A North London teacher has been banned from teaching for life after using his school's intranet to send sexual messages to a pupil. Read the full details of the case and the school's response.
Family-run businesses on London's horticultural 'golden mile' fear closure as the site is earmarked for a major new town. Owners ask: 'Why sell a successful business?'
Southwark Council green-lights a major refurbishment of Dulwich Hamlet FC's Champion Hill stadium, creating a modern 4000-seat ground with community facilities and new housing.
Drivers in East London face weeks of disruption as seven key routes in Tower Hamlets close for works in January 2026. See the full list and plan your journey.
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.
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.
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.
Key roads in Wembley and Willesden face long-term closures for utility works this January, causing major traffic disruption. Find diversion routes and details here.
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.
Tributes paid to Keyvan Moghissi, the pioneering Iranian-born cardiothoracic surgeon who helped establish a major heart surgery centre in Hull. Read his remarkable life story.
Essential maintenance works across Westminster will cause significant road and lane closures on Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, and other key routes in January 2026. Plan your journey.
Comic actor Gbemisola Ikumelo discusses her Bafta wins, the new series of BBC's Black Ops, and her plans for a huge 2026. Discover her journey from microaggressions to mainstream acclaim.
A man in his 80s died after being hit by a car and carried on its roof for up to a mile in Gillingham, Kent. Two men have been charged. Read the latest on this tragic road traffic accident.
A series of road closures are planned across Hammersmith and Fulham in January 2026 for essential utility and council works. See the full list of dates and locations.
Ride the epic, once-weekly Outback Xplorer from Broken Hill to Sydney. Discover the stark beauty, transport challenges, and cinematic history on this 1,100km rail trek across New South Wales.
Drivers face major disruption in the Square Mile with multiple road closures in January 2026 due to building and utility works. See the full list and plan your route.
The decision to close Primrose Hill for London's New Year's Eve fireworks has been met with derision online. Critics mock the move as 'depressing' and anti-public, while authorities cite safety concerns.
A 19-year-old and a 31-year-old were stabbed in separate attacks in Lambeth. Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the incident on December 30.
Residents express fury as solid hoardings fence off Primrose Hill for New Year's Eve, preventing unticketed views of London's fireworks. Royal Parks cites safety.
Camden Council's decision to close Primrose Hill for New Year's Eve fireworks viewing has ignited anger among residents. Discover why this popular spot is off-limits and the safety concerns behind the move.
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 complete guide to planned roadworks and closures across Croydon in early 2026, affecting major routes like the Flyover and High Street. Plan your journeys.
Kent Police arrest two men after a pedestrian in his 80s died following a collision on Gads Hill. Detectives release CCTV images and seek a third man.
Primrose Hill will be locked shut on New Year's Eve 2025, ending a popular tradition for thousands. The closure follows the scrapping of the Royal Parks police and safety concerns after a fatal stabbing in 2023.
Primrose Hill is closed for London's New Year's Eve fireworks due to security concerns. Discover the best free alternative viewing spots across the capital for the 2025 display.
Kent Police arrest two men following a fatal collision in Gillingham. A man in his 80s died after being struck by a car. CCTV shows suspects with a number plate.
Primrose Hill is closed for London's New Year's Eve fireworks due to security concerns. Discover the best free alternative viewing spots across the capital for the 2025 display.
Primrose Hill, a major London viewpoint, will be closed for New Year's Eve 2025 following a fatal stabbing and a car incident. The 'iron curtain' decision sparks local debate. Read the full story.
Kent Police release CCTV of two hooded men after a pedestrian was killed in a collision on the A289 in Gillingham. Officers urge witnesses to come forward.