A cheeky neighbourhood cat was caught sneaking into a South East London home and helping itself to a dog's dinner before being chased out by the family pet.

A man has been left with potentially life-changing injuries after a serious assault on a bus in Uxbridge.

A “deeply cherished” man from Hendon has died after being tasered by police in Haifa, Israel.

Emergency services rush to an incident near Hither Green station, causing transport disruption.

Sebastien Bassong, the former Tottenham Hotspur defender, has been convicted of fare evasion after dodging a £7 Tube fare.

Multiple vehicles have reportedly crashed on the M25 anticlockwise in Surrey within J11 Woking. Follow our blog for live updates.

Fresh Fry, a family-run fish and chips shop of 24 years that has been destroyed in a fire, has promised it “will be back soon”.

Today is National Jigsaw Day!

St Christopher’s Prep School in Belsize Park was named London school of the year at SuperKind 2026 awards after pupils complete five acts of kindness each.

More than two million drivers using the Dartford Crossing have been fined for failing to pay the controversial Dart Charge over the past year, despite earlier promises that the crossing would eventually become free to use.

Secondary schools across Dartford have been ranked as part of a national newspaper’s latest school league table.

More than 400 gun crime offences were recorded across London between July and September 2026, according to Metropolitan Police data.

Westfield London and Stratford City launch immersive Santa train experiences from December 5 to 24, 2026, with tickets from £10 and a Christmas gift for every child.

Residents fear a road in Cheam will be “clogged up with parked vehicles” if plans for a new 15-bedroom care home are approved.

Fraudster Mohammed Farooq has been jailed after being part of a £187,000 scam operation which targeted an 80-year-old victim from east London.

East Ham MP Stephen Timms joins 20 colleagues to pack 1,000 tea bags for food banks at Parliament, supporting Mitzvah Day’s faith-based volunteering campaign.

Sarah Sackman, Tulip Siddiq and MPs pack 1,000 tea bags for 33 Food Bank Aid food banks in Parliament in a charity drive ahead of Mitzvah Day on November 22.

John Lewis’ 2026 Christmas advert, starring Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse, divides viewers after its November 3 release.

Voting for a Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visit closes at 4pm on November 3. Find out who can vote and how towns are chosen.

Royal Mail has unveiled its new Christmas stamps for 2026, which include key scenes from the Nativity story.

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse star in the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert, soundtracked by Sam Fender covering The Rolling Stones.

The contributions of the South London band have been overlooked but 45 years later the four were reunited at the event.

Passengers travelling through Bromley and Lewisham face overnight Southeastern train changes this week as engineering work takes place across the network.

A lane closure at Swanley Interchange has been temporarily removed after it caused "utter carnage" for drivers.

A man has admitted ejaculating on a woman in the crowd at rapper Gunna's concert at the O2 Arena.

Children have reportedly been left in tears and waiting more than an hour for buses as parents demand urgent action over a Sutton bus route.

Fourteen of Lewisham’s top businesses have been recognised at the 2026 Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards.

A crash has closed a road in west London.

Two men arrested in Mottingham over suspected Class A and B drug supply, weapon offences and a stolen vehicle after police patrols on October 31, 2026.

Police car and tent pictured beside a U1 bus as unverified social media claims allege a fight or stabbing near Belmont Road; details remain unconfirmed.

Southern passengers travelling through Croydon have been warned of train cancellations, diversions and replacement buses during engineering work this week.

A crash has closed a lane on the M25, with queueing traffic.

Three north London gastropubs – The Parakeet, The Eagle and The Tamil Crown – rank in the Good Food Guide’s top 100 UK pubs, led by The Cow in Notting Hill.

Sex Matters challenges Hampstead Heath ponds’ transgender admission policy in the High Court, arguing the City of London Corporation’s rules are unlawful.

A man was taken to a major trauma centre after a crash on A24 Stonecot Hill, Sutton, on November 2. Road closures and bus diversions caused delays.

All traffic has been stopped on the M11 southbound following a multi-vehicle collision between J8 at Stansted Airport and J7A for Harlow, with delays exceeding an hour and queues stretching towards Duxford.

Nearly 3,500 knife crime victim records were logged across London in just three months, according to recent Metropolitan Police data covering June, July and August 2026.

A magical Harry Potter-themed switch-on event is set to take place on Oxford Street later this week, marking the start of the festive season.

A man has been arrested after reportedly brandishing a firearm.

A vehicle fire has closed Tulse Hill in both directions near the South Circular, with traffic queueing and three London bus routes diverted.

A man with a gun has prompted a large-scale emergency response.

The iconic 1990s game show The Crystal Maze has been brought to life in London's West End, giving fans the chance to take on the challenges that entertained millions of viewers.

The aunt of a man shot dead in a case of mistaken identity incident says it feels like “one bad nightmare” as she continues to demand justice.

Islington shooting: two men were shot on Parkfield Street on October 27, leaving one with life-changing injuries. Man charged over related stabbing.

A 36-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed during a double shooting in Islington.

Two lanes have been closed on the M23 northbound following a crash involving two vehicles between J9 for Gatwick Airport and J8 for the M25, with traffic queueing.

A Wizz Air flight from London was diverted after receiving a “bomb threat”.

Amazon impersonation scam stole £86,837 from 110 victims in nine days. Report Fraud warns over remote access, gift cards and requests for bank details.

A popular Bromley pub has closed under its outgoing operators after “many wonderful years”, with new owners set to take over.

Passengers are currently experiencing delays from East Croydon towards Victoria due to a medical incident