Politics
Police Appeal After Robbery at Ewell Village Store
Police appeal for witnesses after two balaclava-wearing teens threatened a shopkeeper during a robbery at Ewell Village Store on Kingston Road, Friday October 2.
Culture
South London Fireworks 2026: Full List of Displays and Dates
Discover all confirmed south London fireworks displays for 2026, including Blackheath, Danson Park, and Morden Park, with dates, times, and ticket details.
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
6 Ultimate Vintage Steam Train Trips to Christmas Markets in 2026
Steam Dreams Rail Co unveils its 2026 Christmas schedule, offering six vintage steam train journeys to festive markets in York, Chester, Edinburgh, Winchester, and more, with fares starting from £185.
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.
TV & Film Quiz: The Best of British Screen
From Doctor Who and James Bond to Only Fools and Horses and Fawlty Towers, our TV and film quiz celebrates classic British screen favourites. Fourteen questions of mixed difficulty for every armchair fan. Lights, camera, action!