A ULEZ bomber, paedophile magician and monkey torturer are among the south London criminals jailed in October.

A man has been jailed for 26 weeks after claiming he was wearing a suicide vest on a bus in Wandsworth, terrifying passengers and prompting an armed police response.

James Hatcher who nearly died after being kicked in front of a van has learned his attacker will serve less than half his prison sentence.

TfL proposes a new 20mph speed limit on Wandsworth’s A217 Swandon Way, Wandsworth Roundabout and side roads, replacing 30mph limits.

EastEnders Christmas trailer sparks fears for Denise Fox as her leukaemia battle worsens, while Max Branning faces danger and a possible death in Walford.

A postie for Royal Mail has revealed how no junk mail stickers are pointless and how you can actually stop junk mail being delivered to your home.

Sir David Attenborough thanks the public as Wildlife Trusts complete £30m purchase of 9,500-acre Rothbury Estate in Northumberland to support nature recovery.

Neil Morgan, 53, from Wallington, has been charged with causing the death of Seidi Abdulkhadir by dangerous driving after a crash in Balham.

Kiam Clinic, a private mental health clinic on Worple Road in Epsom, sets out seven common myths, and what is actually known. For adults wondering about ADHD, the clinic also offers a free five-minute ADHD screening test.

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 45% long for warm temperatures as soon as they disappear, particularly following an unprecedented summer of sunshine.

John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

Wandsworth and Richmond councils join Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea in urging ministers to halt funding cuts threatening services and council tax.

Find out what John Healey’s Budget 2026 means for your money, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

An unnamed celebrity is seeking a High Court injunction to stop ITN and Guardian GNM from reporting sexual misconduct allegations.

Meta Glasses (and other smart glasses) are now banned from all JD Wetherspoon pubs in the UK.

Johnny Ball criticises the BBC’s Play School reboot, saying it risks damaging the children’s TV classic, while the broadcaster backs its return for CBeebies.

Harry Farr, who played Ollie Carter on the BBC soap EastEnders, is the latest cast member to depart the show.

John Challis’ final Only Fools and Horses documentary, A Marriage Made in Peckham, seeks a UK broadcaster.

Spotify introduces QR code checks for Family and Duo plans, requiring members to share the account manager’s address or face removal and a 12-month ban.

Blue Planet III marks 25 years since the original series aired, and will once again be narrated by David Attenborough

More than 40,000 people have signed a petition to save DIY SOS after the BBC said the show will be rested in 2027 amid ongoing cost cuts.

Frank Pick commissioned the famous Tube posters, roundel, Johnston font, moquette seating and many 1920s and 30s stations during his time at London Underground.

Prince William has spoken about childhood dreams of becoming a policeman or DJ, meeting Taylor Swift, and loving The Celebrity Traitors on The Graham Norton Show.

I wore Meta Glasses on my holiday to Kos, here's what I thought about the controversial smart glasses and their features.

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair as timed booking slots and pressure to free up tables hurries customers through their meals.

Original features such as fireplaces, exposed beams, and cornicing are still considered the most stylish interior details, according to research.  

TV quizzer Jenny Ryan left punters stunned after making a surprise appearance to host a pub quiz at a popular Yorkshire pub.

The UK's first Flower Pharmacy opened in London on October 22, prescribing bouquets to boost mood, calm, and energise as clocks go back and darker evenings arrive.

TV and radio presenter Rylan Clark was coached by ex-Gogglebox star and ‘Master of Mischief’ George Baggs to master the perfect real-life jump scare.

Wandsworth road closures and traffic changes begin October 19 for UK Networks, telecoms, gas and Thames Water works, with signed diversions.

Discover Halloween events in Wandsworth, from Room 13 at Battersea Arts Centre and Clapham South tours to rooftop cinema, Bongo’s Bingo and Kew Gardens.

Sir David Jason felt “very sad” watching lost Only Fools and Horses footage, as Tessa Peake-Jones recalls Del Boy’s heyday.

Mystery keys, instruction booklets and failing relationships are among the things Brits hold onto for too long.

To mark Menopause Awareness Month, leading eye care clinic Centre for Sight is drawing attention to the impact of menopause on women’s eyesight.

On DownDetector, more than 1,000 users have said they are facing problems with the gaming platform.

FIAT has launched a colour-matching service that reveals which car shade best complements your features. 

One in 10 Brits admit they'd buy the house next door so they could choose their neighbours if they won the lottery. 

A groom-to-be lost £1,500 after Booking.com's AI assistant Dot told him to pay by bank transfer for a fake Amalfi Coast villa that did not exist.

Two Wandsworth areas have been named among the UK's biggest bed bug hotspots in a new nationwide ranking.

BBC to close BBC Three, Radio 4 Extra and BBC Scotland in spring 2027, moving content online while seeking £500m in savings.

People across Great Britain can vote for the first time to decide where the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visits on its winter 2026 tour.

Only Fools and Horses: The Lost Archive will return for series two with unseen footage, rare clips and Raquel’s unaired audition scene from The Class of ’62.

Family-run Fulham clinic, Dr Hala Medical Aesthetics, thanks clients after surpassing new review milestones

Five London Beacon Schools lead England’s School Food Project, improving school meals and food education ahead of mandatory standards from September 2027.

More than half of Brits think their WhatsApp group chat is podcast-worthy, a survey of 2,000 adults for Echo Falls reveals, alongside banter and gossip.

Chios Airport on Chios, Greece’s fifth-biggest island, will be closing down for four months, with all flights suspended.

A number of bus routes serving south London could be changed, rerouted or withdrawn under a series of Transport for London (TfL) consultations.

Flight Club has launched a free Friday Night Challenge across its London venues, with players able to win tickets to a Red Bull event in 2027.

Gunmen who shot a man in the face, a man who used a homemade bomb to blow up a ULEZ camera, and a pervert who ran a monkey torture network are among the south east Londoners who have been jailed so far this month.

I went on a walk around Hampstead Heath in London, which was named as one of the UK's best Sunday strolls by GO Outdoors