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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New sports bar with 'interactive games' proposed at former restaurant in Orpington
A new sports bar could soon open in the place of a former Indian restaurant at The Walnuts Shopping Centre.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:53:50 +0100
Sutton and Croydon Southern trains affected this week by engineering works
Several Croydon and Sutton Southern trains will be affected this week due to engineering work.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:42:25 +0100
Fire triggers 'do not travel' warning for Eurostar passengers from London
Eurostar trains between London and the Netherlands disrupted until 3 July 2026 due to Rotterdam fire. Major delays, cancellations; refund and exchange options available.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:25:39 +0100
Man stabbed after intervening in 'street fight involving young people'
A man was stabbed after two men intervened in a street fight in Tooting,

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:29:08 +0100
LIVE updates as busy road near Heathrow Airport CLOSED after 'police incident'
The A4 Bath Road near Heathrow Airport is closed between Henlys Roundabout and Jolly Waggoners Roundabout.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Brewers answers those crucial ‘what paint colour’ questions
Looking to plan some decorating this summer? Make sure you're confident with colour!

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I tried award-winning Hampstead ice cream on one of the hottest days of the year
Badiani Gelato opened two years ago in South End Green, Hampstead, and is serving traditional flavours from Florence, Italy along with shakes and crepes - I gave it a try.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The leopard print and velvet hotel in Soho that's been crowned best in UK
Broadwick Soho has been named the UK's best hotel at the Muddy Stilettos Awards.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Haribo pop-up to give free sweets at London Waterloo station for this one day only
HARIBO is bringing its Cheer-Thru pop-up to Waterloo Station, offering commuters free treats and surprises.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman fined more than £1,200 after failing to identify driver
Michaella May Lewis of Croydon fined £1,224 at Bexley Magistrates’ Court for failing to provide driver details after a Bromley Mercedes offence.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Places in London to watch Wimbledon for free on a giant screen
Missed out on Wimbledon tickets? Here are the best free big screens showing the Championships across London.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two top London attractions offering huge discounts for students this summer
Students finishing GCSEs and A-levels can enjoy discounted tickets to Thorpe Park and the London Dungeon this summer.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Where to get free bowls of strawberries and cream in London this week
Tesco is giving away thousands of free bowls of strawberries and cream in Wimbledon during the Championships

