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Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:37:51 +0100
LIVE travel updates amid crash on Dartford Crossing and Overground delays
A crash on the Dartford Crossing has left heavy delays and traffic. Live updates here.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:47:56 +0100
One arrested and two injured after brawl brings bus to a standstill in west London
A teenager has been arrested and two others injured after a fight on a bus in Hayes.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:19:42 +0100
‘Pregnant’ woman among two sent to hospital after crash in Lambeth
A pregnant woman is said to be among the two in hospital following a crash in Lambeth.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
How over 15,000 volunteers are driving change across Kingston
Kingston celebrates Communities Month with the launch of its 2025–29 volunteering strategy and a heartfelt tribute to the borough’s 15,000 volunteers and countless carers making a real difference.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'I had a heart attack while on a bike ride - now I'll cycle from London to Brighton'
South Croydon dad Jon White will take on the BHF London to Brighton Bike Ride after surviving a heart attack in 2023.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Londoners can now reach the seaside for under £5
FlixBus has launched a twice-daily London to Brighton service with fares from £4.49, free Wi-Fi, and charging points—plus new Cambridge and Gatwick routes this summer.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
‘I worked at Allders when Croydon had options - it will never be the same again'
A former Allders employee says Croydon can “never go back to the way it was” as the council pushes forward with regeneration plans.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Full list of all the London Underground line and station closures this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (June 13 - 15) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Award-win for Morden tea room opened by mum after daughter killed by drunk driver
A tearoom which was set up by a mum from Morden whose daughter was killed on Christmas Day by a drunk driver has won a prestigious award.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'The stats are clear - 20mph speed limits on London roads save lives'
Richmond Council leader Gareth Roberts says TfL’s new data proves 20MPH zones reduce deaths and serious injuries across London.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Something must change - my message to the government on the Israel-Palestine conflict
Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler has called for the recognition of Palestine, an arms sales suspension, and sanctions against Israeli officials.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:03:31 +0100
Winter Fuel Payment scams already on the rise - here's how to avoid them
Winter fuel payment changes have been welcomed, but there are already a wave of scams to steal pensioners' money

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0100
Wetherspoon to offer pints from £1.49 from this month (how you can get yours)
Patrons will be able to buy a pint at select JD Wetherspoon pubs in the UK for £1.49 as part of the new-look Ale Monday to Wednesday deal.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:40:27 +0100
EastEnders star is 'trying' to get Only Fools and Horses legend to join soap
EastEnders star Shane Ritchie says he is 'trying' to get Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason to join the BBC soap.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:51:30 +0100
Major roads near Parliament and Downing Street shut by police - recap
Abingdon Street near the Houses of Parliament was shut today. Whitehall was also shut due to a separate incident

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:09:12 +0100
Major South Western Railway delays after person hit by train - recap
There were major delays across the South Western Railway after a person has been reportedly hit by a train near Richmond.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:08:38 +0100
RECAP after public urged to 'avoid' London Bridge after crash closes road
London Bridge is closed to northbound traffic following a crash.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:16:33 +0100
Famous Mayfair road closed by serious crash by Hyde Park
Park Lane is closed by Hyde Park and Marble Arch following a serious crash. Live updates here.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:16:29 +0100
Man hit by bus outside Liverpool Street station with road closed overnight
Liverpool Street is closed both ways near the train station following a police incident. Live updates hee.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0100
I went to London Zoo after dark - here's what the animals get up to at night
Zoo Nights are back where my friend and I had a chance to see endangered animals up and close after hours at London Zoo.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:17:34 +0100
Person dies after being hit by train near Richmond
A person has died after being hit by a train at North Sheen station, with major delays across the South Western Railway.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:39:43 +0100
Major road near Downing Street cordoned by police due to abandoned vehicle
Police have cordoned off Whitehall due to an abandoned vehicle near Downing Street.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:28:47 +0100
Man in hospital after coach crash near the Houses of Parliament
A man is in hospital after a crash on Abingdon Street, near the Houses of Parliament.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:17:36 +0100
Heat health alert issued for London as temperatures soar and thunderstorms loom
A yellow heat-health alert has been issued for London by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as thunderstorms are set to hit the city.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:57:03 +0100
Motorcyclist fighting for his life after crash with van on famous Mayfair street
A motorbike rider is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash with a van on Park Lane in Mayfair.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:00:50 +0100
Woman rushed to hospital after crash involving bus and cyclist on London Bridge
Woman taken to hospital after crash involving bus and cyclist on London Bridge

