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Croydon, Sutton, and Epsom Southern trains cancelled or diverted this weekend
Southern trains running through Croydon, Sutton, and Epsom will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this weekend.
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Person dies after being hit by train with ‘major disruption’ to London services
A person has died after being hit by a train, with London railway lines currently closed by the police.
LIVE updates as person hit by train with 'major delays' and London lines closed
A person has been hit by a train with London rail lines closed by the emergency services, and live updates here.
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‘War Horse at Wimbledon Theatre is pure production genius and simply unforgettable’
Some theatre leaves you entertained. Some stays with you. War Horse, now running at New Wimbledon Theatre, is the kind of production that imprints itself on your memory.

The glorious riverside walk with a sandpit play park at the end opposite Surrey's giant M&S
If you visit in the early evening you can watch the sun set over the glistening water

'Vile' child predator caught in the act at work by police
Lester Sharpe, a child predator has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being caught at his workplace in Kensington.
New runners are falling into these common traps - here's how to spot them
New runners are falling into common traps - and ending up injured or out of pocket as a result.

Victim chased by men in balaclavas armed with weapons in Surrey public order incident
Police have said that, despite online rumours, there is no evidence to suggest the incident is related to hotels housing asylum seekers in the area

Lambeth sees 113% rise in mobility aids searches as welfare reforms go ahead
new search data suggests that more people than ever across the country could be struggling with their mobility.
Police search for 'shirtless man' after sexual assault on Jubilee line
Police have released an image of a shirtless man walking in a London Underground station after reports of a sexual assault on a Jubilee line.
Mounjaro 'golden dose' revealed to stop 'food noise' in new study
A new study shows that weight loss medication patients can experience hunger, eat well-balanced meals, and still make significant progress towards their health.
Three people charged for supporting terrorist group in London
Three people have been charged for supporting Palestine Action in Westminster in July.
Crooked boss at Heathrow airport plotted to smuggle £2m Colombian cocaine
A corrupt manager at a London airport was caught bringing 22kg of Colombian cocaine into the country.
UK set for ‘one of the biggest drills in history’ in Emergency Alert test next month
The emergency alert test, which is being described as "one of the biggest public safety exercises” in UK history, is set to take place next month.
London travel updates as delays hit Elizabeth line in morning rush hour - recap
The Elizabeth line has been hit by delays as we cover live travel across London's transport network.
Full list of all the London Underground stations and lines closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (August 8 - 10) and don't be caught out.

Bank map shows impact of summer closures as Surrey hit by latest wave
Big name banks have continued their retreat from Surrey's high streets

Man found guilty of killing 'frail and defenceless' dad with dumbbell in west London
Aston Lambert from Kensington and Chelsea has been found guilty of murdering his father, Alban Lambert with a dumbbell.
'Stop and search is vitally important in saving lives from knife crime'
A senior Metropolitan Police officer spoke to this paper about the force's ongoing work to tackle knife crime and youth violence - including the significance of the use of stop and search.
Hunt for man after woman sexually assaulted on Victoria line
Police are hunting for a man after a woman was sexually assaulted on the Victoria line between Victoria and King's Cross.