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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:53:14 +0100Live updates as road closed following crash with queuing traffic
The A23, Streatham High Road is closed following a crash this morning.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:58:52 +0100Extreme heat disrupts routes from Euston, King's Cross and Paddington
Extreme heat causes train cancellations and speed restrictions across England and Wales. Met Office red warning in place; GWR, Chiltern Railways, LNER affected.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:41:46 +0100London braces for 37C as Tube and rail services face disruption - exact status
London faces 37°C heatwave with an extreme weather warning. Tube lines including Bakerloo, Central, and Elizabeth face major disruptions. Check TfL updates.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:38:39 +0100LIVE updates as major Croydon road CLOSED after crash during rush hour
Brighton Road in South Croydon is closed in both directions following a crash.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:54:49 +0100LIVE updates as 'police incident' closes high street by park
A High Street in Enfield has been closed this morning and buses diverted amid a "police incident".
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:36:00 +0100LIVE updates as Sutton road BLOCKED as firefighters tackle house fire
Collingwood Road is blocked in both directions in West Sutton following a house fire.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:17:51 +0100LIVE as 'extreme heat' causes disruption to train services
A number of train operators are reportedly facing disruption as London is set for a day of "extreme heat".
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Stock up for summer (and Christmas!) with Wentworth Puzzles sale
The Wentworth Puzzles summer sale is now on!
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inside London’s abandoned Tube stations hidden beneath the capital
From Aldwych to Down Street, discover London's most fascinating abandoned railway stations.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Londoners can cool off with swimming and watersports at Royal Docks
From open water swimming to paddleboarding, Royal Docks offers plenty of ways to cool off this summer.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100‘Welcome change’ as spate of hot weather brings big boost to Greenwich businesses
The Gipsy Moth pub and River Gardens Cafe have told News Shopper that business has been booming amidst the sweltering heat.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100London parks with shade to visit during the heatwave
From Richmond Park to Hampstead Heath, these are some of London's shadiest parks during hot weather.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100London City Airport to open first ever luxury lounge in 40th anniversary year
London City Airport is launching its first-ever luxury lounge as part of major expansion plans.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Boy, 15, who died in hospital days after stabbing was 'light of his mum's world'
The mother of a 15-year-old boy who suffered fatal stab wounds in Dollis Hill has remembered her son as "golden".
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Most popular Lewisham primary schools revealed for the next academic year
Data has revealed the most popular Lewisham schools for the academic year of 2026-2027.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100London hot tub boats turn into floating pools during intense heatwave
London's famous hot tub boats are being transformed into floating swimming pools as the capital swelters in an intense heatwave.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100The leafy north London village that's one of the best places to spot blue plaques
Hampstead Tube station is second only to South Kensington for the number of English Heritage blue plaques marking famous past residents.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:45:37 +01006 new planning applications validated this week by Lewisham Council
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Lewisham Council this week.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:37:07 +0100Road management plan filed for Crayford riverside redevelopment
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Bexley Council over the last week.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:23:46 +0100Major retail‑and‑homes plan looms for former British Gas site
Here are the latest planning applications validated or decided by Bromley Council this week.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:36:53 +0100How police busted south London man for sexually assaulting girl, 13, on train
A Peckham man has been jailed after being convicted of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl on a train to London.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:50:03 +0100Man charged with murder after fatal pub assault in Sidcup
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of Stuart Tickner outside a pub in Sidcup.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:44:15 +0100RECAP after lanes closed after 'multi-vehicle crash' on major Kent road
Traffic is facing long delays on the A2 coastbound after a multi-vehicle crash near Bean Interchange.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:38:17 +0100RECAP after 'emergency services' incident shuts road near Woolwich Pier
A road near Woolwich Pier has been shut following an emergency services incident this afternoon.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:31:12 +0100Man in his 50s dies after being found collapsed near McDonald's in central area
A man in his 50s has died after being found collapsed in a street in Victoria.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100'What a victory' - Gambling venue bid for empty bank thrown out after 220 objections
A plan to turn the former Lloyds Bank in Willesden Green into an adult gaming centre has been blocked following strong community opposition.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:41:47 +0100Met Police officer who was also Army reserve medic sexually assaults four women
