Your Local Guardian

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Jailed in May so far including Met Police officer and rapist
A Met Police officer, an Orpington burglar and a Beckenham rapist are just some of the south London criminals who have been jailed in May so far.

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Houses for sale Croydon: Five-bedroom detached for £950k
This pretty family home in Croydon could be yours for £950k.

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Rundown London estates once dubbed 'utopias' explored
TikTok star goes inside and explores the rundown London estates once dubbed 'utopias'.

Sun, 19 May 2024 08:10:39 +0100
What is inflammatory bowel disease? See symptoms and more
Here are the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD.

Sat, 18 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
New York with British Airways: Dreams in city with no sleep
It’s hard to go to New York and not give yourself the leading role of a brand-new starring movie in your head while you’re there – the lights, the glamour, the landmarks, the buzz.

Sat, 18 May 2024 16:26:46 +0100
kenham Richmond Road diesel bus fire
A bus fire in Twickenham required five fire engines and some 30 firefighters to extinguish today.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Bounce in Old Street review: A ping pong paradise
I went to Bounce in Old Street and left feeling on top of the world.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
What is a London Freedom Pass and who can apply for one?
Transport for London (TfL) offers a Freedom Pass to individuals, find out who can claim the benefit and how to apply.

Sat, 18 May 2024 15:52:18 +0100
How to watch the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show on TV
Find out how you can watch the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show on TV this year and who’s presenting.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
UK hotels named in Hotels.com Perfect Somewheres 2024 awards
Various hotels in the UK have been recognised including Dakota Glasgow and The Aviator in Hampshire.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
I tried the world's best pizza and it was an absolute joy
The Margherita Sbagliata pizza is on offer at Fatto a Mano until June 2, and is thought of as the 'world's best pizza'

Fri, 17 May 2024 18:00:00 +0100
'South London's worst flasher' strikes again in Lewisham
Bobby Garande might be south London’s worst flasher after his tenth offence.

Fri, 17 May 2024 17:31:38 +0100
Streatham: Man jailed after raping woman in Norbury home
A man has been jailed and put on the sex offenders register for life after raping a woman in Streatham.

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:03:47 +0100
London's top 10 best and worst Wetherspoon pubs revealed
Wetherspoon pubs in London have made both the top 10 best and worst of the chain’s boozers in the country.

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:10:00 +0100
Weekend M25 closures to affect slip roads and carriageways
Several sections of the M25 are set to close overnight this weekend for maintenance work.

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:00:00 +0100
Daniel Anjorin funeral held at Jubilee Church in Ilford
The funeral for Daniel Anjorin, who was fatally stabbed in Hainault last month, took place at Jubilee Church in Ilford.

Fri, 17 May 2024 13:12:41 +0100
More London Underground stations to get 4G or 5G internet
A growing number of London Tube and Elizabeth Line stations now have 4G or 5G internet – with more coming soon.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:40:56 +0100
Portland Road South Norwood burglary: Man arrested
A man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary in South Norwood.

Fri, 17 May 2024 09:44:49 +0100
Croydon Roman Way crash: Woman taken to hospital
A woman has been taken to hospital after a crash last night.

Fri, 17 May 2024 09:44:41 +0100
Kingston Hospital admits after mum’s near fatal birth
Kingston Hospital admitted failings after a mum became unresponsive on the operating table for several minutes during the birth of her second child.

Fri, 17 May 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Richest people in London on Sunday Times Rich List 2024
The 2024 Sunday Times Rich List has been announced - check out the London entries.

Fri, 17 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Dalchini Wimbledon review: India, China, and the 1920s
I went to an Indo-Chinese restaurant, and it was honestly like something I had never seen before. It had a speakeasy bar underground too.

Fri, 17 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Beigel Bake named among the best bagel shops in London
The UK's best bagel shops have been named and one of them is in London, see the full list.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:44:29 +0100
How to claim compensation for pothole damage to your car
Here is how you can claim compensation from the council for damage to your car caused by a pothole in the UK.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:43:04 +0100
Dan Buettner: Eat pasta to help you live a longer life
Dan Buettner has become well known for his research into five "blue" zones across the world where inhabitants regularly live well into their old age.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:41:57 +0100
Mum with no rules lets 8-year-old make her own decisions
A mother with no rules for her 8-year-old daughter has explained how she parents with a more gentle approach.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:36:28 +0100
Warning as deadly Asian hornets spotted 3 times in past week
In 2023, Asian hornet stings led to the deaths of at least five people in France.

