Brent news

• Recap as exit ramp closed on busy road after crash

  22-02-2026 11:15 via london-now.co.uk
  
  An exit ramp on the North Circular Southbound is closed in South Woodford after a crash near Maybank Road.
  
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• LIVE updates as major street in Wimbledon blocked due to 'police incident'

  22-02-2026 10:35 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A section of The Broadway in Wimbledon has been closed following a police incident.
  
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• The cosy Hampstead coffee shop that's a perfect refuge on a grey London day

  22-02-2026 08:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Reporter Helena Sauriat reviews Louis Patisserie in Hampstead, where she bought a pastry and latte and took in the ambience.
  
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• Telecoms upgrade among latest wave of planning applications

  22-02-2026 08:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Latest Barking and Dagenham planning applications include home extensions, roof conversions, outbuildings, and telecoms upgrades.
  
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• The new Cheam restaurant where Indian classics 'hit all the right notes'

  22-02-2026 07:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  I went to new Cheam restaurant Royal Heaven and it may have been one of the most authentic Indian restaurants I’ve been to.
  
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• The lost Tube station that became a Chinese restaurant

  22-02-2026 07:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Marlborough Road was one of the earliest stations on the Tube network but closed in 1939 and for many decades its ticket hall operated as a restaurant
  
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• The forgotten north London village that shone a light on Victorian society

  22-02-2026 07:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Hornsey Historical Society member Hugh Flouch on how researching his award-winning book Abyssinia: Hornsey's Lost Village became an adventure that "illuminated the world".
  
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• Why isn’t Call the Midwife on tonight? Fans say BBC schedule change is 'not fair'

  22-02-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Find out why Call the Midwife isn't on TV tonight (February 22) as episode seven is replaced in BBC schedule change - fans say it's 'not fair'
  
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• The top-rated pubs for a Sunday roast in Bexley based on Google reviews

  22-02-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  If you’re craving a traditional British roast with all the trimmings, Bexley has some excellent carveries that consistently impress diners.
  
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• The loveable Battersea dogs in need of a forever home

  22-02-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is searching for loving adopters for seven dogs, including Snow the German Shepherd, Twister the greyhound and bonded pair Manny and Dolly.
  
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• The leafy London town named the UK's most 'screen-worthy' filming spot

  22-02-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Richmond and Tower Bridge have been named as two of the UK's top filming spots thanks to their appearances in Ted Lasso and Spider-Man: Far From Home
  
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• Sprawling, stylish bungalow that could go even larger on sale for £725,000

  22-02-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Four-bedroom detached bungalow for sale in Collier Row, Romford, with 130ft garden, off-street parking, modern kitchen, and major transport links nearby.
  
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• Sidcup builder's merchant raises more than £1,000 for mental health charity

  22-02-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  MKM Sidcup builder's merchant opens, raising over £1,000 for mental health charity, creating 17 jobs, and offering building materials and design services.
  
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• Mega Baroque home for sale with 'Versailles-level drama' in every room

  22-02-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A 10-bedroom Baroque style house in Hampstead is on the market for £17million.
  
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• Meet the 'Wombles of Romford' who keep the town spick and span

  22-02-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Would-be Wombles can help tidy up Romford town centre as part of the Great British Spring Clean on March 14.
  
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• London’s best ongoing kids-eat-free offers – no school holiday needed

  22-02-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Families in London can save with year-round free kids’ meal deals at restaurants including The Real Greek, Bella Italia, TGI Fridays and more.
  
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• I walked the entire length of Brick Lane and found expensive pizza and tourist traps

  22-02-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  American reporter Roberto visited Brick Lane for the first time to take in the history and character and have his say on the beigel shop debate.
  
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• Hundreds attend Barking and Dagenham's largest ever jobs fair

  22-02-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Hundreds attended Barking and Dagenham's biggest jobs fair at Dagenham Library for National Apprenticeship Week, with employers like the NHS and top colleges.
  
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• Global Elvis Presley tribute show coming to Churchill Theatre for one night only

  22-02-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  An Elvis tribute artist is set to return to Bromley for a one-night-only performance.
  
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• Gaming venue celebrates first year with £1 games and £350 giveaway

  22-02-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Playbox in Boxpark Croydon is celebrating its first birthday by offering £1 games on pool, shuffleboard and darts for a limited time.
  
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• Amy Winehouse's original band set to perform to mark album's 20th anniversary

  22-02-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Amy Winehouse’s original band will perform Back to Black in full at the Roundhouse this December to mark the album’s 20th anniversary.
  
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• All you need to know about London's new 'interactive adventure game'

  22-02-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A new 'interactive adventure game' is set for Westfield Stratford - here are all the details we know so far.
  
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• EastEnders star to return to BBC soap for an 'emotional reunion'

  21-02-2026 22:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Gemma Bissix will return to EastEnders as Clare Bates for a short stint this spring.
  
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• Four men arrested on suspicion of murder after man, 60s, stabbed to death

  21-02-2026 21:29 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Four men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead with stab wounds to the chest in a property in Westbury Road, Walthamstow.
  
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• Man, 60s, found with 'stab wounds in chest' as murder investigation launched

  21-02-2026 21:02 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A man was found dead with stab wounds to the chest in a property in Westbury Road, Walthamstow at 8.59 on February 20. A murder investigation has been launched.
  