A Metropolitan Police officer has been sentenced to 25 years behind bars for multiple counts of rape and sexual assault.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:05:17 +0100RECAP after London commuters battle EXTREME heat for rush-hour
London commuters are enduring rush hour in intense heat, with temperatures currently around 34°C in the capital.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:30:32 +0100Tube, Overground and tram delays as London hits 34C - exact status of affected routes
London heatwave causes major delays on Tube, Overground and Tramlink due to 34C temperatures, signal failures and speed restrictions. Check travel updates.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:05:58 +0100Baby goats stolen from Bromley farm in overnight theft as police launch investigation
Six or seven kid goats have reportedly been stolen from a farm.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Grade I listed home of social reformer with Regent's Park view to rent for £16k
Silk House sits in Cornwall Terrace and extends over five floors of luxury - including a cinema room, gym, spa and garage with armour-plated door for secure parking.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Staff admit stealing almost £80,000 of fish from Croydon supplier
Four employees have admitted stealing almost £80,000 worth of fish from a supplier in south London.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100All the Catford spots offering discounts on a mega food trail
Catford’s Foodie Trail is back, with 11 restaurants and venues taking part – here’s what you need to know.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Four Greenwich places to watch England in the World Cup - including Victorian pub
Ahead of England's next match tonight against Ghana, here are four places to catch the World Cup action in Greenwich.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Sutton’s most and least popular primary schools revealed
The latest figures have revealed which Sutton schools were the most popular among families for the 2026-27 academic year.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:50:40 +0100M25 delays after stalled car and spillage - what we know so far
Car stalls on M25 at junction 28 near A12, causing major delays towards Romford. Queues stretch 4 miles; spillage worsens traffic at Brook Street Roundabout.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:35:12 +0100Harry Styles fans warned over 36C heat at Wembley shows this week
Wembley has introduced new measures to help Harry Styles fans stay safe during the heatwave.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:18:09 +0100Heatwave forces hospital to declare critical incident and reschedule appointments
East Surrey Hospital in Redhill declares critical incident amid high demand and heatwave. NHS Trust reschedules non-urgent care to prioritise urgent patients.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:16:14 +0100RECAP as lanes closed on M25 near Dartford after broken-down HGV spills diesel
Lane 1 of the M25 motorway is currently closed anticlockwise between Junctions 3 and 2 near Dartford following a broken-down HGV that has spilled diesel across the carriageway.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100VOTE - would south-east Londoners vote Labour if Andy Burnham is its leader?
We’re asking south east Londoners - will you vote for Labour if Andy Burnham becomes its leader?
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:56:50 +0100'Remarkable' 19-year-old motorcyclist who died after Clapham Common crash named
A “remarkable” 19-year-old man who died in a crash between a motorbike and a car near Clapham Common has been named.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:55:47 +0100Police close central London business following reports of anti-social behaviour
Lebanese Grill Express in Leather Lane, EC1N, closed by Metropolitan Police after antisocial behaviour reports. Closure under Anti-Social Behaviour Act.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:47:51 +0100Bad Bunny at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium- tickets, dates, times and rules
From travel advice to ticket information, here's everything you need to know about Bad Bunny's London concerts.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:42:35 +0100South east London man used translator app to talk to girl, 13, before attempted rape
A 50-year-old Peckham man has been jailed for 12 years after attempting to rape a 13-year-old girl on a London-bound train to Southend.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:31:38 +0100Gatwick Express suspended on TWO days amid red weather warning
Gatwick Express is suspended from early afternoon Wednesday and Thursday amid a red weather warning.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:26:09 +0100Predator used translator app to talk to girl, 13, on train before attempted rape
A 50-year-old Peckham man has been jailed for 12 years after attempting to rape a 13-year-old girl on a London-bound train to Southend.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:21:05 +0100'Travel only if essential' warning as rail services cut in extreme heat
Train disruption warning: Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern & Gatwick Express services hit by Met Office red heat alert. Delays, cancellations and refunds advised.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100Greenwich's most oversubscribed primary schools for 2026
New figures have revealed which primary schools were the most popular among families in Greenwich for the upcoming academic year.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:05:20 +0100RECAP as M25 traffic queued for MILES due to stalled car
Traffic on the M25 near Romford is queuing for miles due to a car stalling on the busy motorway.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:43:40 +0100Pictures from the scene show forensic tent and police cordon in central London
Police incident on Victoria Street, London: area cordoned off near McDonald's with forensic officers and emergency services at the scene. Updates to follow.