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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:40:16 +0100
New cycling event encourages riders to enjoy the sport with a social twist
Called Pedals & Pints, the event was launched by Molesey dad Angus Effemey, who is a personal trainer and indoor cycling instructor.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0100
Mosque plans for ex-Sutton ambulance station WITHDRAWN after 1,600 objections
A plan to convert a former ambulance station in Sutton into a mosque has been withdrawn after receiving over 1,600 objections.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Six storey hotel COULD get green light in South Croydon despite backlash
Plans for a controversial 91-room hotel in South Croydon could go ahead despite concerns over its design and actual need for the area.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Passengers warned as Southern trains from Croydon to face disruption this week
Passengers have been warned to expect travel disruption as we delve into the first week of September.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:03:27 +0100
Surrey priest feared dead after Nepal floods as family desperately seeks 'closure'
Hindu priest from Surrey among missing Britons after deadly flash floods in Tibet. UK families seek answers as Foreign Office aids search and relief efforts.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:24:03 +0100
RECAP updates as vehicle hits bridge forcing London tram line to partly shut
Part of the London Tramlink is suspended after a vehicle hit a bridge at Birkbeck, with no services running between Avenue Road and Harrington Road and delays across the rest of the network.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:28:55 +0100
Two rushed to hospital after crash between car and lorry in Purley
Two people have been rushed to hospital after a crash between a car and a lorry in Croydon.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:40:32 +0100
Nursing team makes patient's final days peaceful for him and his dog
A community nursing team in Kingston has been praised for their compassion and care during a patient’s final days.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:47:46 +0100
2 planning applications submitted this week, including plans to cut down tree
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Croydon Council this week.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:16:08 +0100
Retrospective plans submitted for replacement home in Cheam
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Sutton Council last week.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Popular actor taking over Richard Osman's BBC game show
Michael Sheen will be taking over hosting Richard Osman's House of Games with the producers "really looking forward to it".

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:25:29 +0100
Selsdon vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:25:50 +0100
RECAP after car and lorry crash CLOSES major Croydon road
The A235 Brighton Road is closed in both directions in Purley following a crash involving a car and lorry. Send photos or information to Ezekiel.Bertrand@newsquest.co.uk

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plaque marks the empty former home of only British prime minister to be assassinated
Spencer Perceval remains the only British prime minister to have been assassinated and a plaque on an empty house in Lincoln's Inn Fields marks his old home.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:37:26 +0100
Cleaning expert reveals hacks to keep spiders out of your home in spider season
Spider season is starting so you might be looking for cheap and easy ways to prevent spiders from entering your home.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:18:19 +0100
JD Wetherspoon confirms 6 new pubs will open in the UK in September - see where
JD Wetherspoon has confirmed it will open six new pubs in the UK in September 2026 - here are the exact locations.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
‘Unfriendly’ Croydon has ‘crime and violence’ and should be ‘bulldozed', says locals
Croydon has been named as one of the unfriendliest boroughs, so I headed out to the streets to find out whether people think it deserves that title.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:32:15 +0100
Man charged after fire breaks out at asylum hotel in Surrey
A man has been charged with arson after a fire at an asylum hotel in Surrey.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:36:18 +0100
Teenage girl ‘hit and pulled to the ground’ in Surrey park
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was assaulted at a Surrey park.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The sweet Surrey town named as one of the friendliest places to live in England
Epsom and Ewell has been named one of England’s friendliest areas, with research revealing that seven in ten residents are proud to live there.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:10:13 +0100
Jet2 UK flight lands in Paris airport after signalling mid-air emergency
Jet2's Flight LS1473 from London Stansted to Ibiza made an unscheduled landing at Charles de Gaulle Airport after signalling an emergency

