Brent news

• Police ‘concerned’ for missing Bromley boy

  12-04-2025 10:46 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Police are concerned for a boy who has been missing from Bromley.
  
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• The Essex village tucked away in the heart of a forest with no bus or rail links

  24-01-2026 17:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The Essex village of High Beech - used in the filming of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery - is just a 30-minute drive from Romford.
  
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• 'Five places I think are worth eating at in Greenwich'

  24-01-2026 17:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  I live near Greenwich and these are five places that I think are worth eating at.
  
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• Two teenagers in court charged with murdering 15-year-old in Guildford park

  24-01-2026 16:48 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Two teenage boys have appeared in court charged with murdering a 15-year-old in a Guildford park.
  
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• LIVE as Dartford tunnel closed after lorry crash causes 'extensive damage'

  24-01-2026 16:07 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A tunnel of the Dartford Crossing is closed after a large lorry damaged essential equipment. Live updates here.
  
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• ‘Gentle giant’ killed in crash near Rainham ‘would’ve made amazing father one day’

  24-01-2026 15:45 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A family have paid tribute to their "exceptionally bright” and “beautiful” son who died in a crash in Aveley.
  
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• Second person dies in hospital after Aveley crash that killed 'gentle giant' teen

  24-01-2026 14:30 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A second person has died following a collision in Aveley earlier this week that claimed the life of 18-year-old George Herd.
  
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• Teen killed in Aveley crash 'while out with friend' named and pictured for first time

  24-01-2026 14:05 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A teenager who was killed in a crash in Aveley earlier this week has been named as 18-year-old George Herd.
  
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• The Highgate poet who saved a London train station and had a pub named after him

  24-01-2026 13:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Highgate born and bred Sir John Betjeman campaigned to save St Pancras station and earned himself a statue, and a pub named after him.
  
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• Former boxing champion facing 'fight of his life' to hold fundraiser in Romford

  24-01-2026 13:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Boxing legend Charlie Magri is set to hold a fundraising event at Worldwide Signings in Romford Shopping Hall following his Alzheimer's diagnosis.
  
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• Bromley named fifth most peaceful place to live in England

  24-01-2026 13:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  New data has revealed that Bromley is among the most “peaceful” places to live in England.
  
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• Mitcham ‘paedo tourist’ was to travel abroad and pay to rape six-year-olds

  24-01-2026 12:59 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A Mitcham man has been jailed for life after arranging to travel abroad and pay to rape children.
  
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• Dozens of firefighters battle data centre fire in east London

  24-01-2026 12:59 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Dozens of firefighters have battled a fire in the basement of a data centre in east London.
  
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• Plans for Dartford Crossing QEII Bridge closure tonight CANCELLED

  24-01-2026 12:34 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A planned road closure has been cancelled due to the ongoing closure of the west (left) Dartford Tunnel northbound.
  
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• Supermarket makes cheeky offer to supply McDonald's hash browns after £1.99 outrage

  24-01-2026 11:10 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The supermarket chain Iceland has made an offer to supply McDonald's with hash browns after criticism online for a single item being priced at £1.99
  
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• Major road closed through park for crash investigation

  24-01-2026 10:37 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A major road is closed in east London after a crash with an investigation underway. Live updates here.
  
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• LIVE updates as major road closed through park for crash investigation

  24-01-2026 10:37 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A major road is closed in east London after a crash with an investigation underway. Live updates here.
  
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• RECAP after New Cross road blocked days after fatal crash on same street

  24-01-2026 10:33 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A2 New Cross Road is currently blocked eastbound following a crash, with queueing traffic building in the area.
  
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• LIVE updates as New Cross road blocked days after fatal crash on same street

  24-01-2026 10:33 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A2 New Cross Road is currently blocked eastbound following a crash, with queueing traffic building in the area.
  
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• How a future folk music legend transformed British theatre

  24-01-2026 07:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  New audio drama "Theatre Workshop" tells how Ewan MacColl and Joan Littlewood’s Salford company shaped British theatre. Features "Dirty Old Town".
  
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• The once derelict land that is now a green haven helping young people into work

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Gardening writer Ruth Pavey on Harington, the first project of its kind in London to offer horticultural training and a pathway into employment for young people with learning differences.
  
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• The Notting Hill pub with live music, DJ sets and a swanky invite-only upstairs

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The Good Oak in Notting Hill is reimagining west London nightlife with live music, DJ sets and an invite-only upstairs space focused on culture, conversation and community.
  
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• The green Hertfordshire town featured in TV and film that you can get to by Tube

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Just 20 minutes from London by Tube is a Hertfordshire town where three rivers meet that has been featured in films like Indiana Jones.
  
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• Social enterprises can win up to £24,000 in Dragon's Den-style event

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Social enterprises in East London can apply for Investec Beyond Business 2026, offering up to £24,000 funding, expert mentoring, and start-up support.
  
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• Santa's sleigh celebrates 60 years in Sutton and Cheam

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Cheam and Sutton Rotary celebrates 60 years of Santa Sleigh, raising £1 million for Sutton and Cheam charities.
  
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• Pre-loved prom dresses to be given out in Brentwood this March

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The Baytree Shopping Centre's Pre-Loved Prom Pop-Up returns to Brentwood in March, offering free prom outfits to teens. Donate dresses, suits and accessories.
  
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• Popular lifestyle brand finally announces opening date of newest London store

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Danish lifestyle brand Søstrene Grene is set to open the doors to its new Islington store next month.
  
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• New Camden Council boss meets children at award-winning community centre

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Camden Council CEO Jon Rowney visits The Winch in Swiss Cottage to learn how the award-winning community centre supports families, youth and wellbeing.
  
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• Much-loved football pitch gets full makeover with brand new surface

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Whittington Park in Islington unveils a new artificial football pitch, boosting facilities for Islington Borough Ladies FC and local teams.
  
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• 'I crossed London for a bowl of legendary ramen and I wasn't disappointed'

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Ivan Ramen has just opened their first bricks and mortar restaurant in Clerkenwell so we went along to try the Netflix chef's legendary noodle bowls.
  
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