South London's Dry Cleaning return with 'Secret Love', their third album. We review the band's expansive new sound and Florence Shaw's brilliantly peculiar lyrical vignettes. Out 9 January on 4AD.
Bristol indie duo Getdown Services are poised for a massive 2026 after a sold-out year. Discover their high-octane shows, scatological lyrics, and surprising social conscience. Read the full interview.
London hardcore band False Reality releases 'Faded Intentions'. We interview the members about their roots, the scene's resurgence, and their unique sound blending metal and shoegaze.
A huge fire has gutted an amusement arcade at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields. Police are treating it as the second suspected arson at the site in a month. Read the latest updates.
Klezmer-dance band Oi Va Voi saw two UK shows cancelled after protests. The musicians discuss feeling targeted and the climate for Jewish artists in Britain.
A serious collision on Old Kent Road in South London has caused significant traffic disruption, forcing six bus routes onto diversions. Get the latest updates here.
South London residents face hour-long waits and overcrowded buses after TfL cut S4 frequency. Schoolchildren and vulnerable people are left stranded. Read the full story and see how it's impacting the community.
Discover the forgotten story of South Kentish Town Tube station, abandoned after a 1924 power cut, where a passenger was reportedly trapped in darkness for a week. Explore London's hidden history.
A student has died following a medical emergency at St Wilfrid's RC College in South Shields. The school is closed as the community mourns. Our thoughts are with the family.
Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Wandsworth, City of London and Hammersmith and Fulham can raise rates above 5% in 2026/27. Find out why and what it means for residents.
Perry Farrell issues a second apology for his 2024 on-stage altercation with Dave Navarro, which led to the band's split and a $10 million lawsuit. The band confirms they have resolved their differences but will not reunite.
Legendary alt-rock band Jane's Addiction has officially disbanded following a bitter feud involving a $10m lawsuit and an onstage altercation. Read the full story of their dramatic final chapter.
Romario Scott, 18, from West Dulwich, was killed in a shooting in Kingston. The Foreign Office is supporting his family. It's the second such tragedy this year.
At least 11 people, including a 3-year-old boy, were killed in a shooting at an illegal tavern in Pretoria. Police are hunting for three suspects. Read the latest.
At least 11 people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at an illegal bar in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
Jamiroquai returns to London's O2 Arena after six years. Get the essential door, start, and finish times for their 'Heels of Steel' tour shows on December 9 and 14.
Justin Baren, founding member of Chicago pop-rock band The Redwalls, has died aged 40. The band confirmed the tragic news this week. Read the full story.
Lambeth has been named London's top borough to live in for 2025, praised for its vibrant culture, green spaces, and community. Discover what makes areas like Brixton and Vauxhall so special.
The South Bank Employers' Group has appointed five new directors to its board, marking a major governance overhaul. Discover how this will shape the area's future.
The popular South Bank venue Between the Bridges is shutting at year's end for Jubilee Gardens renovation works, with a final fortnight of parties planned. Discover the details.
Discover Honor Oak Park, a South London hidden gem offering breathtaking 360-degree city views from One Tree Hill. Explore its history and how to find it. Plan your visit today!
Discover why Brockwell Park is London's top winter walk, featuring a historic Grade II-listed pub, The Half Moon, named one of the best in the UK. Plan your perfect weekend outing.
British Transport Police seek public's help to identify four men after a violent brawl on platforms at Norwood Junction station. Three people were arrested following the September incident.
A new Aldi store opens on Old Kent Road, SE15 on December 11, offering festive shoppers the UK's cheapest groceries and special Christmas hours.
British indie band Radiohead set new attendance record at The O2 with 22,355 fans, surpassing Metallica's 2017 milestone during their four-night London residency.
Fresh archaeological research reveals surprising new details about Peru's mysterious Band of Holes, challenging previous theories about this ancient enigma. Discover the latest findings.
A teenage girl was rushed to hospital after an assault outside Merton College in Morden. A man is in custody as police continue their investigation.
Lewisham councillors have unanimously approved plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 new affordable homes. The resident-led Phoenix Community Housing will deliver the 100% affordable scheme.
Nigeria welcomes its first official delegation from St Kitts and Nevis following a historic visa-free travel agreement, signalling a new era of Afri-Caribbean cooperation.
A 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening stab wounds on Rope Street, Surrey Quays. Police are investigating and appeal for witnesses. Call 101 with info.