Passengers had to be helped off a train by firefighters yesterday after it became stranded in Bickley.

The body of a murdered Kidbrooke teacher was not found until hours after she was attacked, the Metropolitan Police said.

A single parent and domestic abuse survivor has slammed Kingston Council (RBK) over living conditions in two hostels she was housed in during the pandemic.

The family of a woman who died after a police chase in Waltham Abbey have paid tribute to their “irreplaceable” daughter.

East London health workers feel they are living in a “parallel universe” due to the lack of mask and hand gel use among residents.

Lea Bridge Library’s new million pound extension is now open to the public.

A street in Harlow could be closed for up to two months due to roadworks.

New figures reveal that there were thousands of vulnerable adult safety concerns across south east London over the past year.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said National Highways has been granted an injunction against protesters targeting the M25.

A much-loved figure and owner of a long-standing Wimbledon fish and chip shop has been told he has just months to live without a stem cell donor.

Two men have received fines and conditional discharges after they smashed up their local pub in Dartford following England's penalty loss defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020.

A retired NHS ambulance service worker suffered a "slow and painful death" watched by her family after multiple failings in her hospital care.

Police have arrested 23 people after environmental protesters targeted the M25 for a fifth time in just over a week.

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".

A south-east London primary school say they are "devastated" by the death of a "brilliant" teacher whose body was found near a community centre, the headmistress has said.

Twenty years ago today the torso of a young African boy was found in the River Thames, his head and limbs removed.

A Bexley couple have been given suspended sentences for benefit fraud after they claimed funding support for two dead children.

Police said they seized 21 vehicles and were investigating over two dozen drivers after disrupting a 'car meet' at the Valley Retail Park in Croydon last week.

Authorities in Merton are appealing to the public for help in the search for a teenage boy who was reported missing recently.

A funeral director in south west London has been praised for his tireless support for the Macmillan cancer charity as the group's popular coffee mornings returned to Kingston and Putney this month.

NHS GPs in south west London have hailed a "major milestone" in the battle against Covid-19 after confirming that two million vaccine doses had been administered in the region.

A man has been jailed for rape and indecency with a child after being found guilty of historical sex offences in north London.

Police acted appropriately during a pursuit in Waltham Abbey that resulted in a fatal crash, an investigation has concluded.

An “arrogant” motorist has been jailed after he mocked police over dodging them while driving illegally.

Charges for parking in an area of Enfield are to be made permanent from the start of next month.

A fair is taking place to help fund the regeneration of a recreation ground.

A new “revealing” play about Marilyn Monroe is going to be performed at a theatre venue.

A dispersal order has been authorised for areas of Bexley over the coming days.

Police have arrested 38 people after environmental protesters targeted the M25 for a fifth time in just over a week.

Greenwich Police has said there will be an increased presence of officers in the Kidbrooke area following the death of a young woman.

A charity that has been a lifeline for many people during the pandemic is launching a new service to provide an opportunity for those with memory issues to socialise.

A young boy who was hospitalised has died after he was hit by a motorcycle.

Affectionate tributes have been paid to a “truly inspirational” supporter of the Epping community who had “the desire, courage and vision” to start a business that continues to thrive 60 years later.

A pub has received the town council's floral award for the ninth time thanks to its style and impressive flower arrangements.

A Chingford care home for severely disabled adults no longer risks being shut down after dramatically improving.

Police are appealing for the public's help finding a man who is wanted for a serious sexual assault.

A drink driver has been fined and banned after ploughing into a milk delivery van in Loughton.

The Only Way Is Essex star Lewis Bloor was part of a £3 million diamond scam before launching his television career, a court has heard.

Police have issued an appeal to help trace a woman in connection with several watch thefts in Epping.

A ferret is back home and reunited with her owner after she was found straying - all thanks to her microchip.

An independent lockdown-born business has been making Emma Raducanu-themed merchandise following the Bromley teens’ US Open tennis win.

A housebuilder is supporting a foodbank in Lewisham to help increase the number of food parcels delivered to members of the local community.

It's just over three months until Christmas Day, and some people have already finished their present buying.

Residents have accused Enfield Council of abandoning them over a shake-up that will more than halve the existing sheltered housing units on the authority’s books.

The best 50 gastropubs in the UK were named today, with London having several feature on the list.

First time designers Peter Chimiel and Chin-Jung Chenhave been awarded Best in Show for their Guangzhou China: Guangzhou Garden at this year’s autumn RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

The Fugees have reunited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their iconic 1996 album 'The Score' with tickets coming out this Friday.

The Great Hall at Warner Bros Studio in London will be hosting screenings of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone later this year and you can get tickets.

For many it means long awaited holidays can take place, and for others it means a chance at seeing family for the first time in almost two years.

The best 50 gastropubs in the UK were named today, with London having several feature on the list.