Politics
Westminster hints at cutting Downing Street cleaning amid £100m funding cuts
Westminster City Council leader Paul Swaddle suggested reducing Downing Street street cleaning to two sweeps a week, highlighting the impact of a £100m funding cut.
Culture
Kingston Market Fire: Historic Square Shut Indefinitely After Blaze
A fire destroyed stalls at Kingston Ancient Market, forcing the historic square to close indefinitely. Eight people were evacuated; no injuries reported.
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
New signage plans submitted for Bexleyheath's Broadway Centre
Plans submitted to Bexley Council propose new illuminated and non-illuminated signs, totem poles, and artwork at Broadway Shopping Centre in Bexleyheath.
Transport
Environment
Kew launches £1m appeal to save iconic Palm House
Kew Gardens urgently raises £1m for the £66m renovation of the Victorian Palm House, warning the landmark and its rare plants risk being lost without work.
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.
Premier League Quiz: Test Your UK Football Knowledge
Kick off with our British football quiz spanning the Premier League, FA Cup, legendary clubs, managers and record goalscorers. Fourteen questions from easy openers to tough teasers. How many can you net today?