A van fire is causing major disruption on the M25 in Surrey this morning.

JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.

If you are having a bonfire at home, it is important to comply to government guidelines otherwise you could be handed a £50,000 fine.

A Swanley restaurant is celebrating another milestone achievement after being named Restaurant of the Year at a major hospitality awards ceremony.

A 19-year-old motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a minibus in Walton-on-Thames.

Four workers escaped with their lives after a blaze broke out on the roof of a high-rise under construction.

A road in Surrey has been closed in both directions following an accident.

Four European passenger planes, including flights from London Heathrow and Manchester, face bomb threat inspections.

Shoppers will spend an average of just over £304 treating themselves this Black Friday, according to research.

Bobby Brazier, the eldest son of Jade Goody and Jeff Brazier, joins Mariah Carey in the new Christmas advert for Gucci.

John Lewis’ 2026 Christmas advert, starring Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse, divides viewers after its November 3 release.

Voting for a Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visit closes at 4pm on November 3. Find out who can vote and how towns are chosen.

Royal Mail has unveiled its new Christmas stamps for 2026, which include key scenes from the Nativity story.

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse star in the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert, soundtracked by Sam Fender covering The Rolling Stones.

A man in his 80s has died following a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian outside a Tesco Extra store in Sunbury-on-Thames.

Epsom Christmas lights switch-on takes place on November 20, marking Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s final festive event before East Surrey Council begins.

Kingston marks Remembrance Sunday with events on November 8, a World War One exhibition and talks, while strengthening support for veterans and armed forces.

A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.

A rare Cadbury chocolate bar has been spotted in Home Bargains and B&M with a limited-edition Australian import.

Morrisons has a Disney Christmas collection, with free sticker packs on £15 spends, character toys for £4.99 and festive bells for £1 for More Card members.

Fans of the police crime drama Line of Duty will be excited to hear that the show is set to be returning sooner than expected.

This Royal Mail hack means the delivery company will collect parcels directly from your doorstep for just 30p.

Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding wanted man Tony Coyle.

Long delays are building on the M25 clockwise due to a broken-down lorry and recovery work.

Kingston Council’s three planning applications announced October 22 cover 24 Market Place, Holmwood and Surbiton Railway Station; comments are open for 21 days.

Esher High Street’s new crochet post box topper, created by Claremont Fan Court School’s community, celebrates royal heritage and local spirit.

EastEnders Christmas trailer sparks fears for Denise Fox as her leukaemia battle worsens, while Max Branning faces danger and a possible death in Walford.

A postie for Royal Mail has revealed how no junk mail stickers are pointless and how you can actually stop junk mail being delivered to your home.

Sir David Attenborough thanks the public as Wildlife Trusts complete £30m purchase of 9,500-acre Rothbury Estate in Northumberland to support nature recovery.

A teenage boy has been arrested after reports of a fight involving multiple people prompted an armed police response in Ewell.

Many people in Epsom will have walked past the red-brick building at 13 Worple Road. It is home to Kiam Clinic, a private mental health clinic registered with the Care Quality Commission, where assessments are led by consultants and can be held in pe...

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 45% long for warm temperatures as soon as they disappear, particularly following an unprecedented summer of sunshine.

A large number of armed police officers descended on a block of flats in Epsom.

John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

Malcolm Rheinlander celebrates 80 years at Surbiton Hill Methodist Table Tennis Club after joining aged 14 and serving as its long-standing captain.

Find out what John Healey’s Budget 2026 means for your money, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

An unnamed celebrity is seeking a High Court injunction to stop ITN and Guardian GNM from reporting sexual misconduct allegations.

Meta Glasses (and other smart glasses) are now banned from all JD Wetherspoon pubs in the UK.

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council announces Remembrance events: Garden of Remembrance on November 4, wreath-laying on November 8 and Armistice Day on November 11.

Johnny Ball criticises the BBC’s Play School reboot, saying it risks damaging the children’s TV classic, while the broadcaster backs its return for CBeebies.

Harry Farr, who played Ollie Carter on the BBC soap EastEnders, is the latest cast member to depart the show.

John Challis’ final Only Fools and Horses documentary, A Marriage Made in Peckham, seeks a UK broadcaster.

Spotify introduces QR code checks for Family and Duo plans, requiring members to share the account manager’s address or face removal and a 12-month ban.

Blue Planet III marks 25 years since the original series aired, and will once again be narrated by David Attenborough

More than 40,000 people have signed a petition to save DIY SOS after the BBC said the show will be rested in 2027 amid ongoing cost cuts.

Frank Pick commissioned the famous Tube posters, roundel, Johnston font, moquette seating and many 1920s and 30s stations during his time at London Underground.

Prince William has spoken about childhood dreams of becoming a policeman or DJ, meeting Taylor Swift, and loving The Celebrity Traitors on The Graham Norton Show.

I wore Meta Glasses on my holiday to Kos, here's what I thought about the controversial smart glasses and their features.

Car owners in Surrey are being urged to stay vigilant following a spate of car thefts in Cheam and wider Sutton.

Kingston Council receives a C3 rating from the housing regulator after serious failings in tracking home conditions.