A person has died after being hit by a train on a railway line for London.

A man has died after a Jaguar crashed on the motorway in Kent.

Trains on a busy train line from London have been closed by the emergency services. Live updates here.

Ilford is set for new a new 18-flat residential development after plans were approved by Redbridge Council.

Ilford is set for new a new 18-flat residential development after plans were approved by Redbridge Council.

Newham Council’s children’s services rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in all areas, praised for care quality, strong leadership, and support for children.

Data from the Department for Education reveals the Bromley schools where students are performing best in exams.

Data has revealed that Bromley is south east London’s most expensive area where you need the biggest salary to buy a home.

London Fire Brigade staff injuries top 1,000 in three years, with rising cases linked to inadequate PPE, training, and staffing.

Goldsmiths, University of London is set to open a new campus in Catford, bringing more than 600 students into the town centre under a 10-year agreement.

Plans have been submitted to Southwark Council proposing changes to the HMS Belfast visitor centre, including replacing existing canopies with a single pergola.

Plans are moving forward to replace a former petrol station on Albert Embankment with two linked student accommodation towers and associated amenity space.

A post-mortem and lab tests have not shed any light on how Nanu Miah died whilst in police custody in Romford.

Stoke Newington Irish pub Ryan's closed at Christmas but the new owners taking over are set to call their pub after feminist pioneer Mary Wollstonecraft.

With the deadline to apply for schools now passed, here’s a look at which Sutton primary schools were the most oversubscribed last year.

The Conservative Romford MP Andrew Rosindell has defected to Reform UK.

Piers Morgan has been taken to hospital for treatment after he tripped on “a small step” in a London hotel restaurant.

A new report has revealed London’s 100 most at-risk pubs, with rising costs and business rates pushing venues like the Spread Eagle in Wandsworth under pressure.

Reflections I is inviting Londoners to take part in a shared creative experience in Victory Park, Stratford.

A woman stole more than £6,000 of designer goods from Harrods.

The Winch in Camden wins London Youth Bronze Quality Mark, recognising excellence in youth support, safeguarding, and community work for young people.

The annual York Rise street party gives a flavour of this arty, community-focused neighbourhood close to Hampstead Heath.

I’m a Lewisham local and foodie – and these are the top five restaurants I think are worth paying a visit to in 2026.

Data has revealed which streets are the most and least expensive to buy houses in Romford.

Hackney listening bar Bambi has closed for three weeks to expand - creating more dining and outdoor space and promising nightly DJs and dancing

A UPS driver was kidnapped at knife point while delivering packages near central London in Farringdon.

No arrests have been made following a stabbing in Tooting.

A prolific suspected drug dealer across London has been arrested after a police chase from Dacre Road, Plaistow.

A man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Tooting.

We look back at eight unsolved murder cases in south east London.

Hornchurch and Upminster have had three new places to eat open in January including Dolcevita, Varley's and Merlin Butcher and Grocery.

Spa Valley Railway in Kent is set to host a brand-new pie and mash experience this year.

14 people were arrested and four officers were injured during a protest at the Embassy of Iran in London.

No arrests have been made after a three-car crash that injured five people in south east London.

A Love Island star has been reportedly arrested as the Metropolitan Police investigates claims of sexual assault, stalking and coercive control.

Two people have been arrested after a car crashed into bus in Islington during a police chase over a suspected knifepoint robbery in Whitechapel.

Latest Barking and Dagenham planning applications: home extensions, garage conversions, new warehouse, and care home plans submitted to the council.

A new hotel could soon be arriving in Romford town centre - in the same place an inn stood more than a century ago.

Discover why choosing the right wine glass—like Riedel, Zalto, or the Jancis Robinson Universal—enhances wine enjoyment. Top UK wine glass tips and picks.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Havering Council, featuring proposals for new homes, extensions, and commercial changes across the borough.

The Gun in the Docklands is regarded as one of London's cosiest pubs and has been described as a "real delight".

Disney On Ice is returning to London’s OVO Arena Wembley in March 2026 with Into The Magic, featuring Moana, Frozen, Coco and more.

Whittington Park in Islington will host Storytelling Week from February 2 to 9, with anyone invited to submit true or fictional stories for a community storytelling trail.

Rossiter Road, Wandsworth, named London’s slowest street for broadband, with speeds of 1.74Mbps, says Broadband Genie. Many residents can upgrade to faster deals.

Have your say on the future of Greenwich, Eltham and Woolwich town centres. Royal Borough of Greenwich seeks residents’ view.

A man quit his job and sold his house to move to Barcelona, but still commutes back to London.

Sutton’s most and least used train stations of 2025 have been revealed, with the most used having more than 10,000 visits a day.

Tower Bridge has been named the UK’s third most photogenic proposal spot, with millions of Instagram hashtags linked to the iconic London landmark.

SIX the Musical has announced new cast members and extended its West End run at the Vaudeville Theatre until January 2027.

The Gym Group opens a new 24-hour gym at White City Place, London, offering HYROX training, free classes, and flexible no-contract memberships.