Taser fired as detectives investigating Lee Rigby murder arrest three men in Greenwich

9:23pm Saturday 25th May 2013

POLICE fired a Taser as they arrested two more men on a Greenwich estate in connection with the murder of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich.

Message is clear from Hillingdon people: no Heathrow expansion

Message is clear from Hillingdon people: no Heathrow expansion

9:58am Saturday 25th May 2013

THE legitimacy of plans to expand Heathrow is in question after poll results showed Hillingdon residents are against the idea.

Woolwich terror suspect saw friend Firadon Alizadeh slain in Erith crack den in 2008

Firadon Alizadeh was stabbed to death in an Erith crack den in January 2008

2:52pm Saturday 25th May 2013

WOOLWICH terror suspect Michael Adebowale was stabbed in a knife attack at an Erith crack den five years ago, it has been revealed.

VIDEO: Bikers pay tribute to Drummer Lee Rigby

Bikers pay tribute to Drummer Lee Rigby

4:22pm Saturday 25th May 2013

HUNDREDS of bikers rode to Woolwich Barracks this afternoon (May 25) to pay their respects to murdered soldier Drummer Lee Rigby.

Friend of Woolwich terrorist attack suspect arrested after BBC interview

Disaster banner rigby.jpg for the homepage

9:33am Saturday 25th May 2013

A CHILDHOOD friend of Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebolajo has claimed he was approached by MI5 six months ago and asked if he would work for the security service.

Woolwich community is thanked by Woolwich Barracks commander for support after Lee Rigby's murder

Woolwich Barracks commander thanks Woolwich for support after Lee Rigby's murder

1:14pm Saturday 25th May 2013

WOOLWICH Barracks commander Lieutenant Colonel Bob Christopher has thanked the people of Woolwich for their support after the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby.

Lee Rigby's murder in Woolwich provokes backlash across UK

A member of the mosque in Gillingham, Kent, boards up a smashed window after an attack

9:52am Saturday 25th May 2013

THE murder of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich has provoked a backlash of anger across the UK, including the attacking of mosques, racial abuse and comments made on social media.

Man murdered at Ladbrokes in Morden

The scene in Morden today. Picture by Kevin Whincup

5:31pm Saturday 25th May 2013

A betting shop employee has been murdered in Morden.

Family reunited with lost memories after boy digs them up on beach

Jake and Wesley Holdaway

7:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

A big-hearted plumber made it his "mission" to reunite a family with the memories they lost after his son dug up precious photos of them while building a sandcastle on the beach.

Heritage trains at Harrow

6:26pm Saturday 25th May 2013

The scent of sulphur and the whoosh of steam echoed through Harrow-on-the-Hill today as a Victorian steam train pulled into the station to commemorate the Underground’s 150th anniversary.

Man held on suspicion of terrorism

Abu Nusaybah was a member of the radical muslim group Waltham Forest Muslims.

6:14pm Saturday 25th May 2013

A suspected terrorist was arrested soon after giving a TV interview about his friendship with the man being held on suspicion of murdering a British soldier.

Enfield businesses terrorised by gangs of school children

Eyewitnesses described seeing dozens of officers moving through the town centre

5:32pm Saturday 25th May 2013

Enfield shopkeepers say “something must be done” after Enfield Town was brought to a standstill by gangs of school children yesterday.

Footage of Drummer Lee Rigby in Afghanistan uncovered

Footage of Drummer Lee Rigby in Afghanistan uncovered

5:31pm Saturday 25th May 2013

A VIDEO clip of Drummer Lee Rigby has been found in a NATO film from 2009.

Entrepreneurs into the final of national competition

3:50pm Saturday 25th May 2013

A group of entrepreneurs have made it to the final of a national business competition where they could win a prize worth £10,000.

MP to raise money for charity close to his heart

MP to raise money for charity close to his heart

3:30pm Saturday 25th May 2013

An MP says he hopes to raise more than £1,000 by completing a total of three triathlons.

