Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters have been called to a fire and explosion on Galpin's Road in Thornton Heath.

Detectives investigating the disappearance of a student nurse have appealed for information a month on from the last confirmed sighting of her.

A house has collapsed amid a fire and explosion in Croydon.

Dame Deborah James, known by her social media handle Bowel Babe, died on June 28 at the age of 40 after suffering from bowel cancer.

Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown spotlights a new book identifying the vital species ripe for reintroduction in Britain and explaining exactly why we should all welcome them back.

A MAN in his 40s has died after being found unresponsive in South Norwood.

A FIFTH man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a student nurse - last seen in West Croydon.

A PE teacher living in Surbiton is set to take part in a gruelling 10k swim for charity after her boyfriend was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Parched parts of England are facing a hosepipe ban amid very dry conditions and ahead of another predicted heatwave.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Sutton reached £427,274.

Missing Line of Duty? Here's everything we know about Adrian Dunbar's new crime series.

TV presenter Maya Jama and Ben Simmons have reportedly split after a year together.

Dame Deborah James told her children to “marry only for love” in a letter she wrote to them and her husband before her death.

The dry spell across the UK continues, as south Londoners are set to face highs of 25 degrees in some areas this weekend.

Marks and Spencer has revealed plans to hire more than 130 staff at a huge new Croydon store.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Croydon reached £419,335.

Rail passengers are being warned of new disruption to services due to a planned strike by train drivers at nine companies.

Rail passengers are being warned of new disruption to services due to a planned strike by train drivers at nine companies.

During August and September wasps turn their attentions to sweet food making them much more of a nuisance.

Two garages have been destroyed after a fire broke out in Croydon earlier today.

Westlife is heading to Wembley Stadium and we have the full list of all items that you can't bring into the venue.

Westlife is heading to Wembley Stadium and we have everything you need to know from support acts to door times.

Check the London Underground services before heading out this weekend.

Elderly Croydon residents feel like they live “in prison” as their lift has been broken for months.

Londoners can look forward to warm, sunny weather this August weekend, according to the Met Office forecast.

AT a time when we are deeply worried about the steep decline in our butterfly and moth populations, there is one scrap of good news and that concerns the Jersey tiger moth (pictured).

Police are warning parents and carers to keep an eye out for signs of radicalisation during the school summer holiday.

A FOURTH man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a student nurse - last seen in West Croydon.

A police watchdog is appealing for witnesses to the mistaken stop and search of a 14-year-old black schoolboy who was bundled to the ground and handcuffed.

Supermarkets have stopped selling disposable BBQs amid a warning for the London Frie Brigade.

Campaigners against the expansion accused the Mayor of promoting " a huge increase in surveillance of Londoners".

An inquiry has revealed that Sir Keir Starmer has breached the MPs’ code of conduct on eight occasions.

Women who have pre-cancerous cells on their cervix may benefit from the HPV vaccine, a new study has suggested.

The mum of a missing student nurse says she wants her daughter to “return home safe” and urged members of the public to contact the police if she is seen.

Police have released new CCTV images and footage of Owami Davies on the night she was last seen in West Croydon.

Police are continuing to appeal for help in finding a missing boy from Bromley.

Police have taped a property in West Croydon on the same road a missing student nurse was last seen on.

POLICE have launched an appeal following a series of "high value" watch robberies in south London.

A third man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a student nurse - last seen in West Croydon.

A new display at London Zoo has shocked visitors after putting animal rights at the forefront.

Staff on the London Overground and Underground will walk out later this month.

Westfield’s plans for the future of Croydon town centre need a “radical rethink” local politicians have warned as they’ve dubbed high street shopping a thing of the past.

Work on a long-awaited retail and homes development, including a Marks and Spencer, could finally get underway in Crystal Palace this year.

A report has warned the UK is set to enter a recession which will hit millions of the most vulnerable households up and down the UK.

Police are appealing for help in finding a missing woman from Croydon.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder as police search for a missing student nurse last seen in Croydon.

Users will now be able to choose how they listen to music with a new feature.

The 20-year-old is currently in custody and will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 17.

Archie Battersbee’s treatment is set to be withdrawn this afternoon after the Court of Appeal rejected a last-minute bid to postpone the ending of his treatment.

Tens of thousands of flights have already been cancelled at Heathrow this summer