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Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:36:41 +0000
'Snow in London' as temperatures to plummet below zero
Snow is forecast to fall in London in the new year as temperatures are anticipated to fall below freezing.

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:06:54 +0000
LIVE updates as Westminster Bridge part closed by 'emergency services incident'
Westminster Bridge is partially closed by the emergency services. Live updates here.

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
All the Croydon parks that won the prestigious Green Flag Awards this year
Four of the parks and green spaces in Croydon have won awards this year.

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The Plebs and Here We Go star who was born in Sutton
You may not know that a Plebs and Here We Go star is from Sutton.

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:30:00 +0000
Wetherspoons to axe 12 items from all pub menus in just days - see the full list
JD Wetherspoon's 2025 festive menu is coming to an end on December 31, meaning the 12 items that are part of it will be removed from all pub menus.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:03:58 +0000
Police warn 'do not approach' prisoner on the run with south west London links
A prisoner has escaped from HMP Springhill and is now unlawfully at large.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:12:24 +0000
Four London homes hit by candle fires in just four days
A spate of recent fires across London has prompted new warnings about the dangers of candles during the festive period.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 15:40:48 +0000
Cold-health alert issued for London with drop in temperatures expected over New Year
A yellow cold-weather health alert has been issued for London as temperatures are set to drop sharply over the coming week.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 15:08:24 +0000
FIRST LOOK inside Croydon’s new Wetherspoon as Coombe Lodge opens its doors
Croydon’s newest Wetherspoon pub has officially opened, with customers now able to step inside the newly refurbished Coombe Lodge.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The businesses we have loved and lost in Croydon in 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, we’re looking back on some of the businesses that Croydon lost this year.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:54:27 +0000
Brits becoming more ruthless with spending amid high cost of living - new survey
Brits are becoming much more ruthless with their spending, according to a new survey from Moneybox.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:50:55 +0000
Hotel fire in London forces dozens to evacuate and four rescued
A hotel fire in London in the early hours forced dozens to evacuate and led to four people being rescued.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:06:07 +0000
Workshop destroyed and two people assessed after fire in Richmond
A workshop has been destroyed after a fire broke out in Richmond upon Thames, with two people assessed for injuries at the scene.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:58:08 +0000
Fares for some London train journeys 'hiked' as contactless allowed at more stations
Commuters travelling into London could be facing higher rail fares after the rollout of contactless payments to more stations across the south east.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 60 shops that the Whitgift Centre has lost over the years
Whitgift Centre in Croydon was once a shopping landmark in Croydon, but over the years, it has slowly turned into a ghost town.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The Croydon asylum seekers gaining skills through construction training
Industrial estates are not usually places of inspiration. Yet among the rumble of HGV traffic and the beep of reversing forklift trucks, something unexpected is taking shape on this Mitcham estate that is quietly transforming lives.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Key roads in Croydon closed overnight for several months
Key roads in Croydon are now closed overnight for several months, according to the Public Notice Portal.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The area of London with the most stalkings as offences rise in 2025
The area where you are most likely to be stalked in 2025 has been revealed in the latest police data.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
London council starts issuing speeding fines to cyclists amid locals complaints
A London council has begun issuing speeding fines to cyclists after locals complained of "numerous near misses".

