The Latest Breaking News from South London

Protesters rally for disabled mum 'trapped' in south London flat for 24 years

Michelle is unable to run basic errands because of her difficulty getting down the 30 steps separating her council home from the street

Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2025

Private school run driving 27% increase in air pollution in south London, campaigners say

Studies point to a considerable increase in emissions when both state and private schools are open

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

Jamie xx: south London's hottest export on politics, fame and finally growing up

The DJ and producer is in demand around the world – and in 2025 he’s set to scale things up

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

South London football club faces council backlash over unauthorised tree felling in Morden Park

Motspur Park FC has been summoned to an urgent meeting with the local council after reportedly felling trees without permission

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2024

Couple facing life in jail for murder of dismembered woman

Sarah Mayhew was found dead in Rowdown Fields, New Addington, south London, after police were alerted to human remains on April 2.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

Sarah Mayhew: Couple facing life in jail for murdering woman and dumping her dismembered body London park

Sarah Mayhew was found dead in Rowdown Fields, New Addington, south London, after police were alerted to human remains on April 2

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

Man charged after fatal stabbing in south London

Ali Musse, 66, of no fixed address, has been charged with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder, the Metropolitan Police said.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

Hero market traders tackle 'knifeman' during horror triple stabbing in south London

A man in his 60s was ‘rapidly arrested’ at the scene in south London

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

Mother left with huge hole in her ceiling in south London home for two years

Sacha Berko alerted Lambeth Council to the problem in her and autistic son’s home but over two years later is still waiting for it to be repaired

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

This vest made of Deptford’s Dog & Bell beer towels has become new South London status symbol

Adam Jones’ beer towel vests are catnip in fashion circles — now he has worked on a one-off with his local, the Dog & Bell in Deptford

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2024