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Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100ULEZ expansion could add £4,500 to Londoners cost, new research has revealed
Earlier this year, London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced the proposed plan to expand the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to cover all of Greater London.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100Morden cat shot loses eye after being shot
A cat owner is “heartbroken and horrified” after her cat lost its eye after being shot with an air rifle in Morden.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100Richmond FATSO dark chocolate bar review
Chocolate in general has always been a weakness of mine and while I used to find dark chocolate quite an acquired taste, I’ve recently grown into it.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:06:14 +0100Man jailed for murder of woman in Sutton
A man has been jailed for the fatal stabbing of a woman in Sutton.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:02:06 +0100Memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II to take place in Croydon on Sunday
A memorial service to remember the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II will take place in Croydon on Sunday evening.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:17:29 +0100Met Police make 34 arrests in the build-up to the Queen's funeral
The Met are currently undergoing the biggest operation in their history for the Queen's funeral
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:56:24 +01003 Tube stations to shut on morning of Queen's funeral to stop heavy congestion
A few Tube stations will shut on the morning of the Queen's funeral to prevent overcrowding
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100London Tube closures September 16 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100Croydon Council could face a £19million overspend this year
Croydon Council faces a £19 million overspend this year as its new mayor has partly blamed a shortfall in parking fines.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100Girl wins battle with Sutton Council to get place at special needs school
After “two years of hell” a 13-year-old girl has won her battle with Sutton Council to get a place at a special needs school.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:55:36 +0100Two women sexually assaulted in queue for Queen's lying in state, court told
Queues to see the late monarch have stretched for miles through central London.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:53:40 +0100People now queuing to join the queue to see Queen lying in state
After the queue was shut to see the Queen lying in state, a queue has now formed to join the first queue
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:48:56 +0100David Beckham joins thousands to see Queen lying in state sparking 'madness'
The former England captain has been spotted queuing in London as he joined thousands waiting to pay respects to the Queen.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:47:23 +0100Prince Harry's military uniform 'ban' lifted for special occasion ahead of Queen's funeral
Palace officials have reportedly intervened after Prince Andrew was allowed to wear uniform as a “special mark of respect”.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:42:18 +0100London Police Officers stabbed face possible 'life-changing' injuries
One of the police officers stabbed in Central London on Friday morning may suffer 'life-changing' injuries.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:13:40 +0100Queen lying in state: Queue paused for 6 hours as Southwark Park reaches capacity
It was announced earlier this morning that the wait time in the queue had reached 14 hours.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:36:40 +0100Met Police officers stabbed in Leicester Square as man arrested
Two police officers were stabbed in London on Friday morning, the Metropolitan Police said.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:30:55 +0100Croydon Council boss quits job after suspension
A Croydon Council boss has reportedly quit her job more than 18 months after being suspended.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:49:54 +0100Roger Federer to retire from tennis with last game in the UK next week: How to get tickets
Roger Federer has announced he will retire from professional tennis at the age of 41
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:02:12 +0100Police officers taken to hospital after Sutton crash with bus
Two police officers were among five people taken to hospital after a police car and double-decker bus crashed on Saturday night.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:30:19 +0100Missing woman last seen in Sutton
Police are looking for a missing woman who was last seen in Sutton yesterday.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:17:43 +0100Croydon boy missing for almost two weeks
Police are looking for a 16-year-old boy from Croydon who went missing almost two weeks ago.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100North East Surrey Crematorium budgeting for almost £70k bill
A South London crematorium is having to put aside almost £70,000 for bills as energy prices are set to rise again this winter.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100The Queen’s four visits to Croydon over her 70-year reign
Her Late Majesty The Queen visited Croydon four times over the course of her 70-year reign, and did everything from shaking hands to opening a college and having a spot of lunch at Fairfield Halls.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:09:18 +0100What is the Royal Vault in St George’s Chapel?
