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Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:51:40 +0100
BBC News' George Alagiah opens up about News At Six return as he fights bowel cancer
BBC News presenter George Alagiah has opened up about his return to the News At Six following his cancer diagnosis.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 18:22:00 +0100
Wild things: Small is beautiful with this mini bird guide
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown recommends a basic mini bird guide that won't break the back or the bank and can settle those disputes about identification of garden birds.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 10:52:51 +0100
Man arrested after stealing motorbike in Croydon, Bromley, and Beckenham
A man has been arrested after stealing a motorbike in south east London.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 21:50:26 +0100
BBC Eastenders flashback episode: See young Peggy, Phil and Grant Mitchell
Eastenders Mitchell family flashback episode – see a young Peggy, Phil and Grant in new photos from the show.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:58:08 +0100
Taylor Hawkins’ tribute concert: Watch as Hawkins’ son wows with Wembley performance
The 16-year-old joined in a performance of ‘My Hero’, taking his father’s place on drums.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 09:13:44 +0100
Stats For Spotify: Dive into your listening habits and see your top genre, artist and more
Stats For Spotify lets you analyse your music habits over time, revealing top artists, genres, tracks and even showing your recently played songs.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 20:18:36 +0100
Dave Grohl gives tearful tribute at Taylor Hawkins Wembley concert
Dave Grohl has given a tearful tribute to friend & Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on stage at Wembley Stadium tonight.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 19:10:50 +0100
Tributes to Taylor Hawkins at Wembley gig including Elton John & Dave Chappelle
Sir Elton John and Dave Chappelle have paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins at Wembley Stadium concert saying “don’t ever forget him”.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:32:01 +0100
Watch Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium live
Millions around the world are tuning in to watch the first tribute concert to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:47:17 +0100
Concerns for welfare of missing Thornton Heath girl
An 11-year-old girl is missing from her home in Thornton Heath.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:11:07 +0100
Killer police officer Wayne Couzens in court over flashing
Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens has appeared in court to face two allegations of flashing.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:12:26 +0100
London Tube closures September 2 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley: How to watch
This weekend thousands of music fans will be taking to Wembley Stadium to pay tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Young people in Croydon scared to report crimes over 'snitch' fears
Young people in Croydon are scared of reporting crimes for fear of being labelled a “snitch” a new report has revealed.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:35:32 +0100
Battersea Power Station announces date it will open to the public for the first time ever
Battersea Power Station will open to the public for the first time ever with the first shops, bars, restaurants and leisure venues.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:42:09 +0100
Missing Croydon boy last seen wearing Nike tracksuit a week ago
A 15-year-old boy has been missing from Croydon for more than week.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:08:46 +0100
Teen robbed on 194 Croydon ‘bus full of people’
Police are looking for a man after a teenager was robbed on a “bus full of people” and told by one of the suspects that they had a knife.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:42:29 +0100
New Addington tram stop: Man rushed to hospital after stabbing
A 41-year-old man was rushed to hospital after a midnight stabbing at a tram stop in New Addington.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:56:11 +0100
Video captures Boris Johnson in Lewisham police raid
A video posted on social media appears to capture Boris Johnson taking part in a police raid and being filmed by and speaking to a man already in the property.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium: Bag Policy and banned items
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert is taking place at Wembley Stadium and we have the full list of all items that you can't bring into the venue.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium: Line up, tickets, door times
Ahead of the tribute concert at the stadium, we've got everything you need to know from door times, support act and even the average price of a pint.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0100
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley: Full line up
From members in iconic bands like Queen, Led Zepplin, Metallica, Blink 182 and many more, the concert is set to celebrate the life of the late drummer.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:56:50 +0100
Spotify down: Why is Spotify not playing?
Users of the music streaming service, Spotify, have been reporting issues with their service since just before 1pm.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:02:31 +0100
BrewDog criticises ‘clueless government’ as it prepares to close six bars
James Watt said it would be "simply impossible to get these bars even close to financial viability” in the foreseeable future.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:42:01 +0100
Transfer deadline day: Every Championship transfer so far
With just one day of business left for clubs to improve their squads, this is every player to arrive in the Championship this summer

