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Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:14:05 +0000LIVE updates on London travel and trains as major station remains CLOSED
Live updates on London travel - including Underground, Overground, DLR and National Rail status updates.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Eight Croydon families still in limbo months after fire in their housing block
Eight families remain in limbo seven months after a fire in their housing block because Croydon Council has not yet started repairs on the damaged homes.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000The eight Sutton primary schools with glowing hygiene ratings in 2024
Eight Sutton primary schools scored glowing hygiene ratings in 2024.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +000020mph speed limit introduced on several roads across Sutton
Sutton roads have been introduced to a 20mph speed limit.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:01:00 +0000Bridget Jones star no longer takes the Tube amid 'uncomfortable' fan comment
Star of One Day and Bridget Jones, Leo Woodall has shared that he no longer takes the Tube after a fans comment.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Motherland spin-off Amandaland starts this week: Cast list and how to watch
A new BBC sitcom, Amandaland is a spin-off from the popular Motherland starring Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:15:39 +0000RECAP as London Underground line suspended after casualty on tracks
All the latest travel updates for DLR, London Underground, Overground and National Rail services.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000Two London restaurants win big in acclaimed national awards
Here's why: the Dover and The Devonshire in London wow awards at the 2025 Good Food Guide Awards.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:30:00 +0000Second Best: Asa Butterfield as the boy who failed to bag Harry Potter role
Islington born Sex Education actor Asa Butterfield makes a brilliant stage debut in a monologue about the boy who came Second Best for the role of Harry Potter
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:17:12 +0000Croydon area named as one of England's most depressing places to live
A Croydon area has been named as one of the most depressing places to live in the country.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000South London bus route for school kids could be axed
School bus route 654 between Addington and Orpington could be axed by Transport for London (TfL).
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:36:00 +0000Criminal Epsom estate agent changed his name then went on to commit £60k fraud
Dominic Ayo Williams made over £60,000 from bogus holiday and home insurance claims.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:30:00 +0000Meet the London Ambulance technician who has beaten cancer three times
London Ambulance Service technician Katherine Murrell has survived cancer three times.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:58:16 +0000Three stabbed and one shot in grim weekend of violence across London
A grim weekend across London has seen three people stabbed and a person shot.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:48:38 +0000Three men arrested after fight at popular restaurant in Battersea
Three men have been arrested after a fight at a popular restaurant in Battersea.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:55:13 +0000Man arrested after ‘large knife’ found in police chase in Croydon
A man has been arrested in Croydon after a large knife was found in a police chase.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:45:00 +0000VR workouts and AI trainers: The top 10 fitness trends for Londoners in 2025
From VR workouts to AI as your personal trainer, discover the top 10 fitness trends for Londoners in 2025.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:57:09 +0000Pedestrian seriously injured after hit-and-run on major London street
A pedestrian has been left seriously injured after being hit by a car in Shepherd's Bush.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:26:15 +0000Person dies after being hit by train at busy central London station
Person dies after being hit by train at busy central London station
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:51:03 +0000E-fit released after series of ‘concerning’ sexual assaults in Kennington
An e-fit has been released by police after a series of sexual assaults in Kennington caused “genuine concern”.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:31:05 +0000Mum of Met Police officer's killer 'concerned' about 'unstable' son in prison
The mother of Louis De Zoysa said she is “very concerned” about her son who is struggling to “cope with the prison system”.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:47:17 +0000Man in his 40s fighting for life two days after stabbing in Croydon
A man in his 40s is still fighting for his life in hospital after a stabbing in Croydon.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:19:26 +0000All the South Western trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week
Due to maintenance work, some South Western trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:51:39 +0000Busy London Underground line suspended after incident causing SEVERE delays
A busy London Underground line has been suspended due to a casualty on the tracks.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:01:56 +0000Woman says 'disgusting' UCL student raped her after preventing her from leaving flat
Chinese PhD student Zhenhao Zou is accused of drugging and raping 10 women
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:54:40 +0000London Underground station CLOSED during rush hour due to fire alarm
