A teacher groomed his teenage pupil before abusing her for years and taking indecent images of her, almost 40 years before he was finally jailed.

Whitechapel Bell Foundry cast Big Ben and the Liberty Bell but closed in 2017 and now faces an uncertain future.

Silverfish in your home? A DIY expert explains how a cut potato may attract them, plus tips on ventilation, damp and preventing infestations.

A mansion with its own indoor swimming pool is up for sale in South Cheam.

A woman was taken to hospital after a campervan overturned on the M3 in Surrey.

Police are appealing for help to find a 15-year-old boy with links to Worcester Park who has been missing for almost two weeks.

South Western Railway passengers face a weekend of changes as lines around New Malden are closed for maintenance work.

London-bound drivers are facing long delays on the M3 after a caravan overturned near the M25 this afternoon.

A Surbiton man who abused a girl known to him over the course of about a year before telling her: “It doesn’t matter. Just don’t tell anyone.”

Southern passengers travelling around Croydon are being warned of changes to train services this Sunday (September 20).

Police are appealing for witnesses after two were taken to hospital following a stabbing in Sunbury.

The ghost platforms of Crouch End station were altered in 1935 amid plans for a Northern line branch but nowadays they are part of the Parkland Walk.

Ellie Taylor will replace Emma Willis on BBC Radio 2’s Saturday show, as Willis joins Strictly Come Dancing and Taylor hosts It Takes Two.

BBC seeks a new Doctor Who production team for a 2028/29 series after Russell T Davies’ exit.

I got the chance to try out a behind-the-scenes experience at wagamama and learn what cooking their food is really like

Edward 'Paddy' McGrath, from Croydon, said his alleged rape victim 'was loving it', in interview played at his court following the said assault in Southend.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested after a police standoff on Lansdowne Road, Croydon, on suspicion of GBH, false imprisonment and threats to kill.

Three people have been arrested after police seized suspected Class A and B drugs during a raid in Sutton.

QPR’s new third kit is making it difficult to spot the sponsors this season, with the all-black design keeping logos firmly in the background

An air ambulance was called to the scene of a crash in Croydon.

Delays are building across the M25 and M26 this morning following a broken-down vehicle and an earlier crash.

Kingston Council validates latest planning applications for tree works, rear extensions and loft conversion this week.

Jaime Winstone is known for her work on numerous TV shows and films, with Strictly Come Dancing being her latest endeavour

Pizza brand Domino’s have poked fun at Tottenham Hotspurs' poor start to the Premier League season - with a cheeky ad placed outside its stadium.

The company promoted itself as being 'on a mission to build a positive and sustainable legacy for future generations'.

McDonald’s is teasing its customers with a new post that reveals hints to its next move - could it be a new menu or a new promotion to replace Monopoly?

Four in 10 Brits have been inspired by someone to pursue a talent, passion or career - but a third admit the person who encouraged them has no idea just how much of a difference they made.

The average Brit is juggling six different tasks, reminders, and responsibilities in their head at any one time.

Almost a third of Brits feel more disconnected than ever from where their food comes from.

Residents on a Norbury street say a long-running water leak has turned the road into a ‘river’, creating a 24-hour health and safety hazard as motorists slow down to navigate the flowing water.

A Croydon dry cleaners is set to change hands as its owners prepare to “hang up their hangers” and retire after more than 50 years in the game.

Travel disruption in Croydon as a broken-down bus suspends Tramlink between Reeves Corner and East Croydon. Alternative bus routes available.

A person has died after being hit by a train, causing major disruption to rail services.

A person has been hit by a train, causing disruption for London commuters.

Rail services linking London with the south coast are facing major disruption this afternoon after a person was hit by a train near Brighton.

A 75-year-old man has been jailed for 12 years after admitting to a series of sexual offences against a child.

A fire next to the track in East Croydon is disrupting Thameslink services.

Firefighters battled for more than two hours to bring a major blaze under control at a derelict house in Croydon.

A housefire has shut a major Croydon road.

A detached house in Purley could be demolished to make way for a three-storey block containing nine new homes if plans are approved.

The Stables’ 52nd fancy dress horse ride on Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park raises more than £21,000 for 11 charities, including Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

A beloved South Norwood festival has been cancelled after 15 years despite attracting a record 16,000 visitors this year.

A popular Sutton restaurant has landed a major Indian dining award after winning over diners with its food and hospitality.

A couple got engaged after a man got down on one knee on the floor of the newly refurbished McDonald's in Croydon.

For aspiring journalists, getting that first article published can be one of the biggest steps towards turning a passion for writing into a career.

The streets in Sutton have been revealed to be among the least healthy in London, according to a new assessment.

Two boys aged 13 and 14 admitted driving a dirt bike carelessly in Lloyd Park. The youths pleaded guilty at court, while an adult relative denies related licence and insurance offences.

A Croydon man was diagnosed with a serious heart condition while on the operating table, but a simple eye scan could have detected it years earlier, a study suggests.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Croydon Council this week.

A 16-year-old boy was stabbed and robbed in south London.