Fourteen of Lewisham’s top businesses have been recognised at the 2026 Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards.

A fire destroyed the first floor and roof of a house.

A man was taken to hospital after a collision on Upper Elmers End Road.

An emergency services incident is causing travel disruption and delays in Beckenham.

Long delays are affecting the M25 clockwise in Surrey after two crashes near J11 for Chertsey.

Dust off your dancing shoes, don your diamantes and let Just Go Holidays waltz you away to the unforgettable Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour in Birmingham.

House prices have fallen in 22 London boroughs, with Kensington and Chelsea seeing a £192,000 drop. See the latest ONS figures and how your area compares.

Daniel Keeble, 43, visited all 272 London Underground stations in 19 hours and 17 minutes, raising £2,500 for Cancer Research through his Tube Challenge.

London Christmas 2026 guide: key dates for festive lights, ice rinks, markets, Winter Wonderland, Kew Gardens, events and Christmas travel advice for visitors.

London is forecast a largely dry Monday, November 2, with sunny spells, highs of 12C and a small chance of afternoon showers. See the Met Office forecast.

Croydon East households get £100 energy payments as Labour Budget extends VAT support, boosts small businesses, funds first-time buyers and tackles violence.

Newham Council is expanding weekly food waste recycling to 76,000 homes, turning scraps into renewable energy and bio-fertiliser under Simpler Recycling.

Bright Horizons Crouch End Fields Day Nursery in North London praised by Ofsted for inclusion, Makaton support and helping children communicate confidently.

Morrisons has a Disney Christmas collection, with free sticker packs on £15 spends, character toys for £4.99 and festive bells for £1 for More Card members.

Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.

Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham explains that with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters.

Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.

Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.

Centrepoint welcomed the new changes by hosting a visit from Department for Work and Pensions Minister Stephen Timms MP

Fans of the police crime drama Line of Duty will be excited to hear that the show is set to be returning sooner than expected.

This Royal Mail hack means the delivery company will collect parcels directly from your doorstep for just 30p.

Brent Council has approved plans to sell its freehold interest in Northwick Golf Course, but opposition parties are bidding to stop the proposal.

Greenwich has been named one of London's top nightlife destinations, ranking seventh in a new study of the capital's boroughs.

A Kent village just 40 minutes' drive from south-east London is home to a historic pub that played a key local role in World War II.

The National Crime Agency most wanted list includes six men with links to London including an alleged drugs boss.

A 48-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Frances Street, Woolwich on the evening of Thursday, October 22.

A teenager has been arrested following a robbery near to a south east London supermarket.

A multi-vehicle crash has caused very slow traffic on a busy motorway.

A road has been closed following an emergency services incident.

An overturned lorry has blocked the A3 and caused queueing traffic.

Traffic is being diverted on the M25 due to a police incident near junction 31.

A lane is closed on the M25 anticlockwise exit slip road at Junction 11, causing queues. The closure affects lane one of two near A320 St Peters Way in Chertsey.

Bonfire Night is just around the corner, with fireworks displays set to light up the skies across Sutton, Croydon and south west London.

A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital after being stabbed twice in the thigh at a Greenwich nightclub.

A man has been charged after a stabbing at a nightclub in Greenwich.

A 21-year-old was stabbed twice at a busy event ahead of Halloween in a south east London club.

A medical incident has led to the closure of one lane on the A503 Parkhurst Road near Finsbury Park.

A police incident brought traffic to a standstill on the M25.

Traffic is being temporarily held on the M25 due to a police incident near junction 31.

A fire broke out in a children’s play park.

An overturned lorry has blocked part of the A3.

Sixty firefighters tackled a blaze at a convenience store in Thamesmead in the early hours of the morning.

London faces a foggy start on Sunday, November 1, before sunny intervals and possible evening rain. See the Met Office hour-by-hour forecast and temperatures.

The London borough of Brent has been named as one of the worst areas in the UK for childhood asthma admissions.

Princes Street near Regent Street has reached full occupancy following four hospitality deals involving SpudBros, Kazu, SMATCHA and No.1 Princes Street.

Winter by the River returns to London Bridge on November 10, 2026, with Christmas market stalls, festive street food, live music and views of Tower Bridge.

Christmas is coming to London! Discover 10 festive attractions opening in November 2026, including Winter Wonderland, Christmas at Kew, ice rinks and festive lights.

Discover London's best free Christmas lights and festive attractions for 2026, including Oxford Street, Covent Garden, Regent Street and markets near Tube stations.

One pub in Croydon has been given a one-star food hygiene rating, while three pubs and bars across Croydon and Sutton have received two stars.