Peckham Train Station Evacuated After Huge Track Fire
Major fire between Queen's Road Peckham and South Bermondsey halts all trains. 15 firefighters on scene. Follow for live updates on travel chaos.
Major fire between Queen's Road Peckham and South Bermondsey halts all trains. 15 firefighters on scene. Follow for live updates on travel chaos.
A woman was dramatically rescued from a first-floor window in Peckham after an open fire sparked a major blaze. Firefighters issue urgent safety advice for log burner users.
Three teenagers and a taxi driver died in a devastating head-on crash on Wigan Road, Bolton. Police are investigating and urging witnesses to come forward.
A new government traffic light system exposes which local councils are failing on pothole repairs. See if your area is red, amber, or green and the £590 average repair cost drivers face.
Four people have died and five are injured after a collision between a Seat Leon and a Citroen C4 Picasso in Bolton. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Discover The Prince of Peckham, a South London pub where the owner's MBE-winning community spirit meets delicious, affordable Caribbean food from White Men Can't Jerk. A must-visit.
A new government map rates 154 local councils on pothole repairs. See if your area is red, amber, or green and learn about the £7.3bn funding plan.
A new government traffic light tool rates local road conditions. See which areas are failing and how a £590 average repair bill hits drivers. Get the full story.
A young mother was critically injured after gunmen fired seven shots through her front door in Peckham on Christmas Eve. Her one-year-old son was unharmed. Police are hunting two suspects.
A new weekly farmers' market is opening in Peckham, South London, offering grass-fed beef, free-range eggs and fresh produce. Launching January 24 at Belham Primary School.
An 11-year-old girl has died three weeks after being hit by a car in Streatham. Police appeal for witnesses as a 54-year-old man is bailed.
Jorja Colville sentenced to 3 years 10 months for causing deaths of three young men in high-speed Falkirk collision. Read the full court details and police statement.
The UK government announces its first road safety strategy in a decade, proposing tougher drink-drive limits, mandatory eye tests for over-70s, and compulsory emergency braking in new cars to dramatically reduce casualties by 2035.
Major disruption hits Camden as HS2 and utility works trigger multiple road closures throughout January 2026, with some streets shut for up to five weeks. Plan your journey.
Andrea Asciuti, founder of 081 Pizzeria, opens Connie's Pizza in south London on 26 January. The new spot promises light, crispy 'Bri-talian' pizzas with local ingredients. Discover the menu.
Essential works in Islington will close roads for up to 11 days in January. Plan your route around Finsbury Park, Highbury Corner & City Road closures.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl have died after a blue Ford Fiesta left Old Ferry Road in Kent. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Key routes in Brixton, Clapham, and Streatham face closures for essential works. Plan ahead to avoid major travel disruption across Lambeth. Check the full list of dates.
A mother pays heartbreaking tribute to her 16-year-old son, Alfie Moran, who died after being hit by a car in Burnage, Manchester. An 18-year-old man arrested and released on bail as police appeal for witnesses.
Major roadworks and closures planned across Sutton borough in early 2026. Check our list for disruptions in Cheam, Carshalton, Wallington and Sutton town centre.
Essential maintenance by TfL, Thames Water and others will cause road closures and traffic delays across Kensington and Chelsea throughout January. Plan your journey.
A police officer was run over while establishing a cordon for a two-car collision on Uxbridge Road, Ealing. The road was closed for eight hours. No arrests have been made.
A serious two-car collision on London Road, Thornton Heath, has left two men in hospital and two in police custody. The road remains closed for investigation. Read the latest updates.
Major roadworks and closures will disrupt Hackney drivers from January 2026, with an 18-month project on Amhurst Road. Get the full list of dates and alternative routes here.
A major collision has shut the A23 London Road in Thornton Heath, Croydon, causing significant disruption. Three London bus routes are on diversion. Get the latest traffic updates and details here.
Australia's road toll increased in 2025, with 1,323 lives lost. Experts call for urgent action on speed limits and vehicle safety. Discover the full analysis.
Drivers in Hillingdon face disruption as four roads close for utility works in January. One closure in Ickenham will last three months. See dates, diversion routes and details.
A man in his thirties was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a lorry on the A406 North Circular in East London. Police are investigating and supporting the family.
A South London chef reveals a 'secret' method for cutting limes that improves juice flow for cocktails and tacos. The simple hack has amazed viewers online just in time for New Year's Eve celebrations.
Visitors to a festive rooftop bar in Peckham were left dismayed after finding a plastic 'ice' rink. One group felt 'scammed' and got a refund. Read the full story.