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 5 best fish and chips in London according to reviews you need to visit
Looking for some fish and chips? See the best restaurants and fish and chip shops serving the dish in London.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The Sutton restaurants, cafés and pubs that won awards in 2025
Several restaurants and cafés across Sutton and nearby areas have won major awards this year.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Sutton women living longer lives than those in neighbouring boroughs
New data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed how long women in Sutton can expect to live on average.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
The London borough with the most knife-crime in 2025 including triple stabbing
A London borough has been the location of more knife-crime offences than any other in 2025.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'I'll never go back to Winter Wonderland - Santa's elves made my child cry'
A young girl was left crying after a tired Santa "turned her away' at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The famous Christmas singer you may not know was from Croydon
You may not know that the singer of a very popular Christmas classic was Croydon-born and raised.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:46:33 +0000
'Enquiries launched' into circumstances of death on tracks days before Christmas
Enquiries have been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person who was hit by a train near a Kent railway station days before Christmas.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:34:00 +0000
Two Tube lines suspended on Xmas Eve after man suffers 'medical incident'
Two London Underground lines have been suspended due to a customer incident on Christmas Eve. Live updates here.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:29:41 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train with ‘no trains’ to major London station
A person has died after being hit by a train on the line to a major London station.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:18:21 +0000
Man stabbed in ‘frenzied’ daylight attack among morning commuters in Barnes
A man was stabbed in a “frenzied” attack at a train station in broad daylight, only surviving due to lifesaving surgery.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:30:10 +0000
Person hit by train on Kent line to major London station
A person has been hit by a train in Kent, with lines closed to a major London station. Live updates here.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Extremely famous face set to return to south west London TONIGHT
South west Londoners have been warned to “remain calm” after reports that a huge and extremely familiar face is set to make a surprise return to the area tonight.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon men living shorter lives than those in neighbouring boroughs
New data from the ONS has revealed how long men in Croydon can expect to live on average.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Mother cat and kittens rescued from Great Ormond Street Hospital storeroom
A mother cat and her three kittens have been rescued from a storeroom at Great Ormond Street Hospital and are now safely being cared for by Battersea.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:15:04 +0000
Bayswater artwork showing two figures lying down confirmed as Banksy creation
Banksy has confirmed he is the artist behind an artwork of two figures that has appeared on the side of a building in Bayswater, London.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:56:43 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train with lines closed for major London station
A person has died after being hit by a train, with lines for a major London station closed and trains cancelled.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:44:32 +0000
London train lines closed after person hit by train
Trains at a major London station are cancelled or delayed due to an emergency services incident. Live updates here.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:05:00 +0000
The 5 best walking routes to enjoy this Boxing Day around London
Looking for a walking trail in London? These are the five best walks you can do in London this Boxing Day.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The changes to the Christmas and New Year bin schedule for Sutton
Bin collections in Sutton will follow a special timetable over the festive period so some residents will see changes to their normal collection day.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The Cheam comedian who held the Guinness Record for telling 499 jokes in an hour
You may not know that one of Britain’s fastest joke-writers grew up in Sutton.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:13:41 +0000
Globe-trotting fashion designer turns waste into clothing for dolls
The UK throws a collective 216 million pieces of children's clothing into landfill each year - a pile 244 times the height of Mount Everest.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:04:27 +0000
Home Alone epic dash home ranks as the ultimate festive travel moment
The mum's epic dash to rescue her son in Home Alone is the most iconic travel moment in a festive movie, according to research.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:17:39 +0000
King Henry VIII and Queen Victoria have been immortalised – on chocolate coins
King Henry VIII and Queen Victoria have been immortalised – on a set of chocolate coins.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:18:48 +0000
EastEnders legend confesses why it was 'strangely difficult' to return after 14 years
Pam St Clement’s return to Albert Square as Pat Butcher wasn’t easy she said

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
How to watch Jools Holland's 2025 Annual Hootenanny (and the celebrities joining him)
Jools Holland will welcome in the New Year with the likes of Olivia Dean, Jessie J, Craig David, Ronnie Wood and Lulu - how to watch and the full lineup.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
TfL to completely stop all bus services on Christmas Day
There will be no bus services in London on Christmas Day.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:18:50 +0000
RECAP after Windrush line part suspended following 'customer incident'
The Windrush line is part suspended this afternoon following a 'customer incident'.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The picturesque forest 90 minutes from London that inspired Winnie the Pooh
If you’re looking for some places to visit over the Christmas break, there’s a forest in Sussex that is the inspiration behind Winnie the Pooh.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:51:38 +0000
RECAP as Thameslink trains blocked due to vehicle crashing into bridge
Thameslink trains have been disrupted with all lines blocked due to a crash today (December 22).

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
I stayed at a London Heathrow hotel that completely changed how I see airport stays
I thought the night before a flight was just something to get through, until a stay at Hyatt Place turned it into a calm, comfortable start to the holiday itself.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:37:35 +0000
Trains and Underground hit by delays due to failure
Trains and Underground are facing delays due to a points failure. Live updates here.

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