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Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:27:21 +0000
LIVE updates as armed police respond to 'incident' at Heathrow Airport
A reported 'police incident' has closed a road near Heathrow Airport this morning, with armed police seen flocking to the airport.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Popular Worcester Park pub reopens in time for Christmas after major refurb
North End Tavern in Worcester Park has reopened following a six-figure refurbishment, unveiling upgraded interiors, HD sports screens, new features and a packed entertainment schedule for the festive season.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the up for sale £2.7m Croydon mansion nestled on a quiet private road
A £2.7m five-bedroom gated home in Shirley Hills, Croydon, has hit the market, offering a pool, conservatory, cinema room, acre plot and prime access to top schools.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
All the Sutton parks that won the prestigious Green Flag Awards this year
 32 of the parks and green spaces in Sutton have won awards in 2025.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 5 unmissable highest rated restaurants in London you have to visit
From the highest rated roast dinner to the top Indian restaurant, discover the 5 highest rated restaurants in London.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:00:19 +0000
'Hugely talented' Angela Rayner to make sensational return to Keir Starmer's Cabinet
The “hugely talented” Angela Rayner will return to Sir Keir Starmer's Cabinet after as deputy prime minister, housing secretary and deputy Labour leader in September.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
The mega London golf simulator venue - perfect for Christmas or just some competition
I spent my Saturday afternoon this December at Pitch in Soho, and it ended up being one of the most fun and surprisingly festive outings I’ve had in a while.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
NCA London most wanted including 'drug dealer' with 'money never sleeps' tattoo
The National Crime Agency most wanted list features seven men suspected of crimes in London.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
'I self-drove a boat and took in London's beauty in a warm pod - it was incredible'
GoBoat offers a new winter pod to self-drive a boat around Canary Wharf and take in its views. Here is our review.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
All 400 tickets for train's farewell tour sell out in 15 seconds
Tickets for the SWR Class 455 Farewell Tour sold out in 15 seconds as 9,000 fans chased 400 seats. A second tour on December 21 aims to raise more charity funds.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
The beautiful and historic London hidden gem that's coming back to life
A cult coffee roastery, a Japanese tea shop and a massage studio and are among the first traders to open in the historic arcade Sicilian Avenue in Holborn.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Sutton homeless charity named finalist in contest to win £10,000 prize
Sutton Night Watch has been named a finalist in the Selco Community Heroes campaign, competing for up to £10,000 to support people facing homelessness in the community.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Plan to turn family Sutton home into HMO slammed with nearly 50 objections
Plans to convert a family home in Sutton into an HMO have been set submitted but so has nearly 50 objections.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The Croydon food spots slammed with low hygiene scores
Some Croydon food premises have been told to improve their hygiene standards following inspections carried out in November 2025.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:47:01 +0000
Capital Jingle Bell Ball full line-up and set times for 2025 event
Ed Sheeran, Kylie Minogue, Jessie J, Cat Burns and Louis Tomlinson are among the stars who are involved in Capital's Jingle Bell Ball for 2025

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:25:15 +0000
Four people arrested at the Tower of London over apple crumble incident
Four people have been arrested at the Tower of London after an incident, the Metropolitan Police have said.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 11:26:25 +0000
Jamie Oliver to relaunch fan favourite Jamie’s Italian in UK next year
Jamie Oliver is set to relaunch his Jamie’s Italian restaurant chain in the UK, six years after it went bust.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
I tried McDonald’s secret menu - These are the 3 items you need to try
I tried McDonald’s secret menu, discovered the three meals you need to try and how to order them.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:27:13 +0000
Boys, 16 and 17, taken to hospital after double stabbing in London
Two boys aged 16 and 17 have been stabbed in an incident in Greenford.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Christmas heats up in Crystal Palace with the debut of BBQ restaurant hotspot
South London’s dining scene is spicing up the festive season with the debut of Orleans Smokehouse in the heart of Crystal Palace.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:11:23 +0000
All the new measures coming to Croydon to help tackle knife crime
Croydon Council has secured £495k of government funding to help tackle knife crime

