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Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:31:24 +0100
LIVE updates as 'major disruption' hits Britain's busiest railway station
There is 'major disruption' to London trains with cancellations and significant delays at a busy station. Live updates here.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Last chance to visit popular Croydon beach rooftop experience as summer ends
Croydon’s much-loved summer seaside experience is now in its final days, and it’s your last chance to enjoy sun, sand, and rooftop fun.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
What people love about this Croydon town – from Happy Valley to Cosy Glow
Coulsdon may be one of Croydon’s quieter corners, but it clearly has plenty to offer.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
I went to an adults-only fairground in St Paul's - it blew past all my expectations
Fairgame St Paul’s is London’s neon playground, mixing carnival games, creative cocktails and top-tier street food into a night out you’ll want to repeat.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Neighbours fight to save beloved Victorian pub 'The Dip' in Richmond
Neighbours are fighting to save a beloved Victorian pub in South London, which has been shut since its former landlord died last year. The Railway Bell, affectionately known as The Dip, in Hampton, is up for sale for £1million.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Rituals to open new luxury beauty store in Southside Wandsworth
A new store for a luxury beauty and wellness brand is coming to London.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The 'absolutely fantastic' viral London restaurant serving bottomless lasagna
Senza Fondo in Shoreditch is a viral London restaurant known for serving up bottomless lasagna.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Epsom and Orpington friends to run 150 miles in 48 hours for children with cancer
Two friends from Orpington and Epsom are preparing to run a marathon around the M25 to support children suffering from cancer.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:09:29 +0100
Major disruption at busy London station causing rush-hour CHAOS
An electrical fault is causing major disruption near Farringdon and London St Pancras.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:36:33 +0100
Met staffer accused of Airdropping pictures of human brains from fatal crash
A Met Police employee has appeared in court accused of taking and sharing photos of human remains after a fatal crash in London.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:54:00 +0100
We visited the special Lego street hidden in a corner of east London
Throughout the summer, the Story Street alongside Discover’s garden was dedicated to a very popular toy: Lego.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100
Transformative education: Christ’s Hospital extends fee assistance to day places
Christ’s Hospital combines academic ambition with a broad co-curricular programme and a strong commitment to widening access through bursary support.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Why Croydon residents are calling for a change to bin collection schedules
Croydon has recently gained a reputation for having one of England’s most persistent fly-tipping problems.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Historic royal favourite tavern in London reopens after major renovation
Williamson’s Tavern, London’s oldest licensed pub with royal links, has reopened after a major refurbishment, featuring refreshed interiors and a new cellar bar.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Full list of all the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (August 29 - 31) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
New data reveals the number of asylum seekers housed in Croydon hotels
Data from the Home Office has revealed how many asylum seekers are currently being housed in hotels in Croydon.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon care home and nine person HMO among latest applications to Council
Croydon Council has received new planning applications this week, including a Thornton Heath children’s care home, HMOs, extensions, loft conversions and more.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:29:23 +0100
Tour de France winner Chris Froome airlifted to hospital after 'serious' crash
Chris Froome, the British Tour de France winning cyclist, has been airlifted to hospital after a "serious" crash

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:08:01 +0100
Warning over baby products sold on Amazon and eBay that pose suffocation risk
More than 30 baby sleeping bags found on online marketplaces including Amazon and eBay pose a suffocation risk

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:33:16 +0100
This 'forgotten' EastEnders star has an entirely new career after leaving soap
See the entirely new career forged by this 'forgotten' EastEnders star nine years after their exit from the BBC show.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:30:02 +0100
London Underground faces 'severe' delays in morning rush hour
There are severe delays on the London Underground this morning, with live updates here.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:17:24 +0100
Tommy Robinson will not be charged after viral video of 'assault' at St Pancras
Police will not be charging Tommy Robinson after an investigation launched into reports of an alleged assault at St Pancras station.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
'I spent my August bank holiday at a glorious seaside festival not far from London'
Spending the August bank holiday on Southsea Common for Victorious Festival has become a rite of passage for many on the south coast, and this year I joined the crowds for three days of sunshine, live music and seafront atmosphere.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:14:33 +0100
Woman 'grabbed by neck' before 'sexual assault' at London Bridge station
A woman reportedly had been grabbed by the next by a man before she was sexually assaulted at London Bridge station.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:11:16 +0100
Ice cream man was working when he was attacked and repeatedly stabbed, court told
An ice cream man suffered “catastrophic injuries” when he was attacked from behind, a court heard.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:57:10 +0100
First look inside as M&S unveils new Oxford Street foodhall with pizza bar
M&S has unveiled its revamped Pantheon foodhall in Oxford Street in London, featuring a pizza bar, hot chicken counter, cocktail wall and gifting corner.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:57:12 +0100
Disruption for South Western passengers as Barnes Bridge line closes this week
South Western Railway services will be cancelled or replaced by buses this week due to engineering works in the Barnes Bridge area.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:14:47 +0100
Four people taken to hospital after car crashes into tram in Wimbledon
Four people have been taken to hospital after a crash between a car and a tram in Wimbledon. 

