Your Local Guardian

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:06:19 +0100
Woman raped by several men outside church after leaving Epsom nightclub
A woman in her 20s was raped by several men outside a chruch after leaving a nightclub in Epsom.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Local site could be rebuilt as 4‑storey commercial and residential block
A stretch of London Road could be set for a major transformation, with plans submitted to demolish existing buildings among this weeks planning submissions.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Immense six-bedroom home where folding doors make the party even larger
A detached property with six bedrooms and a separate self-contained annexe has been listed for sale in Chipstead.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
All the planning applications submitted to Sutton Council
Plans to significantly enlarge a previously approved new home in Wallington are among the latest batch of applications submitted to Sutton Council.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care home invites community to Parkinson’s awareness afternoon
A Golders Green care home is inviting the community to a Parkinson’s awareness afternoon later this month

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
TikTok‑famous Crystal Palace bakery named in prestigious food guide
A popular bakery in south London made famous by TikTok has been named as one of the UK’s best.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:12:33 +0100
Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering from a stroke in hospital.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:37:02 +0100
The Inbetweeners is 'returning to screens' with new revival after 16 years
The E4 show, The Inbetweeners, is returning to screens with a brand new revival for the first time in 16 years.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Trains through Worcester Park replaced by buses this Sunday
South Western trains running through Worcester Park will not be running on Sunday.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:20:19 +0100
Killer still at large of 'deeply loved' man, 23, who was stabbed to death in Croydon
Met Police renew appeal to find Jordan Vincent, wanted over Rijkaard Siafa’s 2024 Croydon murder. Two men jailed; public urged to share info.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0100
No arrests made after boy, 16, stabbed in Croydon
No arrests have been made after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in Croydon.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:48:06 +0100
Condition update on boy, 16, stabbed near park in Croydon
Police have given an update on the condition of a teenage boy stabbed near a park in Croydon.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:55:06 +0100
All the buses replacing Southern trains this weekend
Engineering work is set to disrupt Southern trains this weekend.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0100
UK leisure centre charity with 20 sites enters administration - one already to close
Fusion Lifestyle, which operates 26 leisure centres across the UK, has entered administration.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:42:52 +0100
Beauty chain to return to high street with 25 new stores after closing 150 last year
Bodycare collapsed into administration in September last year, forcing around 150 stores to close

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
3 major airlines cancel flights and hike fares as fuel costs rise - are you affected?
Air India, Air New Zealand, and Delta Airlines are the latest airlines to cancel flights and increase fares amid rising fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:54:48 +0100
Surrey abuser burned ‘terrified and isolated’ woman while running dating scams
A Surrey man who repeatedly beat a woman and scammed victims out of thousands through dating apps has been jailed.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:14:38 +0100
Teenager in hospital after crash between cyclist and vehicle in Croydon
A teenager has been taken to hospital after a crash in Thornton Heath.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:35:48 +0100
RECAP as emergency services CLOSES major Croydon road after accident
A23 Thornton Road in Thornton Heath is closed after an accident. Send photos or information to Ezekiel.Bertrand@newsquest.co.uk

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:06:13 +0100
Teenager in hospital after stabbing near Croydon park
A teenager has been taken to hospital after a stabbing near a park in Croydon.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:22:03 +0100
RECAP as investigation launched after 'stabbing' near Croydon park
A stabbing has reportedly taken place on Green Lane in Croydon.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Twickenham Riverside 'almost ready for major transformation'
Richmond Council, in partnership with construction firm Kier, is almost ready to begin construction to transform Twickenham's Riverside area.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Leaving school should be the moment doors open - that's why we're creating jobs'
Column Natasha Irons MP - For too many young people in Croydon, the hardest step in life is the first one.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:01:00 +0100
New EastEnders suicide storyline praised by Samaritans for its treatment of character
Samaritans has praised an upcoming EastEnders storyline that hopes to “help tackle stigma” around the topic of suicide.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:06:06 +0100
Plans for telecoms mast to almost double in height in residential area
Plans to increase a telecom mast to 20 metres in Croydon have been submitted, with potential concerns over visual impact in a residential area