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:05:17 +0100
Man rushed to hospital and road closed after Liverpool Street crash
A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash near Liverpool Street station in central London.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Kew charity shop’s fashion show raises thousands for Save the Children
A Kew fashion show hosted by Mary’s Living & Giving Shop raised £3,000 for Save the Children with over 130 guests attending.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Dip in affordable homes across Sutton
Sutton has seen a slight dip in the number of affordable homes, new data has revealed.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Council’s school crossing patrol cuts 'will put kids' safety at risk'
Croydon Council’s decision to axe its last remaining school crossing patrols by the end of the year has sparked alarm among parents, who fear the move will put children at risk on busy borough roads.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
‘The Whitgift Centre is dying and its heart is missing’ - but is there 'potential'?
Croydon shoppers say the Whitgift Centre is “dying” and has become a “ghost town".

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Raynes Park rugby club wins building materials prize to help with renovations
Old Emanuel Rugby Football Club in Raynes Park has won £1,000 in building supplies from Selco to renovate its historic pavilion.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:38:50 +0100
Over 65s issued weather warning and urged to stay indoors over next two days
The UK has declared the first official heat warning of the year so far - with 30C temperatures expected.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:11:03 +0100
Morrisons is giving away free kitchen products worth £30, but be quick
Morrisons customers across the UK can swap their More Card Stamps for Pyrex products worth up to £30 until June 22

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:10:24 +0100
Martin Lewis shares key HMRC tax updates after viewers' confusion
Martin Lewis has highlighted some of the most common tax misconceptions - the HMRC rules that viewers find confusing, and that are easy to fall foul of.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:24:12 +0100
The banned Only Fools and Horses episode with 'upsetting' scenes
One episode of Only Fools and Horses was banned from airing after 9/11 due to 'upsetting' scenes.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:45:13 +0100
Sir David Jason shares honest thoughts on Ronnie Barker years after tragic death
Star of Only Fools and Horses and Open All Hours, Sir David Jason, has shared his thoughts on the late Ronnie Barker.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:50:02 +0100
Call the Midwife star admits 'it's hard to talk about' BBC show after shock axe
Axed Call the Midwife star, Olly Rix, has opened up about his exit from the BBC show and admits he finds it 'hard to talk about'.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:36:02 +0100
EastEnders icon 'revealed' as new owner of Queen Vic and fans are 'so excited'
EastEnders' new landlady of the Queen Vic has been revealed as Kat Moon, played by Jessie Wallace, according to The Sun.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:28:22 +0100
EasyJet apologises as mum claims family could have died in holiday fire
EasyJet apologised to the family and said pending the outcome of a formal investigation, they will not be offering this property to their holidaymakers

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:23:37 +0100
EastEnders star teases double return including 'the crown prince' of BBC soap
EastEnders star Scott Maslen (Jack Branning) has spoken about the possible return of Max and Oscar Branning to Albert Square.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:19:05 +0100
Emergency services rush to casualty on Bakerloo line - Recap
The Bakerloo line has been suspended entirely following a casualty on the tracks. Live updates here.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:21:57 +0100
Man sexually assaulted three women on busy trains across London
A man who sexually assaulted three separate women on trains across London has been jailed.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0100
You can see the Red Arrows this weekend in London - Exact time of flypast
The Red Arrows will be marking Trooping the Colour for 2025 with a flypast. See the timings and route.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:45:50 +0100
Prolific Tottenham thief stole bookshop goods worth £522
A man has been jailed and banned from entering the City of London for five years after stealing from a bookshop.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
South Londoners could earn up to £15,000 by renting out their spare rooms
The startup aims to help homeowners unlock the value of their homes without taking on debt.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:52:26 +0100
Man beat former doctor to death in Thornton Heath
A man has been jailed for 21 years after beating a former doctor to death in Thornton Heath.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:28:17 +0100
Man in hospital after casualty on tracks at Piccadilly Circus station
A man is in hospital after a casualty was reported on the tracks at Piccadilly Circus station.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:45:00 +0100
Kingston University ranked among UK’s top 10 universities
Kingston University has ranked 8th in the UK for art and design in the 2026 Complete University Guide.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:45:00 +0100
Thousands flock to Teddington RNLI open day for crowd-pleasing rubber duck race
Teddington RNLI welcomed around 2,000 visitors to its riverside base for the event.

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