Thu, 16 May 2024 16:10:32 +0100
TfL issues statement following Croydon May tram strikes
Transport for London (TfL) has said its discussions will “take further time” after being blamed for the ongoing disruption of the Croydon Tramlink.

Thu, 16 May 2024 15:48:00 +0100
Parents 'distraught' after boy's Jacobs House, Plaistow fall death
A neighbour has described the moment he tried to console the dad of a boy who fell to his death from Jacobs House in Plaistow this morning.

Thu, 16 May 2024 15:46:49 +0100
Portland Road South Norwood cordoned off by police
A large police cordon has been set up in front of three shops in South Norwood.

Thu, 16 May 2024 15:15:00 +0100
Jacobs House Plaistow boy fall death: First photos from scene
Photos have emerged from the scene showing floral tributes in New City Road, Plaistow where a five-year-old boy fell to his death this morning.

Sat, 18 May 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Fawlty Towers at the Apollo Theatre: Review
I went to see Fawlty Towers on stage, and it was a perfect recreation of some of the show’s most iconic moments.

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Bridgerton afternoon tea at The Lanesborough: Review
I tried a new Bridgerton afternoon tea at a central London hotel to celebrate the launch of the new series - and the hotel even has its own resident cat.

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100
DLR launches trial to pre-book assistance in TfL equity plan
DLR customers will be able to pre-book assistance in a new TfL trial to improve accessibility.

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:34:13 +0100
Sutton’s Court Road B&Q closure date announced
Sutton’s huge B&Q store is set to close early next month after “unsuccessful negotiations” to renew the lease.

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:26:32 +0100
New City Road, Plaistow: Boy, 5, dies after fall from height
A five-year-old boy has died after falling from a height in Plaistow this morning and a scene remains in place.

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:01:43 +0100
St George’s Walk Croydon fire: Investigation launched
An investigation has been launched by fire crews after camping equipment was destroyed in a blaze in Croydon.

Thu, 16 May 2024 09:47:42 +0100
London Waterloo travel chaos after Raynes Park Wimbledon incident
A person has been taken to a place of safety after an incident at a train station in Wimbledon.

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
New sweet shop Sweet Child of Mine opened in Crystal Palace
A new independent sweet shop and ice cream parlour, Sweet Child of Mine, has opened in Crystal Palace.

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures May 17-19: See the full list TfL
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.

Thu, 16 May 2024 14:16:49 +0100
Superdrug announces 25 new bigger and better stores
Superdrug has promised to enhance the physical shopping experience for customers.

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:25:21 +0100
Tesco shoppers 'do not eat' warning over possible glass
Tesco shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning as a product at the supermarket may contain pieces of glass

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:21:49 +0100
Holidaymakers to Ibiza and Majorca warned of new alcohol ban
People found to be breaking the drinking laws in Ibiza and Majorca could face fines of up to €3,000

Wed, 15 May 2024 18:37:57 +0100
London Waterloo rush hour chaos after 'trespass' at Wimbledon station
A busy London station has been hit with travel chaos after a trespass incident in Wimbledon.

Wed, 15 May 2024 17:21:14 +0100
Croydon High Street knives fight: Police flock to scene
Police have flocked to a major road in Croydon after a fight involving knives was reported.

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:20:40 +0100
South west London man arrested after alleged support of Hamas
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into posts related to proscribed terrorist group Hamas.

Wed, 15 May 2024 12:11:14 +0100
These are the 10 best universities in London- full table
The complete university guide has revealed the top 10 universities in London, from Imperial College to UCL, see the top 10.

Wed, 15 May 2024 11:05:45 +0100
Wandsworth Road van and motorbike crash: Woman in hospital
A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash in Wandsworth.

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:57:25 +0100
Manor Road South Norwood robbery: Two arrested
A crime scene remains in place after a robbery in South Norwood yesterday afternoon.

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:30:01 +0100
Prolific Surbiton burglar jailed for 31 months 
A man has been jailed for over two years following six burglaries - one where he broke into a student flat while the victim was home.

home