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Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:41:30 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train at busy London Underground station
A person has died after being hit by a train at Turnham Green Underground station.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Grade II Sussex Georgian manor house to host free festive fairytale
A historic Grade II listed building in Sussex near London will be hosting an enchanting fairytale trail this year.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The Croydon area named as the borough’s ‘least desirable'
Thornton Heath has been named the least desirable place in Croydon in a TikTok ranking.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:26:00 +0000
Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour returns to UK marking 15th year with 15 locations
Marking 15 years since its first journey to the UK, the Coca-Cola Christmas truck will visit 15 locations across the country in 2025

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Popeyes to open its 100th UK store as fast food giant continues rapid expansion
Popeyes is to open its 100th UK restaurant next week amid a rapid expansion of the chain across the country - see where.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Shoplifters brazenly steal £2,000 worth of clothes from chic London shop
Shocking footage shows two women stealing £2k worth of clothing from a central London store in broad daylight.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
I survived The Hunger Games on Stage (and here’s what you need to know)
My love for The Hunger Games is truly what made me fall in love with reading.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Twickenham café where team is ‘like a tripod’ wins second Good Food Award
A Twickenham café known for its healthy twists on comfort food has scooped a national Good Food Award for the second year in a row.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:43:07 +0000
RECAP after District line sees SEVERE delays after person hit by train
A person has been hit by a train, severely affecting the District line.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:13:42 +0000
Hero worker who protected passengers on London train during stabbing leaves hospital
A train crew member seriously injured while protecting passengers during a mass stabbing has been discharged from hospital.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Leafy village with no pubs named Croydon’s ‘most desirable’ area
A Croydon village has been named one of the most desirable areas in the borough in a TikTok ranking.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The magical London Christmas experience where you ride on vintage trains with Santa
A popular vintage train experience where you ride on train carriages from the 1950s and 1960s with Santa will soon be coming to London again this Christmas.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The Sutton and Croydon restaurants and cafés that have won Good Food Awards
Four restaurants and cafés in Croydon and Sutton have won 2025/26 Good Food Awards.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
6 of the biggest Christmas lights displays around London you don't want to miss
Find out where you can see all the Christmas lights around central London for 2025.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 5-bedroom detached East Croydon house on the market for £1 million
A detached five-bedroom family home in Croydon’s desirable Park Hill area is on sale for offers over £1 million, featuring landscaped gardens, solar panels, multiple living spaces, and easy access to East Croydon station.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The latest planning applications in Sutton - including new homes
Sutton Council has received new planning applications this week, featuring proposals for home extensions, tree works, new dwellings, commercial property changes, and non-material amendments across the borough.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:51:37 +0000
EastEnders star 'etched into history' of the show returning after 20 years
One of the greatest EastEnders legends ever is returning to the BBC soap opera after more than 20 years.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Secretly nominate family or friends to have home decluttered in new TV series
A major broadcaster is casting for a new TV series to help cluttered households declutter, uncover hidden treasures, and turn items into cash. Viewers can secretly nominate family or friends to take part.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
The Croydon eateries scoring top marks in latest hygiene inspections
The latest food hygiene ratings for Croydon restaurants, cafes and takeaways have been revealed, with top five-star scores awarded to venues including Greggs, Q Cafe, Top Star Cafe and Vue Cinema.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Surviving (and laughing through) the Netflix Squid Game experience in London
I swapped stories for survival games and headed to Squid Game: The Experience in London with my boyfriend, my brother, and his girlfriend.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:22:50 +0000
RECAP after 'police incident' near London station causes major disruption
A police incident near a London station has resulted in major disruption.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000
‘I escaped London’s busy lifestyle for a quick luxury and tranquil getaway’
The Club Hotel & Spa is the perfect base-camp for a getaway from London to explore Jersey and its beauty. Here’s our review.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Look inside this four-bed Sutton house on the market for more than £700,000
A four-bedroom semi-detached house on Blenheim Road, Sutton, is on the market for offers over £700,000.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Santa Claus is literally coming to town in Wallington and Carshalton this Christmas
Carshalton Park Rotary have announced that Santa’s Sleigh will once again visit Carshalton and Wallington this Christmas.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 'proper cosy' Kent seaside town perfect for a winter getaway
Deal in Kent has been named one of the best places to visit for a winter getaway, and it's less than two hours from London.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:03:53 +0000
I'm A Celebrity star falls ill just hours before the start of the 2025 series
An I'm A Celebrity star has fallen ill just hours before the return of the popular ITV reality show.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 09:39:24 +0000
What is Kelly Brook's net worth and how much is she paid for I'm A Celeb?
