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• Three schools evacuated after explosions heard from fireworks warehouse inferno

  25-11-2025 18:47 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Three schools were evacuated after explosions erupted from a blaze at a warehouse containing fireworks.
  
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• Police issue condition update of man in his 20s fighting for life after stabbing

  09-01-2026 18:34 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The Met Police has issued an update after a man was left fighting for his life following a triple stabbing.
  
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• Chadwell Heath man sent sexual messages to 'underage girl'

  09-01-2026 18:31 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Stewart Chalk from Chadwell Heath pleaded guilty to a child sex offence.
  
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• Former Met Police officer found guilty of sexually assaulting teen boy in hotel room

  09-01-2026 18:28 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A former Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy in a Heathrow hotel room.
  
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• 'Delays likely' as Gallows Corner diversion route hit by water works

  09-01-2026 18:27 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Delays are likely on a Gallows Corner diversion route in Romford as a result of water works.
  
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• Shoe shop in Romford town centre set to close this weekend

  09-01-2026 18:24 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A Romford store selling ladies' footwear and accessories has announced that it will close this weekend.
  
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• Chelsea FC granted planning approval for new VAR and broadcast facility

  09-01-2026 18:20 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Chelsea FC has secured planning approval for a new broadcast and VAR cabin at Stamford Bridge, granted by Hammersmith & Fulham Council in December 2023.
  
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• End of an era as cinema to close and be demolished after nearly 90 years

  09-01-2026 18:14 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The Odeon cinema in Camden will close on February 24 after nearly 90 years, with the site set to be demolished and redeveloped as part of the Camden Town Xchange project.
  
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• Two men charged after triple stabbing which left victim fighting for life

  09-01-2026 18:09 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Two Croydon men have been charged after a triple stabbing in central London which left a man fighting for his life.
  
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• Erith-based electric company goes into administration after 73 years in business

  09-01-2026 18:03 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A cable company in Erith has officially gone into administration after seven decades in business.
  
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• The UK's largest toy, game and hobby fair is set to return to London

  09-01-2026 18:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The UK’s largest toy, game and hobby trade exhibition, the Toy Fair, returns to Olympia London from January 20 to 22, 2026, bringing together hundreds of industry professionals and exhibitors.
  
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• Reborn London Museum tops list of must-see new attractions in 2026

  09-01-2026 18:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The London Museum has been named the best new thing to do in the capital in 2026 by Time Out, ahead of its highly anticipated reopening in Smithfield Market.
  
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• Paranormal Activity promises spine-chilling West End experience in London

  09-01-2026 18:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The hit horror franchise Paranormal Activity has been reimagined for the stage and is now running in London’s West End, promising an immersive and terrifying live theatre experience.
  
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• New Wetherspoons set to open in central London near to busy station

  09-01-2026 18:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A new Wetherspoons pub has been officially approved for the Strand next to Charing Cross station, becoming the chain’s 38th central London venue, with opening hours now confirmed.
  
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• Netflix Chef’s Table star opens cult ramen restaurant in London

  09-01-2026 18:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Cult favourite Ivan Ramen from Netflix Chef’s Table star Ivan Orkin has opened its first permanent UK restaurant in Farringdon, serving signature ramen bowls and new London-inspired dishes.
  
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• Dartford Crossing closures to watch for over the weekend

  09-01-2026 18:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Drivers face a weekend of disruption as essential maintenance forces overnight closures on key sections of the Dartford Crossing.
  
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• Major Dartford Junction upgrade to disrupt Kent and south east London rail services

  09-01-2026 17:59 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Rail passengers are being advised to plan ahead ahead of rail engineering works in the Dartford area over the February half term.
  
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• 'Opportunist thief' stole rucksack with £600 of possessions at St Pancras

  09-01-2026 17:45 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A man has been jailed for more than eight months after stealing a rucksack containing around £600 worth of possessions at St Pancras station.
  
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• Central London office block eyed up for multi-million-pound hotel makeover

  09-01-2026 17:35 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Queensway seeks Camden Council approval to convert Northumberland House, High Holborn, from offices to a 105-room hotel. Savills submits planning application.
  
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• The 40-year-old Elm Park shop run by father and son getting fresh look

  09-01-2026 17:25 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Double D Discount Motorspares in St Nicholas Avenue, owned by a father and son in Elm Park is undergoing a refurbishment and opening a new service garage.
  
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• LIVE updates as busy road in Harrow closed due to 'emergency services incident'

  09-01-2026 17:17 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A busy road in South Harrow is closed as an "emergency services incident" is reported. Live updates here.
  
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• Busy road in Harrow closed due to 'emergency services incident'

  09-01-2026 17:17 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A busy road in South Harrow is closed as an "emergency services incident" is reported. Live updates here.
  
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• Major two-tower hotel development affecting London's skyline moves forward

  09-01-2026 16:58 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A major two-tower hotel development in Nine Elms has moved forward after clearing contamination and drainage conditions, marking another step in the area’s ongoing regeneration.
  
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• Landlords fined more than £570k for letting unlawful London flats

  09-01-2026 16:48 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Two Camden landlords fined over £330,000 for illegally letting substandard flats after breaching planning rules. Court of Appeal upholds penalties.
  
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• Full list of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton flight cancellations due to Storm Goretti

  09-01-2026 16:17 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Storm Goretti causes dozens of flight cancellations at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton, with British Airways, easyJet and others affected by severe UK weather.
  
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• Hampstead Heath could be transformed with 11 new small ponds and padel court

  09-01-2026 16:13 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A padel court and up to 11 new small ponds may be coming to Hampstead Heath as part of the latest draft five-year plan for the space.
  
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• Everything you need to know about Northern Line closures until spring 2026

  09-01-2026 16:09 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Parts of the Northern line Bank branch will close early Mon–Thurs until spring 2026 for TfL track works. Check travel updates and alternative routes.
  
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• Emergency services search Dagenham park after 'man seen entering water'

  09-01-2026 15:58 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Emergency services swarmed Mayesbrook Park after reports of a person entering its boating lake.
  
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• The items Brits lose the most include receipts and vouchers

  09-01-2026 15:31 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The items Brits lose the most aren’t just their keys, glasses or phone – it's also receipts and vouchers.
  
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• 'Sleazy' Enfield masseur sexual assaulted female clients in their homes

  09-01-2026 15:08 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Enfield masseur Yuliyan Dimov sexually assaulted ten different women has been banned from the profession.
  
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