Politics
Andrew Boff seeks Tory London Mayor candidacy for seventh time
Andrew Boff has announced he will seek the Conservative nomination for London Mayor in 2028, marking his seventh attempt. He declared his candidacy on the day Sadiq Khan won a third term.
Culture
Rob Beckett: Celebrity Traitor with Mottingham Roots
Rob Beckett, a contestant on Celebrity Traitors, grew up in Mottingham and attended school in Chislehurst. His stand-up is inspired by his south-east London upbringing.
Sports
Teen in Critical Condition After Charlton Stabbing; Three Arrested
A 19-year-old man is in critical condition after a stabbing on Charlton Church Lane; three arrested, including two for weapon and vehicle offences.
Business
Iceland launches 30-minute rapid delivery in 17 London stores
Iceland's new Rapid Online Delivery launches today in 17 London stores, with 30-minute delivery and free delivery at launch, expanding to 200 stores by Christmas.
Transport
Environment
High Elms Park: Woodland, Gruffalo trail, 25 mins from London
High Elms Country Park near Orpington offers 250 acres of woodland, a Gruffalo trail, and a Victorian ice house, just a 25-minute drive from Bexley.
Richmond Council explores electric outdoor saunas for income
Richmond Council is consulting suppliers on electric outdoor saunas to generate income amid £29m annual funding cuts by 2029, representing 58% of central funding.
Carshalton church locks gates over antisocial behaviour
All Saints Church in Carshalton has temporarily locked two entrances after police requested action over drug use and aggressive behaviour near the historic site.
London couple trade corporate life for vineyard and glamping
Chris Reynolds and Louise Marshall left London corporate jobs to buy a Wiltshire smallholding, planting 4,000 vines and opening glamping pods. They now run Liba Vineyard, aiming for 10,000 bottles by 2028.
Donkey's-eye view video reveals harsh life of working animals
A rare video shows 13-year-old donkey Lagdaf hauling 400 litres of water daily in 36°C heat in Mauritania, highlighting the plight of working animals worldwide.
British History Quiz: From 1066 to the Modern Age
Journey through British history with questions on kings and queens, battles, the Tudors, Magna Carta and the World Wars. From the Norman Conquest onward, test your knowledge across the centuries. How much do you remember?