Here is how much Kelly Brook is paid to appear on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! as well as her overall net worth.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:55:15 +0000
Man jailed for life after stabbing teenager three times in 'horrific' attack
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a teenager.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:11:56 +0000
Four stabbed in 5 days across London in restaurant, market and near train station
Four people have been stabbed in a violent five days in London.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:42:20 +0000
Met Police officer suspended as ‘inappropriate comments’ caught on video
A Metropolitan Police officer has been suspended following footage shared by the BBC.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:07:03 +0000
Met Police officer under investigation after 'striking man's head with handcuffs'
An officer is under criminal investigation for allegedly striking a man's head with handcuffs.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:52:48 +0000
RECAP as road between Sydenham and Croydon CLOSED after crash
A road between Sydenham and Croydon has been blocked after a crash this afternoon.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:00:33 +0000
Broken-down train causes disruption between Stratford and Clapham Junction
A broken down train has led to disruption between south and east London today.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
'We went to the Winter Wonderland opening night - there's mega new attractions'
Ice palaces, cosy alpine lodges and tobogganing are all part of the winter season and you can find them all at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:17:34 +0000
Hour-by-hour weather as Storm Claudia hits London bringing heavy rain and disruption
Storm Claudia has hit the UK bringing heavy rain, with yellow warnings in place for London for rain.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:17:42 +0000
Rail worker threatened by erratic trespasser on train tracks in London
A member of railway staff was been threatened by a trespasser on the tracks in London.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:19:42 +0000
RECAP of London travel as Storm Claudia brings rain warning
London is set to feel the impacts of Storm Claudia today, as the Met Office has set a yellow weather warning for rain.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan raises London Congestion Charge and cuts electric vehicle discounts
TfL has announced that the Congestion Charge will increase to £18 from January 2026, and that electric vehicles will now pay the fee.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Cancelled or amended Southern trains set to affect Croydon commuters
Several Southern trains running through Croydon will be cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon venue reveals festive line-up with Christmas concert, ballet and pantomime
Fairfield Halls in Croydon has announced its festive line-up, including The Nutcracker, Rhythm of the Dance, a Christmas concert by The Household Division, Step Into Christmas, and pantomime Beauty and the Beast from December 12 to January 4.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Baby bank in Wandsworth urges people to help families this Christmas
Little Village, London’s largest baby bank, is appealing for volunteers at its Wandsworth warehouse to help pack essential items for families struggling this Christmas as demand rises amid the cost of living crisis.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 'delightful' and 'delicious' London pub named one of the UK's best
The Royal Forest pub in London has been named one of the best in the UK to visit this Autumn. Find out why.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:55:14 +0000
Why is it called Storm Claudia? All the storm names coming this 2025 season
Storm Claudia is bringing impactful rain and amber warnings to parts of England and Wales. Here is how it got its name.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:39:06 +0000
British Gas issue urgent November warning to Brits - 'you must act now'
British households have waited longer than ever to turn up their thermostats this year.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:39:34 +0000
Strictly Come Dancing star opens up about 'final goodbye' in heartbreaking post
Strictly Come Dancing star Neil Jones has shared a heartbreaking update as he opened up about 'final goodbye' to his dad following his death.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:38:27 +0000
See how much all the contestants taking part in I'm a Celebrity 2025 are getting paid
I'm a Celebrity is set to return to ITV this weekend, along with regular hosts Ant and Dec.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
The ‘quirkiest’ Sussex hotels for your next staycation from London
If you’re looking for a little staycation outside of London, the Times recently named two hotels near London as some of the UK’s most quirky to stay in.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:24:37 +0000
New Asda Express opens in Crystal Palace
Asda has opened a new Express store in Crystal Palace as part of its growing push into convenience shopping.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:35:28 +0000
Sutton Council's social care services rated 'Good' by watchdog
Sutton Council’s adult social care services have been rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission, recognising the council’s innovation, inclusivity, and use of technology to support residents’ wellbeing and independence.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:10:03 +0000
Traffic builds after 'incident' near central London college
There is heavy traffic following reports of an incident near a college in central London. Live updates here.

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