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:47:21 +0100
Volunteer honoured for more than 20 years' service to community group
A retired volunteer has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her dedication to adults with learning disabilities.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Comedian Joe Lycett to open his own pub as part of brand new Channel 4 series
Comedian Joe Lycett is set to open his own pub as part of a new Channel 4 series.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:47:58 +0100
Notorious EastEnders villain returns to BBC soap in shock twist to fans
EastEnders villain Grey Atkins will return to the BBC soap for a short stint.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Bromley council issues major update over asylum hotel as government launch crackdown
Bromley Council has issued a major update about the borough's only asylum hotel - three years after it closed to the public.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100
New Catford restaurant promises 'authentic Italian' and live music nights
A newly opened Italian restaurant in Catford is bringing a blend of traditional flavours and modern creativity to the local area.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100
The Sutton secondary schools that most families put down as their first choice
New figures show which secondary schools in Sutton were most popular with families applying for places for the 2026-27 school year.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mapped: Bexley's main parks and open spaces up for title of best in borough
A competition by Bexley Council has been launched to find Bexley's best parks, woodlands and outdoor spaces.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Inside Croydon’s long-lost 90s waterpark that locals want back
Croydon was once home to a popular tropical-themed water park – and many locals want it back.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:23:16 +0100
Croydon hospital: Shocking report reveals patients waiting over FIVE days in A&E
Croydon University Hospital has come under fire after a shock visit by the CQC found it is still in breach of legal regulations over the use of ‘corridor care’.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Sidcup restaurant slapped with £135k fine after illegal workers found on site
A Turkish restaurant which was once hailed one of the best in South London has been ordered to pay a staggering £135,000 after they hired three illegal workers.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:28:45 +0100
Man charged after car allegedly strikes multiple pedestrians - what we know so far
Pedestrians have suffered serious injuries after a car was allegedly driven through a busy crossing at Ealing Broadway, with a man charged with five counts of attempted murder.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:03:10 +0100
Person hit by train causes cancellations for commuters travelling to and from London
A person has been hit by a train between Epsom Downs and Sutton, affecting services running from London Bridge and London Victoria.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0100
Hampstead pub named after king who rode past it remains closed after weeks
The King William IV pub - known by locals as The King Willie - in Hampstead High Street has now been shut for three weeks.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:19:29 +0100
Man ‘drove through pedestrian crossing striking multiple people’ in hit-and-run
A man charged with five counts of attempted murder is alleged to have driven through a pedestrian crossing – striking multiple people who suffered injuries including broken facial bones and a broken pelvis, a court heard.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0100
How to get to Wimbledon by Tube, train and tram
Heading to Wimbledon? Here's how to get to the Championships by Tube, train, tram and shuttle bus.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:49:51 +0100
Man charged with murder during summer solstice event at stone circle
A Polish national has appeared in court accused of murdering a 26-year-old man during a summer solstice event at a Bronze Age stone circle.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:15:35 +0100
Part-suspension and delays hit London transport network - latest affected lines
Disruption is affecting parts of London's Tube and Overground network as the Monday evening rush hour begins.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:06:09 +0100
Ex-MP pleads guilty to cheating at gambling with bets on 2024 election date
An ex-MP and close aide to the former prime minister has pleaded guilty to cheating at gambling with bets on the date of the 2024 general election.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:49:04 +0100
Gatwick Airport trains delayed after trespassers spotted on railway
Rail disruption between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon after trespass incident causes delays and cancellations.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:38:15 +0100
London Air Ambulance called after man rushed to major trauma centre
Man taken to major trauma centre after road traffic collision on Charlton Church Lane, SE7. London Ambulance and Air Ambulance attended the scene.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:35:34 +0100
Two teens killed in major A13 crash named named in tributes
Two men who died after a car spiralled out of control in a crash on the A13 in Newham have reportedly been named in tributes.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:28:50 +0100
Micheal Ward of Top Boy 'raped woman in car after meeting at nightclub'
Bafta-winning Top Boy actor Micheal Ward raped a woman in a car after meeting her at a nightclub, a court has heard.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:36:13 +0100
RECAP as services from London heavily delayed after person hit by train
Trains running from London Bridge and London Victoria to Epsom Downs and Sutton will be heavily affected this evening after a person was hit by a train.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:09:43 +0100
Man accused of 'two murders and a rape struck again after being questioned'
An accused murderer allegedly struck again just months after being questioned and released by police, a court has heard.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:05:37 +0100
New Waterloo sound installation pays tribute to lost London landmarks
A new sound installation at Waterloo Underground station celebrates more than 70 of London's lost cultural venues.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:54:44 +0100
Man dies after emergency services called to road outside pub
A young man has died after emergency services were called to a road outside a pub.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:59:21 +0100
RECAP as lane closed on major east London road due to crash
Congestion is building on a busy east London road after a car crash closed one lane this afternoon.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:30:41 +0100
Woman fined more than £1,200 after failing to identify driver
Michaella May Lewis of Croydon fined £1,224 at Bexley Magistrates’ Court for failing to provide driver details after a Bromley Mercedes offence.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:59:31 +0100
Emergency roadworks after lorry fire cause M25 delays - what we know so far
Lorry fire causes up to 45-minute delays on M25 clockwise between junctions 27 (Theydon Bois) and 28 (Brentwood); emergency resurfacing and heavy traffic.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:44:08 +0100
'Everyone scared' as shock runs through community after horror hit-and-run
Residents and workers in Ealing have expressed shock but largely said they still feel safe after a man was charged with attempted murder following a crash that left five people injured.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:25:18 +0100
Man attacked 'repeatedly' with nitrous oxide gas canister at east London tube station
A man in his 40s has been assaulted with a nitrous oxide canister at West Ham Underground station.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:23:33 +0100
Met Police finds more than 4,000 child abuse cases may need to be reinvestigated
The Metropolitan Police have found more than 4,000 group-based child abuse and exploitation cases that may need to be reinvestigated, it has been reported.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:56:50 +0100
Woman 'sexually assaulted' on Canary Wharf DLR as image released by police
A woman has been sexually assaulted on a DLR train at Canary Wharf with detectives releasing an image of a man as they investigate the incident.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:50:14 +0100
Harry Styles fans heading to Wembley should know this before the final shows
From set times and travel advice to bag rules, here's everything fans need to know before Harry Styles' Wembley concerts.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:35:45 +0100
Cable theft causes delays and cancellations to King's Cross trains
Train delays and cancellations hit King’s Cross after signalling cable theft near Newark Northgate. LNER and Grand Central services affected; check latest travel updates.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0100
Highgate pub rallies behind regular needing £200k for life-changing treatment in USA
The Woodman in Highgate is hosting a fundraiser for one of its regulars who is looking to raise £200,000 for potentially lifechanging treatment in the USA.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:20:12 +0100
RECAP as lorry fire closes two lanes and causes major congestion on M25
Emergency resurfacing works due to a lorry fire has closed two lanes on the M25.

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