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‘Technical difficulties’ at a Surrey hospital closes vital service - with patients told to travel 17 miles away
Other patients have been directed to Specsavers instead
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Disruption ahead as escalator upgrades set to begin at Waterloo station
From August 3, Network Rail will begin escalator upgrades at London Waterloo’s Exit 2.
Jannik Sinner dethrones Carlos Alcaraz as Wimbledon tennis champion
Revenge proved a dish best served on grass for Jannik Sinner as he put his Paris heartbreak behind him to claim a first Wimbledon title.
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'Small plane crashes' at London Southend Airport
Emergency services have confirmed a small plane has crashed at Southend Airport this afternoon.
All the new stations, extensions and lines planned for London transport network
TfL’s network spans hundreds of miles of track and records billions of passengers journeys every year – but it will soon be even bigger.
'Rare' £2 London Underground coin for sale for £8,000
A "rare" London Underground £2 coin has been listed on eBay by a seller based in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, for more than £8,000.
William and Kate arrive at Wimbledon with George and Charlotte for men's final
The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived at Wimbledon for the men’s singles final with Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
London renter shocked at estate agent's 'tricks' to secure property
A London renter was left shocked after receiving an email from an estate agent that included "tips and tricks" for securing a property.
5 beautiful villages all within a short drive from London for a weekend getaway
From Wye in Kent to Ripley in Surrey, discover five beautiful villages all within a short drive from London to visit for a weekend getaway.
Universal theme park could beat Thorpe Park with tallest rides in the UK
A new Universal theme park could boast the UK's tallest rides.
Epsom mum's fear newborn son 'wouldn't make it' after he stopped breathing
After her newborn son Ari stopped breathing, Lee Adams from Epsom raised £530 for The Sick Children’s Trust by walking 50 miles to thank Stevenson House for their vital support during his hospital stay.
Adorable penguin chicks take first dip in London Zoo’s main pool during heatwave
Penguin chicks at London Zoo have cooled off in the heatwave with their first dip in the main pool.
How much money did Live Aid raise? See total amount from historic 1985 event
The benefit concert organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure was to help the 1983 to 1985 famine in Ethiopia.
Young woman sexually assaulted next to ticket barriers at London station
A young woman was sexually assaulted next to the ticket barriers at Farringdon station, British Transport Police have said.
Ten pubs in London named among best in England
A list of the 500 best pubs in England has been released by The Telegraph and these ten are in London.
Gorgeous forest walk near London with 'breathtaking views' that inspired Narnia
Surrey Hills National Landscape is less than a two-hour journey from London and is said to be the inspiration behind Narnia.
Heat health alert for London upgraded to amber as risk to life increases
A heat health alert for London has been upgraded from yellow to amber, as officials warn the extreme temperatures could put lives at risk and strain essential health and care services.
Man, 24, stabbed to death outside Knightsbridge hotel pictured for first time
A 24-year-old man who was stabbed to death outside a hotel in Knightsbridge has been pictured for the first time.
Flower tributes left at scene of tragic fatal stabbing of dad in Knightsbridge
Tributes from the "brokenhearted" have been left for a dad stabbed to death in Knightsbridge.
Sections of Northern line have 4G and 5G coverage for the first time
Sections of the Northern line, including Euston to Bank and Balham to South Wimbledon, now have 4G and 5G coverage for the first time, with more London Underground stations and tunnels to follow.