Prince Philip is set to be relocated from the Royal Vault to be buried with Queen Elizabeth II
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:12:14 +0100Wetherspoons to open from 8am on day of Queen's funeral in London
The pub chain said the majority of establishments will close for the funeral service, only opening for the day from about 1pm.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:54:17 +0100Queen Elizabeth II leaves behind 'secret letter' which cannot be opened until 2085
The letter has been kept in a glass case in a restricted part of a building in Australia signed “Elizabeth”.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:41:10 +0100TSB down: What we know as banking app won't login
Customers of TSB have been reporting outages with their services this morning.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:24:32 +0100Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax down: Lloyds banking group facing credit card issues
Customers of the Lloyds banking group have been reporting outages with their services this morning.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:43:32 +0100Croydon gyms and swimming pools will close for Queen’s funeral
Gyms and swimming pools across Croydon will close on Monday as a “mark of respect” for the Queen on the day of her funeral.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:44:34 +0100Families fear 'highly dangerous' plans to extend busy Kingston bus route
South London families fear “highly dangerous” plans to extend a busy London bus route to their doorsteps, a council has been warned.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:41:26 +0100Update on Croydon Westfield building
Croydon Westfield is expected to scrap plans for a huge new £1.5 billion shopping centre and use existing buildings instead, the borough’s mayor has confirmed.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:09:33 +0100Work on huge Amazon van park plans on Croydon and Sutton border can start
Building work to create a huge Amazon van park on the border of Croydon and Sutton can start after no archaeological artefacts were found on the site.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100Half the women and girls in Croydon don't feel safe where they live
Half of the women and girls in Croydon do not feel safe where they live.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:27:26 +0100London Marathon creates non-binary gender option for first time
Ballots for the 2023 TCS London Marathon open on Saturday October 1, the day before this year’s event.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:21:36 +0100Banned items revealed for the Queen's lying in state at Westminster Hall
Here's what you should and should not bring as the Queen lies in state at the Palace of Westminster.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:52:56 +0100UK government responds to calls for new annual bank holiday after Queen's death
The campaign was launched by John Harris and has been backed by more than 100,000 people in the UK.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:10:42 +0100Kate Middleton's tribute to Queen as coffin arrived at Buckingham Palace for final time
Mourners have already joined the queue to attend the Queen’s lying in state which begins at 5pm.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:05:00 +0100Grand Designs: Bedfordshire couple build 'modernist pavilion'
The popular Channel 4 architectural show Grand Designs see Bedfordshire-based couple take on a modernist home.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:42:42 +0100Met Police ban drones in London until after Queen's funeral
The Metropolitan Police said it will take ‘enforcement action’ against anyone flying a drone before Monday evening, meaning possible prosecution.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:07:46 +0100BBC Strictly Come Dancing cancelled amid Queen's funeral as new date announced
As part of the scheduled changes the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, originally meant to return this weekend, will now launch at a later date.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:29:34 +0100Tributes paid to Croydon councillor Badsha Quadir who died
Tributes have been paid to a veteran Croydon councillor and dad who served the borough for 12 years.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:55:27 +0100Brighton Road Purley stabbing: Boy taken to hospital
A 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Purley.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:24:27 +0100M25 roadworks paused to ease congestion for mourners in London
A number of planned closures of motorways serving London have been paused until after the Queen’s funeral, it has been announced.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:03:40 +0100Prince Harry breaks silence on military uniform 'ban' for Queen's funeral
Only working royals – which Harry and Andrew are not – are being permitted to dress in uniform at five ceremonial occasions.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:31:17 +0100Amazon Prime two-day warning ahead of changes
Amazon say the hike in price of its delivery and streaming service is due to “increased inflation and operating costs”
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:35:00 +0100Night trains planned for mourners heading into London after Queen Elizabeth II's death
Transport bosses have confirmed that extra trains will be running into London after the Queen's death.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:45:58 +0100National Highways issue 'important' message to drivers using M25, M11, M3, M4, M23 and M6
Planned roadworks will be paused from this week until after the Queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:24:36 +0100Prince Harry banned from military uniform at Queen's funeral despite Andrew rule change
It is likely to be a bitter blow for ex-soldier Harry, who is proud of his decade in the forces.
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:31:54 +0100Met Police praises officers for not complaining over 12-hour shifts due to Queen's death
Police officers have had to deal with increased security measures since the Queen passed away