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Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:43:19 +0000
Mobile 'Safe Space on Wheels' launches to help younger generation - in Croydon
Anima Youth has launched a new Safe Space on Wheels in Croydon, offering weekly support to young people every Tuesday on North End.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:33:52 +0000
Ryanair passenger avoids hefty baggage charge with this simple trick
A spokesman for Ryanair said the passenger had booked a basic fare ticket that entitled them to carry one small personal bag onboard.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:06:59 +0000
Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs as part of £150 million restructure affecting UK workforce
Ocado has announced plans to axe around 1,000 jobs as it looks to slash costs by about £150 million as part of a wider restructure.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:58:45 +0000
Two in hospital after medical incident on busy Sutton road
Two people are in hospital after a medical incident on a busy Sutton road.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:34:03 +0000
Emergency services rush to busy road in Sutton
Police and ambulances are responding to an incident on a busy Sutton road. Live updates here.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:44 +0000
Person dies after incident at Raynes Park station causing major disruption
A person has died after an incident at Raynes Park station.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:26:30 +0000
Major London line CLOSED due to 'emergency services' incident
All lines between Surbiton and Wimbledon are closed due to an emergency services incident.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:25:24 +0000
Student, 28, killed in Croydon house fire named
A student who died in a Croydon house fire has been named for the first time.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:47:49 +0000
Ewell stepping stones closed AGAIN after heavy rain causes flooding
The stepping stones in Ewell have been closed to the public for the second time following persistent heavy rain that has caused flooding.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:56:40 +0000
New Lidl store opens in Sutton TODAY - here's everything you need to know
A new Lidl store has opened its doors in Sutton today.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
All the Bridgerton filming locations in south London and Surrey to visit
South London’s historic landmarks have had a starring role in Bridgerton and we’re taking a look at all of them.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 'bold' step to help more people survive cancer and live well afterwards
Putney MP welcomes Government’s National Cancer Plan, highlights local traffic improvements with TfL and Wandsworth Council.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
All the closures and changes on the London Underground you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 27 to March 1) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How do you solve a problem like Croydon town centre?
Croydon West MP Sarah Jones on how £158m investment from the Government is giving the town centre an opportunity to get on the road to success.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:09:56 +0000
Half of UK population would turn to AI for financial advice
Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice including ways to save, ideas for reducing bills and guidance on setting goals.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:54 +0000
Jenson Button takes on shop assistants in a high-octane ‘Scan Grand Prix'
F1 World Champion Jenson Button took on shop assistants in a high-octane ‘Scan Grand Prix’ – and was outmanoeuvred.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:54:08 +0000
Use your heads! More than half of adults have turned to a coin flip
Use your heads! More than half of adults have turned to a coin flip to settle everyday disputes - from chores to takeaways. 

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:08:07 +0000
Households warned over £1,000 fine if video doorbells break major UK privacy law
Households are being warned over a £1,000 fine if video doorbells such as Ring, Eufy and Blink break major UK privacy law known as GDPR

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:07:30 +0000
UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2025 revealed by DVLA - is yours on the list?
Data from the DVLA has revealed what the top 10 stolen car models were in the UK during 2025, which included vehicles from Ford and Toyota

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:48:32 +0000
Suranne Jones on returning as Doctor Foster as third and final series confirmed
It has been confirmed that Suranne Jones will reprise her role for the long-awaited third and final series of the BBC's Doctor Foster.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
The school where pupils see how law courts and Parliament work
Hall School Wimbledon pupils visit Kingston Crown Court and Parliament for hands-on citizenship education, meeting Paul Kohler MP and learning about UK law.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:50:47 +0000
Person in hospital with serious injuries after ‘stabbing’ in Surrey village
A person is in hospital with serious injuries after a reported stabbing in a village in Surrey.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:33:54 +0000
Croydon man among six who kidnapped and tortured Surrey man
A Croydon man is among a group sentenced to more than 36 years in prison for the kidnapping and torture of a Dorking man.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
NHS on oesophageal cancer: cases rising and late diagnosis a concern
February marks Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month; London NHS Cancer Alliances and Heartburn Cancer UK, launch awareness campaign

