her off for being too loud in handwritten note
A London teacher was left 'mortified' after a stranger passed her a handwritten note in a café, accusing her of being so loud she had to leave.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Poll - Do south Londoners support the U-turn on digital ID plans?
The government has u-turned on plans to make its proposed digital ID system compulsory, but do Your Local Guardian readers support the change?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the London pub hosting a wild new free comedy night
Twinkles Cabaret brings free alternative comedy to The Cross Keys, Hammersmith. Enjoy stand-up, sketches and cabaret acts monthly—no booking required.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London train passengers urged to plan ahead during half-term works
Rail disruption in south west London: Network Rail engineering works affect Kingston, New Malden, Twickenham & Shepperton during February half term. Plan ahead.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Do south east Londoners support the U-turn on digital ID plans?
The Labour government has stepped back from plans to make its proposed digital ID system mandatory, but do south east Londoners agree with the move?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London dethroned as UK’s best city as ‘magical’ hotspot wins – do you agree?
The Telegraph has revealed its ranking of Britain’s 20 biggest cities from worst to best, and London is not in the top spot.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Belsize Park cafe 'has to close' after just nine months
The owners of a Belsize Park cafe have had to close while they seek new investors, this paper has been told.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:59:30 +0000
Brooklyn Beckham 'doesn't want to reconcile with family' as he breaks silence on feud
Brooklyn Beckham publicly accuses parents David and Victoria of family rift, claims “Brand Beckham” pressured his marriage to Nicola and personal life.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:32:14 +0000
UK government considers banning social media for under 16s - what to know
The UK government is considering an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s as it beings a new consultation this week.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000
All the BBC Apprentice 2026 candidates from London or with London links
The latest series of BBC’s The Apprentice returns later this month, with several of the new candidates from London who reckon they can impress the boss and land the top prize.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Ideal Home Show returns to London with 10 days of design inspiration
The Ideal Home Show will return to Olympia London from April 10 to 19, 2026, with new features, celebrity experts, hands-on experiences and the latest trends in home design and lifestyle.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000
New themed land at Chessington World of Adventures set to open this year
Kingston residents can expect to see new council homes bought, memorial gardens transformed and the replacement of a leisure centre near completion in 2026 - and a PAW Patrol-themed land at Chessington World of Adventures.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:23:00 +0000
The 'secret room' at a King's Cross pub set to host new comedy club
The Chase star Paul Sinha is on the debut bill at the new King's Cross Comedy Club at the Parcel Yard pub.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:14:29 +0000
How you can help save lives with the London Ambulance Service
The London Ambulance Service is calling for volunteers to help save lives by responding to life-threatening emergencies in their area.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:09:00 +0000
'I battle thumping headaches daily - but they haven't stopped me opening my own cafe'
Sean O'Hara has battled daily thumping headaches to open his first cafe at Hornsey Town Hall - in the neighbourhood where he grew up.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:05:57 +0000
Ghost story with creepy sound effects will give you jump scares
Something is haunting the recording booth in Jamie Armitage's A Ghost in Your Ear at Hampstead Theatre which has extended its run until mid Feb

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Inside the £400k London studio where the bedroom is just a nook
Studio flat for sale in Pimlico, London, £400,000. Refurbished Denbigh Street property ideal for first-time buyers or investors. Near Battersea Park.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The Lewisham and Bexley trains cancelled by engineering work this week
Some Southeastern trains running through Lewisham and Bexley will be cancelled this week due to engineering works.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
New restaurant could come to hotel that sits on River Thames near Tower Bridge
A new restaurant could be set for The Tower Guoman Hotel, St Katharine's Way, London, according to plans submitted to Tower Hamlets Council.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Lewisham’s least and most busy train stations revealed
New data has revealed Lewisham’s least and most busy stations for 2025, with the borough’s busiest station welcoming around seven million passengers a year.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Greenwich parents call for safe school crossing after lollipop man retires
A group of parents at Rockcliffe Manor School are urging Greenwich Council to reconsider not replacing the Swingate Lane lollipop man following his retirement in November.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Most expensive streets in Croydon revealed - with house prices at more than £1million
The most expensive streets to buy a house in Croydon have been revealed in research of HM Land Registry data.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
First look at huge new development in Romford including hotel with rooftop bar
New mock-up images show how a major proposed development at the former Debenhams next to Romford Market could look.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:12:00 +0000
Investigation into horror crash that killed boy and injured three others in London
Police investigating a fatal crash in London have launched an appeal for witnesses.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:46:34 +0000
Planning consultation submitted in next step for Camden Film Quarter proposal
A planning consultation has been submitted for the proposed Camden Film Quarter - meaning the plans are taking their next steps.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:43:00 +0000
Everything we know about replacement of major Dagenham flyover
Lodge Avenue Flyover in Dagenham - which carries "one of London's busiest roads", the A13 - is proposed to be replaced in a major project by Transport for London (TfL). here is all the information we know about it.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:34:11 +0000
Lidl submits plans for major expansion of logistics site
Lidl has submitted plans to expand its Belvedere distribution centre, including new warehouse space, extra HGV and van parking, and changes to a nearby footpath.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:11:09 +0000
Hunt for man after woman raped inside Tulse Hill address
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a rape in Tulse Hill.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
More than 100,000 kids are now homeless in London
New London Councils research shows a record 210,000 people, including 102,000 children, are homeless and living in temporary accommodation, as council spending and costs continue to soar.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Upminster pub shuts for 'major' refurb - here's what is planned
The Plough in Upminster has closed for a "major refurbishment" - here's what will be new when it reopens.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:23:54 +0000
Live screenings, food stalls and music set for London park for 2026 World Cup
Clapham Common could be transformed into a giant outdoor fan park for the 2026 World Cup, with live screenings, food stalls and music, subject to council approval.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:18:45 +0000
Woman injured after car flips on side in south east London crash
A woman has been injured after her car flipped onto its side in a crash in Walworth.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:12:18 +0000
Londoners split on whether £1.1million slave memorial is worth the money
A new memorial dedicated to victims of the transatlantic slave trade would be a “worthy cause” but the £1.1million cost would be an “unwise” use of taxpayer money.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:14:00 +0000
Major emergency services presence at wreckage of cars after Bexleyheath crash
A major emergency services presence has been pictured after a crash on a busy road in Bexleyheath.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Gallows Corner, parks and asylum seeker housing to be discussed at council meeting
Gallows Corner, libraries and parks safety are among a number of issues set to be discussed at a Havering Council meeting.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:55:29 +0000
This London bus stop smells like Seville thanks to new installation
A Tower Hamlets bus stop has been transformed into a Seville-inspired, orange-scented escape by loveholidays, giving commuters a sensory taste of sunshine and a chance to win a £3,000 holiday.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:45:00 +0000
New boutique hotel opens in central London - inspired by area's literary past
Bertrand’s Townhouse, a new 43-bedroom luxury boutique hotel inspired by Bloomsbury’s literary past, has opened on Bedford Place, celebrating figures including Bertrand Russell and Lady Ottoline Morrell.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:42:13 +0000
Long-awaited new zone revealed at London’s Crystal Maze Experience
The Crystal Maze Experience in London has opened its long-awaited Ocean Zone, featuring a submarine-themed immersive challenge inspired by the classic TV show.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:38:14 +0000
Gore video fanatic killed woman with hunting knife as she waited for bus, court told
A gore fanatic killed a woman by stabbing her 18 times as she waited at a bus stop, a court heard.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:29:00 +0000
Works to cause disruption to Southern trains from London Victoria this week
Some Southern trains from London Victoria will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week.

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