More than 60 measles cases have been reported in schools and nurseries in North East London
Month: February 2026
Photos show Croydon retail park sealed off after man, 22, stabbed to death
Two other men were also stabbed in the early hours of Sunday
Joint inquiry into water deaths could last for at least 10 days
The FAI will examine the deaths of Kayden Walker and Ruaridh Stevenson.
Lord Mandelson seen outside London home
Former US ambassador Peter Mandelson was seen leaving his home in London on Monday morning, two days after being asked to testify to US Congress over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Michelin-starred chef denies raping woman who had allegedly been drugged
A Knightsbridge restaurateur has been remanded in custody ahead of a 2027 trial after denying rape, sexual assault and voyeurism charges.
Millions of Brits face tax rises to boost defence spending to fight Putin threat
The warning came as Sir Keir Starmer signalled he wanted to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2029
Waterloo commuters hit by major half term rail shutdown
Major engineering works will close the London Waterloo to Portsmouth line between Petersfield and Havant between February 14 and 22.
Southeastern trains in Bexley and Lewisham cancelled or diverted this half term
Several Southeastern trains in Bexley and Lewisham will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this February half term.
Drone photos capture progress of Gallows Corner works nearly eight months on
Drone photos have captured continuing waterproofing at Gallows Corner as the project progresses.
Investigation launched after commuter train doors opened before it arrived at station
Passenger says disaster was narrowly averted at Gipsy Hill station in south London
Late-night London trains scrapped in Overground and Southern shutdown
Late night London Overground & Southern trains suspended between New Cross Gate, West Croydon & Crystal Palace Feb 16 and 20 for engineering…
LIVE as police tape off road following ‘traffic incident’
A ‘traffic incident’ has resulted in police taping off a section of road in central London.
Pensioner left in charge of 10 XL bullies before dogs killed her, court told
A pensioner with limited mobility was left in charge of a pack of 10 XL bully dogs with a combined weight of up to 190kg before she was killed, a court has heard
Overground brought to standstill by signal failure – what we know
London Overground trains between Willesden Junction and Richmond are disrupted by a signal failure. Expect cancellations and delays until 1.30pm.…
Producer of hit Israeli TV series ‘Tehran’ dies suddenly in Greece
Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning drama “Tehran,” has died suddenly in Greece
Four men charged over cocaine supply in Bromley and Croydon
Four men have been charged after being suspected of being connected to the supply of cocaine across Bromley, Croydon and Kent.
WATCH: UK PM Keir Starmer and London Mayor Sadiq Khan Arrive for Press Address on AI & Defence
Watch LIVE as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and London Mayor Sadiq Khan visited a community hub in London, highlighting local projects and public engag…
London Euston chaos as points failure blocks several lines
Some lines running from London Euston are blocked after a points failure at Stockport
Proceedings due to get under way in Natalie McNally murder trial
Stephen McCullagh, 35, from Woodland Gardens, Lisburn, has denied murdering her.
Snow and ice warnings issued for UK as London rain finally relents
Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place for large swathes of the country, but the Met Office forecasts that London may be spared
Bus stop in Romford set for upgrade to improve waiting area
Heather Gardens bus stop in Romford is set for an upgrade to improve the waiting area for passengers.
‘Absolute relief’ for Chloe Mitchell’s family as trial to go ahead next month
Ms Mitchell’s sister Nadine Mitchell said her family would be ‘over the moon’ the trial would finally be able to go ahead.
Jury sworn in at Natalie McNally murder trial
Stephen McCullagh, 35, from Woodland Gardens, Lisburn, has denied murdering her.
Rubio backs Orban’s bid for another term during visit to Hungary
Viktor Orban, who has led Hungary since 2010, is one of Donald Trump’s most vocal supporters in the European Union.