A London Underground station has been closed during rush hour due to a fire alert.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000South London woman neglects Italian mastiff found severely underweight
A South London woman has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after neglecting her Italian mastiff, who was found severely underweight.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000The Croydon primary schools that are most popular and in demand
New figures have revealed which Croydon schools were the most popular and sought-after for the 2024/25 academic year.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Mystery Croydon bingo player bags HUGE £50k prize
A woman from Croydon has bagged £50,000 after winning a major Mecca Bingo game.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000How a private Surrey hospital is helping to cut NHS waiting times
Epsom and Ewell MP Helen Maguire visited Ashtead Hospital to see how it helps reduce NHS waiting lists.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000'A Silvertown tunnel lorry lane is bonkers - they could do better for Greenwich'
Parents have warned that opening the Silvertown tunnel will damage children’s health claiming they fear more lorries and pollution on Greenwich's roads.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:44:30 +0000Martin Lewis shares 'bad news' as he warns energy bills are 'going to rise'
Martin Lewis said it was “nearly unthinkable” that energy prices could fall in April.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:43:32 +0000Martin Lewis update for eBay, Vinted and Etsy sellers on HMRC rules
Martin Lewis has reassured eBay, Vinted and Etsy sellers in an update about the HMRC rules
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:38:07 +0000Can you build in a garden without planning permission? Rules and regulations
Want to build in your garden but not sure if you'll need planning permission? Here are the rules and regulations.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:01:40 +0000Holidaymaker's 'stressful' hack saves £2,500 on flights from UK to Australia
A holidaymaker saved £2,500 by flying from London to Australia using budget airlines and only a tiny backpack
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:00:49 +0000Man About the House and George and Mildred actor Brian Murphy dies aged 92
Brian Murphy, who achieved fame in the 1970s with Man About the House and George and Mildred, has died at the age of 92
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:38:13 +0000Busy Crystal Palace road shut due to stabbing - recap
Westow Hill in Crystal Palace is shut off by police today (February 3).
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:41:38 +0000Major road closed after person stabbed in Croydon
A road near Croydon is reported as closed following a "police incident"
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:12:40 +0000London rush hour travel as City station closes
Travel updates on London Underground, DLR, Overground and National Rail service disruption and cancellations.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:11:08 +0000Man stabbed in busy Crystal Palace road
A man has been stabbed in Westow Hill, Crystal Palace.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:28:15 +0000Man fighting for his life in hospital after Croydon stabbing
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a stabbing in Lodge lane, New Addington.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000Full list of all the London Premium Bonds winners revealed for February 2025
London Premium Bonds winners have been revealed for February 2025 - did your bond number win?
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:36:35 +0000Three swans soaked in diesel after fuel spill contaminates Carshalton Ponds
Three swans have been left soaked in diesel after a fuel spill at Carshalton Ponds which is believed to have been caused by a vehicle fire.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Croydon Mayor insists action will be taken against unauthorised HMOs
Croydon’s Mayor has insisted action will be taken against unauthorised houses of multiple occupation (HMO) after the council conducted a recent enforcement operation across the borough.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000South London's 'most romantic' restaurants ahead of Valentine's Day
OpenTable has named the UK’s most romantic restaurants ahead of Valentine's Day – and six of them are in south east London.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:12:32 +0000Man jailed after climbing through ex-girlfriend's window and stabbing her to death
A man who climbed through the window of his ex-girlfriend’s Croydon house when he violently stabbed her to death has been jailed.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:15:12 +0000Ex-British soldier Daniel Khalife jailed for 14 years after spying for Iran
Former British soldier Daniel Khalife has been jailed for 14 years and three months after spying for Iran and escaping from HMP Wandsworth.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:33:31 +0000Police investigation launched after hay bales destroyed in Carshalton fire
Firefighters tackled a fire in a Carshalton field as around 20 hay bales were alight.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000Motspur Park station celebrates £11.4 million upgrade
Motspur Park station has undergone an £11.4 million transformation, including step-free access, a new footbridge with lifts, improved lighting, and modern facilities.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:04:08 +0000Person taken to hospital after stabbing in Croydon
A stabbing near Croydon has left one person in hospital.