Several south east London nurseries and childcare providers have been praised in Ofsted's latest inspections, with a number of settings achieving strong results across every category assessed.

A popular Kent seaside festival known for its oysters, live music and waterfront celebrations is returning next month just over an hour from London by train.

I hope all residents have had a restful summer and that the bouts of extreme heat over a long period have been somewhat manageable, said Councillor David Perry.

A new flood alleviation scheme is being launched to help protect homes and businesses from the growing impact of climate change.

A team of 40 staff have raised £18,200 for St Luke’s Hospice in a charity walk.

A guide dog charity is urgently seeking volunteers to help care for its newest recruits.

Blenheim Grove remains closed for a second day because of an unsafe building, with the one-way street shut between Choumert Grove and Rye Lane. Follow our live updates for the latest information.

Three men jailed for life at Southwark Crown Court for the machete murder of Gregory Catillo Volquez in Haringey, north London, after Met Police probe.

A 37-year-old woman from Orpington has been arrested after a stolen digger was recovered in Dartford.

If you've ever wondered why the Waitrose in Finchley Road is called John Barnes, a tragic entrepreneur is linked to the upmarket food hall.

The London Dungeon has unveiled Curse of the Mummy, a brand-new Halloween show inspired by the legendary Unlucky Mummy and Victorian London's obsession with ancient Egypt.

London Restaurant Festival returns this October with more than 60 food and drink events, exclusive menus, chef masterclasses and dining experiences.

Aldi’s Barnet store in London turned its iconic logo Barbie pink ahead of the launch of the Barbie Aldimania Dreamland Doll.

Blackheath Fireworks returns on November 7 with live music, comedy, street food and a spectacular display expected to attract 40,000 people.

Free rides on vintage Routemaster buses through Hackney in October will be a trip down memory lane for some and a history lesson for others.

Harvey Armstrong and Sam Holmes created Prime Time - a low-calorie beer brand, built around the idea that drinkers should not have to compromise.

Royal Docks Waterways has appointed a team to lead a feasibility study into the Floating Residential element of the Vision for Royal Victoria Dock West.

Arcade Arena has opened on London's South Bank, featuring the PAC-MAN Live Experience, Chaos Karts and Alien Invasion under one roof.

A four-bedroom detached home in The Oaks, Dartford, is on the market

A five-bedroom home with an electric charging point has been put on the market

Visits to former Art Deco cinemas, hidden gardens, a recording studio or a modern house are part of the 2026 London Open House programme.

London Fashion Week returns from September 17 to 21. Discover the full schedule, designer line-up and the public events you can attend.

Oxford Street will become traffic-free from October as London begins a major pedestrianisation scheme ahead of the Christmas shopping season.

Bletchley Park is just 30 minutes from London and has been described as "fascinating" by visitors.

WORK is due to begin this month on a new flood-alleviation scheme at Lyndhurst Park and The Meads Open Space in Barnet

A NEW floating neighbourhood could soon transform part of London’s historic docklands

I visited the small village of Aylesford, and here's why you need to go to one of the UK's most overlooked spots

Businesses across south east London have been named by the Government for failing to pay some workers the National Minimum Wage.

PC Jack Sullivan crashed a police car into a parked car in Carshalton then tried to cover it up.

Actress Sally Lindsay has warned that "we are next" as she joined members of the Nepalese community at a Blackheath vigil held following the devastating floods that have struck parts of Nepal.

A busy road in Eltham is set to close for essential valve repack works.

A Wallington family home could be transformed into a six-bedroom HMO, with every bedroom getting its own ensuite bathroom.

Bexley Council has been told it "requires improvement" in a new assessment of its adult social care services.

The race to become London's next Mayor has been given a major shake-up after Conservative heavyweight Sir James Cleverly launched his bid to take on Sadiq Khan.

Blackheath Fireworks will return to Blackheath Common this November with organisers promising a bigger event featuring live music, comedy, fairground rides and one of London’s largest fireworks displays.

New CCTV footage has been released as the killer of 28-year-old Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters remains at large two years after his death.

Rye Lane in Peckham closed because of a potentially dangerous structure.

Whitbread will close 11 London restaurants, including Bar + Block, Brewers Fayre and Beefeater sites, from September 3 as part of a five-year, £250m strategy.

Watling Street in Bexleyheath is blocked by police near schools in the area. Follow our blog for live updates.

The RSPCA has issued dog poisoning warning signs to look out for after alleged reports of dogs being ill around south east London.

Western Avenue in North Action is partially blocked due to a delivery van crash.

Dates and ticket details for the 2026 bonfire night festival at Alexandra Palace have been revealed and include live music, a bonfire and drone display.

All flights have been grounded at Gatwick Airport.

Waitrose Finchley unveiled its multi-million-pound refurbishment on September 4, with upgraded bakery, wine, fish, deli and sushi counters for shoppers.

Franklin Francis died after sustaining traumatic chest injuries in a fight in Forest Gate.

A man remains at large after a young woman was dragged into a doorway and raped in a busy street in Covent Garden.

A man has been left with life-changing injuries after reports of an assault on Whitfield Street near Tottenham Court Road.

A man in his 40s was stabbed in Mayfair on Thursday night.

A Bermondsey man who died after jumping into a canal while fleeing from police during Notting Hill Carnival has been named.

Londoners can get £4 cinema tickets at Vue, Odeon and Cineworld this weekend