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:48:39 +0000
Start date revealed for building of hundreds of homes in Regina Road Croydon
Croydon’s Regina Road redevelopment has taken another major step forward, with work on hundreds of new council homes expected to begin soon.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:46:00 +0000
Knife 'brandished' during fight on Balham tube platform
Police investigating a fight in which a knife was allegedly pulled at Balham tube station have shared images of people they wish to speak to.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:12:46 +0000
'Timid' cat hoping for new home after being abandoned in foster care for 600 days
Selene, a three-year-old cat cared for by Cats Protection Epsom, Ewell & District, has spent nearly 600 days in foster care and is now urgently seeking a loving permanent home.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:36:46 +0000
All the South Western trains from Waterloo disrupted this weekend
South Western Railway trains out of London Waterloo will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this weekend.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:29:42 +0000
Southern trains through East Croydon cancelled this weekend
Several Southern trains running through Croydon will be cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:19:35 +0000
New fault-reporting tech introduced in Tube stations to help people with access needs
New fault-reporting technology has been introduced in Tube stations to help people with access needs.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:52:49 +0000
RECAP after 'icy rail conditions' disrupt South Western trains at Waterloo
Icy rail conditions have resulted in disruption to South Western Railway services, affecting trains at Waterloo.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:04:05 +0000
Man launched ‘frenzied and unexplained’ double stabbing in Tube station - and laughed
A man launched a “frenzied” and unprovoked knife attack on two older men at a Tube station as they returned home after a dance class.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
The three Sutton secondary schools named among best in London
Three schools in Sutton have been named as the best state secondary schools in th.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
The London schools named in the Sunday Times Top Schools List 2026
The Sunday Times School Guide 2026 has revealed the top schools in London in their Parent Power Guide.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Sutton pauses major council HQ relocation plans after costs rise
Sutton Council’s plans to relocate its Civic Hub into the St Nicholas Centre have been put on hold after a review found that its town centre regeneration had become unaffordable.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Our whole Sutton block is riddled with mice - even in toilet'
Residents of an ageing Sutton housing block say they are being treated with contempt as a persistent mouse infestation continues to blight their homes.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:03:01 +0000
Martine McCutcheon recreates iconic film moment with airport reunion
Martine McCutcheon has revisited one of her most iconic movies – by reuniting loved ones at an airport.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:00:29 +0000
Hotel chain debuts limited-edition sleepwear inspired by sweet dreams
A hotel chain has launched its own limited-edition range of sleepwear, inspired by all things shut eye.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:55:57 +0000
A wine expert reveals the perfect Christmas pairings for key festive moments
A leading wine expert has revealed the perfect Christmas pairings for the nation’s festive moments - including what to drink when exchanging gifts, decorating the tree, and watching the King's Speech.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:06:12 +0000
Sainsbury's launches investigation as family claim to find mouse in granola
Sainsbury's has launched an investigation after a family filmed the moment they realised their granola may contain a live mouse

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:33:08 +0000
Is Shopify down? Users report Cloudflare outage affecting big brands
Popular online retail platform Shopify is reportedly down as a major Cloudflare 500 error outage affects dozens of online brands.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:41:44 +0000
Sky axes major TV service and begins issuing huge refunds of up to £290
A major Sky TV service has been axed a couple after being launched in 2023, and customers are now being given refunds.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000
Three dead in three days after huge fire, two stabbings and fatal crash in London
Three people have died in a shocking three days that saw a major fire, two stabbings and a fatal crash across London.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Creative hub for aspiring artists opens in Croydon shopping centre
A brand-new creative hub has opened inside Centrale Shopping Centre as part of Croydon’s Creative Enterprise Zone.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:44:28 +0000
The London Designer Outlet treat for if your birthday is in December or January
LDO is offering free VIB party packs, exclusive restaurant deals and nostalgic party fun for locals celebrating December or January birthdays.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:41:29 +0000
Man jailed after stabbing two strangers unprovoked in Kennington station
A man who stabbed two strangers in an unprovoked attack in Kennington station has been jailed.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:45:26 +0000
Croydon hotel cancels Reform UK Christmas party after community protest
A Croydon hotel has cancelled a booking for a Reform UK Christmas dinner fundraiser following protests from members of the local community.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:21:22 +0000
Major disruption expected until end of day at busy central London station
Major disruption is expected at London St Pancras until the end of the day due to a fault

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:13:38 +0000
I went on a winter Norfolk trip where thousands of seal pups are born
One of the UK’s natural spectacles taking place right now is one that makes visiting the eastern shores of Norfolk, specifically Winterton-on-Sea and Horsey Gap, well worth the journey.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
New Holland & Barrett arrives next to Whitgift Centre in Croydon
A new Holland & Barrett store has opened just next to the Whitgift Centre in Croydon.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:06:58 +0000
Person taken to hospital after crash on busy central London road
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash Cavendish Square, Westminster at 6.45am today (December 4).

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:54:51 +0000
Tesco brings in new double points Clubcard scheme for Christmas
Tesco shoppers are already making the most of a new Clubcard offer, offering 2 points for every £1 spent on gift cards this Christmas

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:22:43 +0000
Recap as busy central London road closed for HOURS after crash
Wigmore Street in Westminster is closed after a crash. Diversions are in place for bus routes 12, 22, 55 and 73.

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