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Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The ghost London Tube station that was Churchill's wartime bunker
Down Street Tube station in Mayfair was closed to the public in 1932 but became a government wartime bunker where the cabinet met to take decisions.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The south London park with roaming deer named Britain’s best spring walk
Richmond Park has been named as the UK’s best spring walk for 2026.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All the latest planning applications submitted to Sutton Council
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Sutton Council this week.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All the London venues benefiting from a £30m arts and culture funding boost
Cultural venues, museums, and libraries are set to receive a £30 million boost to improve access to arts and culture from the government’s Arts Everywhere Fund.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:48:11 +0100
Increased police presence in Epsom after protest following alleged rape
Surrey Police has confirmed there will be an increased police presence in Epsom this weekend following a reported rape in the town.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:51:45 +0100
Condition update of 15-year-old boy stabbed in Thornton Heath
Police have given an update on the condition of the 15-year-old boy who was stabbed in Thornton Heath.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:12:58 +0100
No arrests made after boy, 15, stabbed and left fighting for life in Thornton Heath
No arrests have been made so far after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in Thornton Heath.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:37:35 +0100
Boy, 15, fighting for life after stabbing in Thornton Heath
A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Thornton Heath.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
£10k-a-month win for Croydon player - but they haven't claimed their prize yet
Someone in Croydon could be in for an incredible year, but they have yet to come forward and claim their prize from the National Lottery.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:38:07 +0100
Police respond to asylum claims after alleged rape outside Epsom church
Surrey Police has addressed speculation surrounding a reported rape in Epsom following online commentary about those potentially involved.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Children’s home could become 19‑household HMO
Here are the latest batch of planning applications submitted to Redbridge Council.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Veteran paddles 126 miles to raise funds for RNLI and Combat Stress
Alan Thornewill, will be paddling from Lechlade in Gloucestershire to Teddington Lock in south-west London to raise money to help other former servicepeople.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for nine new flats in three and four-storey block revealed
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Croydon Council this week.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New London walking tour follows in the historic footsteps of the capital's posties
The Postal Museum in Clerkenwell is starting a new walking tour to explore the people, places and post boxes from London's past.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:08:25 +0100
Downton Abbey star dies aged 77 following battle with dementia
Downton Abbey star Nathalie Baye has died aged 77, following a battle with dementia.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:08:21 +0100
Evil EastEnders villain to return to BBC soap for new storyline after 2 years away
An EastEnders villain will return to our screens soon after a two-year break.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100
UK delivery company set to close down after entering liquidation
Emissionless UK delivery company Quiver Delivery, based in London, is set to shut down after entering liquidation.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'Risk of baby abduction' found at Croydon hospital's maternity unit
Croydon University Hospital has been told by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) it must improve its maternity services after inspectors found a "risk of baby abduction".

