London Victoria disruption all day after trackside fire
A trackside fire in Battersea damaged signalling equipment, causing train delays of up to an hour at London Victoria. Disruption is expected until at least 2pm.
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Thames Water outage hits 18 South London postcodes
Thames Water outage affects 18 postcodes across five South London boroughs, with low pressure or no water reported. Specialist teams are investigating, and an MP has urged urgent action.
M25 Not a Complete Circle: A282 at Dartford Crossing
The M25 isn't a full motorway circle: the Dartford Crossing is officially the A282, not the M25, despite completing London's orbital route.
Superloop: Bluewater and Eltham Top South East London Wishes
News Shopper readers want Superloop expansion to Bluewater and Eltham, with over 20 votes for Bluewater and Eltham cited as overlooked, according to a Facebook survey.
Heathrow third runway delayed to 2039, four years behind schedule
Heathrow's third runway will not open until 2039, four years later than the 2035 target, with planning permission now expected by 2029.
Heathrow third runway delayed by four years until 2039
Heathrow's third runway delayed to 2039, four years behind schedule. Bosses pledge 108,000 jobs and planning permission by 2029.
Vitality London 10,000 2026: Route, Closures, Travel
Over 17,000 runners race from The Mall to Buckingham Palace on Sept 27. Road closures start Friday. Full route, tube tips, and 2027 entry info.
Kent Diesel Prices Near Record Highs, Drivers Warned
Diesel prices in Kent near record highs at 196.1p per litre, prompting AA warnings and calls for fuel duty cut extension.
Southern trains disrupted in Sutton and Croydon Sunday
Southern trains face major disruptions in Sutton and Croydon on Sunday due to engineering work, closing lines via Mitcham Junction and between Purley and Caterham.
Dad 'manifested' £3m Omaze house win, says technique
Kevin Johnson, 37, won a £3m Islington townhouse in an Omaze draw, crediting his 'manifestation' technique of picturing the home on his fridge.
Piccadilly line weekend closure as eight TfL lines hit
Eight TfL lines face closures this weekend, including the Piccadilly line from Cockfosters to Uxbridge, ahead of new trains arriving between December and June 2027.
Berrylands station to reopen Sept 28 after £6m upgrade
Berrylands station in Surbiton reopens Monday, Sept 28, after a £6m platform upgrade. Trains between London Waterloo and Hampton Court will stop again, with all amenities back in service.
Air ambulance lands at M25 J2 after serious A2 crash
A serious crash on the A2 westbound at M25 Junction 2 has halted traffic, with an air ambulance landing nearby, causing 45-minute delays and congestion back to Northfleet.
London Underground assaults up 20% as UK rail violence peaks
Assaults on London Underground passengers rose 20% to 5,534, while UK railway attacks on the public hit a record 13,464, up 36% year-on-year.
Civic Campus Late-Night Licence Approved Until 3am
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Civic Campus in King Street has been granted a licence allowing alcohol sales, music, and films until 3am daily, despite resident objections.
TfL unveils 18.5km West London Orbital plan to boost homes
TfL is consulting on a new 18.5km London Overground line linking Hendon and Hounslow, which could support 25,000 homes, 11,500 jobs, and remove 650,000 car journeys annually.
TfL probes bus crash at Walthamstow as man injured
TfL is urgently investigating after a man was hit by a double-decker bus at Walthamstow station, the second serious incident there in under three years.
M20 shut after serious crash between Maidstone and Ashford
Serious M20 crash closes coastbound carriageway between J8 and J9, causing severe delays on diversion via Lenham. Incident reported before 6am.
Victoria Station to open UK's first railway food hall
Market Place Food Hall opens at London Victoria on October 16, 2026, with 10 traders and 180 seats, replacing a former Dorothy Perkins unit.
Southeastern night trains cancelled Lewisham-Bexley
Southeastern trains between Lewisham and Bexley face overnight cancellations this week due to engineering work, with replacement buses and diversions in place.
M25 J3 Crash Causes Long Queues at Swanley
A crash partially blocks the A20 at M25 J3 Swanley Interchange, causing queues back to J2 A2 Darenth Interchange. Traffic moves slowly but is getting through.
Khan rejects bus driver Bill of Rights, cites need to evolve
Sadiq Khan rejected the London Assembly's Bus Driver Bill of Rights, citing rapid changes, despite TfL pledging toilets and air conditioning upgrades.
Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel charges rise by up to 5%
Tunnel charges increased this week. Cars now pay £1.55 off-peak and £4.20 peak, with rises up to 5%.
ANPR Cameras on Weltje Road Set for October Launch
Hammersmith and Fulham Council will install ANPR cameras on Weltje Road in October, restricting access to borough residents only, despite objections from Hounslow Council.
Woman released after M25 drink-driving arrest in Surrey
A woman arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a five-vehicle M25 collision in Surrey has been released while test results are awaited.
A2 Drivers Face 26 Overnight Closures Across Four Nights
National Highways schedules 26 overnight closures on the A2 from Sept 21-24, affecting routes through south east London and Kent, with diversions advised.
Glasgow Couple's Vegas Wedding at Risk After Flight Cancelled
A Glasgow couple may miss their Las Vegas wedding after their Heathrow connection was cancelled due to an air traffic control issue, with compensation unlikely.
Two Charged After Knife Fight in Croydon Church Street
Two men, aged 18 and 19, have been charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon after a knife fight in Croydon town centre on September 10.
Gallows Corner flyover fully reopens after refurbishment
Gallows Corner flyover in Romford has fully reopened to all traffic after major strengthening and refurbishment works, removing all diversions and lifting restrictions.
Wandsworth £450k plan to ease Putney congestion
Wandsworth Council proposes a £450,000 plan to relocate a Putney Bridge pedestrian crossing to ease congestion worsened by a £1m junction redesign, with a final decision due in October.
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