A 15-year-old with a disability argues that proposed social media age restrictions would sever a vital connection to community and support. Read why she says the government's plan is misguided.
At least 11 people, including a 3-year-old boy, were killed in a shooting at an illegal tavern in Pretoria. Police are hunting for three suspects. Read the latest.
Five Australian teenagers are legally challenging a new law banning under-16s from social media. Explore the landmark case, its arguments, and the global implications for digital rights.
At least 11 people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at an illegal bar in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
Australia enforces one of the world's strictest social media bans for children under 16 this week. We explore the mental health crisis behind the law, its impact on young influencers, and the fierce debate it has ignited.
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s next Wednesday, aiming to protect children from addiction and cyberbullying. The landmark law sparks fierce debate.
Lambeth has been named London's top borough to live in for 2025, praised for its vibrant culture, green spaces, and community. Discover what makes areas like Brixton and Vauxhall so special.
A 19-year-old from Bexleyheath has been sentenced to over two years in prison for a dangerous police chase that ended with a stolen car ploughing into an ambulance. Read the full story.
New research finds teenagers with dogs have better social behaviour and a distinct microbiome, suggesting a biological link to improved mental wellbeing. Discover the science behind the bond.
The South Bank Employers' Group has appointed five new directors to its board, marking a major governance overhaul. Discover how this will shape the area's future.
A new survey of 11,000 teenagers in England and Wales exposes widespread emotional and physical abuse in young relationships, affecting mental health and school attendance. Urgent calls for better education.
A new documentary follows Norwegian teens trading smartphones for husky sledges in subzero wilderness to combat social media's toxic pressures. In UK cinemas 5 December.
A 14-year-old's vaping addiction led to unknowingly smoking Spice. New research shows 25% of vapes in some UK schools contain the synthetic 'zombie drug'. Learn the dangers.
The popular South Bank venue Between the Bridges is shutting at year's end for Jubilee Gardens renovation works, with a final fortnight of parties planned. Discover the details.
A 17-year-old's lung collapsed multiple times due to vaping. Doctors removed the damaged organ and gave it to him as a stark warning. Read his shocking story.
Discover Honor Oak Park, a South London hidden gem offering breathtaking 360-degree city views from One Tree Hill. Explore its history and how to find it. Plan your visit today!
Discover why Brockwell Park is London's top winter walk, featuring a historic Grade II-listed pub, The Half Moon, named one of the best in the UK. Plan your perfect weekend outing.
Family of 14-year-old Joshua Travis pay tribute after he was struck and killed by a train in Nottinghamshire. The talented goalkeeper was remembered for his 'infectious smile'.
Explore how Schoolies Week 2025 on Australia's Gold Coast blends hedonistic celebration with enhanced safety measures, from skullets to safe sex messaging. Discover the changing culture of this teen tradition.
British Transport Police seek public's help to identify four men after a violent brawl on platforms at Norwood Junction station. Three people were arrested following the September incident.
A new Aldi store opens on Old Kent Road, SE15 on December 11, offering festive shoppers the UK's cheapest groceries and special Christmas hours.
London sees 38% surge in teen radicalisation cases linked to TikTok and Instagram. Police reveal warning signs and how parents can protect children from extremist content online.
Donald Trump promises to suspend migration from third world countries following DC attack by Afghan national. Plus Hong Kong fire death toll rises and Palestinian teen released.
A teenage girl was rushed to hospital after an assault outside Merton College in Morden. A man is in custody as police continue their investigation.
Lewisham councillors have unanimously approved plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 new affordable homes. The resident-led Phoenix Community Housing will deliver the 100% affordable scheme.
Nigeria welcomes its first official delegation from St Kitts and Nevis following a historic visa-free travel agreement, signalling a new era of Afri-Caribbean cooperation.
A 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening stab wounds on Rope Street, Surrey Quays. Police are investigating and appeal for witnesses. Call 101 with info.
A 13-year-old girl is in custody after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Pomona, California. Police are investigating the motive for the crime. Follow for updates.
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
A second 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old in Rouse Hill, Sydney. Police continue their investigations.