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:02:23 +0100
Croydon restaurant plans to extend late-night opening hours - but people object
Plans to extend a Croydon restaurant’s opening hours to 2am have sparked resident concerns over noise and anti-social behaviour.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:39:32 +0100
Search for ‘group of men armed with knives’ after large fight
A fight reportedly took place involving a group of men armed with knives in Ewell.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:16:08 +0100
Man taken to hospital after falling from height near Croydon market
A man has been taken to hospital after falling from a height near a market in Croydon.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welcome to his nightmare – Trump’s shattering of the American Dream
Welcome to his nightmare – Trump’s shattering of the American Dream

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Husband takes on marathon challenge following wife's cancer diagnosis
A father-of-two is running this year’s London Marathon in support of life-saving cancer research

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:24:42 +0100
Channel 4 pulls last episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off featuring Scott Mills
Channel 4 has pulled the last episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off due to it featuring former BBC DJ Scott Mills.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:06:37 +0100
Adults are brightening up their wardrobe with ‘dopamine dressing’ this spring
Adults are brightening up their wardrobe with ‘dopamine dressing’ to boost their mood this spring.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0100
All 40 of UK fashion retailer's stores could close this month amid administration
Administrators are set to review Quiz's remaining 40 stores in the UK and seven concession stores in Ireland at the end of April, according to reports.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:33:37 +0100
Motorcyclist taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after crash in Surrey
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Surrey.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:32:13 +0100
Croydon man banned from keeping animals after dog left starving and seizing
Joshua Latibeaudiere, from Croydon, banned from keeping animals for seven years after RSPCA probe into starving dog Rika. Sentenced at Croydon Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:54:47 +0100
The South London Southern trains cancelled this week after Easter
Southern trains in south London will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week after Easter.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:20:17 +0100
Wireless Festival cancelled and refunds to be issued after Kanye West barred
Wireless Festival 2026 has been cancelled amid headliner Kanye West being barred from entering the UK

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:40:06 +0100
Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK to perform at Wireless Festival 2026
Kanye West has been blocked from travelling to the UK to perform at the Wireless Festival as "it would not be conducive to the public good".

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What happened when one London borough became the capital's Borough of Culture?
Wandsworth has looked back on its year as London’s Borough of Culture 2025 after celebrations ended with a bang.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London boroughs most affected by hearing loss revealed
Havering and Bromley have been revealed as London’s hearing loss hotspots, with around one in six residents affected.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:26:55 +0100
EastEnders 'hints' at permanent return of star 33 years after first featuring
Gemma Bissix recently returned to EastEnders as Clare Bates for a few episodes, but some fans think the BBC has hinted she'll be back for more

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:12:09 +0100
Calls for Keir Starmer to ban Kanye West from UK amid Wireless Festival performance
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to ban American rapper Kanye West from the UK ahead of his Wireless Festival performance.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Watch how to get the news from Your Local Guardian with Google’s Preferred Sources
Watch our step-by step guide on how to get news you want from Sutton and Croydon by turning on Preferred Sources for Your Local Guardian.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The iconic South London pub with an Alice in Wonderland makeover that could be yours
The Rabbit Hole pub in Streatham, known for its colourful interior, is up for sale for £2.5 million, offering a unique opportunity.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Flood stricken area of stadium to become health hub
AFC Wimbledon Foundation will use a £94,423 grant to turn a flood-hit, underused area of their stadium into a state-of-the-art health and wellbeing hub.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All the planning applications submitted in Croydon this week
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Croydon Council in the past week.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
EastEnders to see TV schedule shakeup this week - when to watch
EastEnders will see a schedule change this week due to the Easter weekend altering the usual running time on Monday, April 6.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0100
The Sussex village with a 16th‑century pub and historic manor with stunning tulips
Just around 75 minutes from London you’ll find a Sussex village with a manor featuring a stunning tulip display.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The dangerous south Londoners jailed in March including vape shop rapist
Our monthly round-up of the south Londoners who were sentenced to prison time.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Milestone anniversary for lawn bowls club
Dev Anand reflects on the Merton Park Bowls Club as it reaches a remarkable milestone.

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