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:08:47 +0100
EastEnders sent a 'huge blow' as popular actor to leave BBC soap in 2027
EastEnders star Pierre Counihan-Moullie, who plays Oscar Branning, is set to be the latest actor leaving the BBC soap.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Students make Sutton proud as borough ranks third in England for GCSE results
Sutton is shining on the national stage again after being named one of the best-performing areas in England for GCSE results.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Southern train changes this August bank holiday weekend
Several Southern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this bank holiday weekend.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The Art Deco cinema that became an iconic venue played by Arctic Monkeys and Rihanna
Once a grand 1930s cinema then a bingo hall and a legendary 80s venue The O2 Forum in Kentish Town is still hosting gigs.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:48:25 +0100
Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing girl believed to be in Carshalton
Police have grown increasingly concerned for a teenage girl who may be in the Carshalton area.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:17:17 +0100
Giant tentacles and sunflowers to take over Croydon this bank holiday
Seven giant inflatable artworks will turn Croydon town centre into an open-air gallery this Bank Holiday weekend.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How a row over a cottage's demolition inspired a feud and an iconic Bond villain
Erno Goldfinger designed the likes of The Trellick Tower and lived in Hampstead but his feud with James Bond creator Ian Fleming inspired a famous villain.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:02:24 +0100
Extra tickets released for sold out Bayeux Tapestry exhibition - How you can buy them
More tickets are being released for the British Museum’s blockbuster Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:15:24 +0100
Channel 4 reportedly axe EastEnders star's show despite pulling 1.1 million viewers
Joe Swash’s Channel 4 cooking series Batch from Scratch: Cooking For Less has reportedly been axed by the channel.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
How I spent a day at a 'magical' UK spot named among best places to live in the UK
Greenwich pops up in the best places to live in London listicles frequently thanks to its independent restaurants and cafés and wonderful park.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Are you the next 007? Applications open up for MI5 internship role
MI5 has opened up applications for its summer internship, which will allow candidates to experience the role of an intelligence officer

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:02:33 +0100
Wallington vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0100
This Sutton steakhouse is set to close its doors in just DAYS
A popular Sutton steakhouse is set to close its doors to the public next week.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:51:47 +0100
Van driver arrested after serious collision injures elderly pedestrian in Biggin Hill
A man in his 70s has been seriously injured after being hit by a van in Biggin Hill.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:27:32 +0100
Man rushed to major trauma centre after crash on busy Purley road
A man has been taken to a major trauma centre after a crash on a busy south London road.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:46:23 +0100
Major emergency response closes road in Biggin Hill as two rushed to hospital
A road has been closed in both directions following an emergency services incident in Biggin Hill.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:22:07 +0100
RECAP as two people rushed to hospital after emergency incident shuts road
A major south London road has been closed following an emergency services incident.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:22:02 +0100
Police launch major security operation for Notting Hill Carnival weekend
More than 7,000 police officers will be deployed in west London over the August bank holiday weekend as the Metropolitan Police prepares to police the 60th Notting Hill Carnival.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:03:37 +0100
Doorstep fraudsters carrying biometric machines ask for fingerprints in chilling scam
Warning: Fraudsters posing as Home Affairs Officers are targeting UK homes in a census scam. Stay vigilant—report suspicious doorstep activity to Action Fraud or 101.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:04:02 +0100
RECAP as delays mount after crash blocks busy south London road
A crash on a major south London road is causing significant disruption this morning.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Heritage Day celebrates borough's history and diversity
Families and history enthusiasts gathered for Merton Heritage Day, a free event celebrating the borough's rich history, heritage and diverse communities.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:06:52 +0100
Screens are destroying the potential of babies
A first-time parent and policymaker calls for clearer advice on baby screen time as research highlights concerns over sleep, development and wellbeing.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0100
Wallington tea room goes from zero to hero with top hygiene rating
A Wallington café has redeemed its zero-star food hygiene rating after being awarded a top score of five following a council reinspection.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:44:15 +0100
Sutton Council warns of disruption as roads remain closed after major fire
Road closures remain in place following a major fire in Mitcham which saw more than 100 firefighters called to the scene.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:23:50 +0100
Passenger fined after viral Heathrow meltdown before Las Vegas stag trip
A drunk passenger who verbally abused cabin crew on a British Airways flight from Heathrow has been fined more than £2,000.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:10 +0100
MAJOR fire that tore through homes and hectares of land now treated as suspicious
A major fire on Carshalton Road, Mitcham, destroyed homes and businesses; over 125 firefighters responded. Police treat blaze as suspicious. Road closures ongoing.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:12:57 +0100
Student housing plans emerge for Lambeth College’s Vauxhall Centre
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Wandsworth Council this week.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:58:09 +0100
Changes proposed to approved homes and shops scheme in Tolworth
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Kingston Council this week.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:29:37 +0100
Netflix announces new shows for 2027 including from the creator of Derry Girls
Netflix has unveiled a range of new shows that will be coming out over the next year including comedies from the creators of Derry Girls and Friday Night Dinner.

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