Local News
Strike by some Gatwick Airport workers threatens to impact half-term flights
A strike by some workers at Gatwick Airport has started – and could continue over the May half-term school holiday, the Unite union has warned.
Local messages
Neighbours’ ‘ridiculous’ 7-year garden row racks up £250,000 in legal bills
A row between neighbours over a garden tap has been blasted as ‘ridiculous’ by a senior judge after racking up £250,000 in legal bills.
Weekend M25 closures in Surrey see drivers face 30 minute diversion routes
Maps show diversion routes for 6 different journeys
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Man from Sydenham charged with starting fire at Keir Starmer’s house
A man has been charged with starting a fire at a house belonging to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Reasonable force used in mistaken arrest of Sex Education actor, watchdog finds
The police watchdog said the use of force to arrest actor Reece Richards after he was mistaken for a suspect was "reasonable".
Search to find two teenagers after kittens tortured and killed in London
Police have released CCTV footage of two teenagers they want to speak to after a pair of kittens were tortured and killed in west London.
London Ambulance Service records fastest response times in two years
The London Ambulance Service recorded its fastest emergency response times in years this April, thanks to staff increases, hospital coordination, and innovative triage strategies.
Recap after busy Carshalton road closes after 'crash'
Nightingale Road is reportedly closed this afternoon (May 15) due to a crash.
Major police presence after man in his 30s stabbed on busy Surbiton road
A major police presence has been pictured after a man was stabbed in Surbiton.
Man in his 30s rushed to hospital after stabbing on busy road in Surbiton
A man in his 30s has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing in Surbiton.
The best places to watch the Eurovision Song Contest in south London this weekend
Eurovision is back for another spectacular year, where countries across Europe (and beyond) battle it out with their most outrageous, unforgettable performances.
Full list of all the London Underground line closures this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (May 16 to May 18) and don't be caught out.
Ex-Epsom High pupil with five GCSEs earns honorary UK Astronomy doctorate
Former Epsom High School student Ross Hockham has received an honorary doctorate from The Open University for his outstanding contribution to public science.
How you can get active and live healthily in Kingston
Kingston Council is encouraging active, healthy living through initiatives like ParkPlay, new accessible playgrounds, rewilding projects, and age-friendly activity fairs.
You can now Race Across the World without needing to leave London
Fans of BBC show, Race Across the World, can now experience the show all without leaving London with a new experience.
London teacher accused of sexually abusing pupils and sending nudes to kids
Teacher Julia Yeates is accused of engaging in sexual activity with pupils.
Michelle Obama has been named the most empowering female role model of 2025
Other powerful women include poet and activist Maya Angelou, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, and actress and humanitarian Emma Thompson
Newsquest murder investigation shortlisted for national award
Newsquest investigations reporter Charles Thomson is on the shortlist for the Orwell Prize for Journalism, for his investigation into Jason Moore's murder case.
Fire Brigade convoy to Ukraine with rescue gear
Firefighters running a convoy carrying desperately-needed rescue equipment to war-torn Ukraine have now returned to London.
M25 near Surrey remains CLOSED after lorry crash causes fuel spill and major delays
A section of the M25 motorway has been closed this morning following a crash involving two lorries, with one of them overturning and spilling waste, oil, and diesel onto the road.