The Latest Breaking News from Erith

Man, 59, dies following house fire in Bexley

A 59-year-old man died in the blaze

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Erith scrap yard fire sends huge smoke plume across south-east London

Around 80 firefighters battle blaze involving 400 tonnes of metal as residents are urged to keep windows shut and avoid the area

Evening Standard · Mar 28

Erith fire: 150 firefighters battle huge blaze at warehouse in southeast London

Twenty-five fire engines were called to the scene in Maypole Crescent on Friday night

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025

Amputee killed as burglar made off in his Mercedes, court told

Marc Allen, 50, disturbed the intruder at his property in Erith, south-east London, who then snatched the keys to his car.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

Kai McGinley killing: Seven men jailed for more than 150 years after Erith shooting

Kai McGinley was ‘targeted’ by group in ‘planned’ attack over likely drug deal

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2024

General Election London 2024 seats: Who is my MP in...Erith and Thamesmead?

Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2024

Seven men go on trial for murder of 24-year-old shot dead on London street

Kai McGinley was shot in a 'planned and targeted execution', the Old Bailey has heard

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2024

Two men fighting for their lives after suspected stabbing in Erith

The police are carrying out 'urgent enquiries' following the attack

Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2024

Five injured as London bus crashes into front garden

The bus had careered through a brick wall coming to a stop just before a block of flats in Erith, south London

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Appeal after man spat at and racially abused by woman in Erith newsagent

The victim was assaulted after trying to break up a dispute between the woman and a member of staff

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023