Families, couples and day-trippers looking for a budget-friendly summer getaway can reach some of Kent’s popular towns and coastal spots from south east London.

A number of people have been injured after emergency services were called to an overcrowding incident at a cultural festival over the weekend.

Kent House is reportedly shut due to "fire services activity".

Who needs Glastonbury when there's another festival taking place this summer that's full of family friendly fun? We review the Lego Festival at Legoland Windsor.

Electric Cinema on Portobello Road is a grand retro cinema in London that has earned rave reviews.

The Old Nun’s Head in London has been named among the UK's best pubs. Here's why.

An Australian frozen yoghurt brand that has gained popularity on social media is coming to London this summer - here's what we know about its opening.

We asked readers to share the Lewisham shops they miss most, with former favourites including C&A, Chiesmans and Woolworths topping the list.

A new holistic wellbeing space offering everything from therapy and massage to yoga and Pilates is set to open its doors in Bromley next week.

If you're looking for a quieter day trip out of London, Pevensey offers scenic walks and the remains of a Norman castle.

A 40-year-old man continues to fight for his life in hospital after being stabbed in Hanwell.

Lines are blocked between Ilford and Manor Park after a "trespass incident".

Two lanes have been closed on the M25 following a vehicle fire.

Tollgate Road in Beckton is shut in both directions after a crash.

Aylesford in Kent has been named among the most breathtaking villages in England, and it is less than an hour from London.

The entry ramp to A406 North Circular Westbound is shut due to a building fire.

A 53-year-old man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed by a petrol station.

A crash has occurred near the QE2 Dartford Crossing this morning, resulting in significant delays.

A police cordon has been spotted along Kilburn High Road.

A person has been hit by a train this morning, resulting in major disruption to rail operators.

My review of the new Howzat cricket batting cages in Gravity MAX Stratford - where I faced computer generated versions of Jofra Archer and Jimmy Anderson.

David Devant was a grand Victorian illusionist who helped bring moving pictures to British audiences and founded The Magic Circle.

Looking for a Wetherspoons with a beer garden? Here's every London branch with outdoor seating, terraces or pub gardens.

The Langham hotel is regarded as one of London's most luxurious and perfect hotels. Here's why.

A rare partial solar eclipse will be in the London skies this month. Here's how and when you can see it.

Ham House in Richmond is a National Trust property described as "magnificent" and "gorgeous".

Zoe Ball and Alex Jones shared memories of their time on Strictly Come Dancing on a recent podcast episode.

Royal Mail has a few rules you must follow when sending parcels or letters to make sure your deliveries don't face delays.

Shane Richie, best known for playing Alfie Moon in EastEnders, was arrested in Harlow.

A popular festival will return to a south east London park this summer, bringing a full day of live music to one of the capital’s largest green spaces.

The reopening of Lewisham Library has been postponed until late next year due to "structural issues".

I was among the first through the doors as Croydon's revamped Wetherspoon reopened after £1.25m makeover.

A Lewisham Caribbean restaurant which was hit with 'multiple complaints' from locals over alleged noise nuisance and anti-social behaviour (ASB) has kept its licence.

A motorcycle training centre operating from Charlton Park Rugby Club could remain at the site under plans submitted to Greenwich Council.

A popular pub in Bexleyheath is searching for a new operator.

The upper floors of Dreams Hotel in North Street, Barking could become an HMO space for up to 20 people after a planning application was submitted.

A crash has partially blocked the M25, resulting in queueing traffic.

A man has been stabbed in Hanwell in the early hours of the morning - here is everything we know.

A man and woman have been arrested following a stabbing in Orpington.

Emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing in Orpington.

Stansted Express Friday night trial sees over 1,000 extra journeys in four weeks, boosting late-night rail links between Stansted Airport and London.

Engineering works will disrupt London Underground, Overground and Tram services 3–9 August. Check travel updates for Bakerloo, Piccadilly, and tram lines.

Mystery surrounds the identity of a woman whose body was found near railway tracks in east London.

Transport for London to revise bus routes 91, N91, 123 and 232 from August 2026, improving connections to the new Haringey Heartlands development.

A man who robbed a teenager of their £1,500 e-bike and £700 e-scooter on a station platform has been jailed.

A West Mersea Water Safety Fund has launched after a mother and daughter died at sea. The fundraiser aims to boost coastal safety with local partners.

A woman punched and kicked a staff member after being asked not to vape on a tube platform.

We have rounded up all the M25 weekend closures that are taking place from August 1 to August 3.

A person has died after a casualty on the tracks at Beckenham Junction station, affecting Southern and Southeastern trains.

Person taken to hospital after incident on tracks at London Euston Underground station causes major Victoria line disruption on 31 July. TfL advises alternative routes.