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Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:06 +0100
LIVE as London's BUSIEST station hit by 'major disruption' in rush hour
Trains to London's busiest station are facing "major disruption" following a failure on the tracks. Live updates here.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Gas works to block four roads in Wallington this month
Four roads in Wallington will be closed at the end of the month due to gas works.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
24 Hours in A&E documentary returns to St George's Hospital
The popular Channel 4 documentary 24 Hours in A&E is returning to St George’s Hospital in Tooting.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The ghosts and ghouls that haunt Sutton’s many historical sites
 With Halloween around the corner, Sutton’s haunted history is resurfacing. Across the borough, residents past and present have reported ghostly encounters in pubs, hospitals, cinemas and schools.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
‘I found out Croydon Council cut my son’s speech therapy through WhatsApp group’
A Croydon mum says she was left in shock after discovering her five-year-old son’s legally funded speech therapy had been cut without warning.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:44:19 +0100
Is Lloyds Bank down? Customers report issues with website and mobile banking
Lloyds Bank customers have reported issues with the website and mobile app.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:22:35 +0100
Is Ring doorbell down? Users reporting outage on app and website
Ring doorbell users have reported an outage with the app and website with more than 4,000 issues reported on DownDetector.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +0100
Two women stabbed with one dead in separate incidents within 24 hours across London
A woman has died and another left injured after two separate stabbings within 24 hours across London.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
The family-run Sanderstead restaurant where customers can shape the menu
A family-run Sanderstead restaurant, where customers have a say in the menu, is quickly becoming a go-to spot for brunch, breakfast, and all-day dining.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:15:27 +0100
Woman in her 50s dies after incident ‘involving bus’ in Mitcham
A woman in her 50s has died after an incident allegedly involving a bus in Mitcham.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100
South Londoners jailed so far this month including pub landlord who spied in toilets
Our round-up of the south Londoners who have been sentenced to prison time.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:56:08 +0100
Stormzy stuck in middle of Putney High Street after luxury car runs out of fuel
Stormzy was left stuck in the middle of Putney High Street after his luxury car ran out of fuel.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100
‘I am searching for RAF war hero Kenneth Tibbats’ descendants’
Researchers are hoping to find relatives or descendants of an RAF bomber pilot from east London who was killed during the air war over Nazi Germany in 1942.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
New licence could bring longer hours and music to Croydon brewery taproom
 A Croydon brewery known for its craft beers and lively taproom could soon see changes to how it operates.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The Worcester Park bungalow with landscaped garden and en-suites for sale
A fully refurbished five-bedroom detached bungalow on Donnington Road, Worcester Park, is for sale for £1.2m.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The picturesque chocolate box village just 30 minutes from London
Finchampstead was previously named one of the best places to live and has been described as a 'chocolate box village'.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The favourite Sutton spots for a Sunday roast according to those who know best
When it comes to a proper Sunday roast, Sutton locals know exactly where to go.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The Sanderstead garden that went from hobby to award-winning green space
One thing I always make sure to visit when exploring a green space, and when I went to Sanderstead, I knew I had to see Wettern Tree Garden.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Campaigners demand Sutton Council to go fully vegan and plant-based
A group of Sutton campaigners is calling on the council to serve 100 per cent plant-based food at all council events.

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted across Croydon including proposals for new homes
Croydon Council has received a range of new planning applications, including proposals for new flats, home extensions, HMOs, tree works, and commercial conversions across Purley, Norbury, Thornton Heath, and South Croydon.

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Four south west London restaurants named among the best in England
Several south west London restaurants have been named as finalists in the Food Awards England 2025.

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 16:42:59 +0100
Person hit by train causing major disruption at London Charing Cross
A person has been hit by a train which is causing major disruption to several London Charing Cross services.

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100
London man diagnosed with same cancer as D'Angelo after abdominal tightness
A man from Forest Hill was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, like R&B singer D'Angelo, after noticing "tightness" in his abdomen.

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:23:55 +0100
Man in his 30s fighting for life after falling from height in Croydon
A man in his 30s is fighting for his life in hospital after falling from a height in Croydon.

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The most expensive neighbourhoods in Croydon revealed
New data from the Office for National Statistics and HM Land Registry shows which neighbourhoods in Croydon are the most expensive to buy a home.

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
I spent a day in Croydon's best area - and now I get why people love it
I spent the day in the area readers named as Croydon’s best - and I left fully backing their choice.

