Commonside East in Mitcham is blocked in both directions following a crash near Cedars Avenue, with bus route 45 diverted around the incident.

Wembley family escapes house fire on November 1 after a firework may have landed on roof during Diwali; London Fire Brigade investigates, appeal launched.

London’s Five Feet wins the 2026 National Pizza Awards title before opening in Bermondsey, with Jack Ellingham’s Sausage and Broccoli pizza.

London Transport Museum hosts an adult-only Christmas silent disco in Covent Garden on December 5, 2026, with DJs, wireless headphones and tickets from £25.

There are restaurants you enjoy, restaurants you tell people about, and then there are the rare ones you start missing almost as soon as you leave.

Fairlop Waters hosts its 17th Remembrance Ceremony on November 11, honouring more than 5,000 forgotten RAF ground crew who supported Spitfire pilots in wartime.

London fireworks weather forecast for November 7: cloudy skies, showers and temperatures near 8C expected. See what to wear for the Blackheath Fireworks event.

Surprisingly, six London boroughs remain without a single Tube station in 2026, all located south of the River Thames.

Fitzrovia's Christmas lights launch on November 12 with a giant illuminated heart by Claire Luxton, 100 free hot chocolates and more than 30 festive activities.

London is set to enjoy some sunshine today, with the Met Office predicting mostly dry conditions across the city.

Haringey Council’s social housing is given a C4 rating as the council launches an independent investigation into fire safety failures and housing services.

Museum of the Home’s Winter Programme returns on November 17 with Winter Past, festive talks, craft workshops and a market featuring 50+ makers in London.

Chris Packham’s The People’s Emergency Briefing explores climate change, renewable energy, food waste and practical action, offering hope for a brighter future.

The seasons are changing at Forest Farm Peace Garden, but as Autumn plays her changeable tune, there is still plenty of work for our volunteers.

Sir Stephen Fry sues CogX Festival firms for up to £100,000 after falling from a stage in September 2023, as lawyers dispute liability.

EastEnders star Danny Hatchard and fiancée Kerry Scouler are expecting their first child, a baby girl due in January 2027, following their engagement.

Dot cakes have taken over the internet so I tried baking them to see if they are better than just buying a store-bought option.

South Croydon secondary school teacher Clive Bartram has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years after admitting 13 child sexual offences.

Plans have been submitted to open a new vets at a former restaurant in Montpelier Vale, Blackheath.

Shoppers have been left baffled after the sudden closure of a JD Sports branch in Orchards Shopping Centre, Dartford.

Croydon landmark House of Reeves which was damaged during the 2011 riots has been added to Historic England’s 2026 Heritage at Risk Register due to decay.

Lewisham Council has agreed to appoint a surveyor to begin reinstating a Catford nursery building left badly damaged after it caught fire earlier this year.

A new KFC is opening in Lewisham High Street later this month.

Bilal Jhetam, 43, of Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, pleaded guilty to harassment causing fear of violence and sending an indecent or offensive message.

A large police search is under way in a wooded area, with officers and forensic teams at the scene, sparking widespread speculation and concern among local residents.

Three of four lanes have been closed on the M25 clockwise following a crash near St Albans and London Colney, with motorists forced into a single lane as traffic queues build.

Man jumped from first-floor window as fire hits Shish Shack takeaway on Seven Sisters Road, Islington, on November 5; one person was taken to hospital.

Terry Dearsley, 32, has died after being shot in a parked car in Woolwich. The Met has launched a murder investigation; a man faces attempted murder charges.

South west London passengers face a weekend of major changes to South Western Railway services as maintenance work closes lines around Woking and Basingstoke.

A 16-year-old was arrested then de-arrested after disorder reports on Field End Road, Ruislip, on November 5. Met Police found no offence and closed case.

Northbound Underground trains are not stopping at Charing Cross station following a customer incident, TfL has confirmed. Passengers are being advised to replan their journeys.

Four males who formed part of a gang responsible for phone thefts worth £150,000 have been sentenced .

Water is finally set to return to Carshalton Ponds after weeks of problems, but only temporarily as the issues behind the water loss remain unresolved.

TfL warns of London road closures and bus diversions on November 7 and 8, with fireworks, football and Remembrance Sunday events affecting travel across the capital.

Clarion Housing Group faces criticism after an armed intruder entered its Morden office, with staff support concerns as the Met searches for a suspect.

A man who was seen smiling and laughing after fatally stabbing a student in a drug deal gone-wrong has been jailed for life.

A one-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after being injured when fireworks were thrown at a shop in Leyton on Halloween.

A fatal moped crash is under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after an 18-year-old man died and a 16-year-old was left with life-threatening injuries.

London Tube and Elizabeth line passengers face disruption on November 7 and 8, with District line changes, Elizabeth line restrictions and Burnt Oak station closed.

A young boy accused of preparing extremist attacks on two mosques in Sutton has denied the charges against him.

Police are asking the public not to approach Nacoli Bravo, of Lewisham, after two men were shot in Islington.

Police seek Nacoli Bravo over an attempted murder investigation after two men were shot and another stabbed in Islington on October 27.

Tributes have been pouring in following the death of a "polite and engaging" 16-year-old boy who went missing in Brent.

Met Police hunt 48-year-old man after a firearm was reportedly pulled during a supermarket robbery in Morden on November 4. No one was injured. Police appeal.

A woman has been arrested after a man was stabbed on Ripple Road in Barking.

A crash on the M25 anticlockwise near Waltham Abbey has closed one lane, with traffic queueing for around a mile between J27 for the M11 and J26.

A Catford burglar who targeted two Kent homes was caught after police discovered he had taken out one-day insurance on his getaway car.

A British doctor infected with Ebola has been flown from DR Congo to London for specialist treatment at Royal Free Hospital; UKHSA says public risk is low.

Eight new London Underground strike dates have been announced - here is a breakdown on what to expect.

The derelict Royal Exchange Tavern in Camden will be turned into flats and business space under The Arch Company's £1.8m refurbishment.