Primark is opening its first new London store in over 10 years in Wimbledon, taking over a former Debenhams unit. The 24,000 sq ft store is set to open in late 2026 or early 2027. Read more about the local reaction and Primark's expansion.
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.
A family endured weeks of trauma after South Yorkshire Police incorrectly identified a crash victim. Read their heartbreaking statement and the police response.
A double-decker school bus crashed into a ditch in Kent after slipping on black ice. In a separate incident in Reading, nine children were injured in a coach and bus collision. Latest updates and safety warnings.
South Yorkshire Police apologise after wrongly identifying a teenage car crash victim, telling a family their son was dead while he was in hospital. A fundraising page set up for his funeral is now supporting his recovery.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl died after a Ford Fiesta left the road near Iwade. A second girl was treated and discharged. Police are appealing for dashcam footage.
Two men escape with minor injuries after their seaplane crashes into a river in Manaus, Brazil. Eyewitness footage captures the dramatic moment. Read the full story.
Plans for a major new 1,250-seat concert hall in Wimbledon, designed by Frank Gehry, are moving forward. The venue aims to transform the area into an international cultural destination.
A woman is in hospital after a morning collision on Wimbledon Broadway, causing partial road closures and bus diversions. Follow live updates.
Essential water, gas and telecoms works will cause major disruption across Merton borough. See the full list of road closures and temporary lights affecting your commute.
A young girl is believed to be among two killed after a Ford Fiesta left the road near Iwade, Kent. A third person is in hospital. Read the latest on this tragic accident.
A 47-year-old man died after his Mercedes Sprinter van collided with a parked Skoda in Boarhills. Police seek witnesses and dash-cam footage from the scene.
The driver involved in the Nigerian car crash that killed two friends of boxer Anthony Joshua and left the fighter injured has been formally charged. Read the latest on the case.
The driver in Anthony Joshua's fatal car crash has been charged. Two of the boxer's close team members died in the Nigeria accident. Read the latest details and tributes.
New data reveals Wimbledon as London's most searched-for area by property buyers in 2025, with Canary Wharf leading for renters. Discover the surprising trends and average prices.
Your complete guide to 2026's packed sporting calendar, from the Australian Open and a historic Women's Test at Lord's to the FIFA World Cup and Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
A light aircraft crashed into Hanningfield Reservoir near Chelmsford. Police and AAIB are investigating the serious incident. Read the latest updates here.
One pilot killed and another critically injured after two helicopters collided mid-air over Hammonton Municipal Airport. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.
Merton Council pushes ahead with 400 affordable homes, major estate regenerations, and the controversial Wimbledon tennis expansion as 2026 local elections loom. Discover the key projects shaping South London.
A tragic plane crash in Kentucky on Christmas Day has claimed 12 lives. Authorities confirm the death toll and are investigating the cause. Read the latest updates on this devastating event.
Paul Straffon, 47, is forced to sleep in a Wimbledon shopping centre doorway this Christmas. His story highlights London's homelessness crisis, with over 13,000 rough sleepers last year.
Jake Neaves and Jenson Seal died after a Tesla taxi crashed into a tree in Hurst Green. The driver has been arrested. Police appeal for witnesses.
General Muhammad al Haddad and seven others died when their private jet crashed near Ankara. The tragedy strikes a blow to Libya's fragile unity efforts. Read the full story.
General Muhammad al Haddad and four senior Libyan officials died when their private jet crashed near Ankara. The incident deals a major blow to UN-backed military unification efforts.
Libya's army chief of staff, General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, has been killed in a plane crash near Ankara. Read the latest details on the tragic incident and its geopolitical context.
A two-year-old boy from London was killed and five others seriously injured after their broken-down Toyota was hit on the A1 in Cambridgeshire. Police appeal for witnesses.
South Korean MPs have voted to establish an independent parliamentary inquiry into the Jeju Air disaster that killed 179 people, amid accusations of delays and cover-ups by the official investigation body.
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and two children are among seven killed in a fiery plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport. The sporting world mourns a champion and community hero.
Police believe retired NASCAR star Greg Biffle and his family are among seven killed in a Cessna jet crash at a North Carolina airport. The investigation is ongoing.
A Cessna business jet crashes at a North Carolina airport, killing multiple people. The aircraft was registered to a company run by former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. Read the latest details.