Month: February 2026

The building housing the Coroners Court has been on sale by Croydon Council since 2023

Workers are also striking on the Piccadilly line

Ralph and Jeanette died within months of each other

Ministers are backing Sir Sadiq Khan and other city mayors introducing the levy on hotels and Airbnb-style accommodation

Kiki gambled so much she couldn’t afford food or heating

Zhijia Fan and his ‘right-hand man’ Daoyan Shang deny conspiracy where ‘scam messages were sent to passengers’ phones’

The ONS said the rate of unemployment lifted to 5.2 in the three months to December, up from 5.1 in the three months to November.

London has the worst jobless tally in the UK with the national rate only at 5.2%

The incident happened last week

Shaun Overy, 51, and Stuart Leslie, 46, were friends and experienced skiers

A man has been injured after being repeatedly punched and kicked in the head on the Elizabeth line to Shenfield.

A man is alleged to have exposed himself to a woman sat opposite to him on a train to Finsbury Park.

The Lunar New Year is the most important annual holiday in China and some other East Asian nations.

Debenhams said its turnaround plan is ‘going apace’ and held firm its targets for the financial year, after an upgrade last month.

Israeli minister issues 60-day ultimatum to Hamas, threatening renewed war if the group fails to disarm as demanded.

Jade Morgan says she paid almost £3,000 for the works that left her with bleeding gums

British number one Emma Raducanu is knocked out of the Dubai Tennis Championships in the first round by lucky loser Antonia Ruzic.

There are long delays on the M25 between Rickmansworth and Watford today (February 17). Follow our blog for updates.

IHG, which also runs the Crowne Plaza and Hotel Indigo brands, revealed that total revenue grew by 5 to 5.19 billion dollars (£3.8 billion).

Chiharu Shiota and Yin Xiuzhen spin webs of memory and intimacy

A total of seven people have been arrested after a triple stabbing on Hesterman Way in Croydon which resulted in a death of a 22-year-old man.

Signalling issues between Milton Keynes and Rugby are causing delays on services from London Euston, affecting both Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway trains

Lorik Abazi was one of three men found stabbed on Hesterman Way, Croydon, South London, at 1.15am on Sunday.

A man killed in a triple stabbing in Croydon has been named and pictured for the first time.

For reasons not yet known, the victims could not escape the attic storage room, authorities said

The family said a ‘light has gone’ from their lives

Health minister Stephen Kinnock stressed the Government was ‘very concerned’ about a big outbreak in the north of the capital

U.S.-brokered talks have taken Russian and Ukrainian delegations to Geneva although both sides are far apart on issues such as land, security and a possible ceasefire

The head of the Metropolitan Police Sir Mark Rowley has told Good Morning Britain that children as young as 14 are being exploited by criminal gangs and paid…

Stephen Kinnock said Steve Reed was doing ‘an excellent job’ amid widespread criticism after the move to abandon plans to delay 30 ballots.

Celebrations run from February 17 to March 3

There are 12 Chinese zodiac animals, each of which is linked to certain characteristics and elements

Woolwich Ferry disruption: Technical fault reduces service to one vessel, causing delays.

Ramadan is a holy month in Islam characterised by fasting, prayer, reflection, and community – here’s what you need to know

A crash has closed the A206 Woolwich High Street eastbound. Send photos and information to Ezekiel.Bertrand@newsquest.co.uk

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident

Topshop and Topman are set to be stocked in John Lewis stores across the country from February 17 2026, with the line already in Liberty.

The Metropolitan police is deploying drones and ebikes to help catch adolescent phone thieves

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley calls on courts to stop releasing repeat offenders allowing them to go out and commit more crimes

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said the Jobcentre on Wheels was designed around ‘meeting people where they are’.

The fashion brand, which closed its final standalone high street stores in 2021, will appear in all of John Lewis’s 32 department stores on…

Wild Reckoning will see Bear Grylls take on the Welsh wilderness.

The London price falls are attributed to higher taxation and regulation – London property values fall by up to 12% since 2023

Correction: The opening to this episode used an incorrect title for the prime minister of Hungary. We regret the error.Monday on the News Hour, Secretary of …

A deadly stabbing attack has unfolded in Sydney’s west, leaving one person dead and two others in critical condition. In other news, a former NRL star has be…

Alibaba Group has released its newest AI model series, featuring new agentic capabilities, as competition in China’s AI space ramps up.

Burning With Hatred for Israelis After His Family Was Forced to Leave Palestine in 1948, Taysir Abu Saada Joined Fatah and Carried Out Attacks Against Them. What Led Him to Become an Evangelical Christian – and to Believe Palestinians Must Live in Peace Within a Jewish State?

Months of planning had been lost, according to the deputy chief of a professional body for election administrators.

AEG presents is looking to run its All Points East and Lido festivals for another six years

From crepe counters in Chislehurst to cosy high‑street cafés, these Bromley spots all score highly on TripAdvisor, and come recommended for…