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Southern trains will be cancelled this weekend

Southern trains hit by Sunday closures across Sutton and Croydon

South Western trains will be cancelled this weekend

South Western trains will be cancelled this weekend

SWR trains face major Sunday changes as three lines close for engineering work

An elderly man has died after a crash

An elderly man has died after a crash

Elderly man, 92, dies after crash in south London

Max Pistone has been named the Most Inspiring Entrepreneur

Max Pistone has been named the Most Inspiring Entrepreneur

Croydon entrepreneur who was forced to sacrifice beloved business wins award

Berlin Grill Ltd at 110 Brighton Road

Berlin Grill Ltd at 110 Brighton Road

Croydon Council

Purley takeaway wants to open overnight - but locals hate 'fishy grease fumes'

An FOI submitted by Your Local Guardian reveals just how bad Rio Lounge's hygiene inspection went

An FOI submitted by Your Local Guardian reveals just how bad Rio Lounge's hygiene inspection went

EXPOSED: Stunned inspectors find 43-day-old food in Croydon restaurant

David Greenhalgh, 68, brokered illegal deals to send arms to war zones

David Greenhalgh, 68, brokered illegal deals to send arms to war zones

Croydon businessman unmasked as illegal arms dealer supplying missiles to war zones

News

The original Ackermans chocolate shop was in Kensington Church Street where Princess Margaret and The Queen Mother would pop in - but production took place at their second shop in Goldhurst Terrace

The original Ackermans chocolate shop was in Kensington Church Street where Princess Margaret and The Queen Mother would pop in - but production took place at their second shop in Goldhurst Terrace

The lost London chocolate shop founded by refugees and loved by the Queen Mother

Novikov could be worth a visit for a special occasion.

Novikov could be worth a visit for a special occasion.

I tried a restaurant visited by Tom Holland and Zendaya and felt like royalty

Two robbers who raided a mobile phone shop have been jailed after being hunted down by police

Two robbers who raided a mobile phone shop have been jailed after being hunted down by police

Masked Lewisham men forced staff to unlock cage in £13,000 phone shop robbery

A man has sadly died following a traffic collision along Chapel Road in West Norwood

A man has sadly died following a traffic collision along Chapel Road in West Norwood

London Ambulance Service

Tragedy as man dies following collision on residential south London road

Richmond Art Society will showcase original artwork by local artists at its free winter exhibition

Richmond Art Society will showcase original artwork by local artists at its free winter exhibition

Richmond Art Society announces winter exhibition

Lorraine Kelly is on a mission to save the classic bakes at risk of extinction

Center Parcs rolls out sensory libraries for neurodivergent families

UK homeware brand that worked with royalty falls into administration after 56 years

A man who groomed a nine-year-old girl and encouraged her to engage in sexual activity has been jailed.

A man who groomed a nine-year-old girl and encouraged her to engage in sexual activity has been jailed.

Surrey man groomed nine-year-old girl through Snapchat and Instagram

There is congestion on the M25

There is congestion on the M25

Multi-vehicle crash on M25 closes three lanes and causes severe delays

Justin Galliford, Norse Group CEO

Justin Galliford, Norse Group CEO

Whitehall wants Surrey’s winning council blueprint – and they’re going to get it

Planning and development

Kingston Council validates plans for homes, office conversion and tree works

UK Today

I tried a restaurant visited by Tom Holland and Zendaya and felt like royalty

1.5 million drivers risk fines over 10 modifications you might not have declared

£1 to spend a penny - the rising cost of Britain's pricey public toilets revealed

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 reveals songs and dances for first live show

Who is Sebastian Croft? The Heartstopper actor taking on the Celebrity Traitors

The little-known Alton Towers deal that can save families £35 on park tickets

Sport

Arsenal manager Renee Slegers ahead of the UEFA Women's Champions League match at Mangata Developments Stadium Meadow Park, London. Picture date: Tuesday September 22, 2026.

Renée Slegers believes Arsenal's "mentality” secured the win over HB Køge

Chelsea stunned 3-0 by Brentford as Alonso admits inconsistency is a concern

Cadogan’s late try snatches Esher victory as they climb to fourth

Surrey suffer first double defeat by Glamorgan since 1961 despite safety confirmed

Fábio Carvalho (second right) scores Brentford's third goal in their 3-0 win over Chelsea.

Fábio Carvalho (second right) scores Brentford's third goal in their 3-0 win over Chelsea.

Brentford show mettle to seal first home Premier League win over Chelsea

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London News

L-R: Daphne (pupil at Anson Primary School), Nick Hoare (Store Manager), Martin Hastings (CEO, Leyland), Simon Pile (Headteacher, Anson Primary School), Mira (pupil), Natasha Bisnath (Deputy Store Manager), Naivasha Elworthy (Head of Marketing)

London schools invited to compete for share of £10,000 makeover prize

A further man has been arrested and bailed over the human remains found of a missing Southampton mother-of-three who disappeared nearly seven years ago

A further man has been arrested and bailed over the human remains found of a missing Southampton mother-of-three who disappeared nearly seven years ago

Hampshire Police

Second man arrested after missing Southampton mum's remains found in Feltham

A person has sadly died after being hit by a train at Southwick Station

A person has sadly died after being hit by a train at Southwick Station

British Transport Police

Person dies on tracks as London Victoria trains face severe disruption

Services between Brighton and Worthing are disrupted after a person was hit by a train, causing delays and cancellations on routes affecting London Victoria passengers

Services between Brighton and Worthing are disrupted after a person was hit by a train, causing delays and cancellations on routes affecting London Victoria passengers

Person hit by train sparks major disruption for London Victoria services

Southern Rail has been impacted this afternoon

Southern Rail has been impacted this afternoon

RECAP updates as London Victoria trains disrupted after person hit by train

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London Calling

Ronnie Scott's first opened in 1959 in a basement in Gerrard Street Soho and moved to its current location in Frith Street in 1965.

