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Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:29:04 +0100Police arrest 23 after protesters block M25 for fifth time
Police have arrested 23 people after environmental protesters targeted the M25 for a fifth time in just over a week.
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:11:49 +0100MP calls for Croydon tram crash loopholes' to be closed
An MP has called for a "legal loophole" to be closed following the Croydon tram crash, and to end a practice which has left families feeling like justice has "not been done".
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:38:32 +0100Met appeal 20 years on from torso in the Thames murder
Twenty years ago today the torso of a young African boy was found in the River Thames, his head and limbs removed.
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 07:56:58 +0100Energy bill crisis: Martin Lewis issues 'emergency' advice to UK households
Martin Lewis warned that some people who have previously fixed into cheap energy deals may see their bills surge by as much as 40 per cent.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:40:47 +0100Northern Line: New Underground stations open in south London
Two brand new Northern Line's Extension have opened this morning in south London in the Underground's first major expansion this century.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:08:56 +0100Environmental protesters block traffic on M25 again
Environmental protesters have blocked a junction of the M25 in Hertfordshire as part of their campaign to improve home insulation.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:48:56 +0100Aldi London to trial first checkout-free supermarket
Aldi is trialling its first checkout-free store to allow customers to shop at the supermarket and exit without the need to pay at a till.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100Royal Mail post London: Small electric delivery vehicles trial
Royal Mail is set to trial two types of micro electric vehicles for delivering letters and small parcels in a move aimed at stepping up its drive to further reduce emissions.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:19:29 +010010 James Bond filming locations you can visit in the UK
On September 30, the new James Bond film No Time To Die will be released in UK cinemas after delays due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:10:48 +0100Prince William and Kate Middleton set to attend James Bond No Time to Die premiere
The world premiere of the new James Bond film, No Time To Die, is scheduled for next week and the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are all set to attend the event.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:13:39 +0100Aldi announce new trial which could 'redefine' UK stores
Aldi have confirmed the site in London but declined to give specific details regarding its location.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:39:14 +0100London Northern Line: See the 2 new stations open following expansion
Service will begin with 6 trains per hour during peak-time and five per hour during off-peak periods.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:54:39 +0100Netflix's The Crown Season 5: See the new cast, when to watch
Netflix’s royal drama, The Crown, stole the show last night at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards. The drama won outstanding series as well as many of the actors winning awards for the individual accolades.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:49:43 +0100Who were the 2021 British Emmy winners? See the full list
The Brits have dominated TV's biggest night of the year yet again with wins for the Crown, Kate Winslet, Ewan McGregor and Michaela Coel.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:38:15 +0100Netflix: The Crown sweeps the floor at this year's Emmy Awards
The royal drama won outstanding series, while four of its stars also won awards for their acting.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:34:12 +0100Met Office issues yellow rain warning in London forecast
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in London today (Sunday).
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100London public buildings fire safety regulations breaches
Nearly a quarter of public buildings inspected in London last year were found in breach of fire safety regulations, figures reveal.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 14:58:00 +0100London Road Croydon stabbing: Police give condition update
Police have given an update after a man was stabbed in Croydon on Friday.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:13:47 +0100London Road Croydon stabbing: 19-year-old taken to hospital
Police are investigating after a man was stabbed in Croydon this afternoon (Friday).
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:41:55 +0100Met Office London weekend weather forecast: Yellow rain warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across London on Sunday.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:49:34 +0100Valley Park Industrial Estate: Cars seized at large meet up
Police tackled a large-scale car meet up in Valley Park Industrial Estate on Thursday night.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:45:36 +0100Ed Sheeran London 2022: Singer announces Wembley tour plans
Ed Sheeran has announced his return to the live stage with a series of stadium concerts throughout 2022, dubbed the Mathematics Tour.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:39:11 +0100Emma Raducanu 'can't get a tennis court' after US Open win
After her US Open victory, Emma Raducanu said she “can’t get a tennis court” because of the buzz surrounding the sport.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:50:44 +0100Prince Philip's will to remain secret for 90 years to protect 'dignity' of the Queen
The High Court ruled that the Duke of Edinburgh’s will is to remain sealed because of the Queen’s constitutional role.
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0100Croydon hospital worker receives landmark Covid booster jab
A maternity support worker in Croydon has spoken of her joy after becoming one of the first people in the UK to receive a Covid-19 booster jab.