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:25:24 +0100
Sanderstead Care Centre blasted by care watchdog report
A South Croydon care home has been blasted after staff couldn’t hear residents crying out for help, a care watchdog report has revealed.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:23:22 +0100
Motorcyclist dies after crash with ambulance in Purely
A motorcyclist has died after a crash with an ambulance that was on its way to an emergency in Purley.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:21:13 +0100
Brook Road Thornton Heath: Man taken to hospital with head injuries
A man aged in his 40s was taken to hospital with head injuries after a fight in Thornton Heath.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:42:31 +0100
Boris Johnson defends record on crime reduction in Lewisham visit
Boris Johnson appeared to defend the police from accusations of being “too woke”, as he used his final days as Prime Minister to stress his record on tackling crime.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
People seen driving off with litres of water from Croydon cemetery
Concerned Croydon residents have called the council after witnessing people driving off with litres of water from a local cemetery.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:41:35 +0100
Sutton Council project cost increases by millions before work starts
A Sutton Council regeneration project has already increased in cost by £14million before any physical work has started.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:39:51 +0100
Government approves 'monster' scrapyard plans on south London street
The government has approved plans for a giant scrapyard dubbed a “monstrosity” by locals at the end of a South London street. Housing secretary Marcus Jones overturned Lambeth Council’s decision to block the 1,915 sqm metal recycling centre fol...

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:36:16 +0100
Man taken to hospital after assault in Thornton Heath
A man has been taken to hospital after being assaulted in broad daylight in Thornton Heath.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:41:27 +0100
Viral video shows revellers crash through bus stop at Notting Hill Carnival
Shared footage shows partygoers at Notting Hill Carnival dancing on top of the bus stop before collapsing.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:10:33 +0100
Police horse dies after collapsing at Notting Hill Carnival
The police horse named Sandown died after collapsing at Notting Hill Carnival.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:42:50 +0100
Notting Hill Carnival: Man, 21, dies after stabbing
Metropolitan Police have said that although Notting Hill Carnival was positive, many violent incidents occurred.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Why major lottery wins go unclaimed
Almost every month there are urgent calls for people to check their lottery tickets. Time and time again prizes go unclaimed. What are the reasons for people not claiming their funds?

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:52:28 +0100
Eurostar to scrap Disneyland Paris direct trains to and from London due to Brexit
The high-speed rail service will stop operating the holidaymaker route from June 5 2023.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
When is The Voice UK 2022? Here's when the ITV talent show starts, how to watch and more
The ITV singing contest has shaken things up ahead of its 11th series run.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 13:09:30 +0100
Purley War Memorial Hospital in South Croydon expands surgical hub
Purley War Memorial Hospital has expanded its surgical hub inside the Purley Elective Centre to help bust COVID-19 backlogs.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 14:05:11 +0100
Runners remember Grenfell victims as Notting Hill Carnival kicks off
Victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster were remembered at the official launch of the Notting Hill Carnival as the event returned to the streets of west London for the first time since 2019.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:29:14 +0100
Concerns for Croydon woman who went missing yesterday
Police are concerned for a Croydon woman who went missing yesterday.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
London's worst postcodes for phone scams revealed
New research has revealed the postcodes in London that are most affected by phone scams.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 22:01:00 +0100
Ricky Butcher Eastenders: Sid Owen returns to popular BBC soap after 10 years away
The actor previously starred in the beloved BBC series from 1988 until 2000 and even made occasional appearances until 2012.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:53:11 +0100
Leeds Festival boy dies: Schoolboy dies at music event as police launch investigation
A police investigation is currently underway into whether he had taken an ecstasy tablet at the major music event.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 17:20:35 +0100
Eastenders Dot Cotton: BBC soap to pay tribute to June Brown in special funeral episode
The BBC has confirmed that the residents of Albert Square will gather for a funeral in a "special episode airing this winter".

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 16:24:44 +0100
ITV Ridley: Adrian Dunbar new series cast, what time and channel it is on and more
The Gaffer is back. Here's how you can watch Adrian Dunbar's new crime drama series on ITV.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 12:44:48 +0100
Ashvin Luximon: Former EastEnders actor dies aged 38
Ashvin appeared on the show between 1999 and 2003 as Asif Malik

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:38:56 +0100
43 arrested after Just Stop Oil protesters target London petrol stations
Forty-three climate activists were arrested after petrol stations across London were sabotaged, police said.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:05:00 +0100
August Bank Holiday: Bin collection times across South East London
Check to see when you're local area will have its bin collecting over the bank holiday period.



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