More than 40 restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars will take part in the first-ever Bromley Restaurant Week this September.

A Croydon man was diagnosed with a serious heart condition while on the operating table, but a simple eye scan could have detected it years earlier, a study suggests.

A Bromley restaurant has been shortlisted for a national curry industry award after receiving nominations from customers.

A major accessibility upgrade at Hither Green Station is continuing to make progress, with new lifts, entrances and a footbridge expected to open next year.

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital after being shot in Streatham.

A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after reports of gunshots in Streatham.

Pictures have shown the chaos after a bus crashed on a major west London road.

A police cordon is in place in south London following a reported shooting.

A woman has died after being hit by a car in a crash on New Kent Road on Monday.

A bus crash on a major west London road is causing significant disruption for drivers during the morning rush hour.

Every year advent calendars from our favourite retailers gain much anticipation, and while some may be extravagant, there are many which are not just a joy to open but also purposeful too.

A King's College London study has found people dramatically overestimate crime in London, despite official figures showing overall crime has fallen.

Discover Victory Pub Waterloo, a hidden modern British pub above Waterloo station’s Victory Arch in London, serving breakfast, roasts, craft beer and cocktails.

Priory Park paddling pool in Crouch End has been closed through the long hot summer but repairs are now underway for a summer 2027 reopening, councillors have said.

Rosewood London has been named among the world's 100 best hotels, recognised for its luxury rooms, dining and exceptional guest experience.

The Hill Garden and Pergola in London has been described as a "magical" and "ethereal" gem.

Londoners share five signs of being a true Londoner, from Tube etiquette and avoiding Covent Garden station to spotting Bill Nighy and waking at your stop.

Whittington Health Charity’s Sanctuary Garden will transform a hospital courtyard for patients, families and staff, with construction starting next month.

A historic fair with roots stretching back nearly 900 years is returning this weekend from September 18 to September 19.

Customers in England and Wales will be able to use digital IDs to buy alcohol so people do not need to give out "sensitive personal information" on nights out.

A Love Island star has officially opened a new St Christopher’s charity shop in Eltham.

A brand-new Marks & Spencer foodhall is set to open in Sydenham this week, creating more than 50 local jobs.

A historic south east London palace will open its doors to visitors for free as part of Heritage Open Days this September.

A Croydon fitness coach is among the latest housemates to enter this year’s Big Brother house.

A semi-detatched house in Sundridge Park Bromley has a blue plaque to Russian aristocrat and anarchist Prince Peter Kropotkin

A woman told a rape jury at Basildon Crown Court how she believed she interrupted Edward 'Paddy' McGrath trying to assault her friend in a Southend car park.

A new Sainsbury’s Local in Blackheath will open later this month, creating around 20 jobs for local people.

Blackheath's famous fireworks display will take place across two days from 2027 and future years following council approval.

Metropolitan Police increase patrols in Westminster after fireworks launched at Lauderdale Road Synagogue. No arrests yet; enquiries ongoing.

A synagogue in Maida Vale was allegedly targeted with fireworks on the second night of Rosh Hashanah.

London Fire Brigade rescued a cat from a candle fire in a Hackney flat on Mount Pleasant Road. Public urged to use flameless candles for fire safety.

Train passengers in Bromley face late-night changes this week as engineering work affects Southeastern services.

The High Street in Brentford is closed due to a building fire.

A car fire is partially blocking the M25 clockwise between J13 at Staines and J14 for Heathrow Airport, with traffic queueing on the approach.

Two men charged after serious stabbing in Dartford High Street, Kent. Victim hospitalised, weapons recovered. Police appeal for witnesses and footage.

Passengers are facing disruption across three London Underground lines this evening, with train cancellations, an earlier passenger taken ill and a signal failure causing delays.

Croydon passengers have been warned to expect changes to train services this week.

London Luton Airport raises terminal drop-off fee to £9, making it the UK’s third-most expensive. Find out latest airport charges and comparison to Gatwick, Stansted, Heathrow.

A quick-thinking bystander who raced across four lanes of traffic to help a woman struck by a van says learning she survived was “the best news he could have heard".

West Hampstead’s Salt Lounge nightclub is being rebranded under new ownership as House of SK, a private events venue for parties.

Beauty brand Sephora will see its opening at Brent Cross Shopping Centre this winter.

Six released on bail after Bromley stabbing; 14-year-old charged. Four injured, including three teens, after incident on Bromley High Street. Police investigation ongoing.

Tributes paid to chef Yu after fatal flat fire in Poplar, east London. Faith Kitchen closed. Firefighters rescue residents; investigation ongoing.

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd has been jailed for 20 months with a further four years on extended licence after violently assaulting his girlfriend, including stabbing her with pointed barbecue tongs.

Basement fire at Marylebone Road commercial building forces spa and sushi shop closures; London Fire Brigade deploys 40 firefighters. No injuries reported.

A man in his 30s was stabbed inside a shop on Kingsbury Road in the council area of Brent.

Drivers using the A2 face four nights of overnight closures this week. Check the full list of affected carriageways, slip roads and M25 links.

A cyclist stopped by officers after riding through a red light in central London was found to be carrying a six-inch knife following a search.

Senior church figure jailed for eight and a half years for sexual offences against vulnerable young men.

M25 overnight closures will affect carriageways and slip roads at several junctions from September 14 to 17, with drivers urged to check diversions.