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
All the schools on the planned SL15 bus route between Eltham and Clapham
South London is getting a new SL15 Superloop bus route, and we’ve rounded up all the schools accessible along it.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:49:49 +0100
'No evidence of offence as reported' in Epsom rape investigation
Police say they have not found evidence to support the reported rape in Epsom following an investigation.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:33:07 +0100
Protesters ‘reassured but not satisfied’ after police talks in Epsom
Protest organisers in Epsom say they are reassured but still seeking answers after meeting police over an ongoing investigation.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All the Southern trains in Croydon replaced by buses this weekend
Southern trains in Croydon will be replaced by buses this week.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sexual offences by London taxi and minicab drivers 'tripled in three years'
Shocking data shows that sexual offences by taxi or minicab drivers in London have more than tripled in three years.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Karen Allison talks about her role at Durham County Council
Being in charge of a major slice of County Durham must be like managing traffic at a busy intersection of the A690.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:07:04 +0100
Epsom rape investigation latest as huge crowds gather and police increase presence
Police have increased patrols in Epsom and are continuing to appeal for information as an investigation into a reported rape outside a church continues.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:55:23 +0100
Two men arrested after 'knife seen' on train in Epsom
Two men have been arrested after concerns were raised about a man carrying a suspected knife at Epsom railway station.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0100
Croydon’s best-rated primary schools as pupils receive offers for September
Data ranks Croydon primary school performance as offers are released today.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'I saw the protests in Epsom - it wasn't like the sweet Surrey town I know’
I went to Epsom town centre after protests broke out to see how Sweet Surrey was responding.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:27:52 +0100
Church minister condemns 'intimidating' protests after rape in Epsom
A church minister has condemned “intimidating” protests following an alleged rape outside her church in Epsom, warning that “hate cannot drive out hate”.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:12:11 +0100
‘Disruption and intimidation will not be tolerated’ after protests in Epsom
Protest disruption and intimidation in Epsom “will not be tolerated” after large crowds gathered following a rape in the area.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0100
Sutton man who worked for MI5 sectioned after being found insane
A former MI5 contractor from Sutton has been detained under the Mental Health Act after being found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:41:14 +0100
Decathlon to open new store at IKEA Croydon next WEEK with free gifts
Decathlon is opening a new store at IKEA Croydon with free gifts, family activities and sports events planned for launch weekend.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:39:30 +0100
Man in hospital after crash which has shut Richmond Bridge for seven hours
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash which has shut Richmond Bridge for hours.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:03:50 +0100
Police shut bridge for over nine hours after crash - recap
Police have shut Richmond Bridge this morning (April 16). Follow our blog for live updates.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:11:15 +0100
Police warn protesters after riot police called in Epsom following rape near church
Protesters have been warned after riot police were called to control crowds calling for more information following a woman’s reported rape in Epsom.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:30:07 +0100
Teen, 16, taken to hospital after stabbing in Croydon
A teenager has been taken to hospital after a stabbing on North End in Croydon.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'The one thing that could unlock better train services for our area'
Carshalton and Wallington MP Bobby Dean on how fixing the 'Croydon bottleneck' could transform rail service in the area.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The south London colleges set to see building upgrades
Multiple colleges across south east London - including those run by London South East Colleges - are set to benefit from a multi‑million‑pound boost.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0100
Winner of The Apprentice 2026 and £250,000 from Lord Sugar revealed after tense final
After several intense weeks, it came down to Karishma Vijay and Pascha Myhill competing to become Lord Alan Sugar's latest business partner.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:16:35 +0100
Warning issued as Europe heading for 'the largest energy crisis we have ever faced'
The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left amid the 'largest energy crisis we've ever faced'.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:41:54 +0100
Tesco boss says supermarket 'doing whatever we can' to keep costs down for shoppers
Tesco told shareholders it was “providing a wider range of guidance than we were previously planning” due to uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:40:59 +0100
Martin Lewis shares the little-known council tax rule that’s finally being changed
Martin Lewis has welcomed new council tax rules giving households more time to pay and capping charges.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:39:57 +0100
The £1 coin sold for almost £700 on eBay - how to spot the rare coin
The 2017 Royal Mint £1 coin sold for £699.30 on eBay due to being minted with a rare error

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:51:28 +0100
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies aged 48 after traffic accident
Alex Manninger, the former Arsenal and Austria national team goalkeeper, has died at the age of 48 after a traffic accident

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:12:00 +0100
2 Apprentice legends set to return for series finale tonight after 13 years away
The finale of the BBC One business show will see Karishma Vijay and Pascha Myhill going head-to-head for Lord Sugar's £250,000 investment.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:46:52 +0100
EV charging company supplying Amazon and Tesco enters administration - 69 jobs cut
UK company EO Charging, which supplies Amazon, Tesco, DHL, and more with EV charging stations, has entered administration, resulting in 69 job cuts.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:56:56 +0100
Riot police deployed as huge crowds gather in protest after woman raped in Epsom
Riot police have been deployed as huge crowds gathered in Epsom to protest after a woman was raped outside a church.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:08:04 +0100
Everything we know so far after woman raped by several men outside church in Epsom
We have gathered everything we know so far after a woman raped outside church in Epsom.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:34:21 +0100
Huge crowds hit street to protest after woman raped outside Epsom church
Huge crowds have gathered in Epsom to protest after a woman was raped outside a church in the town.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
'I ran 275km desert endurance challenge to help the charity where I met my wife'
Claygate runner Richard East took on one of the world's toughest endurance challenges, the Marathon des Sables, to raise funds for the Hampton-based Horse Rangers Association.

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