The world famous London jazz club that started in a humble Soho cellar

I got a selfie with Moana at The Park Lane Hilton for a delicious Moana and Disney themed afternoon tea.

I got a selfie with Moana at The Park Lane Hilton for a delicious Moana and Disney themed afternoon tea.

We tried a Moana afternoon tea and the Disney themed cakes were welcome

I stayed at the Four Seasons Tower Bridge Heritage Suite and tried out the new Copper’s Cut restaurant - it was a delight

I stayed at the Four Seasons Tower Bridge Heritage Suite and tried out the new Copper’s Cut restaurant - it was a delight

Four Seasons Hotel

‘London’s serene and luxurious hotel, spa and steakhouse - I felt like royalty’

Fulham Pier Hotel was described as an ‘urban resort’ - and it definitely felt like it

Fulham Pier Hotel was described as an ‘urban resort’ - and it definitely felt like it

‘I stayed at London’s new urban resort hotel next door to a major football stadium’

The main bar at Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens to the public on February 6, 2026 at the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in Soho.

The main bar at Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens to the public on February 6, 2026 at the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in Soho.

Legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott's reveals opening line-up for glamorous new venue

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Novikov could be worth a visit for a special occasion.

I tried a restaurant visited by Tom Holland and Zendaya and felt like royalty

Max Pistone has been named the Most Inspiring Entrepreneur

Max Pistone has been named the Most Inspiring Entrepreneur

Croydon entrepreneur who was forced to sacrifice beloved business wins award

Crowned RHS Chelsea ‘Plant of the Year’ 2026, Hosta ‘Red Ninja’ is on offer with You Garden

Crowned RHS Chelsea ‘Plant of the Year’ 2026, Hosta ‘Red Ninja’ is on offer with You Garden

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Richmond Art Society will showcase original artwork by local artists at its free winter exhibition

Richmond Art Society will showcase original artwork by local artists at its free winter exhibition

Richmond Art Society announces winter exhibition

Lorraine Kelly is on a mission to save the classic bakes at risk of extinction

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National Sport

Rodri is standing by Manchester City (PA)

Rodri is standing by Manchester City (PA)

Rodri says no one can take away the ‘deserved’ success of Manchester City

Stenhousemuir’s spectacular start to the season continued (Nick Potts/PA)

Stenhousemuir’s spectacular start to the season continued (Nick Potts/PA)

Stenhousemuir eight clear after 1-0 win at Ayr

Team Europe’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates at The O2 (Adam Davy/PA)

Team Europe’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates at The O2 (Adam Davy/PA)

Carlos Alcaraz takes top billing as Europe dominate first day of Laver Cup

Lee Carsley saw his side run out 4-2 winners over Kazakhstan (Nick Potts/PA)

Lee Carsley saw his side run out 4-2 winners over Kazakhstan (Nick Potts/PA)

Lee Carsley admits England Under-21s must improve to ‘be serious team’

Luis de la Fuente is chasing even more success with Spain (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Luis de la Fuente is chasing even more success with Spain (Bradley Collyer/PA)

‘Best is yet to come’ from Spain – Luis de la Fuente

England ran out 4-2 winners in an entertaining affair (Nick Potts/PA)

England ran out 4-2 winners in an entertaining affair (Nick Potts/PA)

England survive threat of Kazakhstan upset to move to brink of qualification

Northern Ireland celebrate victory over Georgia (Tamuna Kulumbegashvili/AP)

Northern Ireland celebrate victory over Georgia (Tamuna Kulumbegashvili/AP)

Charles brothers play key roles as Northern Ireland start with win

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National News

Prime Minister Andy Burnham at No 10 North in Manchester earlier in September (Oli Scarff/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham at No 10 North in Manchester earlier in September (Oli Scarff/PA)

Andy Burnham to head to Liverpool for first Labour conference as Prime Minister

A UK ticket-holder won the jackpot in Friday’s EuroMillions draw (PA)

A UK ticket-holder won the jackpot in Friday’s EuroMillions draw (PA)

UK ticket-holder wins £111m EuroMillions jackpot

A sticker on a road sign on the Garvaghy Road in Portadown, following the decision by the Parades Commission to allow the first Orange Order return parade along the road in almost 30 years (Brian Lawless/PA)

A sticker on a road sign on the Garvaghy Road in Portadown, following the decision by the Parades Commission to allow the first Orange Order return parade along the road in almost 30 years (Brian Lawless/PA)

PM urges people to ‘work calmly’ after Drumcree parade is given go-ahead

Utah Valley University (Lindsey Wasson/AP)

Utah Valley University (Lindsey Wasson/AP)

Report finds many security deficiencies at site where Charlie Kirk was killed

Bono during a performance to 1,000 students and staff from their old school at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin (Rich Fury/U2/LHp)

Bono during a performance to 1,000 students and staff from their old school at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin (Rich Fury/U2/LHp)

Thousands gifted surprise U2 gig in Dublin for band’s 50th ‘birthday’

The Unison, Unite and GMB unions are involved in the talks (PA)

The Unison, Unite and GMB unions are involved in the talks (PA)

Glasgow City Council halts fire and rehire plans after negotiations

Prime Minister Andy Burnham described the situation as ‘disturbing’ (Toby Melville/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham described the situation as ‘disturbing’ (Toby Melville/PA)

Police chief’s criticism of bail system ‘needs to be heard’, says PM

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