Sutton Leisure Centre Urges Swimmers to Keep Costumes On
Parents at Westcroft Leisure Centre call for segregated showers after complaints about men washing genitals in communal area. Council asks operator to review procedures.
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Early Prison Releases Begin at HMP Isis in Thamesmead
Around 700 prisoners are being released early from jails, including HMP Isis, as part of the Government's scheme to ease overcrowding. Families gathered outside the prison this morning to welcome inmates.
Dame Esther Rantzen Dies at 86: Tributes Pour In
Dame Esther Rantzen, founder of Childline and The Silver Line, has died aged 86, prompting tributes from PM Andy Burnham, Anton Du Beke, and Martin Lewis.
Croydon Lockdown: Police Hunt Teen After Machete Report
John Ruskin College and Quest Academy in Croydon were placed on lockdown after reports of a teenager with a bladed weapon, possibly a machete. Police are searching for the suspect; pupils have been allowed to leave.
Marmoset kept in bird cage rescued from Greenwich property
A common marmoset was rescued from a Greenwich property after being found living alone in a bird cage without a licence, proper diet, or social companionship.
GBM chef Chris Wheeler died in cemetery, inquest hears
Chris Wheeler, 52, a chef on Great British Menu and Saturday Kitchen, was found dead in Brompton Cemetery. An inquest recorded an open conclusion, with cause of death asphyxiation and drug effects.
Ealing Council denies EHC assessment for autistic teen, mother claims
A West London mother says Ealing Council is refusing an EHC assessment for her autistic son, despite diagnoses, leaving him without education and her unable to work full-time.
Met Police refer 20 firms, 54 people to CPS over Grenfell
Met Police have passed evidence on 20 companies and 54 individuals to the CPS over the Grenfell fire, with potential charges including manslaughter.
Man charged after alleged stabbing in Woolwich Herbert Road
Lee Walker, 24, of Mottingham, has been charged with GBH with intent and other offences after an alleged stabbing in Herbert Road, Woolwich, on September 26.
Dagenham worker crushed to death in factory machine
Manjit Kumar, 34, died after being drawn into a bag flattening machine at Gill Aggregates Ltd in Dagenham. The firm was fined £24,000.
Teen charged with four rapes in Plumstead after attack
A 17-year-old boy from Plumstead has been charged with four counts of rape following an alleged incident on Kingsdale Road on September 9, police confirmed.
Man 'obsessed' with woman stabbed her in Airbnb revenge attack
Deepak Sandhu, 24, allegedly stabbed Xiaoqing Ke, 39, to death in an Airbnb in Earl's Court after she rejected him, a court heard. He bought knives at Asda and traveled from Southampton.
Ballet School Told SEND Support Not Fully Effective
Ofsted says London Vocational Ballet School's SEND support is 'not fully effective,' despite praising its ambitious curriculum and excellent pupil behaviour.
Bone marrow donor brother, 21, dies of same rare condition
Dushyant Mehta, who donated bone marrow at age two to save his sister, died of the same genetic disorder, dyskeratosis congenita, an inquest heard.
Orpington crash: Man in major trauma centre as A224 closed
A man has been taken to a major trauma centre after a crash on the A224 Sevenoaks Way in Orpington. The road is closed in both directions between Brooks Way and St Mary's Close, with queueing traffic and bus route 51 diverted.
Fake taxi rapist jailed for 20 years in Brighton
Ruckling Ramsay, 61, jailed for 20 years for kidnapping and raping a 19-year-old in Brighton; police urge other victims to come forward.
Schools closed as Thames Water outage hits 6,000 homes
A major Thames Water burst pipe in Surrey has left 6,000 homes without water and forced at least four schools to close across 18 London postcodes.
South London head warns private schools face 'profound' pressures
Private schools face 'profound' financial pressures, says HMC chair Anne Cotton, after over 100 schools closed since VAT on fees was introduced.
BA flight to Heathrow diverted after medical emergency
A British Airways flight to London Heathrow was diverted to Luxembourg after a medical emergency mid-air. The Airbus A321neo landed safely and later continued to Heathrow.
Man Hospitalised After Substance Thrown at Face in Plumstead
A man in his 40s was hospitalised after a substance was thrown at his face on Plumstead Common Road, with police treating it as an isolated incident.
Man in 20s stabbed in Woolwich, rushed to hospital
A man in his 20s was found with stab wounds on Herbert Road in Woolwich yesterday evening. Police provided first aid before London Ambulance Service took him to hospital. His injuries are not life-changing. No arrests have been made, and police are appeal
Teen Arrested After Fatal A2 Crash in Kent
An 18-year-old man was arrested after a fatal crash on the A2 in Kent. A motorcyclist died at the scene following a collision with a BMW. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Murder probe after e-bike rider dies in moped crash
A murder investigation has been launched after a 24-year-old e-bike rider died in a crash with a moped that was reportedly chasing him in North Kensington on Friday, September 25.
Major incident near RAF Fairford as villagers evacuated
A major incident was declared near RAF Fairford after several men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences. Villagers in Whelford were evacuated to a leisure centre as Army specialists examined vehicles.
Prisoner died with 7 unprescribed drugs in system, report finds
A 57-year-old prisoner at HMP Wormwood Scrubs died of multidrug toxicity with seven unprescribed medications in his system, prompting concerns about drug trade and delayed emergency response.
Hackney teacher's emotions book shortlisted for two awards
Catherine V Rivers, a Hackney teacher of 18 years, wrote 'The Kingdom of Colourful Feelings' to help children regulate emotions. The book is now shortlisted for two education awards.
Lewisham tower residents fear safety after alarm failure
Residents of Centralis House in Ladywell say they can't sleep after a September 16 fire, claiming alarms and sprinklers didn't sound and fire doors failed.
Sutton Death Notice: GP Essak Mahomed Dies Aged 89
Sutton published one death notice in the past week. Essak Mahomed, a GP for 18 years at Balham Health Centre, died peacefully at home on 27 August 2026, aged 89.
Woking man jailed for grooming nine-year-old girl
Daniel Willacy, 29, from Woking, was jailed for 54 months for grooming a nine-year-old girl online, sending 36 messages in 26 minutes and asking for sexual content.
Eltham Man Missing: Police Issue Urgent Re-Appeal
Police are 'very concerned' for Abdi, 54, missing from Eltham since September 19. He has links to Lee, Southwark and Kingston. Urgent re-appeal issued.
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