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Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The cosy London pub everyone’s calling a ‘real delight’ and 'superb'
The Gun in the Docklands is regarded as one of London's cosiest pubs and has been described as a "real delight".

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I live in Barcelona and commute to London, it's cheaper than living in capital'
A man quit his job and sold his house to move to Barcelona, but still commutes back to London.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The most and least used train stations in and around Sutton
Sutton’s most and least used train stations of 2025 have been revealed, with the most used having more than 10,000 visits a day.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London street left with broadband too slow to stream Netflix
Rossiter Road, Wandsworth, named London’s slowest street for broadband, with speeds of 1.74Mbps, says Broadband Genie. Many residents can upgrade to faster deals.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0000
UK travel company closes with all trips cancelled and no refunds - are you affected?
UK travel company Regen Central Ltd has ceased trading after entering liquidation, with all trips cancelled and no refunds - are you affected?

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Inside the £5 million 17th century mansion you will not believe is in London
A 17th-century mansion has hit the market in London for just under £5m, and it's complete with a stunning music room modelled on the Alhambra.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Which south west London borough had the most crime last month?
Metropolitan Police figures have revealed which south west London borough recorded the highest number of criminal offences in December.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:16:05 +0000
Emergency services block trains to London Euston - recap
Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Milton Keynes Central and London Euston. Follow our blog for live updates.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
New sports hall part of Merton plan to become London’s first 'Borough of Sport'
A new multi-million-pound sports hall and games areas are among plans in a strategy to make Merton London’s first Borough of Sport.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Flytippers who dumped furniture on roadside fined £1,000
Flytippers fined £1,000 after CCTV caught illegal furniture dumping in Battersea, Wandsworth Council urges use of free bulky waste collections and mega skips.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Why this London town is the best place to live if you are under 35 years old
The London town of Walthamstow has been named among the best places to live if you are under 35 years old. Find out why.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Where to eat in London this Valentine’s Day, from fondue pizza to spice
London restaurants are offering romantic Valentine’s Day deals, from sharing boards and fondue pizzas to spicy tasting menus and riverside fine dining.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Iconic London Zoo celebrates 200 years but how did it start?
We look back on the history of London Zoo, which celebrates its 200th birthday this year.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Beavers could return to South London country park in 'exciting proposals'
Plans to reintroduce beavers to South Norwood Country Park in Croydon aim to boost biodiversity, improve water quality and support rewilding in London.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The South Western trains leaving Waterloo cancelled by works this Sunday
Several South Western services leaving will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this Sunday.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
The most and least used train stations in Croydon revealed
Croydon’s most and least used train stations of 2025 have been revealed.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:06:05 +0000
Shocking pictures show lorry fire on M25 as ‘whole vehicle’ goes up in flames
Shocking pictures show an inferno that has overcome a lorry and brought the M25 to a standstill.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000
The school where pupils raise funds for veterans care home
Southborough High School pupils in Surbiton join the 10km London Winter Walk to raise funds for Royal Star & Garter, supporting local veterans.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:15:00 +0000
Body of man found in Surrey field by member of the public
A man has died following the discovery of a body in Surrey this week.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:04:42 +0000
Croydon Post Office relocation to shopping centre cancelled due to redevelopment
The Croydon High Street Post Office will remain at its current location after plans to relocate to the Whitgift Centre were cancelled.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Plan to build hundreds of homes in Croydon given full approval
Croydon’s Regina Road redevelopment has been granted final planning permission, paving the way for 340 new homes in South Norwood.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Music, comedy and a glittering vogue ball among January events in Wandsworth
Discover Wandsworth’s London Borough of Culture 2024 highlights, featuring music, comedy, theatre, vogue ball, visual arts & food festivals this spring.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:26:34 +0000
Health Secretary Wes Streeting opens new centre to reduce waiting times
Health Secretary Wes Streeting opens £14m New Addington Community Diagnostic Centre, bringing faster NHS tests and scans for Croydon patients.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
New start, new skills and new people - dream big and aim high at New City College!
Choosing where to study after school is a big decision – and at New City College, we’re here to make sure it’s the right one