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:56:24 +0000
Man, 67, found dead in Surrey home named for first time by police
A 67-year-old man who was found dead at a home in Surrey has been named for the first time by police.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:34:58 +0000
Mum and daughter killed in A3 crash near Surrey were 'most beautiful souls'
A mum and her seven-year-old daughter have died in a car crash on the A3 near Surrey.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000
Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across UK - full list of 44 postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 44 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:24:40 +0000
Police end searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last Thursday (February 19) on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:19:24 +0000
One dead and six stabbed in just three days across south London
One victim is dead and six have been stabbed in only four days in south London.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000
'Bidding war' pushes sale of 23 Surrey garages to £427,000
A bidding war saw 23 Epsom garages in Surrey sell at Clive Emson auction for £427,000.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:18:57 +0000
First-of-its-kind Decathlon store coming to IKEA Croydon
Decathlon will open a new standalone store inside IKEA Croydon this spring in a first-of-its-kind UK partnership.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:05:20 +0000
Police share investigation update into fatal Croydon fire
Police have shared an investigation update into a fire in Croydon which resulted In the death of one man and another fighting for his life.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:43:02 +0000
Cause of death of south London killer child rapist revealed after death in prison
Killer Mohammed Fethaullah raped a 14-year-old girl and fathered her child.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:41:50 +0000
Man, 40, stabbed to death in Wimbledon pictured for first time
A 40-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Wimbledon has been pictured for the first time.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:07:55 +0000
Police probe into Croydon fire as man dies and another fighting for his life
Police are investigating a house fire on Duppas Hill Terrace in Croydon which killed a man and left another fighting for his life.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:54:46 +0000
Man dies and another fighting for his life after major fire in Croydon
A man has died after a major fire on Duppas Hill Terrace in Croydon.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:47:47 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train at Norwood Junction station
A person has died after being hit by a train at Norwood Junction station.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Richmond restaurant awarded Michelin star for SEVENTH time in a row
One of Richmond’s most acclaimed dining destinations The Dysart Petersham has been awarded a Michelin star for the seventh year in a row.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon police station front counter to cut 24/7 opening
Croydon police station’s front counter will no longer be open 24/7, it has been announced.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:21:42 +0000
The top 25 signs you’re getting older include sitting down to put your socks on
The top 25 signs you’re getting older include sitting down to put your socks on, seeing your old clothes come back into fashion - and saying ‘who?’ when watching the BRIT Awards.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:52:08 +0000
Fiona Phillips’ husband says Alzheimer's means she's 'slipping away' each day
Retired journalist Fiona Phillips' husband, Martin Frizell, said she no longer likes to discuss her Alzheimer's diagnosis

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:29:22 +0000
Comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape
Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape, after appearing at Southwark Crown Court this morning (February 24).

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:13:19 +0000
Lord Peter Mandelson released on bail by Met Police after misconduct arrest
Lord Mandelson has been accused of passing sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:42:28 +0000
Person hit by train causing major disruption on East Croydon line
A person has been hit by a train which is causing major disruption on the East Croydon line.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:40:46 +0000
The Southern trains in Croydon cancelled this week
Southern trains running through Croydon will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Son of man who died at private Sutton hospital said his childhood has been 'robbed'
Phillip Morris died from cardiac arrest at Spire St Anthony’s Hospital in 2021 - his death was ruled avoidable by a coroner. Phillip's son Orson speaks of the family's devastation at their legal claim against Spire remaining unresolved.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
What Sutton residents want to see in 2026 – from high street giants to safer streets
Sutton residents have shared a wide range of ideas for what they want to see in the borough by the end of 2026.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:47:30 +0000
Busy Croydon road shut by police after incident
Police have cordoned the area near Duppas Hill Terrace and next to the Croydon Flyover today (February 23).

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:08:33 +0000
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on motorway in Surrey
A man has died after being hit by a vehicle on the M3 in Surrey.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:04:48 +0000
Police issue statement after ‘Croydon school wars’ gatherings planned
Police have issued a statement following ongoing concerns over planned “Red vs Blue” school gatherings in Croydon.

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