Class A drug dealer Keian Creary was jailed at Basildon Crown Court for running a county lines drugs operation peddling cocaine and heroin in Southend.

Bromley locals swear by these five spots - all independently run, all rated 4.5 stars or higher - for coffee, cake and a proper catch-up.

Meet some of Greenwich’s award-winning businesses and organisations recognised as the borough’s best.

A person has died after being hit by a train at Highgate Underground station, causing major disruption to the Northern line, says Transport for London.

A person has died after a casualty on the tracks at Highgate station, affecting the Northern line.

People across North London are waking up to no running water.

A 23-year-old engineer has died nearly a month after he suffered injuries while undertaking maintenance work on an aircraft at Heathrow Airport.

There are delays on the Northern line after a casualty on the track today (July 29). Follow our blog for updates.

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd has pleaded guilty to violently assaulting his girlfriend, including attacking her with a set of barbecue tongs.

There has been much hype around home ice cream makers, especially with the recent heatwave thrown into the mix.

Saltwater, a new grab-and-go sushi concept from the founders of Milk Beach, is opening in Soho this August.

Ightham near Sevenoaks is home to one of the world's best pubs with a 700-year-old attraction and is just an hour away from London.

Namkeen Pan House, in Ealing Road in Wembley, was ordered to pay more than £9,000.

In a notice published in the Gazette on July 26, it was confirmed the business had gone into liquidation

Hackney Council has cancelled plans to sell off derelict public toilets in Brooksby's Walk after a community campaign to bring them back into use.

A major review of car parking across Newham was launched by council leaders this week.

While appearing on The Dish podcast, Tom Holland shared what "one of the worst decisions" he's ever made was

A beauty salon in Lee could be transformed into a flexible commercial office space under plans submitted to Lewisham Council.

A Woolwich mum claims her family has been left living with a recurring bed bug infestation that has affected her children's wellbeing and forced her to throw away treasured possessions.

A former funeral home that has been vacant for more than three years in Crayford could be transformed into a coffee shop and hot food takeaway under new plans. [

A popular hotel in south east London has confirmed it will remain open and continue trading into 2027.

Parking restrictions will be in place in two West Wickham streets for up to eight days.

Killer drug dealer Dedan Simmons has lost an appeal against his murder conviction.

A popular beach in Kent became a sea of red at the weekend when ‘Kate Bush’ look-a-likes took over.

From paddling pools and parkruns to animal encounters and outdoor yoga, there is plenty to keep families and fitness enthusiasts busy across Greenwich's more than 100 parks and green spaces this summer.

Plans to build two high-rise student accommodation tower blocks—one of them close to 30 storeys—on the Greenwich Peninsula have been submitted to Greenwich Council.

A car fire has closed lanes on the M25 this evening.

Around 15 members of staff evacuated the building before crews arrived as approximately 10 tonnes of waste caught fire in Islington.

A police officer is among two people who have been injured following a crash in Thamesmead.

A major fire has broken out at a waste facility on Caledonian Road in Islington, with 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters at the scene.

A road in south east London has been closed following a crash.

A crash has closed two lanes on the A40 eastbound between Denham Roundabout and Swakeleys Roundabout in Hillingdon.

The Suffragette Line has been suspended this afternoon following a vehicle striking a bridge.

Nearly four hectares of land have been scorched by grass fires in a single evening in London.

A teenage boy has been taken to hospital following a stabbing in Barking.

London Overground passengers are facing disruption after a signalling fault at Kentish Town West.

Police responded to reports of teenagers fighting with knives on Lodge Lane, New Addington. No injuries or arrests. Metropolitan Police investigating.

A fox has been rescued by firefighters this week after becoming stuck on a building ledge.

A pedestrian, 60, suffers life-threatening injuries after a collision with a bus on Kingsland High Street, Dalston. Road closed; Met Police investigate.

A patient has been taken to a major trauma centre after a stabbing in Northolt.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could be stripped of his Freedom of the City of London, losing one of his final honours.

Merton Council investigates major fly-tipping on Osier Way, Mitcham (19 & 25 July). Witnesses urged to report info; cash reward possible.

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A business has been ordered to pay more than £9,000 after nearly £17,500 worth of illegal tobacco was uncovered.

Shelina Rahman and daughter Sameeha, from Ilford, named as victims who died at Mersea Island beach, Essex. Police investigation ongoing; boy critical.

A fire by the track near Beckenham Junction has resulted in the line being blocked and disruption to Southeastern trains.

Police remain at the scene of a crash on the A205 South Circular in Lewisham.

Robertson's Fishing Tackle in Oxlow Lane, Dagenham will be split into three shops after it closed in December.

A dispersal order has been put in place in Purley town centre following a rise in anti-social behaviour, drug dealing, and robberies linked to groups of young people gathering in the area.

Traffic on a major A-road in Thamesmead has been affected following an incident.