New Kent Road crash causes major traffic and bus diversions
A serious collision between two cars has shut part of New Kent Road in South London. Seven bus routes are diverted. Avoid the area and check for updates.
A serious collision between two cars has shut part of New Kent Road in South London. Seven bus routes are diverted. Avoid the area and check for updates.
Kingston is set for major progress in 2026 on long-awaited projects including the new Kingfisher Leisure Centre, a PAW Patrol land at Chessington, and hundreds of new affordable homes. Discover the key developments shaping the borough.
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, apologises for language in an internal memo but insists its admissions policy and commitment to widening participation remain unchanged. Read the full statement.
Despite financial pressures, Hillingdon Council is one of only 15 in England rated 'good' for road conditions. Discover how AI and innovation are fixing potholes and keeping traffic flowing.
New images reveal the first phase of the Alton Estate's long-awaited £100m regeneration in Roehampton, featuring 55 council homes and a new community hub. See the plans and timeline here.
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, sparks alumni fury by targeting elite private schools for recruitment. Critics warn it abandons potential for privilege. Read the letters of protest.
Three teenagers and a taxi driver died in a devastating head-on crash on Wigan Road, Bolton. Police are investigating and urging witnesses to come forward.
A new government traffic light system exposes which local councils are failing on pothole repairs. See if your area is red, amber, or green and the £590 average repair cost drivers face.
Four people have died and five are injured after a collision between a Seat Leon and a Citroen C4 Picasso in Bolton. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Move beyond the tourist trail and explore Cambridge's quiet corners. From tiny hidden doors to historic parks and vibrant local streets, discover the authentic side of this iconic university city.
A journalist's first-hand account of trying the NHS-style total meal replacement plan for weight loss. Discover the results, expert insights, and whether it's a viable option in 2026.
A new government map rates 154 local councils on pothole repairs. See if your area is red, amber, or green and learn about the £7.3bn funding plan.
A new government traffic light tool rates local road conditions. See which areas are failing and how a £590 average repair bill hits drivers. Get the full story.
A new town with 40,000 homes and 30,000 jobs is planned for Tempsford, Bedfordshire. With a new station, it will be 30 minutes from London. Construction could start by 2029.
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, faces claims of 'reverse discrimination' for allegedly favouring state school applicants. Critics argue it's unfair, while supporters defend efforts to boost diversity. Explore the heated admissions debate.
Merseyside comic Jade Franks turned cleaning toilets at Cambridge into a Fringe First-winning show. Now, her hit 'Eat the Rich' is being developed for TV, as she fights to open doors for working-class artists.
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, faces fierce criticism from alumni and social mobility charities over a policy to actively recruit from elite private schools. Alastair Campbell brands the move a 'departure from reality'.
An 11-year-old girl has died three weeks after being hit by a car in Streatham. Police appeal for witnesses as a 54-year-old man is bailed.
Jorja Colville sentenced to 3 years 10 months for causing deaths of three young men in high-speed Falkirk collision. Read the full court details and police statement.
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, will target elite private schools for student recruitment, sparking accusations of 'reverse discrimination' and a 'slap in the face' for state-educated pupils. Read the full story.
Dr Nancy Perham OBE, a renowned Cambridge cell biologist and fierce advocate for women in science, has died at 89. Discover her groundbreaking career and legacy.
The UK government announces its first road safety strategy in a decade, proposing tougher drink-drive limits, mandatory eye tests for over-70s, and compulsory emergency braking in new cars to dramatically reduce casualties by 2035.
Major disruption hits Camden as HS2 and utility works trigger multiple road closures throughout January 2026, with some streets shut for up to five weeks. Plan your journey.
Essential works in Islington will close roads for up to 11 days in January. Plan your route around Finsbury Park, Highbury Corner & City Road closures.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl have died after a blue Ford Fiesta left Old Ferry Road in Kent. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Key routes in Brixton, Clapham, and Streatham face closures for essential works. Plan ahead to avoid major travel disruption across Lambeth. Check the full list of dates.
A mother pays heartbreaking tribute to her 16-year-old son, Alfie Moran, who died after being hit by a car in Burnage, Manchester. An 18-year-old man arrested and released on bail as police appeal for witnesses.
Chris Moore's life changed after a drunk-driving incident killed a cyclist. Now a psychology professor, he explores guilt's surprising power to heal relationships in his new book, 'The Power of Guilt'.
Oakley Capital explores a potential £500m+ sale of London's largest estate agency, Dexters, despite the looming 'mansion tax'. Get the full story on this major property market move.
Major roadworks and closures planned across Sutton borough in early 2026. Check our list for disruptions in Cheam, Carshalton, Wallington and Sutton town centre.