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London bin crowned as best in the world by son and dad on 'rubbish' mission
A rubbish bin enthusiast is on the hunt to find the best in the world.
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Mayor promises faster journeys as Superloop SL11 set to launch through Thamesmead
Passengers travelling between North Greenwich and Abbey Wood are set to benefit from significantly faster bus journeys when the new Superloop SL11 launches this weekend, London mayor Sadiq Khan has said.
Man dies after crash involving e-scooter and bus in Peckham
A man has died after a crash involving an e-scooter and a bus on Southampton Way in Peckham.
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Ex-wife among group of Londoners on trial after drug dealer killed in acid attack
The ex-wife of a drug dealer who grew up in south east London and was killed in a fatal acid attack is among six Londoners charged with his murder.
Racist thug left with slashed neck after picking fight with older man in Bexleyheath
Belvedere man Warren Easterbrook racially abused and picked a fight with an older man at Bexleyheath train station.
House of Lords backs calls to ban social media for under 16s
A ban on social media for under-16s has been backed by the House of Lords following growing calls from campaigners including actor Hugh Grant.
The worrying truth behind the silence of blackbirds this winter
Eric Brown reflects on the haunting silence of Britain’s blackbirds, exploring their worrying decline and what we can do now to protect this much‑loved songster.
Cyclist killed in south east London crash named for first time
A woman killed in a crash with a lorry in New Cross Road has been named.
Male taken to hospital after crash at busy junction in Belvedere
A male is in hospital after being injured in a crash in Belvedere.
Major sewer repair shuts busy Plumstead road for two weeks after burst pipe
Sewer repairs are under way after a water pipe burst triggered contamination concerns in Plumstead.
Martin Lewis issues alert to 14 million Brits who could save hundreds
Martin Lewis has issued urgent advice everyone should follow to reduce their annual bills.
Amazon Fire TV device to stop working within weeks with support for product ending
Amazon has confirmed it will be discontinuing support for its Fire TV Blaster, with devices to stop working over the coming weeks.
The key London Underground closures to be aware of this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 23 to 25) and don't be caught out.
Station with links to Elizabeth line ranked Greenwich’s busiest station
Recent data has revealed Greenwich’s least and most busy stations for 2025, with a stop on the Elizabeth line ranking highest.
New Superloop route set to launch - as Sadiq Khan 'keen to keep it affordable'
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said he is “keen to keep fares down” as the new Superloop SL11 bus route prepares to launch through Thamesmead at the weekend.
Woman dies and six in hospital after double stabbing, crash and large fire in London
Two men and four children are in hospital and a woman has died after a double stabbing, a large fire and a crash across London in two days.
'I was one of the first to ride the new Superloop bus route with Sadiq Khan'
One minute I was at my desk, the next I was stepping aboard a brand-new double-decker bus with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan ahead of the new Superloop launch.
‘Pride’ and ‘gratitude’ expressed as Lewisham primary schools celebrate ratings
Lewisham schools are celebrating being ranked among the highest in the borough.
Sidcup man accused of ULEZ camera explosion says mind is 'blank' on where he was
A man accused of causing the explosion of ULEZ camera told a court he does not recall where he was or what he was doing at the time of the incident.
Man arrested after cyclist dies in south east London crash
A man has been arrested after a cyclist died in a crash on New Cross Road.