Comedian Joe Lycett is set to open his own pub as part of a new Channel 4 series.

EastEnders villain Grey Atkins will return to the BBC soap for a short stint.

Train delays and cancellations hit King’s Cross after signalling cable theft near Newark Northgate. LNER and Grand Central services affected; check latest travel updates.

Dame Penelope Keith, star of The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died aged 86 at her Surrey home. The BAFTA-winning British actress had cancer.

On Friday (June 26)  a total of 8,869 emergency 999 calls were taken, with more than 500 calls per hour between 6pm and midnight.

Drink prices have been revealed for Wimbledon 2026 - see what you'll be paying for drinks including beer, Pimms, wine and spirits.

Dame Penelope Keith, who was known for her work on The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died at the age of 86

London has the second highest number of river tour operators in the UK, with only the Norfolk Broads having more.

A murder investigation has been launched after a child’s body was discovered in Chertsey earlier this evening (25 June).

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a three-year-old girl was found dead at a property in Chertsey.

The biggest hotel guest faux pas have been revealed - including jumping the breakfast buffet queue, washing undergarments in kettles and stealing from rooms.

A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less and face a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder – with the goalposts moving if house prices climb.

One in six adults feel summer never quite lives up to expectations - despite it still being the nation’s favourite season.

Bill payers could face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff in the next seven days.

The Oscar-nominated Ann Blyth, who appeared alongside Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierece, has died aged 98.

The recent heatwave that has shattered records has intensified warnings about the pace and impact of climate change across Europe.

Shoppers have been issued with a warning over the possible increase in the price of tomatoes due to the rising costs of gas and oil.

Charlwood, Surrey records UK’s hottest June day at 35.7C, breaking a 50-year record amid a heatwave. Met Office issues red heat warning for England and Wales.

A man who held a woman in Surrey prisoner and left her feeling "trapped and lost" has avoided immediate jail.

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has launched the 'A Million Acts of Hope' project in partnership with the Epsom and Ewell Refugee Network (EERN).

Stars from TV shows including Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife have been added to the cast of a new ITV drama

East Surrey Hospital in Redhill declares critical incident amid high demand and heatwave. NHS Trust reschedules non-urgent care to prioritise urgent patients.

Sir Keir Starmer has stepped down as Labour leader and prime minister - but do south Londoners think they would vote Labour if Andy Burnham took over?

Amid the heatwave in Europe, the Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Brits heading to Spain, France and Portugal.

A giant dragon swept across the London skyline in a dramatic display at the Tower of London.

Two thirds of parents think junk food advertising should be banned near schools.

Halifax users have reported issues with the bank this morning (June 23), including issues with login and the app not loading.

Royal Star & Garter is a charity that provides loving, compassionate care and support for veterans and their families, living with disability or dementia.

Royal Star & Garter is a charity that provides loving, compassionate care and support for veterans and their families, living with disability or dementia in a beautiful care home setting on Hughenden Avenue in High Wycombe

Drivers are facing long delays on the M3 London-bound in Surrey following a crash near Junction 3. Send photos or information to Ezekiel.Bertrand@newsquest.co.uk

Houston TX Hot Chicken, known for its spicy sandwiches and waiver-only heat level, is set to open 50 restaurants across the UK in the coming years.

X users have reported issues with the app, feed and timeline, and the website itself this afternoon (June 22).

Andy Burnham has shared a statement following the news that Sir Keir Starmer has resigned from his position as Prime Minister today (June 22).

Nigel Farage has called for a general election after Sir Keir Starmer resigned as Prime Minister this morning.

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister - but how will his replacement be decided?

This is everything Sir Keir Starmer said as he resigned from his role as Prime Minister

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as the Prime Minister. Here’s what will happen next.

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.

Wet bulb temperature, a key measure in weather forecasting, offers valuable insights into atmospheric moisture and human comfort levels.

EastEnders fans will see more schedule changes this week as the World Cup continues to be broadcast by the BBC.

The family of the train driver who died in the Bedford train collision has been named by his family.

Reports have suggested that Sir Keir Starmer is considering resigning as Prime Minister.

A British actress is facing life in prison after being charged in connection with a $296 million (£157 million) drug smuggling plot.

Major rail disruption is set to continue following a fatal train collision in Bedford.

BBC radio presenter Nicky Campbell’s daughter has been injured following a hit-and-run involving a cyclist on an e-bike.

Budget supermarket chain Asda has reported pre-tax losses of nearly £1 billion.

Hollywood Lodge - an abandoned psychiatric building in Epsom - now sits derelict after two devastating fires.

I visited The Paddington Bear Experience and I think it is one of the most fun things to do in London for all the family.

A department store in Marylebone was turned into Alfie's Antiques Market 50 years ago and is now a London institution.

King Charles will become the first head of state to reveal his personal tax bill.