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Thames Water warning after South London burst pipe causes huge sinkhole to flood road
A section of Clapham Park Road has been sealed off following the explosion of a pipe

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Heartwarming moment ice cream van serves M25 drivers stuck in long queues
A photograph captured drivers and passengers getting out of their cars to queue for a cold treat in the heatwave


Police investigating Knightsbridge fatal stabbing as ‘targeted attack' outside luxury hotel
Three men in their 20s have been arrested in connection to the stabbing attack

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Met Police South London chase ends with man in hospital after driver 'failed to stop'
Paramedics treated the man at the scene


West London council urged to divest pensions from companies 'complicit' in Israel war with Gaza
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has so far declined to take any action to divest from companies alleged to be supplying or supporting the Israeli armed forces' operations in Gaza


Notting Hill Carnival immediate future secured but uncertainty remains for 2026 and beyond
Organisers wrote to the government for extra funding without success


First Harry Potter photo of child actor in full costume as TV show filming begins
The first series is set to hit TV screens in 2027 with more of the cast announced on Monday (July 14)


South London hospital's share of £12m repairs pot revealed after 'misleading' victory dance claim
St Helier Hospital will receive the bulk of a £12m pot going to the trust that runs it, according to Merton Council, but the Lib Dems claim they and residents weren't being given a straight answer


Thames Water hosepipe ban - Full list of areas hit so far and how long it could last
Around 1.1 million customers are set to be affected by the move


‘My baby was hospitalised with measles - parents are risking lives by not vaccinating'
Her baby was too young for the vaccine when she caught the disease


Huge 3 hour Donald Trump protest planned through London against 'deeply unpopular' US president
The Stop Trump Coalition has yet to confirm whether the famous 20ft Trump baby blimp will reappear for the march


Constance Marten and Mark Gordon convicted of manslaughter over death of newborn daughter
The trial also noted that Marten had suffered a 'shattered spleen' in a suspected domestic violence incident


North London man who 'cuckooed local woman' sentenced for possessing and selling drugs
The dealer was found with 50 wraps of crack cocaine


Four dead in Southend Airport plane crash
Emergency services attended the scene of an incident involving one plane at about 4pm, shortly after the plane had taken off


Man who said secret of long life was custard has died, aged 106
Leslie Lemon said he ate custard every day


New Central London restaurant set to open at former Vogue HQ with two extra storeys to be added
Conde Nast sold the leasehold interest of 1 Hanover Square in 2024


Prince Harry plans ‘peace talks’ with King Charles in hope for family feud
The pair have apparently agreed to 'look into ways to bring the deep family feud to an end'


EastEnders star's son rushed to hospital after ingesting 'toxic' plant
The star's wife described their panicked hospital dash


Gregg Wallace report finds 'just over half' of allegations against former MasterChef star substantiated
A total of 45 out of the 83 allegations made were substantiated


Disabled households could get council tax reduced by a whole band - check if you're eligible
The Disabled Band Reduction Scheme could help you save money on your bill
