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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The south London village which was once seen as the ‘Lavender Capital of the World’
Carshalton is a popular neighbourhood with parks, historic buildings, and community events, which can be found in Sutton.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The family-run Carshalton butcher serving it all from ribeye to zebra meat
A Carshalton butcher, where customers can buy everything from dry-aged ribeyes to zebra meat, has been serving the community for four generations.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The two Sutton businesses EXPOSED for deliberately defaulting tax
Two Sutton businesses have been named and shamed for deliberately defaulting tax.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:28:47 +0100
Woman arrested after elderly man left fighting for life in Croydon collision
An elderly man is fighting for his life after being hit by a car in Croydon.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:21:36 +0100
Surrey stalker threatened to kill woman he believed was his girlfriend
A Surrey man who threatened to kill a woman he was obsessed with has been jailed after wrongly believing they were in a relationship.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:39:12 +0100
Egyptian man charged with sex offences including rape after Guildford incident
An Egyptian man has been charged with multiple serious sexual offences in connection with an alleged incident in Guildford.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Primary school pupil crowned winner of national poetry competition
A primary school pupil has been crowned the winner of a national poetry competition.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:57:39 +0100
Detective who kept Sally Anne Bowman murder images 'for entertainment' found guilty
A retired Metropolitan Police detective allegedly showed colleagues graphic crime scene photographs from the investigation into the rape and murder of Sally Anne Bowman in Croydon, for 'entertainment and bragging rights'.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
New Sutton neighbourhood to bring over 1,000 homes with pet spa and gym
A new neighbourhood is taking shape in Sutton in what developers say is one of the area’s most significant regeneration projects.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular south London restaurant in the running for national award
A south London restaurant serving New Orleans-style street food has been named one of the best in the UK in Uber Eats’ 2026 Restaurant of the Year Awards.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:26:35 +0100
Person rushed to major trauma centre as crash closes south London road
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash in Croydon.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:12:08 +0100
RECAP as south London road blocked due to crash, causing delays
A south London road has been blocked this afternoon following a traffic collision.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:36:43 +0100
Bus and cyclist crash sparks emergency response in Croydon
A cyclist in his 60s was taken to hospital after a collision with a bus on Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon. Police appeal for witnesses to the crash.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:58:35 +0100
Man rushed to hospital after crash shuts busy Croydon road
A man was taken to hospital after a crash at Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon. Several bus routes, including 197 and 312, were diverted. Latest London news.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:01:51 +0100
Road blocked after morning crash in Croydon
A road in Addiscombe, Croydon, has been blocked this morning following a crash.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:22:09 +0100
Man fighting for life after stabbing in Colliers Wood
A man is fighting for his life after a stabbing at Prince George’s Road in Colliers Wood.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:52:48 +0100
National Trust partners with Pokémon GO for its 10th anniversary
The National Trust is hoping Brits will ‘catch ‘em all’ – by partnering with Pokémon GO to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:50:10 +0100
More than half of Brits say making someone a cuppa is still the ultimate kind act
More than half of Brits feel making someone a cup of tea is still the ultimate act of kindness.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:47:02 +0100
Seven in 10 music fans listen to the same tracks and albums again and again
Music lovers are suffering from 'tunes on a loop' - listening to the same tracks and albums over and over again.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:43:20 +0100
Building society boss calls for new money emojis to represent British currency
A building society boss has called for new emojis to give more prominence to the British currency and everyday money moments.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:10:17 +0100
'Beloved' Oscar-award winning and Casualty actress dies aged 81 after illness
Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker, who was known for her roles in Home Alone 2, Casualty and My Left Foot, has died at the age of 81.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:37:45 +0100
Huge stars confirmed for third series of BBC’s BAFTA award-winning drama
Huge stars including David Tennant and Jo Joyner will be joining the cast of BBC's Time for its third series.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Crystal Palace dinosaurs removed from at risk register after 'incredible' revamp
Crystal Palace Park's iconic dinosaurs, dating back to the early 1850s, have been removed from the Heritage at Risk Register after a complete transformation.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:57:23 +0100
Sutton Council leader reveals why £27k was spent to remove English flags
Sutton Council leader Barry Lewis has slammed people tying England flags to lampposts after spending a whopping £27,000 removing them

