JD Wetherspoon is set to open 12 new pubs in the coming months - see the full list of locations.

Some Southern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this weekend.

Wandsworth Council has received a range of new planning applications over the past week.

Call the Midwife will return with a Christmas special in 2026 and five new characters will join the cast - here's what you can expect.

JD Wetherspoon has announced that Meta Glasses (and other smart glasses) are now banned from all its UK pubs.

Simon Cowell faces legal action over a dispute centred on a multimillion-dollar deal allegedly “written on a napkin”, court documents show.

You could be fined or sent to prison for opening someone else's mail, so here is what you should do instead.

England footballer Ivan Toney is due in court after being charged with assault, relating to an incident at a Soho nightclub last December.

Over 100 postcodes across England and Wales are currently experiencing delivery delays.

Nadia Sawalha has threatened ITV with legal action due to being dropped from Loose Women

Disney's The Lion King has been crowned Britain's favourite musical in a study that comes as Marella Cruises launches a musical-themed cruise.

A man was stabbed to death in a large street fight near Clapham High Street, the Old Bailey heard.

Happy Meals at McDonald's will include Crocs character keyring toys for a limited time this summer.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has revealed he was stabbed during a holiday

Michelle Ryan has confirmed she's working on her next project following her shock axe from EastEnders.

Domino's has launched an ice cream inspired by its famous garlic and herb dipping sauce.

More than half (52 per cent) of adults class maintaining friendships as a ‘second job’ and spend more than half an hour a day socialising, according to research.

Three quarters of motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest option for a staycation.

Eight in 10 young Brits now prefer to socialise through healthy activities rather than a traditional night out.

Our round-up of the south London criminals sentenced to prison in July 2026

Who needs Glastonbury when there's another festival taking place this summer that's full of family friendly fun? We review the Lego Festival at Legoland Windsor.

You might want to know your rights if you get visited by a TV Licence inspector.

My review of the new Howzat cricket batting cages in Gravity MAX Stratford - where I faced computer generated versions of Jofra Archer and Jimmy Anderson.

David Devant was a grand Victorian illusionist who helped bring moving pictures to British audiences and founded The Magic Circle.

Zoe Ball and Alex Jones shared memories of their time on Strictly Come Dancing on a recent podcast episode.

Royal Mail has a few rules you must follow when sending parcels or letters to make sure your deliveries don't face delays.

Shane Richie, best known for playing Alfie Moon in EastEnders, was arrested in Harlow.

Five new characters join EastEnders this summer and will be known as the Hawkins family, Nicola Mitchell's estranged relatives.

A man who was orphaned at the age of 12 now helps feed nearly 2,000 hungry children.

Wandsworth Borough Council has received a series of new planning applications in the past week.

Sainsbury’s shoppers are being urged to add their Nectar details before ordering groceries through Uber Eats following a major expansion of the loyalty scheme.

MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has criticised the information on a packet of Wotsits, saying it is "misleading"

A boy is accused of seriously injuring another teen on an e-bike in a hit-and-run in Clapham.

Fiona Phillips was diagnosed with early-onset dementia in 2023 and her husband has issued an update today (July 29).

Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo are among the programmes to be cut

In a notice published in the Gazette on July 26, it was confirmed the business had gone into liquidation

While appearing on The Dish podcast, Tom Holland shared what "one of the worst decisions" he's ever made was

Killer drug dealer Dedan Simmons has lost an appeal against his murder conviction.

A rare partial solar eclipse will be in the UK skies next month. Here's how and when you can see it.

The new Celebrity Masterchef contestants, who will compete in the long-running BBC One show, include TV personalities, an Olympic star, and a comedian.

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has announced she is leaving the morning programme after 17 years, 12 as main presenter

Bradley Walsh has confirmed he won't be returning to a popular BBC show this year.

Dishoom is set to open its latest café in Borough later this year, bringing Bombay comfort food to south London.

Ponds, rain gardens, a meadow, a war memorial and a gathering space could be introduced to the Tower of London's moat under plans approved by Tower Hamlets Council.

A new Pink Floyd-inspired pub is set to open on the banks of the Thames at Battersea Power Station this summer, bringing a new food and drink destination to the landmark.

British acting star David Jonsson has been revealed as the new Black Panther during Marvel Studios’ Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.

Charlie Brooks is rumoured to be reprising her role as Janine Butcher for a brief but "explosive" storyline on the long-running BBC soap.

Hundreds of hidden spaces will open their doors to the public for the annual London Open House Festival with free tickets now booking.

Ronnie Scott's began as a small basement venue in London and became one of the world’s most famous jazz clubs, hosting the final public appearance of the legendary Jimi Hendrix.

Long-running BBC medical drama Casualty will celebrate its 40th anniversary with two high-stakes episodes centred on Holby City Hospital