Alleyn’s, the south London independent school best known for its long‑standing co‑educational ethos, is preparing to open a new through school in Hampstead – and its head of through school, Aidan, says the move is about “sharing the best ed...

Keir Starmer faces calls to resign as Labour leadership crisis deepens after major election losses. Key ministers quit; Wes Streeting tipped as contender.

A person is in hospital after a crash on a major London road during rush hour.

A man has been taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on the M25 near Swanley.

Minor delays on the Piccadilly line westbound between Arnos Grove and Acton Town due to a passenger taken ill. Check TfL for London Tube updates.

Minor delays on the eastbound Hammersmith & City line after a faulty train at Baker Street.

A man was arrested after an alleged indecent exposure in Kent.

Three lanes are closed on the M25 anticlockwise due to a crash involving two lorries and a car before Junction 2 (A2 Darenth Interchange), according to AA Maps.

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The owner of Milk Beach in Queen's Park has closed their original cafe in Lonsdale Road but is set to open a new brand and concept- reportedly a wine bar - in the summer.

From the Horniman Museum to Herne Hill Market, here are some 'hidden gems' in London according to locals.

A new Beatles attraction will open at 3 Savile Row in London, allowing fans to explore the band’s iconic headquarters and rooftop performance site.

London Underground drivers will strike from May 19 to 22, causing major disruption. Here’s everything you need to know about affected services and travel advice.

If you’re looking to hit up some Good Omens filming locations in south east London, you’ll find a cosy café to stop off at in Penge.

Heathrow has reported a drop in passenger numbers, blaming the ongoing Middle East conflict despite strong underlying demand for travel.

Dog owners are being warned to keep pets on leads in Richmond and Bushy parks after dozens of deer chases during birthing season.

Abandoned dogs are seeking a forever home with the help of north London charity All Dogs Matter.

A sex offender who sexually abused a child and shared images of his crimes online has been jailed.

Rush-hour commuters are facing disruption on the Piccadilly line this evening.

Baker Street was shut both ways after an incident today (May 12).

A man has been taken to hospital after an assault in Lewisham.

Nick Bailey has taken over Ryan's bar, which closed in December, and will open the The Mary Wollstonecraft in Stoke Newington at the end of the month.

Seven east London bus routes could face delays and cancellations due to a Stagecoach strike on May 15, with TfL urging passengers to plan ahead.

An historic recording studios in Willesden used by the likes of Paul McCartney, Adele and Rod Stewart could be bulldozed and turned into flats.

A man who left a woman and two children with life-threatening injuries during an attack in Dagenham has been convicted of attempted manslaughter.

Four men have been arrested after a fatal shooting near Euston station.

House party theme bar creators The Little Door & Co open a new venue in Shoreditch - complete with kitchen disco, shower karaoke and fancy dress.

A reggae artist has been charged with a string of sexual offences against four girls, including one aged under 13.

A teenager from West Drayton who is accused of raping a teen in a portable toilet in Bournemouth has told police that the sex was consensual.

A British Airways passenger has been found guilty after vaping on a flight to Heathrow and threatening fellow passengers during a confrontation.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council this week.

A major east London drugs gang has been jailed for a combined 100 years after flooding Bethnal Green with crack cocaine and heroin.

A wooden structure and a pile of rubbish caught fire between two buildings in Croydon.

A man was threatened to be stabbed as a group brawl broke out in the Cineworld in Bexleyheath.

Channel 4 has announced a new drama based on the murder of TV executive Gagandip Singh, who was beaten and left to die after a car was set on fire in Blackheath.

A man, reported to be a "TV chef", has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

London Road is blocked in both directions in Croydon following a building fire, with traffic building in the area.

Passengers face severe delays on the Hammersmith & City line after vandalism damaged signalling equipment at West Ham, disrupting services across east London.

Northern line passengers face major disruption with no service between Finchley Central and High Barnet due to an obstruction at Woodside Park.

Heavy vehicles have been banned from Vauxhall Bridge after safety concerns, with TfL introducing a new weight limit to protect the structure.

London’s 2026 election results have reshaped the capital’s political map, with gains for Greens, Reform UK, Conservatives and Liberal Democrats amid Labour losses.

The Green Party has seized control of Lewisham Council in a dramatic local election that ended Labour’s decades‑long dominance in the borough.

Channel 4 has announced a new drama based on the murder of TV executive Gagandip Singh, who was beaten and left to die after a car was set on fire.

A man has been arrested following an alleged rape on a high street and near a church in Kent.

The senior Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has resigned from Keir Starmer's cabinet.

Several Southern trains will be cancelled this week due to engineering work.

Jamaica Blue is set to open a new branch in Bexleyheath next month, creating 15 new jobs.

Police are concerned after a 15-year-old girl went missing from Dartford.

Children' artwork inspired by Lewisham's 'Elmo the Elephant' leisure centre is going on display at Ashmead Primary School.