South London sports club saved after 496 objections
Plans to demolish STC Sports Club in New Eltham for 205 homes are likely to be refused after 496 objections, a petition, and MP Clive Efford's opposition.
Plans to demolish STC Sports Club in New Eltham for 205 homes are likely to be refused after 496 objections, a petition, and MP Clive Efford's opposition.
A 79-year-old British tourist died on a cruise ship off Crete after falling unresponsive; first aid failed and he was declared dead at a local hospital.
British Transport Police are hunting a man who attempted to rape a woman on a Bakerloo Line train after exposing himself and dragging her to the floor.
Testing begins on Sydney's Sydenham to Bankstown metro extension, ending replacement buses. Speeds up to 100km/h, but start date remains unconfirmed by NSW government.
FBI Director Kash Patel gifted a 3D-printed imitation pistol to then-AFP commissioner Reece Kershaw in July 2025. New commissioner Krissy Barrett ordered it destroyed in October 2025.
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Several children were among 18 injured when a tree fell on PGL Activity Centre in Hindhead, Surrey. One patient was airlifted to London with serious leg injury.
Camden Council is consulting on making the trial pedestrianisation of Camden High Street permanent, citing reduced overcrowding, pollution, and crime, though bus and car journey times have increased.
The masts of the SS Richard Montgomery, a sunken shipwreck carrying 1,400 tonnes of explosives, will be dismantled in September to reduce risk of falling onto munitions.
Hosepipe bans in parts of London carry a £1,000 fine. Learn the five key rules, exemptions, and how water companies enforce Temporary Use Bans.
A walker in his 70s died after being trampled by cattle at the Felbrigg Hall Estate in Norfolk. Emergency services were called on Monday, and an investigation is underway with the Health and Safety Executive.
Greenwich Council proposes 14 new School Streets and making 11 existing ones permanent, with ANPR enforcement. Consultation open until August 19.
A gas leak in Greenwich and a burst water main in Eltham have shut two busy South London roads, causing bus diversions and traffic disruption.
Twenty fire engines and 125 firefighters responded to a railway embankment fire in Walthamstow, east London, evacuating homes and closing the Weaver Overground line.
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Davey Short, 48, rescued a 12-year-old boy from the North Sea at Seaton Carew beach; the boy's father and another man died in the incident.
Around 80 firefighters are tackling a fire at Berwick Manor Hotel in Rainham. The blaze broke out at an outbuilding on Berwick Pond Road; road closed. Avoid area.
Seven Dials in Covent Garden will be completely car-free on July 25, 2026, with discounts, free gifts, pop-up bars, and an art installation.
A funding agreement has been signed for the East Croydon pedestrian bridge, with completion expected in 2027, 15 years after it was first proposed in 2012.
A large fire in Walthamstow, east London, forced hundreds to evacuate and damaged homes and a railway embankment, with no injuries reported. The Weaver line remains suspended.
Affinity Water imposes hosepipe ban across parts of north and west London due to record June heat and dry weather, affecting gardens, cars, and pools.
London Overground's Weaver Line is suspended all day Monday for urgent repairs after a massive fire near Wood Street. 125 firefighters tackled the blaze, which damaged homes and a railway embankment.
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for playing Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at 78. His family announced the sudden death in Sydney on July 13, 2026.
The ENGWE ZIP folding e-bike offers a budget-friendly option for city commuters. Priced at £899, it features a 250W motor, 36V battery, and a range of up to 50km. Our test reveals solid build quality but limited power for steep hills.
Kensington (Olympia) was excluded from the London Tube map for nearly 20 years due to its secret use by Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower during WWII.
London Waterloo East and Charing Cross stations will close for 22 days from July 26 for a £20 million track and platform upgrade, causing summer travel disruption.
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Seven London Underground lines are experiencing delays on Saturday, July 11, after a lineside fire at Stratford and other issues. Elizabeth and Mildmay lines have severe delays, while others face minor delays or closures.
Roding Valley, the quietest Tube station, served only 130,000 passengers in 2025. Residents praise the community but cite unreliable trains, ULEZ, and changing demographics.
Walton-on-the-Naze, just 90 minutes from London by train, offers golden beaches and a peaceful escape from crowded seaside resorts like Southend and Brighton.