Brent news

• Met in Hackney has 'learnt important lessons' from Child Q

  20-07-2023 13:58 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Senior police leaders met Hackney people to try and “build trust and confidence” among the community after the Child Q scandal.
  
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• Romford GP surgery plans extension into nearby home to 'relieve pressure on NHS'

  19-02-2026 17:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  North Street Medical Care in Romford has again proposed an extension to its practice after initial plans were refused last year.
  
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• Lidl store will replace old Wilko site in Sutton – and it’s opening very soon

  19-02-2026 17:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A new Lidl store is coming to Sutton, and it’s opening very soon.
  
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• Man charged with murder after woman, 74, found dead in home

  19-02-2026 16:39 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with murder after a 74-year-old woman was found dead in Newham.
  
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• LIVE updates as A13 blocked by overturned lorry with SEVERE delays

  19-02-2026 15:40 via london-now.co.uk
  
  There are long delays on the A13 after a lorry overturned. Live updates here.
  
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• LIVE updates as A13 blocked by overturned lorry with HEAVY delays

  19-02-2026 15:40 via london-now.co.uk
  
  There are long delays on the A13 after a lorry overturned. Live updates here.
  
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• HMRC is urging parents to claim £1300 Child Benefit following rule changes

  19-02-2026 15:31 via london-now.co.uk
  
  HMRC is urging parents and carers to check their eligibility as new PAYE repayment rules make it easier for some families to claim.
  
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• Aldi’s £4.99 skincare designer dupe is back and it’s £76 cheaper than L’Occitane

  19-02-2026 15:31 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Aldi has relaunched its £4.99 Lacura Almond range. Shoppers could save £76 compared to L’Occitane’s viral almond products.
  
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• Royal Mint unveils new rare coin celebrating comic star worth 30 times face value

  19-02-2026 15:30 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The Royal Mint has unveiled the 50p piece in honour of Dennis the Menace to mark the character’s 75th anniversary.
  
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• Pickpocket 'preying' on Tube passengers caught with electronic card reader

  19-02-2026 15:30 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Daniel Maldonado Paulson, 35, of Alvey Street, Southwark has been jailed for six months after attempting to pickpocket people on the Piccadilly Line.
  
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• M25 traffic near Brentwood STOPPED due to multi-vehicle crash

  19-02-2026 15:02 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Traffic on the M25 near Brentwood has stopped due to a multi-vehicle crash.
  
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• LIVE updates as M25 traffic near Brentwood STOPPED due to multi-vehicle crash

  19-02-2026 15:02 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Traffic on the M25 near Brentwood has stopped due to a multi-vehicle crash.
  
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• Murder probe as woman, 57, found dead in Chelsea

  19-02-2026 14:49 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A murder investigation has launched after a woman died in Lucan Place, Chelsea.
  
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• King Charles pictured for first time after arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

  19-02-2026 14:42 via london-now.co.uk
  
  King Charles continued with his planned ambassadorial in-person audiences in the Throne Room at St James’s Palace on Thursday.
  
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• Recap as nine people injured with two in hospital after Croydon bus crash

  19-02-2026 14:40 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Nine people have been left injured with two taken to hospital after a bus crash in Croydon.
  
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• LIVE updates as nine people injured with two in hospital after Croydon bus crash

  19-02-2026 14:40 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Nine people have been left injured with two taken to hospital after a bus crash in Croydon.
  
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• One London-bound train is dropping a key stop – here’s what you need to know

  19-02-2026 14:38 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Avanti West Coast’s 6.52pm Edinburgh to London Euston train will not stop at Northampton today, 19 February, due to engineering works. Rail replacement bus in place.
  
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• Nine people injured with two taken to hospital after bus crash in Croydon

  19-02-2026 14:23 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Nine people have been left injured with two of them taken to hospital after a bus crash in Croydon.
  
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• Huge £2million security upgrades could be coming to Wembley Stadium

  19-02-2026 14:19 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Wembley Stadium may get new security gates and fencing under a £2m plan by WNSL, with proposals submitted to Brent Council for Level B2 VIP entrances.
  
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• Pizza chain could bring new restaurant that will stay open until 4am

  19-02-2026 13:50 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A branch of Tops Pizza could open in Newham, according to a recent public notice
  
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• The London borough that is now one of the most popular to move to

  19-02-2026 13:38 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Brent sees biggest rise in London relocations, ranking third most popular borough as affordability drives demand.
  
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• LIVE updates as bus 'crashes into building' near Park Royal

  19-02-2026 13:10 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A bus has crashed into a building near Park Royal today (February 19). Follow our blog for live updates.
  
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• Bus crashes into building near busy Park Royal road

  19-02-2026 13:10 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A bus has crashed into a building near Park Royal today (February 19). Follow our blog for live updates.
  
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• King Charles releases first statement following arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

  19-02-2026 13:03 via london-now.co.uk
  
  King Charles has shared his first statement following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
  
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• Ewell stepping stones reopen to public – but remain flooded

  19-02-2026 13:03 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Stepping stones across the Hogsmill River in Ewell have reopened to the public, but they are still flooded and submerged.
  
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• Big Brother star's heartbreak as 'much loved' nephew killed in Croydon stabbing

  19-02-2026 13:03 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A popular Kosovan singer and Big Brother star has paid tribute to her nephew who was stabbed to death in Croydon.
  
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• Man fined over £4k after failing to cooperate with fly-tipping investigation

  19-02-2026 13:02 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A man has been fined more than £4k over failing to cooperate with a fly-tipping investigation by Enfield Council.
  
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• Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash with car in south east London

  19-02-2026 13:01 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital after a crash in Old Kent Road, Bermondsey on February 18.
  
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• Plans to replace some of London's oldest tubes from 1972

  19-02-2026 13:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  TfL plans to replace Bakerloo line’s 1972 Tube trains, inviting bids for a new £1billion fleet.
  
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• How does Croydon rank among the UK's best places to live?

  19-02-2026 13:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A new national report from Garrington Property Finders has highlighted both the strengths and weaknesses when it comes to living in Croydon.
  
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