Ukraine’s ex-energy minister detained while trying to leave country
A former energy minister in Ukraine has been detained while attempting to leave the country, authorities have said. German Galushchenko, who was forced out o…
Elon Musk’s X suffers worldwide outage affecting millions of users
The social media platform formally known as Twitter went down at 1pm UK time
The next step in the evolution of Bukayo Saka
Mikel Arteta gave a glimpse of what could be the next evolution of the Arsenal attack… Bukayo Saka playing as a number 10.
Line reopened but Overground disruption extended – here’s what you need to know
London Overground delays-Services between Willesden Junction and Richmond disrupted by signalling fault. Expect cancellations until 3pm. Check…
Plans unveiled for over 5,000 new homes in London’s ‘happiest place to live’
The plans aim to bring 20 per cent more jobs and 10 per cent more businesses over the next decade
How to say ‘Happy Chinese New Year’ and zodiacs set to make most money
There are five zodiac signs predicted to be particularly fortunate in 2026
Surrey and England seamer retires with back injury
Surrey announce that England bowler Tash Farrant has been forced to retire from professional cricket because of a persistent back injury.
LIVE as ‘police incident’ STOPS all traffic on M25 near Brentwood
A police incident has been reported on the M25 near Brentwood this afternoon, with all traffic brought to a stop.
London parents urged to catch up on vaccinations amid measles outbreak
Parents have been warned measles is five times more infectious than COVID-19
Russian whistleblower’s sudden death in Surrey ‘must be reinvestigated’, friends say
Friends of Alexander Perepilichny have highlighted similarities between his sudden death and that of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny
Court date set for former Premier League star arrested at Luton Airport
Former Liverpool footballer Jordon Ibe to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on March 6, charged with actual bodily harm after alleged assault.
Matt Lucas targeted by pro-Palestinian activist on London Underground
The comedian was filmed and followed by social media activist Thomas Abdullah Bourne
Big measles outbreak confirmed in parts of London
A big measles outbreak has been confirmed in parts of London, with more than 60 suspected cases in Enfield.
Brilliant photographs show vintage London buses from 1960s up for sale
The London Routemaster buses will be auctioned off next month
Mixed emotions for Wyatt after missing out on medal to housemate
Marcus Wyatt was gutted to miss out on an Olympic medal after being pipped to the podium by his roommate.
CCTV appeal after £4,500 suitcase stolen inside London Paddington train
The suitcase containing jewellery was stolen on board a train from Paddington to Kimble
Pub slapped with huge fine after mouse droppings found
Mendes Sheepwalk Tavern in Acton fined £8,538 for food hygiene breaches after mouse droppings found. Ealing Council urges checks on food safety…
Harry Styles to curate Meltdown festival at London’s Southbank Centre – and play an intimate gig
The pop superstar will oversee the annual music and art celebration in June, marking the festival’s 31st edition and the venue’s 75th anniversary
Massive ‘ring of fire’ phenomenon to hit certain areas for first time this week
The first solar eclipse of 2026 unfolds this month
Person dies after being hit by train with with severe delays at major station
A person has died after being hit by a train with severe delays to services in London.
LIVE updates as forensic tents erected in Cottons Park
Cottons Park in Romford is shut off by police today (February 16). Follow our blog for live updates.
Ice warning in force as flooding expected in more than 70 areas
A yellow ice warning is in place covering eastern Scotland and north-east England until 10am on Monday.
The day-by-day half term weather forecast for London
The Met Office has issued its latest weather forecast for the half term week.
Australian citizens with alleged IS ties depart Syria’s Roj camp for repatriation
A group of Australian citizens has left a camp in northeast Syria housing people with alleged ties to Islamic State militants to begin the journey to their home country, part of an ongoing repatriation process
Key London train routes get extra times – here’s what’s changing
Great Northern adds extra rush hour trains from Letchworth to London King’s Cross and King’s Cross to Cambridge, boosting East Coast Main Line…
Chloe Mitchell murder trial to get under way next month
There had been fears the case would be delayed due to an ongoing strike by criminal barristers over legal aid fees.