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• New cocktail bar with American roots opens in Covent Garden

  21-02-2026 21:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Cato, a New York-inspired cocktail bar from Bart & Taylor and Angelos Bafas, has opened in Covent Garden, serving British ingredient-led drinks and an immersive Colour Has Flavour tasting experience.
  
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• Well-known Bexleyheath pub looking for operator that can run its late-night venue

  21-02-2026 18:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The Golden Lion is being offered by Stonegate Pub Partners under a Craft Union Tenancy Agreement, presenting what the company describes as a “fantastic opportunity” for the right person to lead a late-night, sports-focused venue.
  
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• Iconic pub set to reopen after closing due to 'unsustainable' trading conditions

  21-02-2026 18:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The iconic, The Gun pub in Hackney is set to reopen its doors later this month.
  
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• Officer who attended London Bridge terror attack sacked over ‘offensive’ messages

  21-02-2026 17:34 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Mark Luker, a police officer at the scene of the 2017 London Bridge terror attack has been sacked for making "offensive" comments.
  
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• London overground trains to New Cross CANCELLED until 6pm after points failure

  21-02-2026 17:32 via london-now.co.uk
  
  No London Overground trains are running to or from New Cross this afternoon following a points failure.
  
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• Two men released on bail after double stabbing outside Mitcham flats

  21-02-2026 17:04 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Two men arrested in connection with a double stabbing in Mitcham have been released on bail pending further investigation.
  
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• The village near Romford where you can find one of Essex's highest points

  21-02-2026 17:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Less than an hour away from Romford lies the Essex village of Danbury built on the site of an Iron Age fort - and home to one of the highest points in the county.
  
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• The famous graveyard visited by celebrity fans and vampire hunters

  21-02-2026 17:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Victorian burial ground Highgate Cemetery is the last resting place of famous folk ranging from Karl Marx to George Michael.
  
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• ‘I spent a day in the sweet Surrey village where there's more than meets the eye’

  21-02-2026 17:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  When Garrington Property Finders ranked Ewell the 20th best place to live, I decided to explore it.
  
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• Lewisham turned into Simpsons-style cartoon in viral TikTok

  21-02-2026 17:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Lewisham has been turned into a cartoon Springfield from The Simpsons in a viral TikTok video.
  
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• Two men released on bail after Mitcham double stabbing

  21-02-2026 16:58 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Two men arrested in connection with a double stabbing in Mitcham have been released on bail pending further investigation.
  
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• Major fashion brand opening first Dartford shop at Bluewater next week

  21-02-2026 15:28 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Bluewater has announced that global fashion brand Stradivarius will open its first Kent store next week.
  
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• Which of Havering's Wetherspoons are rated the best and worst?

  21-02-2026 14:57 via london-now.co.uk
  
  These are the best and wort rated Wetherspoons in Havering according to Google reviews.
  
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• Busy Romford road blocked after crash

  21-02-2026 14:28 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Eastern Avenue Northbound in Romford is blocked after a crash and a diversion is in place for bus route 103.
  
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• The brand new virtual reality experience transporting visitors to France

  21-02-2026 13:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A new virtual reality experience, The Last Stronghold, opens in Shepherd’s Bush next month, transporting visitors to medieval Carcassonne in 1304.
  
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• The 7 'delightful' cats at Battersea waiting to find forever homes

  21-02-2026 13:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Seven cats at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are looking for forever families, including affectionate seniors and playful companions ready to bring love to the right homes.
  
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• Poll reveals south east Londoners want Starmer to quit as prime minister

  21-02-2026 13:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Our latest poll reveals that more people in south east London want Sir Keir Starmer to quit as prime minister than remain.
  
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• Gidea Park newsagents could be split in half to make way for new pizza takeaway

  21-02-2026 12:09 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A newsagents at 238 Balgores Lane could be halved to make space for a takeaway pizza establishment.
  
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• Future of Call the Midwife to be revealed in series finale with ‘huge’ news

  21-02-2026 11:03 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Call the Midwife creator, Hedi Thomas, has hinted that huge news on the series future will be revealed in the series finale.
  
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• Hours-long disruptions to trains between major airport and central London station

  21-02-2026 10:52 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Disruption is expected to trains running between London Gatwick and London Victoria due to a signalling fault at Three Bridges.
  
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• Disruption to trains between major airport and central London station for hours

  21-02-2026 10:52 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Disruption is expected to trains running between London Gatwick and London Victoria due to a signalling fault at Three Bridges.
  
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• Killer still at large one week after teen stabbed to death in Peckham

  21-02-2026 10:28 via london-now.co.uk
  
  No arrests have been made a week after an 18-year-old was stabbed to death in Peckham, police have confirmed.
  
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• Busy central London station sees major delays for hours

  21-02-2026 10:14 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A signalling fault at Staines has blocked all lines, causing cancellations, delays of up to 20 minutes and alterations to services between London Waterloo and Windsor & Eton Riverside, Weybridge and Reading.
  
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• CCTV shows teenager on moped on night he was stabbed to death in Peckham

  21-02-2026 10:13 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Police have released footage of an 18-year-old riding his moped on the evening he was fatally stabbed in Peckham.
  
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• Walthamstow maisonette has 'beautiful sense of character and warmth'

  21-02-2026 09:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Warner-built one-bedroom maisonette for sale on Carr Road, Walthamstow, £400,000 with Central Estate Agents.
  
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