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Hackbridge chef ‘didn’t expect to win’ both Surrey and National Chef of the Year
A Hackbridge chef has been named the best chef in both the regional and national categories of the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards.

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The never-attacked 14th century Sussex castle that appeared in Doctor Who
Just 75 minutes drive from London, you’ll find a castle with a fascinating history, famous for never being attacked and appearing in one of Britain's best-loved TV shows.

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
 5 reasons why this London borough was named the happiest place to live
Richmond upon Thames was previously named the happiest London borough to live in. Find out the five reasons why.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:39:55 +0100
Police close London train lines to major airport after incident - Recap
Police have closed train lines from London to a major airport in response to an emergency incident. Live updates here.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:02:17 +0100
Mitcham house alight in large morning fire
A house in Lewis Road, Mitcham, is on fire today (October 17).

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:13:35 +0100
One person dies and one fighting for their life in tragic day on London train lines
One person has died and a second left seriously injured following a tragic day on train lines through London.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:48:00 +0100
Pictures show progress of building new Kingston leisure centre
Providing a wide range of opportunities for everyone of all ages and abilities to be active and healthy is really important to us as a council.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:40:42 +0100
Wandsworth McDonald's reopens after major transformation
McDonald’s has reopened its doors at its newly refitted Wandsworth restaurant.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:00:23 +0100
New safe and welcoming youth hub launches in Croydon to tackle loneliness
A new community youth hub launched in Croydon this week, aiming to tackle youth loneliness and provide a safe, welcoming space for young people.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:38:41 +0100
Opening date announced for David Lloyd fitness centre in Colliers Wood
David Lloyd Clubs will open its new Colliers Wood facility on November 27, featuring a luxury spa, heated pool, boutique studios, gym, and family zone.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:15:20 +0100
The 400-year-old engineering marvel that supplies London with water gets a repair
A £6 million scheme to stop a 400-year-old aqueduct through north London from leaking and risking floods has been completed.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:06:38 +0100
The 3p an hour bargain buy that keeps me warm all winter without heating
As the nights draw in, few things in life can be quite as perfect as snuggling down under an electric blanket or a heated throw.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:13:08 +0100
Sutton school named London Independent School of the Year
Sutton High School GDST has been named London Independent School of the Year 2025 at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards, recognising its outstanding results, innovative teaching, and commitment to empowering students.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:37:01 +0100
London paramedic suggested sexually abusing babies in maternity ward
Former London Ambulance Service paramedic Peter Burningham has been banned from the profession after he was jailed for online child sex offences.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:30:44 +0100
Waitrose store in Coulsdon reopens after huge refurbishment
A Waitrose in Coulsdon has reopened after a multi-million-pound refurbishment.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:14:05 +0100
House 'completely destroyed' after large Mitcham fire
A house has been completely destroyed after a fire on Lewis Road, Mitcham.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:43:45 +0100
The South Western trains from Waterloo cancelled this weekend
South Western trains running from Waterloo and past Clapham Junction will be cancelled this weekend.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Headless horseman spotted at Kew as spooky Halloween trail returns
A headless horseman was spotted near the famous Palm House as a spooky Halloween light trail returns to Kew Gardens

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Discover 5 of London's oldest pubs you can still enjoy a pint in
Looking for a pub in London? Try out five of the oldest pubs that are still open today, ready to serve you a pint.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Windy, noisy and smelly' town centre corner set to be Croydon's newest park
A corner of Croydon town centre dubbed “windy, noisy and a bit smelly” would be transformed by the borough’s newest public park, the architect behind the plans has said.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon named one of London’s most popular boroughs to live in
Croydon has been named one of the most popular London boroughs to live in.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:23:18 +0100
Prince Andrew will 'no longer' use Duke of York title as he steps 'further' back
Prince Andrew will stop using his remaining titles and honours, including the Duke of York, in the wake of the Epstein scandal.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:14:20 +0100
Prince Andrew will 'no longer' use Duke of York title as he steps 'further' back
Prince Andrew will stop using his remaining titles and honours, including the Duke of York, in the wake of the Epstein scandal.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:56:49 +0100
Gen Z and millennials turn business trips into luxury
Hotels.com research reveals that for younger professionals, business travel is far more than a job requirement — it’s a chance to elevate their everyday experiences.

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