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'We've waited 13 years for Croydon Council. I'm tired of living like an animal'
“We have waited 13 years. I am tired of living like an animal.” says Croydon mum of five.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The most expensive streets in Croydon - where houses cost over £1 million
The most expensive streets in Croydon for this year have been revealed, with one street home to houses that sell for more than £1.3 million.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:21:31 +0100
EastEnders legend says they'll return to BBC soap under one strict condition
Star of BBC soap EastEnders, Danniella Westbrook, has shared that she would return to the show under one strict condition.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:51:40 +0100
Trust in local media increases to 80 per cent, new survey shows
A new study has revealed that trust in local media has grown significantly over the past year.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:51:34 +0100
Trust in local media increases to 80 per cent, new survey shows
A new study has revealed that trust in local media has grown significantly over the past year.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:51:30 +0100
Trust in local media increases to 80 per cent, new survey shows
A new study has revealed that trust in local media has grown significantly over the past year.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:51:22 +0100
Trust in local media increases to 80 per cent, new survey shows
A new study has revealed that trust in local media has grown significantly over the past year.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:51:15 +0100
Trust in local media increases to 80 per cent, new survey shows
A new study has revealed that trust in local media has grown significantly over the past year.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:54:14 +0100
Travelodge looking at introducing major change that will affect Brits
Travelodge is considering rolling out self-serve hotels following the opening of its first “hybrid” hotel.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:46:39 +0100
Terry Wogan's son hits out as £3.75 million family mansion 'unable to sell'
Son of the late Radio and TV presenter Sir Terry Wogan has hit out at Chancellor Rachel Reeves after his £3.75 million family home was unable to sell.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:44:55 +0100
EastEnders star admits they 'won’t be on soap for a while' amid filming break
Ross Boatman, known for playing Harvey Monroe on the BBC show, has not been seen in Albert Square for weeks.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:04:12 +0100
Wimbledon road shut after car crashes into tram
Kingston Road in Wimbledon is shut due to a crash today (August 26).

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:49:23 +0100
RECAP after motorists urged to AVOID M25 after lorry fire closes lanes
Three lanes have been closed on the M25 and motorists have been urged to avoid the area after a lorry fire on the motorway this morning.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:29:26 +0100
Four people stabbed in total during Notting Hill Carnival 2025
Four people have been stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival 2025, including one person allegedly stabbed five times with a machete.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:27:27 +0100
Homeless man admits to murdering woman after she took him in west London flat
A homeless man accused of battering a woman to death with a mallet days after she took him in has pleaded guilty to her murder.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:15:38 +0100
Rapist south London nurse worked for a year while under investigation
South Norwood rapist nurse John Iwuh was able to work for more than a year while he was under investigation. 

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:42:18 +0100
All the Southern trains through Croydon cancelled or replaced by buses this week
Some Southern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses due to planned engineering work as we head into the final week of August.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:20:09 +0100
Dust can’t stop the party as The Maccabees make sensational return
Not even a cloud of dust could stop the party as The Maccabees completed their return at All Points East festival. 

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:18:25 +0100
Three men taken to hospital after bus and rickshaw crash in central London
Three men have been taken to hospital after a crash between a bus and a rickshaw in central London. 

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'World's best-loved' Beatles tribute band to return to Croydon
The Mersey Beatles return to Fairfield Halls, Croydon, on September 12 for their 2025 UK tour, celebrating 60 years of Help!, Rubber Soul and Shea Stadium.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:38:16 +0100
Two people stabbed after police crack down on violence at Notting Hill Carnival
At least two people have been stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival, as police claim there has been “fewer incidents of serious violence” in the area.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Campaign to stop music being blasted on London Underground rolls out
The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has rolled out a new campaign to stop music being played loudly on public transport.

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