You may not know that one of EastEnders' most iconic stars was born and raised in south-east London.

Clapham High Street has been shut by police for hours this morning (July 25). Follow our blog for live updates.

Three officers were thrown into the Thames after a police boat crashed into a bridge.

Finchampstead was previously named one of the best places to live and has been described as a 'chocolate box village'.

Dishoom is set to open its latest café in Borough later this year, bringing Bombay comfort food to south London.

In Lewisham, nine pupils graduated from an after-school tutoring programme designed to boost achievement in maths and English.

Green Park Underground station sits beneath one of London's Royal Parks. Discover its hidden history, abandoned tunnels and unique location.

Children aged five to 15 will be able to travel free on participating bus services across England throughout August under a new Government scheme.

Ronnie Scott's began as a small basement venue in London and became one of the world’s most famous jazz clubs, hosting the final public appearance of the legendary Jimi Hendrix.

Smash burger spot Supernova has earned praise for its meals and has been dubbed "delicious".

I stumbled across a beautiful canal boat in London's prettiest area, and it is home to the best cheesecake in the capital.

More Brits have seen the Eiffel Tower than some of their own country’s most famous landmarks, according to a new survey.

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A festival featuring old skool anthems and chart-topping artists is set to take over south east London this weekend.

A family has claimed their teenage son is now “terrified” to leave their Carshalton home after he was bitten by a police dog.

Lewisham Council has become the first local authority in the UK to pass a motion that will review its work with Home Office immigration enforcement after reporting intimidating raids in the area.

A popular fireworks display is set to return in 2026 following its successful comeback last year.

Residents complained of long waits for help while inspectors uncovered medication errors and safety failings at a Bromley care home rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission.

Openreach is set to undertake telecoms maintenance across various roads in Bromley.

A school in Sydenham is celebrating its latest Ofsted report, with inspectors highlighting its strong performance in attendance and behaviour, inclusion, leadership and governance, personal development and wellbeing, and post-16 provision.

Looking for ways to keep the children entertained without spending a fortune this summer?

With its 'live sushi kitchens' The Sushi Co opens its 35th store in Muswell Hill on Saturday July 25 with giveaways, live music and games.

A police boat carrying armed officers crashed into a bridge in central London, injuring five, the Metropolitan Police said.

There are severe delays across the London Underground and Overground network this evening.

Finchley Road in Hampstead is shut due to a building fire.

A pizza shop known for its affordable pizzas is marking 27 years in business.

A husband and his children are climbing Mount Snowdon in memory of their beloved wife and mother.

A man and his toddler son were subject to an unprovoked antisemitic attack in a park.

A teenager has been arrested after police responded to a stabbing incident at a park in north London this week.

A crash north of London and heavy holiday traffic are causing significant delays on key sections of the M25 this afternoon.

The singer Chris Brown struck a man on the head several times with a glass bottle during a "disgraceful, unprovoked assault" in a nightclub.

Transport for London (TfL) introduces new and temporary bus timetables from 25 July, affecting routes across London due to roadworks and operator changes.

Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray in connection with an incident at a Mayfair club in London.

Planned closures on London Underground, DLR, and Overground from 27 July–2 August will affect Piccadilly line, Tower Gateway, Euston, Camden Road and more. Check before travel.

Air Zimbabwe resumes direct London Gatwick to Harare flights after 14 years, operating thrice weekly with an Airbus A330, boosting UK-Zimbabwe travel.

An 11-year-old girl from London is the first UK patient to receive pioneering gene therapy for Bardet-Biedl syndrome at St Helier Hospital, aiming to prevent childhood blindness.

Holidaymakers flying from London to Turkey are being urged to check their travel documents before heading abroad.

PETA offers £3,000 reward after marmoset monkey found abandoned in laundry bag on London bus. RSPCA warns of rise in primate abandonment cases.

TV presenter Gail Porter has been left with bruises after a “wee accident” on the London Underground.

Heat health alerts issued for parts of England as UKHSA warns of 30C temperatures. Drought, wildfires, hosepipe bans and busy travel expected this weekend.

Cleveland Road in Ealing is closed following a burst water main.

Man stabbed in leg on Greek Street, Soho, London; Met Police investigate isolated incident. Victim hospitalised, no arrests. Witnesses urged to contact police.

A man has been arrested in Camden on suspicion of multiple serious offences following a targeted police operation.

A collision is causing bus disruption in Dagenham.

Londoners can enjoy a free pint this weekend at a Samsung pub pop-up. Here's how.

London Bridge station closed due to fire alert. Passengers advised to use London Buses as tickets are accepted. Updates on London rail disruption.

The A1112 Rainham Road South is blocked with queueing traffic due to a crash.

A fire in Brixton saw nine people evacuated from their homes as a precaution.

A day at the seaside in Essex has ended in heartbreak for one London family after a tragic incident.

A male is in hospital after he was found stabbed near a park in North London.