A Lewisham man has published a book about his journey from south east London to Melbourne – telling of the 'suspense-ridden' borders he crossed along the way.

Strikes planned this week by London Underground drivers have been called off after progress in talks.

Homegrown terrorist Sudesh Amman was released from Belmarsh prison despite concerns he “retained extremist views” and had apparently signalled his intent to strike again, his inquest has heard.

Police are appealing for help locating a 14-year-old who has been missing from Lewisham for more than two weeks.

The superbike rider who crashed badly during a race at Brands Hatch racing circuit last week has undergone surgery and remains in a coma.

A 'kind and courageous' six-year-old girl has become one of the first to ring a special bell at Queen Elizabeth Hospital to mark the end of her cancer treatment.

Campaigners are calling on the Mayor to commit funding towards the reopening of Crystal Palace National Sports Centre’s 50-metre and diving pools as a priority.

A Thornton Heath man has spoken of his harrowing experience after a lightning bolt struck just metres away from his home recently.

A public inquiry into Epsom and Ewell Borough Council (EEBC)'s decision to reject two planning permission applications for a sizeable development tailored to later living accommodation has been announced.

Lidl has announced that its new supermarket on Sutton High Street will open next week.

Families have branded the Battersea Park lamp post change as “pointless” as they are replaced with eco-friendly bulbs.

If you are experiencing the anxiety and loss of a relationship ending and suffering sleepless nights worrying about the future, you are not alone.

Updates will see fewer people who have been in close contact to people infected with the virus told to self-isolate.

London Ambulance Service has said that Mondays are now among its 'busiest' days as it urged non-emergencies to use the 111 service.

A fundraiser has been set up for the family and friends of a volunteer marshal who died in an accident at Brands Hatch racing circuit on Saturday (July 31).

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in London today.

The full jury inquest into the death of terrorist Sudesh Amman on a south London street is due to begin.

A series of improvements to Southeastern Railway's services have been announced, including additional train services on south London routes and the introducing of new trains.

The Road Haulage Association previously said it believes there is a shortfall of about 60,000 haulage drivers in the UK.

The government sanctioned eight bank holidays this year with the next one coming this month.

Police are hunting a man in Woolwich after he allegedly stoke a high-value watch off an elderly victim.

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS trust delivered its 100,000th coronavirus vaccination on Friday.

Last-ditch talks are being held in a bid to avert a series of strikes by London Underground drivers this month,

A man has been charged with murdering 29-year-old Reece Williams, who was stabbed to death in central Greenwich.

A managing director from Forest Hill has been named as a finalist to the 2021 British Black Business Awards.

Glass barriers could be built along a stretch of the River Thames to prevent catastrophic flooding in London after thunderstorms caused flooding across the capital last week.

Crews with London Fire Brigade (LFB) battled a fire that broke out at a block of flats in Catford this evening (Monday, August 2).

Concerns over possible "extremist" views of the man who stabbed two people in Streatham before being shot by armed police were voiced prior to his release from prison, an inquest has heard.

Hundreds of lamp-posts in Battersea Park will be upgraded with eco-friendly LED light bulbs to help the council meet its carbon reduction targets.

A woman was taken to hospital after she was reportedly hit by a car in Purley on Sunday morning (August 1).

A Surrey Police officer was handed a final, written warning after an independent investigation found that he acted inappropriately with a woman experiencing mental health issues he had previously detained.

A teenager was stabbed in Croydon this morning.

A teenager was stabbed in Croydon this morning.

A plaque will be unveiled in September to remember Summerstown star Marc Bolan.

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In June, Your Local Guardian and the Epping Forrest Gaudian newspapers went on the search for the ‘Barber of the Year’ as nominated and voted for by our readers. The winner was crowned and nowhere is their story.

A husband and wife from Sutton have been announced as finalists in the British Black Awards.

FIFA is a world-renowned football game, and it is by far the most recognised and successful one out there.

The number of coronavirus cases in Epping Forest increased by 128 over the weekend, official figures show.

Epping Town Council kept up its winning streak in an annual boules challenge, once again winning the contest trophy.

MORE than 600 residents flocked to a new farmers’ and craft market, as small businesses enjoyed more trade.

Police have pleaded for the public's help in an urgent appeal to find a young boy missing from Brixton.

More than 50,000 people have signed a petition to save oak trees in Lewisham.  

It is ten years ago this week that two animal welfare groups distanced themselves from claims they would back the return of greyhound racing to the area.

It's five years ago this week since a carers business was "thrilled" to win a prestigious Queen's Award.

A terrorist from Harrow was released from prison despite concerns he “retrained extremist views had apparently signalled his intent to strike again once in the community, his inquest has heard.

Croydon Council wants to install traffic cameras in South Norwood and Selhurst.

A 100 new jobs have been created for the NHS 111 service in London as part of a recruitment drive.

Nearly 350,000 Londoners were still on furlough at the end of June despite the imminent easing of lockdown restrictions, according to new Government figures.

An e-scooter caused a bathroom fire in Barnet and sparked a fresh warning over using correct battery chargers.