Several finalists in the 2026 Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards are showing that business success can be about much more than profit.

More than 1,200 people visited Harrow Leisure Centre's community open day following a £1.4m refurbishment, with Harry Aikines-Aryeetey among the guests.

There are major delays on the A40 with lanes blocked and congestion caused by a broken-down car.

Norwood High Street is blocked in both directions after a vehicle struck a railway bridge, causing long queues back towards Tulse Hill.

Commuters are advised to not travel on a Great Western Railway route heading to London after a major gas leak near Didcot.

Motorists are facing queues on the M25 anticlockwise at J15 for the M4 after a car fire, with a lane on the exit slip towards London closed for recovery work.

A car has been destroyed after a fire at a car body repair workshop on Waterloo Road in Cricklewood.

Over 2,700 spiking offences have been reported in the past year in London - as police warn of rising offences with people using medicines and vapes.

It doesn’t seem that long ago when the hunt for air con and fans was part of our daily life, but here we are in autumn with fresher mornings and nights that are getting cooler and shorter.

A traditional Victorian pub is earning high praise for its atmosphere, hospitality and "yummy" food.

New Hampstead cafe Gracie's is serving Aussie-inspired brunch, fresh salads and healthy juices in a historic former chemist.

Former England netball international Beth Durant and football coach Harry Cain joined Year 7 pupils at Harris Academy Clapham for a special sports tournament.

Passengers travelling to Luton Airport by train could be caught out by a station name that makes it sound much closer to the terminal than it actually is.

Hundreds of drones will transform the skies above one of London's most famous sporting venues into a giant animal kingdom this winter.

The Hampstead Heath Circular has been named one of the UK's best autumn pub walks, ending at the historic Spaniards Inn in north London.

Heathrow Airport drivers should use M25 Junction 14 for Terminals 4 and 5, or Junction 15 and M4 Junction 4 for Terminals 2 and 3. Check ULEZ rules.

Chelsea Old Town Hall has been named London's most sought-after wedding venue, with registry office ceremonies continuing to grow in popularity.

Redbridge Council is extending its food waste collection service to all houses in the borough from November and December, with flats to follow.

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error.

Just 10,339 of the 48,000 eligible have so far claimed their repayments

An EastEnders star has shared that she had two miscarriages before having her children, with one of them happening while she was on set.

British comedian Laura Smyth has postponed her 34-date Born Aggy UK tour due to personal family news".

A water company has been fined over £2 million after sewage pollution left around 70 fish dead in Kent.

A Co-op store in Chislehurst could stay open later every day under plans submitted to Bromley Council.

Two men remain in custody following their arrest in connection with a suspected terror plot.

A crash has closed the A202 Camberwell New Road near Oval.

An investigation is underway after police were alerted to reports of a rape in Slough.

A woman was left trapped after being crushed between a car and scaffolding in a collision.

Pedestrians have reported seeing a woman "crushed" between a car and scaffolding in a serious collision near Buckingham Palace.

A London family has dedicated four generations to driving black cabs, with a 19-year-old now preparing to study the Knowledge.

Apple has opened Apple Music Hall at Battersea Power Station, a new 600-capacity venue for intimate live performances and global livestreams.

Brandy Melville’s smallest London shop on Hampstead High Street has permanently closed with the teen fashion store saying 'we will miss you' - but work is underway to repaint the store.

Southeastern trains between Lewisham and Bexley will be hit by overnight disruption this week as engineering work takes place on the network.

Southern passengers in Croydon, Sutton and surrounding areas face late-night train changes this week as engineering work takes place on several routes.

Aldi’s website lists an opening date for the new Willesden High Road supermarket on the former B&M site.

Milah is now open in Flask Walk, Hampstead, replacing La Cage Imaginaire, the Bridget Jones and Afterlife filming location.

The inquest into the death of a man previously arrested on suspicion of being the "Putney pusher" has been opened.

Sutton Green Party challenges plans for 1,184 homes at ex-B&Q site, as affordable housing falls to 265 and tallest building rises to 28 storeys.

TfL has launched a new student guide highlighting 30% Oyster discounts, Railcard savings and travel tips for students in London.

A major fire at Folkestone’s Grand Burstin Hotel led to 90 residents evacuated, arrests by Kent Police, and structural safety checks. No injuries reported.

A woman who was found dead on Conington Road in Lewisham has been named, according to tribute.

Police have closed down an investigation into an assault in Chessington.

DJ and television presenter Tim Westwood has been charged with sex offences against two more women.

Around 15 pilot whales have been spotted in the Thames – with experts now monitoring their welfare.

A man aggressively threatened passengers on board a train before alighting the train and punching a man at a station in north London.

Londoners can get 30 days of unlimited Santander Cycles rides for £10 from September 22, as TfL offers new subscribers a half-price pass. Use code CFD26.

A crash has closed a major London road near an Underground station.

A new step-free entrance has opened at King's Cross St Pancras Underground station, improving access for thousands of passengers.

A pedestrian was taken to hospital after being hit by a bus.

A woman was assaulted on a railway platform.