Kayakers smash world record for fastest paddle down the Thames
A pair of kayakers have smashed the world record for the fastest time to paddle down the navigable Thames in
Crime in Croydon is down, according to new statistics – but some residents are sceptical
New figures from the Metropolitan Police show that crime in Croydon has fallen by 4.1% in the last year, but residents are sceptical over
E-bikes leading cause of battery fires, new London Fire Brigade data shows
E-bikes and scooters were linked to more than half of lithium battery fires in the year to January 2026 in the capital, according to London Fire Brigade (LFB) data.
Black men most strip-searched group in London custody
Black men were strip-searched in London custody far more than any other group in January 2026, new data from the
WATCH: Kingston’s wacky and wonderful folk festival returns for its 17th birthday
Six-foot-tall hamsters, maypole dancers, and a goat boy were just some of the sights at this year’s Seething Festival in
Robotaxis set for London debut as black-cab drivers speak out
Driverless-taxis will debut publicly in London later this year in a first for British roads– but black-cab drivers have expressed
Trespassing boat owners on Thames lose ruling to stay after residents’ complaints upheld by High Court
Trespassing boat owners in West Molesey who moored permanently on the River Thames have lost a court appeal following complaints
Final countdown for Twickenham’s 24-hour police desk ahead of Saturday closure
Residents in Twickenham have just two days before they lose their last remaining 24-hour police desk. Twickenham is one of
Man dies after stabbing in Wimbledon town centre
Source: Amy Wild
Free career classes helping fight ageism
A South West London charity offers free career support programmes, helping those over 40 return to work. Room for Work
Croydon has most affordable gardens in London, new study shows
The London borough of Croydon has the most affordable gardens in London, according to a new study. The study, by