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
LISTED: Croydon's best and worst GP surgeries for 2026 revealed
The latest figures have revealed which GP surgeries in Croydon received the highest and lowest patient satisfaction ratings in 2026.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Crystal Palace couple bringing the taste of Georgia to south London
A south London restaurant is winning over locals with its homemade cheese breads and authentic Georgian dishes.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:50:13 +0100
Police find gun, knives and drugs in Crystal Palace stop and search
Three men have been charged with a series of offences following a search in Crystal Palace.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:01:46 +0100
Two students recognised for innovative approach to tackling food waste
Daniela and Amélie, both 15 and from Wandsworth, secured third place in the Institute of Physics’ Eurekas competition with their project Rot-to-Watts.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:52:50 +0100
Pupils and parents climb Mount Snowdon for cancer charity
The team from Marshgate Primary School in Richmond took on Mount Snowdon in Wales over the weekend of July 11 and 12.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:32:08 +0100
Lorry drivers face £160 fines for using banned roads in clampdown
Wandsworth Council has stepped up enforcement on weight-restricted routes, targeting heavy goods vehicles that ignore 7.5-tonne limit signs.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:42:31 +0100
Plans to completely transform one of London's best-known markets
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Wandsworth Council this week.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:34:25 +0100
Corner plot in Worcester Park could get substantial upgrade
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Kingston Council this week.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:55:01 +0100
National Lottery issues urgent warning as 1.5 million players have cash waiting
The National Lottery is urging people to check their accounts, as more than 1.5 million players have cash waiting.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:21:50 +0100
Claudia Winkleman steps down from self-titled BBC chat show after just 1 series
The presenter launched The Claudia Winkleman Show on the BBC in March following her departure from Strictly Come Dancing.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Boost for Croydon town centre regeneration after £31.5m Whitgift Centre freehold sale
The freehold of the Whitgift Centre in Croydon has been sold to Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW).

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:53:14 +0100
Nearly half of Brits identify as the ‘Chief Vacation Officer’ in their friend group
A poll of 2,000 adults found there are six different personalities that make up a group trip.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Crystal Palace Park to celebrate major regeneration with FREE family fun weekend
Crystal Palace Park has nearly completed a major regeneration project and is celebrating with a weekend of activities.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0100
Croydon schools close as staff STRIKE over ‘toxic bullying culture’
Croydon schools will close for a day after staff announced industrial action over what unions have described as a “toxic” bullying culture.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
‘Incredibly special’ Sri Lankan restaurant takes home three awards
A south London restaurant and its chef have taken home a slew of awards as the business continues to grow.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0100
Croydon Wetherspoons reopening date FINALLY confirmed after two-month refurb
A popular Wetherspoon pub in Croydon is set to reopen after a major refurbishment, with a reopening date finally confirmed.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Croydon station where nearly HALF of all trains are delayed
Purley Oaks has been named the worst-performing train station in Croydon, according to the latest punctuality figures.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ex-Sutton burial ground could transform into block of eight flats
A block of flats could be built on a former burial ground in Sutton, but only if the council approves it.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:15 +0100
Boy, 14, charged with terrorism offence over alleged 'Sutton mosque attack plan'
A 14-year-old boy has been charged under the Terrorism Act over the discovery of alleged plans to target mosques in south London.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Estate agent crowned overall winner of Wimbledon window competition
This year’s Wimbledon Window Dressing Competition has been announced as Knight Frank.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:52:31 +0100
Campaign launched to inspire residents to get active
Cllr Kirsch - It was wonderful to see the river alive with activity this weekend as crowds watched Kingston Regatta competitors take to the water.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:43:40 +0100
Almost half of Brits struggle to sleep during hot weather
Almost half of Brits struggle to sleep during hot weather - leaving them feeling tired and low on energy.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:41:40 +0100
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament have been crowned the UK’s best view
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament have been crowned the UK’s best view, according to a poll.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:39:27 +0100
Brits trapped in contracts reckon they pay £576 more than needed
Brits stuck in ‘rip-off contracts’ reckon overpriced deals are costing them £576 a year more than they should be paying.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:54:54 +0100
Popular BBC comedy series with 'great cast' to end with third and final series
Daddy Issues, set and filmed in Stockport, will return to BBC iPlayer and BBC Three for a third and final series.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:55:17 +0100
Fans 'devastated' after popular Radio 1 presenters dropped for new talent
Radio 1 has announced it will be dropping six of its presenters with new talent being brought in to take over their shows.

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