A specialist residential care home that provides long-term care for deaf adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities has received the CQC's top rating.

A man has been taken to hospital after a knife fight at Willesden Junction station.

A police presence has been noted near an east London hospital following an emergency service incident.

Royal Mail says it is facing disruption at some of its delivery offices, with customers in south east London among those affected.

A person has died after a crash in Canadian Avenue, Catford.

Police have launched an urgent search for a missing boy who was last seen near London Waterloo station.

A fire on a railway track has caused major disruption to services at Peckham station.

A crime scene is in place after a crash in Catford.

We're telling you all you need to know about Upminster's new, family-run Irish deli. Where it got its name, who is behind it, and more.

If payday seems a long way off this January, you will probably be wanting to save money on the much-needed essentials. And, if you want a one stop shop for all of your favourite brands for less, then head to FabFinds.

Discover the Giant West London Flea at Wembley Stadium Coach Park on February 1, 2026. Over 200 traders, vintage finds, sustainable shopping. £2 entry.

Havering, Redbridge, Lewisham and Sutton celebrated top awards at the 2026 London Parade, marking the event’s 40th anniversary in the West End.

Do south east Londoners support a ban on social media for under 16s? Vote in our poll.

Alex Warwick, 23, from North Finchley, seeks £200,000 for life-extending immunotherapy in Germany after rare brain tumour diagnosis; NHS options exhausted.

Emily Harris, from Greenhithe, received a suspended sentence after she seriously injured a member of nightclub security at Arcadia in Bexleyheath by throwing a phone at her.

A mobile planetarium is coming to Battersea Power Station from January to March 2026, offering immersive astronomy experiences with high-resolution projections and storytelling.

A major Frida Kahlo exhibition is coming to Tate Modern in June 2026, showcasing 130 works and exploring the life, art and legacy of the iconic painter.

In his latest column Beckenham and Penge MP Liam Conlon discusses a free childcare boost for Beckenham and Penge families.

Labour has appeared to scrap plans for a compulsory digital ID in the UK, focusing instead on mandatory digital right-to-work checks after criticism.

Morden Park will have more trees after a planting session was announced by Merton Council.

A fire has broken out next to Queens Road station in Peckham, causing major disruption on the London Overground and Southern services.

A road is closed by the police in Catford with a forensic tent erected. Live updates here.

A 48-year-old man has been arrested after more than £250,000 of damage was caused to London Underground trains, British Transport Police has said.

An Overground line is suspended for police to carry out an investigation. Live updates here.

The Compton Arms in Canonbury is said to have inspired George Orwell's ideal pub The Moon Under Water and has been named by Time Out as one of London's top gastropubs.

Four men have been arrested after an undercover police operation shocked witnesses in Mottingham.

Three people have been arrested after a boy was stabbed to death in Feltham.

A Freedom of Information request has revealed the staffing levels at the Gallows Corner roadworks site during the summer and the number of hours worked each week.

Cllr Ibrahim Ali appointed to Haringey Council cabinet, replacing Cllr Mike Hakata as climate, environment and transport lead.

Iceland in Brentwood High Street is set to close for almost two weeks for a refurbishment.

Three people have been arrested after a boy was stabbed to death in Feltham.

Plans have been submitted to bulldoze the former Debenhams store in Market Place and replace it with flats, a hotel and retail space.

London’s kebab scene has dominated the British Kebab Awards 2026, with dozens of restaurants across the capital shortlisted across multiple categories.

A beauty salon in Bromley town centre has entered administration.

The Department for Education’s new rankings have revealed where the most pupils have achieved the expected standard in Croydon primary schools.

Government data has revealed the top-performing primary schools across Bromley and Bexley for pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths as the deadline to apply for school places approaches.

New N118 night bus launches 17 January, linking Trafalgar Square to Ruislip via Wembley and Paddington, boosting late-night travel in west London.

An 18-year-old boy stabbed to death in Feltham has been named in tributes shared online.

Staff at Stanmore College and Barnet & Southgate College suspend strike for talks, while other London colleges continue walkouts in pay and conditions dispute.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express ends at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on Sunday, May 3 after a successful London revival, ahead of a UK tour.

FS Group’s Trenitalia plans direct London to Paris high-speed trains from 2029, challenging Eurostar and Virgin, boosting Channel Tunnel rail competition.

The scores are in, here are the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses in Epping, Harlow and Redbridge.

Shepherds Bush shopkeeper Talib Ali Ahmed given suspended sentence for selling illegal tobacco, vapes and shisha at Baytee Halal Supermarket. H&F Council prosecution.

Detectives have released CCTV images after a man sexually assaulted a woman on a tram. 

A padel sports centre could be set for The Mall, Wood Green according to new plans submitted to Haringey Council.

Notorious killer Viktor Dembovskis has died behind bars.

A woman in her 80s has been taken to hospital following a hit-and-run on Sydenham Road.

Sadiq Khan has unveiled a new £2.2 million scheme help more than 17,500 low-income families across London access financial support.

Thousands have reported issues with the social media app X, seeing questions if the app is down.

Police have erected a blue forensic tent and continued to shut off a Feltham road for a second day after an 18-year-old was killed in a stabbing in London.