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:12:23 +0100Transport for London unveils new and updated tube map
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled a new Tube map showing the first major expansion of the network this century.
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:58:00 +0100Insulate Britain: Three arrests for orchestrating M25 protests
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of orchestrating environmental protests which blockaded the M25.
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:06:00 +0100IKEA and Swedish House Mafia announce new collection
The collection will focus on affordable home furnishing solutions for producing, playing and listening to music.
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:12:36 +0100You can stay in Winnie the Pooh's home in this new Airbnb listing for Hundred Acre Wood
Yes, you can book to stay in the original Hundred Acre Wood which has been listed on Airbnb to celebrate the character’s 95th anniversary.
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:22:03 +0100Cabinet reshuffle not over as Boris Johnson set to shake up junior minister roles
Boris Johnson's reshuffle is not over yet, as further shake-ups for junior ministerial positions are still planned.
Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:00:46 +0100Man charged with Streatham murder after Pakistan extradition
A man has been extradited from Pakistan and charged with the murder of a his wife who was found strangled to death in her south London home.
Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:54:44 +0100Insulate Britain: Delays as climate protestors blockade M25
Climate protesters have blockaded two junctions of the M25, causing significant tailbacks.
Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:57:40 +0100Crystal Palace flooding: Six rescued by fire brigade
Six people were rescued by the London Fire Brigade on Tuesday after flats flooded in Crystal Palace.
Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:57:50 +0100GRM’s Rated Awards 2021: Who’s nominated and how to watch
GRM's Rated Awards are back for 2021 with a whole host of nominees representing the best of UK Rap and Grime.
Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:01:37 +0100Maya Jama to host Simon Cowell show 'Walk The Line' on ITV
Maya Jama will host Simon Cowell’s new ITV talent show, Walk The Line
Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:00:44 +0100Shamima Begum pleads UK people for forgiveness in Good Morning Britain interview
Shamima Begum, the east London schoolgirl who fled her home in 2015 to join the so-called Islamic State terror group in Syria, has asked the British people for forgiveness.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:50:57 +0100Mandatory face coverings and Covid passes in winter ‘Plan B’
A surge in Covid-19 cases this winter could see people in England ordered to wear face masks and show passes to prove their vaccination status, Sajid Javid has said.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:51:26 +0100Three dead after car smashes into block in west London
Three people have died in central London after a car crashed into a sheltered accommodation block and burst into flames.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:53:49 +0100Landmark in construction of new Sutton medical centre
A brand new medical centre in Sutton is under construction and making "fantastic progress" as part of efforts to tackle a growing patient list in the borough.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:29:36 +0100CCTV issued after man exposes himself in West Sutton station
CCTV images have been released after a man exposed himself to a woman at the bottom of a stairway in West Sutton station.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:43:51 +0100Thornton Road Croydon crash: Man and child taken to hospital
A man and a child have been taken to hospital after a car and pedestrian collided this morning (Tuesday) in Croydon.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100South London church head faces court over ‘Covid cure kit’ allegations
The head of a south London church has denied fraud after allegedly selling “plague protection kits” as a bogus cure for Covid-19.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100Vaccine passports scrapped: How south London reacted
The news came in yesterday from Sajid Javid that vaccine passports to gain entry into nightclubs or crowded events would no longer be required as originally planned.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:45:07 +0100Boris Johnson's mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, dies aged 79
Boris Johnson’s mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, has died at the age of 79.
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:02:24 +0100Man dies after being 'struck by train' at Wimbledon station
A man has been killed at Wimbledon railway station after being struck by a train.
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:52:46 +0100Renewed witness appeal a year on from South Norwood assault
Police are renewing an appeal for witnesses a year on from a brutal South Norwood robbery in which a man was kicked in the head while unconscious.
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:20:33 +0100A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie arrested at Crystal Palace's Wireless
Rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie was arrested before he went on stage at Wireless festival in Croydon, causing his performance to be cancelled.
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:25:56 +0100Insulate Britain: Delays as activists block M25 slip roads
Slip roads leading onto the M25 have been blocked by environmental activists calling on the Government to insulate British homes.
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:43:52 +0100Police concerned for welfare of missing Lambeth boy
Lambeth Police are appealing for help to find a missing boy.
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:58:59 +0100Metropolitan Police statement after Wireless Festival security guard scuffle
Metropolitan Police has responded after a horrifying video emerged on social media of a Wireless Festival security guard "slapping" a woman during a scuffle between the two.