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:16:24 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train on London Euston station line
A person has died after being hit by a train on the London Euston station line.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000
Drivers warned of parking meter scam as cards stolen in Wandsworth
Wandsworth drivers warned of parking meter scam: fraudsters posing as council staff steal bank cards and PINs at Pay and Display machines.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 'wonderful' London hidden gem cafe in a 'beautiful' park with a river
Hollyhock Cafe in London has been described as a wonderful hidden gem cafe with stunning views.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'The city within a city' with rising empty shops set for £1.5m revival
Croydon town centre is facing a critical moment as empty shops continue to rise, but prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has said government funding could help turn things around.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wheelchair users urged to join group giving them direct say in shaping services
Wheelchair users UK-wide invited to join the first national Wheelchair Collective council, shaping NHS wheelchair services.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
No trains running between East Croydon and Purley this weekend
Southern trains between East Croydon and Purley will not run at all this weekend due to engineering work.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:37:20 +0000
I did The Traitors Live Experience in Covent Garden - and here’s what I thought
THE Traitors has to be one of the greatest reality TV shows ever created. Scheming, lying and betrayal are practically encouraged, and the London live experience delivers exactly that energy.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:01:58 +0000
Motorists will drive the equivalent of 63 laps around earth in their lifetime
Motorists will drive the equivalent of 63 laps around earth in their lifetime, according to a study.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:59:50 +0000
Athlete Lily Smith performed a balance beam routine 52 stories above street level
Thrill-seeking athlete Lily Smith has performed a daring balance beam routine 52 stories above street level.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:43:13 +0000
HMRC handing out fines for Vinted and eBay sellers this January says tax expert
Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers are at risk of going under criminal investigation as HMRC invests an extra £40m to find tax avoiders who are not reporting their profits

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:42:45 +0000
Starbucks viral Bearista cup that hit UK stores today already £650 on eBay
Starbucks glass Bearista cups hit the UK today and some are already for sale on eBay for more than £650, with 'loads' on Vinted for more than £100

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
All the amazing musicians set to perform at south London concert hall
World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens unveils its 2026 concert season in Nine Elms, London, featuring Jas Kayser, jazz, blues, classical and charity support.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
South London station to shut for MONTHS as major repair works take place
A south west London station will close for over three months this year as it undergoes a huge refurbishment.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
The most expensive street in Sutton with house prices nearing £2 million
The most expensive streets to buy a house on in Sutton have been revealed.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:50:46 +0000
Plans to move Croydon Post Office to Whitgift Centre scrapped due to redevelopment
The Croydon High Street Post Office will remain at its current location after plans to relocate to the Whitgift Centre were cancelled.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:46:35 +0000
Police ‘had contact with man’ night before he was found dead outside Surrey home
An investigation is set to be launched by the IOPC following the death of a man in Guildford, after it was revealed he had been in touch with police prior.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Sensory wellbeing garden unveiled at Croydon primary school
A new sensory wellbeing garden at The Crescent Primary School, Croydon, created by Barratt Redrow and Place2Be, supports pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Epsom dance team believed to be first to qualify for Dance World Cup
Epsom’s Charmille Dance Collective will represent Team England at the 2026 Dance World Cup in Dublin - the first Epsom team to qualify for this global event.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:03:52 +0000
Search for 'good samaritan' believed to have helped man later found dead in Surrey
Police looking to establish the events before a man's death in Guildford wish to speak to a good samaritan.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
'My neighbours and me started a Tube tradition that spread around the world'
Poems on the Underground has been a part of the Tube in London for 40 years and spread globally - here's how it was started by neighbours in north London.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:14:36 +0000
Teen charged after boy, 18, stabbed to death in Feltham
A 19-year-old teenager has been charged after a boy was stabbed to death in Victoria Road, Feltham.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:01:02 +0000
Fundraiser for boy, 18, stabbed to death in Feltham who was 'loved so deeply'
A fundraiser has been set up in the memory of an 18-year-old boy stabbed to death in Feltham this week.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:36:50 +0000
Three horses killed in lorry crash on London-bound road
Three horses have reportedly died in a London-bound crash today (January 15) on the A3.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:04:38 +0000
Teen charged after boy, 18, stabbed to death in London
A 19-year-old teenager has been charged after a boy was stabbed to death in Victoria Road, Feltham.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sutton MP: I'll stay focused on cost of living crisis in 2026
Sutton MP Luke Taylor criticises government over cost of living crisis, highlighting families struggling with essentials, rising housing and energy costs in weekly column.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
What really concerns the Lib Dems? Northern Ireland Troubles Bill and veterans
Wimbledon MP on constituency work, Home Affairs Select Committee, support for veterans in the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, and backing the ECHR.

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