A mother, father and their “severely-ill’ nine-year-old boy who died after falling from a tower block in Elephant and Castle have been named in a report.

Hedgemans Road is closed in both directions in Dagenham due to an emergency services incident. Send photos or information to Ezekiel.Bertrand@newsquest.co.uk

An investigation has been launched after a fire lasted more than six hours and sent huge plumes of smoke across London.

No arrests have been made after an early-morning robbery took place in Wood Green.

Whether he’s the dad who has everything or you simply want to make life easier for the father figure in your life, knowing what to buy this Father’s Day can be quite a mission.

Arsenal fan Zakaria Kaddouchrif, 21, given three-year football ban after entering Emirates Stadium without a ticket. Fined and sentenced at Highbury court.

From Leicester Square to Marylebone, these are the London Tube station names that visitors most often mispronounce.

Long before Gail's took over London's high streets the Lyon's Corner House cafes were the first mass catering chain with iconic waitresses called Nippies.

Highgate Cemetery is considered one of London's most haunted areas, and has been described as 'beautiful' and 'serene'.

A planning application has been formally submitted by Berkeley Homes for a major residential-led development on land off Hayes Lane and the A21 Bromley Common.

Young singers from Gladstone Park Primary School in Brent took centre stage at the English-Speaking Union during an evening organised by Anthem Schools.

The Redbridge Samaritans Scratch Choir performed at John Lewis in Oxford Street, raising more than £1,200.

A doctors strike is set to hit several North London hospitals next week and plunge an NHS trust into further financial difficulty.

Half of Gen Zs have started their own business ranging from side hustles to fully-fledged companies - the most of any generation.

More than a third of the sandwich generation feel overlooked by society.  

New data from NHS England reveals there were 403 "never events" in the health service for the year from April 2025 to March this year.

Gary Lineker says things were 'starting to run out of love' before he left the BBC after 26 years.

A Met Police officer has been sacked after naked images were found on his work phones.

People are being urged to avoid the area after a major fire broke out near London Bridge, sending huge plumes of black smoke over the River Thames.

Rail passengers are facing disruption in and out of central London this evening following a fire.

People are being urged to avoid the area after a major fire broke out near London Bridge, sending huge plumes of black smoke over the River Thames.

Huge plumes of black smoke can be seen rising over the River Thames this afternoon.

Stock Hill in Biggin Hill is partially blocked in both directions following a crash. Send photos or information to Ezekiel.Bertrand@newsquest.co.uk

Capital’s Summertime Ball 2026 at Wembley Stadium featured Take That, Niall Horan, Fatboy Slim, RAYE, and more. Highlights, setlists, and fan moments.

Church Street is partially blocked following a crash near Reeves Corner. Send photos or information to Ezekiel.Bertrand@newsquest.co.uk

UAE travel restrictions: Passengers from Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan barred entry unless outside these countries for 21+ days, says Emirates.

Plans have been submitted to convert the former HSBC bank into a 24-hour adult gaming centre in Sidcup High Street.

A person has been taken to hospital after a crash in Wallington.

Piccadilly line disruption near Heathrow due to signal failure at Hatton Cross. TfL advises using Elizabeth line. Northern and Jubilee lines also delayed.

Forensic teams investigate a fatal shooting in North Finchley after a 19-year-old woman was found dead on Dale Grove. Police cordon in place; no arrests yet.

Daniel Day, 30, denies causing public nuisance after allegedly climbing Big Ben during a pro-Palestine protest, sparking Westminster disruption and road closures.

Train disruption between Brixton and Beckenham Junction until 9 June due to defective track. Reduced Southeastern services via Herne Hill, West Dulwich, Sydenham Hill.

A man remains in hospital in a serious condition following a fight near Willesden Green Tube station at the weekend.

Two men have been charged after a fight involving a knife in Ilford.

A man is in critical condition after a stabbing during a large fight in Barking on Saturday night.

Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week.

Man in his 40s dies in Northolt A40 Target Roundabout crash. Metropolitan Police seek witnesses after fatal car and pedestrian collision; driver arrested.

A person has died near Shotton station, causing major rail disruption on the Holyhead to London Euston line. Services cancelled, delays and refunds in place.

A crime scene is in place in North Finchley after the death of a 19-year-old woman following gunshots.

Severe disruption on Holyhead to London Euston trains after incident near Prestatyn and Chester. Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales affected; delays, cancellations, rail replacement coaches in operation.

Several Southern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this week.

TfL launches public consultation on DLR extension from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead, aiming to boost East London with new homes, jobs and improved transport links.

A crash involving two HGVs is causing severe disruption near the Dartford Crossing, with long delays and lane closures in place.

Man charged after fatal M4 Hillingdon crash: Mohammed and Diljan Hagila killed. Maninder Singh Brar faces death by dangerous driving charges. Met Police appeal.

Points failure disrupts London Overground trains between Willesden Junction and Richmond; services cancelled or diverted. Alternative travel options advised.

Police are searching for a vehicle after a police officer was injured during an attempt to stop a Mercedes in Orpington.

The Met Police is reviewing its actions before Rasheed Rahman murdered Mark Carroll in Camden. Internal review launched after teen's conviction at Wood Green Crown Court.

A crash on the M25 clockwise is causing severe disruption after a lorry struck a bridge pillar near Cobham in the early hours of this morning.

London terror training exercise at Canary Wharf sees 1,000 police, fire, and paramedics test response to major attack, using drones and new technology.

Police cordon on River Road, Barking after triple stabbing leaves 22-year-old critically injured. Two men arrested for attempted murder. Traffic disruption.