Local News
Boy, 16, arrested after broad-daylight knife fight in Plumstead
A 16-year-old has been arrested after a broad-daylight fight "involving a knife" in Plumstead.
Local messages
Nationwide gives £175 free cash to 40,000 customers and offer is 'still running'
More than 40,000 customers have been paid Nationwide’s £175 switch bonus in the last three months, making it one of the best bank switch offers for 2026
MPs urged to review HMRC Personal Allowance tax threshold for pensioners
MPs have been urged to re-examine plans to double the personal tax allowance for pensioners after more than 104,000 signed an official petition
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Woman rushed to hospital after crash on busy road in Erith
A woman has been rushed to hospital after a crash on a busy road in Erith.
Man dies after incident outside Sainsbury's petrol station in south east London
A man has died after falling unwell outside a petrol station in New Cross.
Elizabeth line trains facing 'major disruption' to airport until end of day
Major disruption is expected until the end of the day between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport
UK delivery company closes down after 14 years affecting Evri customers
Delivery company Parcel & Post ceased trading on January 26, which is now having an impact on Evri customers - see why.
'Plan ahead’ as major works in Dartford to disrupt trains over half term
Rail passengers in south east London and Kent are being urged to plan ahead, with major disruption expected due to a major upgrade at Dartford Junction.
Major Erith road blocked by police after 'crash'
Northend Road in Erith has been blocked by police after an alleged crash.
Man seen running along slip road of M2 in Kent with 'weapon'
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was seen running along a motorway slip road reportedly carrying a weapon.
Kylie Minogue launches 'special' new Barbie doll but it will set you back £70
Kylie Minogue has created another Barbie doll with Mattel, which sports her standout red outfit from the Padam Padam music video.
Construction worker robbed and murdered Dartford customer
A construction worker has been convicted of murdering and robbing a customer in Dartford.
Date set for $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by President Trump
A 10 billion dollar defamation lawsuit brought against the BBC by US President Donald Trump will go to trial in 2027, a Florida judge has ordered.
Person dies after incident on tracks near Westcombe Park station
A person has been pronounced dead at the scene of an incident on the tracks near Westcombe Park station.
The return of the stork: a childhood myth to take flight in the capital
Eric Brown explores the return of white storks to London, from childhood myths to a new reintroduction project bringing these iconic birds back to the capital.
London Underground closures and changes you need to be aware of this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 13 to February 15) and don't be caught out.
John Lewis, takeaways, coffee shops - What you want to fill former Bromley Debenhams
Bromley locals have spoken about what they’d like to see the new units become in the former Debenhams.
Bromley Council confirms no increase to parking charges in 2026
Drivers will not face higher parking charges this year after a council decided to freeze fees.
The south London garage owner who has raised more than £23,000 for hospice
Catford's Grips Tyres garage owner Reg, 78, has raised more than £23,000 for St Christopher’s Hospice by donating air pump fees.
Child injured in Erith nursery 'assault' sparks police probe
Little Stars Nursery in Erith was closed by Ofsted the day after a child was injured in an alleged assault, News Shopper can reveal.