The Greens have toppled Labour’s huge majority in Lewisham to take control of their third London council.

The emergency services are dealing with an incident between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport.

A 36-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing at a resturant in Croydon.

Shoppers were evacuated from part of Bluewater shopping centre after a phone battery overheated in a storeroom.

This week's planning applications submitted to Redbridge Council.

Edmonton-born writer Sara Sheeran's book The Way Through The Woods will be available on May 14.

Gardening writer Ruth Pavey on tulips, daffodils, and the best ways to ensure plants grown in containers thrive.

I visited The Ivy Asia on a Thursday evening after work with my brother’s girlfriend, and it turned out to be the perfect midweek treat.

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from May 11–17, with Londoners encouraged to take small steps through events, workshops, and activities to support wellbeing.

This weeks planning applications submitted to Greenwich Council.

The latest planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Harrow Council.

A viral TikTok video has revealed how you can see a Roman wall in a London car park for free.

Abbey Wood is a district of south east London that sits across the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Bexley - we explore its history.

From Hyde Park to Richmond Park, discover the best 5K and 10K running routes across London to keep active after marathon season.

A walk along the River Thames in London has been named among the best in the UK. Find out why.

he Brent Mental Health Support Team (MHST) won the Best Integrated Service or Team award at the inaugural Council for Disabled Children (CDC) SEND Awards.

For almost 130 years the same family has run Muswell Hill Broadway shop W Martyn, that evokes fond memories with its smell of coffee.

Barkingside Holy Trinity Church is inviting people to a concert raising money for people in Africa living on less than a dollar a day on May 16.

Thousands of Bromley people will benefit from free repair skills workshops and mending clinics thanks to a £46,000 grant from the West Kent Freemasons.

A snake, a tarantula, and a scorpion were among the hair-raising animals that gave Parkview Care Home in Dagenham a "truly memorable" day.

Labour has lost control of Croydon council in the 2026 election results.

Blues Kitchen Camden has received a zero food hygiene rating from Camden Council, with inspectors citing major improvements needed in cleanliness and management.

A historic Grade II* listed dockside building in London’s Royal Docks, home to Galyons Bar & Kitchen, is on the market for £2 million.

Shoppers have been partially evacuated from Bluewater shopping centre after a fire broke out at a business unit.

Shoppers have been partially evacuated from Bluewater due to an incident, according to online reports.

I tried a Blackheath family-run restaurant serving Mediterranean food that’s not to be ignored.

Family-run restaurant The Bombay in Swanley has been named among the top 100 Asian restaurants in the UK.

Labour has lost control of Lambeth Borough Council for the first time since 2006.

A 31-year-old man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Harrow town centre.

A bicycle on the railway tracks between Sutton and Wimbledon is causing delays of up to two hours to train services.

A man has been left with potentially life-changing injuries after a group brawl outside a bar on Bexley High Street.

Several people have been treated after a gas cannister was released during a fight in Marylebone.

A man has been taken to hospital after a gas canister was discharged during a fight in Marylebone.

Discover the secret gardens of the Garden Museum in Lambeth that have been described as "wonderful".

Engineering works will disrupt London Underground, DLR and rail services from 11–17 May. Check for Central, District, Elizabeth line updates before travel.

Battersea Power Station is hosting pop-ups, markets, and free events this month, from riverside food stalls to live music and family-friendly activities.

Two men have been charged with religiously aggravated harassment over allegations they travelled to a predominantly Jewish area to film antisemitic social media videos for TikTok in Stamford Hill.

Croydon Council’s 2026 election results are expected to come in today (May 9).

Lewisham Council’s 2026 election results are expected to come in today (May 9).

Labour holds majority at Redbridge council despite losing eleven seats in the 2026 elections.

The Green Party has won the most seats on Haringey Council following the local elections.

Labour and the Conservatives have finished level in the Barnet Council elections, with neither party winning an overall majority in 2026.

The Green Party has emerged as the leading party in early Lambeth election results after securing 21 seats and 39 per cent of the vote.

From returning wildlife to dedicated volunteers, Caroline Haines reflects on springtime in Epping Forest and what visitors can enjoy.

Children in Harrow are being invited to take part in a free poster-making competition hosted by Beyond School Tuitions on May 16 and May 17.

North London food writer Frances Bissell on when fewer ingredients make for tastier dishes.

A summary of the latest batch of planning applications validated by Waltham Forest Council.

Supported by the London Wildlife Trust, the Wimbledon Common Nature Club programme took place on May 3 at Queensmere pond.

Mayfield Lavender Farm in Surrey around 30 minutes from Croydon is opening for the summer next month – and this year marks its 20th birthday since opening.