June 2026
More than a quarter of a million young people have been introduced to rugby union over the past year.
That’s according to Twickenham based RFU which says it marks [...]
A letter signed by George Washington, which paved the way for American independence, is going on display in Kew.
It was written in October 1781 after the British defeat [...]
England’s top players will earn £100,000 if they defend their Women’s rugby union World Cup title in 2029.
It's part of a new four-year pay deal with Twickenham [...]
The Met Police is expanding its use of static live facial recognition cameras to London’s West End and Soho.
The devices have been piloted in Croydon since October and [...]
Under-21 sides from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City will be competing in the group stages of next season’s EFL Trophy.
16 Premier League clubs with category one academies will again [...]
A lightning strike is believed to be the cause of a house fire in Tooting overnight.
40 firefighters were called to the blaze in Wilde Place [...]
Today is International Widows’ Day.
Putney-born Richard Cyster is sharing his own widowhood story for [...]
The High Court’s ruled approving plans to expand Gatwick Airport is lawful.
Campaigners launched a legal challenge after the go-ahead was given [...]
A second 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Jamal Coombes following a stabbing in Battersea.
He also faces a charge of possession of a bladed [...]
Bike and moped thefts remain a problem in Epsom and Ewell, with police saying thieves are often working in pairs.
Officers have also told us some stolen bikes are being [...]
Runnymede Borough Council is extending a trial to leave some parks open overnight this summer, despite concerns crime could increase.
Several parks have been unlocked since November, with the authority [...]
Andy Burnham’s taken his seat in Parliament, with suggestions he could become the UK’s fifth prime minister in four years by mid-July.
The Makerfield MP's path to becoming the new Labour leader [...]
Four new playgrounds are being planned for Croydon.
They’ll be installed in Milne Park, Courtwood Playground, Mayfield Road [...]
Four of Wednesday’s race meetings have been cancelled due to a red weather warning for high temperatures.
Meets at Kempton Park in Sunbury, Salisbury, Worcester and Ffos [...]
Kingston is holding its first-ever Pedestrian Pride Parade on Saturday.
Those taking part are being invited to meet at Ancient [...]
Active Surrey Bike Bank is celebrating the re-homing of its 1,000th bike.
You can see their story, here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1RHE4B71cw
A heart attack survivor has climbed down St Helier Hospital where he was nursed back to health, along with his NHS worker daughter, to raise money for the hospital’s charity.
Fred and Sarah descending_video Sutton-based Fred Mendonca and his daughter, [...]
British tennis player Jack Draper has made a winning return to the court beating Marcos Giron in straight sets at the Eastbourne Open.
It was his first competitive match since early April due [...]
Lib Dem leader and Kingston MP, Sir Ed Davey, gives his reaction to Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation.
There's a suggestion Andy Burnham could be prime minister by [...]
Former British number one tennis player Jack Draper makes a long awaited return from injury today.
The 24 year old from Sutton is playing at Eastbourne [...]
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a teenager was stabbed to death in Battersea.
Jamal Coombes, who was 17, died in the early hours [...]
Improvement works to Petersham Road in Richmond will continue next month.
It comes as part of £21 million pound investment programme [...]
Read Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation speech in full.
Andy Burnham's confirmed he'll run for Labour leader following Sir [...]
Police have released an image of a missing man from Sutton, as concerns for his welfare grow.
25-year-old Paul was last seen in Bookham at around 5pm [...]
An RSPCA campaigner from Mole Valley has released a new book charting a 50-year fight to end the live export of farm animals.
David Bowles has worked on the campaign for more than [...]
