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Runners line up to start the race

London Landmarks Half Marathon distance cut by 700m after emergency incident

The London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM) distance was cut by 700 meters shortly before the race began after an incident

the outside of the house after the fire

Elderly woman dies in Wimbledon house fire

An elderly woman has died in a house fire in Wimbledon last night. She was pronounced dead at the scene

Shocking waits for ambulances putting lives at risk in London warns union

Shocking delays to ambulances attending the most severe 999 callouts are putting lives at risk in the capital, a leading

Animal rescue costs in London up more than 50% since 2016

Animal rescue costs by emergency services in London have increased by 52% since 2016, an analysis by SWL has found.

St George’s hospital helps the homeless this winter

The staff at St George’s hospital plan to help homeless people off the streets as well as treat their illnesses

Herne Hill residents living in fear after carbon monoxide emissions reported

One resident was taken to hospital and others were scared to go home after high carbon monoxide emissions were reported

Police deal with knife crime trauma: ‘We are not supermen but it’s our job’

Knife crime prevention’s unsung heroes are also its forgotten victims. The traumatic effects of police witnessing violent crimes stay with

Croydon stands silent to remember victims of the Croydon tram crash

Two memorials have been unveiled on the first anniversary of  the Croydon tram crash, honouring the seven people that died. A

On the pulse: Would be you mind if the fire service came to your rescue rather than an ambulance?

Firefighters will respond to medical emergencies as they race against ambulances to attend to 999 calls after an initiative launched

Emergency cover keeps Surbiton fire station open as 70% of Londoners vote against frontline cuts

Lives were at risk when Surbiton Fire Station was one of only nine of London’s stations to be able to

Christmas heroes: Behind the scenes of Wimbledon emergency services working on December 25

While most of us will be lucky enough to be tucking into turkey, pulling crackers and swapping presents this Friday,

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