Volunteers needed in Merton

Donate your time: volunteers are needed in Merton

3:44pm Saturday 25th May 2013

Volunteers are needed to give their time to help the community in Merton.

Free dance festival date in Merstham

2:30pm Saturday 25th May 2013

A Festival of Dance, showcasing various dances including tap, flamenco and ballet, will be held at Merstham Village Hall in Station Road North, Merstham, on Monday, June 17, from 7pm to 9pm.

Best-selling author Cressida Cowell launches young writers contest

Cressida Cowell is the author of the bestselling How to Train Your Dragon books

2:50pm Saturday 25th May 2013

Budding young writers could win a trip to Disneyland Paris if their words impress a top author.

Punters say cheers as pub reopens

2:22pm Saturday 25th May 2013

Beer drinkers said cheers last week as they welcomed the re opening of a refurbished Epsom pub.

Wall of flowers in Woolwich for slain soldier Drummer Lee Rigby

People leave flowers at the scene of the murder at the junction of Artillery Place and John Wilson Street in Woolwich

1:38pm Saturday 25th May 2013

A WALL of flowers lies near the spot where Drummer Lee Rigby was hacked to death, as people turned out in force to pay tribute to the soldier and to express their disgust at the barbaric killing.

Go-ahead for 60-room hotel in West Ealing

Road improvements and landscaping are required as part of hotel's permission

1:14pm Saturday 25th May 2013

WEST Ealing is likely to have a new 60-room hotel in Melbourne Road after a unanimous 12-0 vote in favour of plans.

Library and leisure service changes aimed at saving Ealing money

Library and leisure service changes aimed at saving Ealing money

1:11pm Saturday 25th May 2013

LIBRARY and leisure services are to be shared between Ealing Council and private companies.

'We want to turn our grief and pain into something positive'

Manuel Fernandez with Celia Peachey and Benji Stubbings holding a picture of murdered Maria Stubbings

1:00pm Saturday 25th May 2013

The brother of a woman who was murdered by her partner has spoken about his determination to help other victims of domestic violence and make something “positive” come out his sister’s death.

Child abduction cases up by 81 per cent

Kate McCann prepares to start the Miles for Missing People 10k run, to help a charity that supports people with missing family members

12:51pm Saturday 25th May 2013

CHILD abduction is a "growing problem" with the number of reported cases up by 81% over the last nine years, ministers have warned.

New car wash offers job opportunities for disabled people

Enfield Council and employment specialists Seetec set up eco-car wash

12:40pm Saturday 25th May 2013

People with disabilities helped to launch an eco-car wash in Enfield this week.

Schoolboys play guitar for government minister

No need to fret: Schoolboys with Lord Nash

1:51pm Saturday 25th May 2013

Schoolboys from Mitcham played guitar for a government minister when he visited a Wimbledon school last week.



Football news

Rosler commits his future to Brentford and wants his squad to stick together for another attack on the Championship (link)

This is Local London 9:22am Fri 24 May 13

Brentford boss Uwe Rosler has rubbished rumours surrounding his future by commiting himself to the Bees cause.

Spurs eye £36m double striker deal (link)

This is Local London 8:00am Fri 24 May 13

Tottenham boss Andre Villas Boas is looking to add to his attacking options, with striker Roberto Soldado, 27, and…

Millwall's £10k aim to match fans' donations for Save Lewisham Hospital Campaign (link)

This is Local London 2:57pm Fri 24 May 13

MILLWALL has pledged to match fans’ donations to Save Lewisham Hospital Campaign pound for pound.

Hammers hope London can lure Lukaku (link)

This is Local London 2:28pm Thu 23 May 13

West Ham hope the lure of London could be enough to tempt Romelu Lukaku, after the Hammers revealed their interest…

Reports ex-Liverpool defender already appointed Millwall boss wide of mark (link)

This is Local London 1:37pm Thu 23 May 13

ANDY Ambler has downplayed a national newspaper story which claimed former Liverpool defender Markus Babbel has…

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