Metropolitan Police figures show which south-west London borough recorded the most criminal offences in September.

Croydon train passengers face a weekend of Southern service changes as engineering work leaves London Victoria without any trains on Sunday (October 18).

There’s a London afternoon tea minutes from Covent Garden completely inspired by the iconic children's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

I went on a walk around Hampstead Heath in London, which was named as one of the UK's best Sunday strolls by GO Outdoors

A four-year-old boy is facing long journeys from Kent to Sutton for cancer treatment after undergoing two operations on a brain tumour.

A family-run butchers and Brazilian grocer in Thornton Heath has applied for an alcohol licence - but existing council Impact Areas have posed a possible problem.

Croydon’s Whitgift Centre looks set to lose another retailer after TGJones launched a closing down sale.

Hospitality giants pledge 100,000 jobs for unemployed 18 to 24-year-olds in partnership with the DWP.

Keeping a vehicle running smoothly requires a workshop that pairs technical precision with genuine consideration for the driver.

Surrey Lord-Lieutenant Neelam Dharni Devesher MBE visited Nescot College in Epsom, praising students’ talent and hearing concerns about transport and costs.

Holly Lodge Centre in Richmond Park celebrates 30,000 visitors since reopening and targets 100,000 over the next decade, supporting children with SEND.

Epsom and Ewell Council invites residents to share memories and photos for its 90th anniversary, ahead of the planned 2027 East Surrey Council transition.

Sadiq Khan says West London Orbital and Piccadilly Line upgrades will improve links for Hounslow, Kingston and Richmond, with new trains and faster journeys.

Richmond’s Old Vicarage School wins Best Small Independent Prep School of the Year at the national Independent Schools of the Year 2026 Awards in London.

Surbiton care home resident Beryl celebrates her 100th birthday on October 1 with cake, prosecco and dancing, honouring her life from Australia to the UK.

Half of Brits regularly clock into a ‘second shift’ - putting in 214 extra hours in the evening per year to pursue side hustles and passion projects.

The Peter Sylvester Centre in Croydon looks set to become a nursery as it goes up for sale.

BOXPARK Croydon is celebrating its 10th anniversary by giving away 1,000 free drinks during a day-long birthday event.

The UK's small business owners have revealed what's keeping them up at night – including winter bills, unexpected costs and worrying they've left something on at work. 

Four Kingston Council planning applications include new flats at Brighton Road and Highwood House, plus roof, façade and window repairs in Surbiton properties.

Here are some of the latest planning applications validated or decided by Wandsworth Council

Kingston’s Ancient Market remains closed after a fire, as clearance begins and the council explores an interim market ahead of November’s Christmas Market.

Wandsworth Council launches Fair Use Charter for e-bike and e-scooter parking, tackling pavement misuse and requiring operators to remove bikes quickly.

Channel 4 has announced it has secured the rights to stream beloved series Friends, meaning it will once again be free to watch in the UK.

Eight in 10 UK adults back a camera glasses ban in public, new research finds, as 92% cite privacy risks and 88% call for new laws, Even Realities says.

ADHD and autism are soaring among people over 50, new data has suggested.

The trending holiday destinations for 2027 include South Lake Tahoe in California, Hyogo in Japan and Punta del Este in Uruguay, according to Expedia Group.

A third of second-hand marketplace sellers admit they now buy clothes, shoes and accessories with the intention of selling them on after just a few wears.

Police are searching for a missing Croydon boy last seen eight days ago.

A man has been taken to hospital after having his phone and money stolen on Surrey Street in Croydon.

A man has been rushed to a major trauma centre following a road collision.

Drivers are facing delays in south London this afternoon following an emergency services incident in West Norwood.

Traffic disruption is affecting journeys across Croydon this afternoon after a crash on a major route.

Motorists are facing major delays on the M25 clockwise this morning after multiple incidents around the motorway.

Flight Club is bringing festive cocktails, bottomless pizza, Christmas brunches and a winter rooftop experience to its London venues this Christmas.

Epsom Symphony Orchestra celebrates 75 years with an anniversary concert at Epsom Playhouse on October 17, 2026, featuring Brahms, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky.

Kew Gardens’ 31st Orchid Festival returns February 6 to March 14, bringing the Amazon rainforest to London with orchids, wildlife and conservation displays.

Sally Rooney’s publisher Faber stops UK book sales after her support for the banned protest group Palestine Action.

A Great British Bake Off winner has shared a recipe for making “free” laundry detergent using conkers.

A new murder mystery from the makers of Blue Lights is coming to ITV.

Traffic is being temporarily held on the M25 anticlockwise between J26 at Waltham Abbey and J25 at Enfield following a crash involving three vehicles.

Enable wins Large Charity of the Year at the Charity Times Awards for its Wandsworth Council partnership and community health and wellbeing services.

A popular, family-run restaurant in Crystal Palace is set to close after serving the community for more than four decades.

Southern passengers travelling through Croydon face late-night train changes this week as engineering work closes railway lines and disrupts services towards London.

One of Europe's biggest autumn attractions has opened its gates to record visitor numbers as the popular pumpkin festival unveils its largest-ever expansion.

What began as a struggling 16-seat café during the Covid pandemic has become one of Sutton’s most popular and decorated food spots.

Croydon Council validates plans for a single-storey rear extension at 5 Godstone Road, Purley, to create office space.

Sutton Council planning applications include a five-room HMO, telecoms upgrades, rear extensions and outbuildings in Sutton, Cheam and Worcester Park.

Andy Burnham’s Labour Party Conference speech backs a National Care Service and closer Europe ties, while Wandsworth faces a major Council Tax rise and cuts.

Coulsdon’s new £9.8m NHS health centre is due to open next April, offering GP, blood testing and diagnostic services, plus 35,000 extra appointments a year.