This year south east London said goodbye to five restaurants across its boroughs.

Two car parks in Havering will close early next year to make way for new homes.

Evolve Gym in Colindale and South Ruislip, run by Anthony Joshua’s friend who died in a car crash, have had their closure extended.

A police incident has closed a road near a park in Brixton.

An ongoing power supply issue in the Channel Tunnel continues to impact Eurostar services.

The Bakerloo line has been suspended entirely this morning following a points failure.

Construction begins on £30m Identity development at Harlow Innovation Park, set to boost jobs, investment and life sciences in the UK Innovation Corridor.

Waltham Forest Council announces 2026 road closures on The Charter Road IG8 and Brandon Road E17 for Cadent Gas and Thames Water utility works. Parking suspended.

Drone photos have captured Gallows Corner at the end of 2025 - with months still to go until the roundabout reopens.

Judy Dewinter, Royal Free Charity chair and Myeloma UK president, has been made an MBE in New Year Honours for services to NHS and patient advocacy after cancer diagnosis.

Disadvantaged children in Newham woke up to Christmas gifts thanks to the 2025 Kevin Jenkins OBE Newham Christmas Toy Appeal, supported by businesses, schools, churches and community donors.

A heart-breaking appeal for information has been shared after the body of a father-to-three went undiscovered for days by the side of a busy road in Rainham.

Transport for London unveils £2.9bn Tube modernisation: new Piccadilly line trains, step-free access upgrades, and expanded 4G/5G mobile coverage by 2027.

From Bad Bunny to Metallica, discover some of the biggest artists that are performing in London in 2026.

As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back on some of the businesses that Sutton lost this year.

The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre in Plumstead now meets independent school standards after an Ofsted reinspection found significant improvements following issues raised earlier in 2025.

Victorian 13-bed detached house on Kew Gardens Road for sale at £5.5m. Freehold, 14 rental units, opposite Royal Botanic Gardens. Ideal London investment.

A man’s body has been recovered from Hanningfield Reservoir in Essex, after a private plane crashed into the water.

A woman has been ‘unexpectedly’ found dead in Lismore Road, Croydon.

More plans have been submitted for a traveller site in Noak Hill due to the applicant's family being "severely overcrowded".

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash in Fellowes Road, Carshalton.

A crash has closed a road in Cheam this afternoon, with emergency services present.

An Asda Express at a petrol station in Dagenham has applied to sell alcohol for 24 hours a day.

Passengers travelling across south east London on New Year’s Eve are being advised to check journeys in advance on New Year’s Eve.

If you’re looking for somewhere a little magical to explore this winter, there’s a woodland in Surrey that brings a famous children’s story to life.

River Island will close its store at an east London retail park in the new year.

Belsize Park historian Dr Bea Lewkowicz awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours for services to Holocaust education, AJR’s Refugee Voices Archive, and remembrance.

Gyms in Colindale and South Ruislip run by Anthony Joshua’s friend who died in a car crash are temporarily closed out of respect.

An "emergency services incident" has closed a road near Raynes Park in south west London.

Eurostar cancels all Channel Tunnel trains on 30 December due to power failure and Le Shuttle breakdown. London, Paris, Brussels routes disrupted—refunds offered.

Eurostar trains from London St Pancras International have been hit by a power supply issue in the Channel Tunnel, with customers urged to postpone travel.

Winter Wonderland will be ushering in the new year with a Family Fun Day, offering free activities for all ages on New Year's Day.

A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the North Circular near Chingford.

Primrose Hill, where thousands gather to watch the New Year fireworks, will be closed this year.

Idris Elba knighted in New Year Honours for supporting young people via Elba Hope Foundation. Luther star joins UK list with Torvill & Dean.

A busy road near a hospital in Mitcham is closed due to a police incident. Live updates here.

Idris Elba knighted in New Year Honours for supporting young people via Elba Hope Foundation. Luther star joins UK list with Torvill & Dean.

An emergency services incident has been reported on Oxford Street this morning, partially blocking the road.

You know the tune and now Jet2holidays key message is ‘Nothing beats that just-booked feeling!’

A busy road in Woolwich is closed following a fire. Live updates here.

A man accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed in north London has appeared in court.

Here are five more restaurants, cafes, fast food spots and eateries that opened around Havering in 2025.

Several tower blocks could be coming to Woolwich town centre in 2026. These are some of the plans to build homes throughout Greenwich in the coming years.

Several well-known pubs across Croydon closed down in 2025, marking one of the toughest years yet for the borough’s hospitality scene.

Manley Court Care Home in New Cross has improved its inspection rating from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’ following a positive assessment by inspectors.

As 2025 draws to a close, south east Londoners have given plenty of reasons to celebrate community spirit, creativity and resilience.

Bus routes across London will be seriously disrupted on New Year’s Eve.

Plans have received no objections from Bexley for a new Orpington development of up to 350 homes, with half earmarked as affordable housing.

Luxury seven-bedroom house in Barnes Village, Castelnau, for sale at £10.5m. Features pool, cinema, gym, and views of London Wetlands. Near top schools.

Greggs staff thought a customer's challenge of eating 25 festive bakes in one go wasn't enough.