Train disruption is expected to persist through the week following a derailment.

A building fire has blocked a one-way street in Islington.

A major emergency service response is under way in north London after a fire broke out on a residential street in Islington.

Violin master André Rieu and his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the biggest global pop and rock music acts.

Looking for a last-minute Halloween costume? Discover 16 funny London-inspired outfit ideas, from Tube signs and red buses to pigeons and parking tickets.

The Metropolitan Police officer spent hours with the family to help avoid them being separated.

Elizabeth line passengers face major disruption over Christmas 2026, with closures between Stratford and Romford and replacement buses during engineering works.

London faces a wet Monday, October 26, with a 90% chance of rain at 10am and 11am. See the Met Office hour-by-hour forecast and temperatures.

Discover 9 indoor attractions for families in London this October half-term, including free museums, interactive exhibitions, aquariums and rainy-day activities.

Travelling to Heathrow Airport? The Piccadilly line costs around £5.90 from central London, potentially saving passengers £9.60 compared with the Elizabeth line.

A dozen railway arches near Kilburn Tube station have been transformed to create a pedestrian street of new shops and businesses.

After learning from News Shopper readers that Orpington was one of their favourite areas in Bromley, I spent an afternoon there to see for myself.

Croydon’s film locations feature in a tour as part of next month's Croydonites Festival spotlighting Batman, The Da Vinci Code, Black Mirror and Heads of State.

Motorists are facing delays on the M25 this evening following a police incident between Junction 6 at Godstone and Junction 5 for the M26.

A man in his twenties has died after being crushed under a falling tree.

Two people have ‘serious burns’ after a flat fire on Bodycomb Street in Dartford, with emergency services at the scene for more than 10 hours.

Two people were rescued by passers-by after being trapped under scaffolding.

Londoners travelling on the Underground every day might not realise that some of the capital's busiest Tube stations have appeared in major Hollywood blockbusters, including James Bond, Star Wars, and Marvel films.

Carnaby Street is set to switch on its Christmas lights next month, in a celebration inspired by the '90s.

A man has died after a tree fell onto a vehicle in north London.

A four-year-old girl has died after falling from an apartment block and a 19-year-old man has died following a police chase in London.

A busy south London road has been closed in both directions after scaffolding reportedly fell from a building.

A restriction on protests has been put in place outside a Jewish community centre in north London.

The age of a young girl who died after falling from a block of apartments on St Paul’s Road in Barking has been confirmed.

These takeaways across Bexley have been handed some of the lowest food hygiene ratings following inspections this year.

A young girl has died after falling from a block of apartments at St Paul’s Road near Barking Town Centre.

Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl from Dartford, who is believed to have taken a train to London.

Hamilton Road in Southall is blocked due to an emergency services incident.

A man in his 40s has been arrested after a stabbing in Brixton station.

Kilburn High Road is partially blocked due to a fire.

Richmond upon Thames has been named London's most peaceful borough in a new nationwide study.

Hampton Court Palace ice rink returns from November 20, 2026, with 18,000 fairy lights, a bigger rink and festive activities. Tickets start at £13.50.

The Wiggles are bringing their Sparkle! BIG SHOW to London's Eventim Apollo on March 29 and 30, 2027. Find out ticket prices, presale dates and more.

Frank Pick commissioned the famous Tube posters, roundel, Johnston font, moquette seating and many 1920s and 30s stations during his time at London Underground.

London is forecast sunshine and highs of 14C on Sunday, October 25, with dry conditions throughout the day. See the Met Office hour-by-hour weather forecast.

Two woodlands in south east London have been named among the UK's best places to enjoy an autumn walk.

A new book of 1930s photographs out on November 5 reveals bygone life in Epsom and Kent.

Lewisham recorded the highest rate of violence against the person among five south-east London boroughs, with more than 11,000 offences logged in the 12 months ending September 2026.

A Croydon pub has been revealed as one of the worst-rated Wetherspoons in the UK after customers complained about long waits and poor food.

I watched High School Musical at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, and the interactive staging, incredible cast and nostalgic songs brought my childhood to life.

Bond Street's Crown Jewel Christmas lights return on November 12, 2026, with a festive switch-on event from 4pm to 8pm and the main illumination at 7pm.

A pub near Notting Hill and Portobello Road is set to reopen after a huge refurbishment with Sunday roasts.

A prisoner who poses a risk to the public has absconded from a medical facility in Lewisham.

A man who died in a crash with a lorry on the A127 in Havering has been named and pictured.

Cars have been in gridlock near the M25 next to Bluewater Shopping Centre after reports of a crash.

Eight people have been arrested after a crackdown on suspected illegal gambling at businesses based in Green Lanes.

A man has been stabbed in his hand after reports of a fight on Byng Street in Canary Wharf.

Weapons and drugs have been seized as around 105 people have been arrested in a police crackdown near Brentwood and elsewhere in Essex.

Upscale food retailer Waitrose has announced plans to open a new convenience store in Chalk Farm in 2028.

Highgate craft gin brand Sacred Gin uses organic botanicals including juniper, orris frankincense and wormwood which it sources from an organic farm.