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Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton disabled pupil hit with 41 detentions as case sparks landmark tribunal
A Sutton school is at the centre of a landmark tribunal ruling which could have major implications for how disabled pupils are disciplined in schools across England.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Croydon care home ‘requires improvement’ after elderly left 'isolated' in rooms
Vulnerable elderly residents at a Croydon care home have been left feeling isolated in their bedrooms because of chronic staffing shortages, inspectors have found.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:24:00 +0100
Traffic chaos as drivers warned over series of road closures across Croydon
Road users across Croydon are set to face disruption this summer, with dozens of planned roadworks, closures and temporary traffic restrictions taking place during the school holidays.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six-bed Croydon HMO wants to house more residents in list of changes
A HMO in Croydon could be expanded to house eight people, but only if the council approves it.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Cheam primary school where pupils ‘flourish academically and socially’
A Cheam infants’ school where pupils “flourish both academically and socially” has received a glowing Ofsted report.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Teddington RNLI respond to seven incidents in busiest week of 2026 so far
RNLI volunteers at Teddington were called out seven times in just one week during the heatwave.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:30:41 +0100
Man, 23, who died after Thornton Heath street fight pictured for the first time
A young man died after arriving at a hospital with a stab wound.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:46:27 +0100
Croydon TfL buses diverted due to water main work - see the full list
Bus routes are being diverted as water main works cause disruption.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:56 +0100
Croydon road closed after burst water main floods street and impacts public transport
A burst water main has forced the closure of a road in Croydon, causing disruption to public transport.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:25:26 +0100
Man taken to major trauma centre after South Norwood crash shuts road
A man has been taken to hospital after a collision in South Norwood this morning.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:59:32 +0100
RECAP as crash shuts South Norwood road, causing delays
A south London road has been closed this morning following a reported traffic collision.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:07:01 +0100
LIVE updates as lane closed after lorry crashes down embankment on M25
A vehicle is reported to have gone down an embankment on the M25 south of London, causing major delays.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Carer wins national award for outstanding support
A community care worker has won national recognition for her outstanding and compassionate support.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic steam railway to help celebrate Poppy Factory centenary
Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway will celebrate The Poppy Factory’s 100th anniversary with heritage steam train rides, historic locomotive displays and family activities this September.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New ‘Active Kingston’ campaign launched to get residents moving
The Active Kingston campaign was launched to inspire people to get involved in the wide range of opportunities available across the borough

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:18:45 +0100
Plans for a semi-detached house in Upper Norwood could reshape its look
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Croydon Council this week.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:02:59 +0100
Rooftop upgrade planned for high-rise building in borough
Here are last weeks planning applications submitted to Sutton Council.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:04:56 +0100
Kingston charity supports hundreds of women with therapy each year
Kingston Women’s Centre (KWC), founded in 1982 by the Greater London Council Women’s Committee, continues to serve women across South West London.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:44:03 +0100
Starbucks confirms return of viral fan-favourite drink after 9 years away
Starbucks is bringing back its Unicorn Frappuccino after nine years.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:05:37 +0100
Star-studded cast announced for BBC adaptation of popular classic
Bill Nighy and Miranda Richardson are confirmed for the cast of the new BBC adaptation of The Portrait of a Lady.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:52:31 +0100
Eight in 10 Brits stick rigidly to a set morning routine
The eternal morning routine debates have been put to bed once and for all - morning showers win, getting up after the first alarm without hitting snooze is best, and coffee beats tea.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:37:53 +0100
Andy Burnham scraps VAT on energy bills as households set to save from October
A welcome boost for households this autumn as the Government confirms electricity bills will be VAT free from October, putting money back into people's pockets.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:37:08 +0100
Primark makes major price change 'customers can't find anywhere else'
A retail giant has announced big changes in its stores as part of a national pricing shake-up.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:14:45 +0100
Only a third of travellers could explain a medical issue to a doctor abroad
Only a third of travellers feel confident they could explain a medical issue to a doctor when abroad.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:31:55 +0100
Hollyoaks star quits show just two years after joining the cast as final scenes aired
Jonny Labey, who played Rex Gallagher, has left the soap after just two years on the show, with his final scenes having already aired.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:43:20 +0100
McDonald's launches new McFlurry flavour that fans are in 'two minds about'
McDonald’s has launched a new Hot Honey McFlurry, which has divided opinion among customers

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:07:27 +0100
Full list of MPs in Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new cabinet after reshuffle
Andy Burnham has named his first cabinet as Prime Minister after taking office on Monday (July 20).

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Sutton locals raise £3k to clear 'eyesore' fly-tip with rats amid six-year battle
Amendment: Asbestos line added and new pics included. Change in bold. Council comment added in at the bottom.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Crystal Palace Sports Centre could be transformed in £130m project - see changes here
Major plans to revamp the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre could go ahead from as early as this week - the plan would see the Norwood centre transformed for a whopping £130million.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0100
REVEALED: Sutton’s best and worst GP surgeries for 2026 ranked
The Sutton GP surgeries where patients report the best overall experience have been revealed.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four major Croydon roads to close for WEEKS as summer holidays kick off
Drivers are being advised to plan as a series of closures and restrictions hit several Croydon roads.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:31:28 +0100
RECAP updates as London Fire Brigade responds on Cheam Common Road
he London Fire Brigade is responding on Cheam Common Road in Cheam, where the road is partially blocked and traffic is queueing. Bus routes have also been diverted.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:35:43 +0100
Burger King launches new Texas BBQ burger range – and brings back a fan favourite
Burger King UK has launched its new Texan BBQ King range for summer, alongside the return of the Bacon Caesar Collection and limited-time BOGOF offers.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:54:46 +0100
Croydon Evri depot targeted as Home Office arrests 10 workers across three sites
Ten Evri workers arrested in Home Office immigration raid at Redditch, Crawley and Croydon depots. Delivery firm faces possible fines for illegal employment.fice immigration crackdown.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:26:04 +0100
All of the Croydon area trains set to be cancelled this week
Several trains in the Croydon area will be cancelled at various times this week.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:14:01 +0100
Young Reporter Awards winner lands 'amazing' Open University opportunity
A Young Reporter Awards winner landed an "amazing" Open University opportunity.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:46:04 +0100
Former England manager Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 after cancer diagnosis
Former England manager Kevin Keegan has died aged 75, he's family has announced.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:43:07 +0100
GK Barry's top to carry drink, phone, keys and lip gloss – as women ditch handbags
Nearly one in three young women now go out without a handbag, according to new research.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:02:59 +0100
Andy Burnham hints frozen £12,570 Income Tax personal allowance could increase
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested the frozen £12,570 Income Tax personal allowance is on his radar after saying it was a key issue raised by voters.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:42:24 +0100
Iconic fashion chain plots comeback two years after disappearing from high streets
Ted Baker was founded in Glasgow in 1988, operating around 550 stores and concessions worldwide at its peak.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:41:35 +0100
Veteran journalist and 'outstanding' broadcaster Edward Stourton dies aged 68
The BBC has announced that journalist and broadcaster Edward Stourton has died at the age of 68 surrounded by his family.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Sutton KFC could stay open as late as 2am under new application
Customers could soon be ordering fried chicken into the early hours from a Wallington KFC.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The south London village which was once seen as the ‘Lavender Capital of the World’
Carshalton is a popular neighbourhood with parks, historic buildings, and community events, which can be found in Sutton.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:44:49 +0100
Elderly man remains critical after Croydon crash as arrested driver released on bail
A man in his 80s remains in a critical condition after being hit by a car on Long Lane in Croydon.

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