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105 stories from and about South London, mostly tube & rail, roads & driving, projects. The most recent ran on 5 November 2026. Page 2 of 6.
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- Roads & Driving · South London
Brigstock Road Blocked After Crash Near Thornton Heath Station
A collision has caused the closure of Brigstock Road in south London. The incident occurred near Thornton Heath Station, leading to significant disruption for local traffic and commuters.
South London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 - Roads & Driving · South London
Princes Road closed after pedestrian crash in south east London
Princes Road in south east London has been closed following a crash involving a pedestrian. Emergency services are currently at the scene on the A225.
South London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Tube & Rail · South London
Lewisham train services disrupted by engineering works Sunday
Southeastern trains will face significant changes on Sunday, October 4, due to engineering work near Lewisham. Several routes will be cancelled, diverted, or skip the station, with replacement bus services operating.
South London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20 
Tube & Rail · South LondonSix ticket gates now operate at Peckham Rye station, easing rush‑hour queues
Network Rail completed a gate‑expansion at Peckham Rye station, increasing barriers from four to six and installing new information screens on platforms 1 and 2. Work began in May 2026 and forms part of Southwark Council’s Peckham Rye Station Square project, slated for completion in late summer 2027.
South London3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 80 · Hype 15
Buses & Trams · South LondonBluewater Tops South East London Superloop Wishlist
Readers of News Shopper have identified Bluewater as the most desired location for a new Superloop bus route, with Eltham also featuring prominently in suggestions for expanded express bus services in south east London.
South London2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Tube & Rail · South LondonLewisham Station Closed All Weekend for Engineering Work
Lewisham station will be closed throughout the weekend of September 26 and 27 due to engineering works. This closure will affect multiple Southeastern train routes, with eight stations only accessible via replacement buses. Passengers are advised to check travel plans.
South London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 41
Roads & Driving · South LondonDeveloper fined £1m after window killed coach driver
A property developer has been fined £1m after a 130kg window fell 26 storeys from a luxury penthouse in Vauxhall, killing coach driver Mick Ferris. Specialist contractor Lindner Prater was fined £300,000.
South London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 71 · Hype 20
Projects · South LondonSouthern Water uses fibre optics to detect water leaks
Southern Water is deploying a new fibre-optic leak detection system across its network. Developed by Lightsonic, the technology uses existing telecommunications cables to identify water leaks, aiming to reduce waste and meet regulatory targets.
South London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Roads & Driving · South LondonMan taken to trauma centre after Camberwell New Road crash
A man was taken to a major trauma centre after a collision on Camberwell New Road. The A202 was closed for a period following the incident, with emergency services including London's Air Ambulance responding.
South London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 45
Tube & Rail · South LondonConvictions quashed for men framed by corrupt detective
Fifty years after being convicted of stealing mailbags, Christopher Poulter and Kevin Biggs have had their convictions quashed. Their convictions relied on the evidence of corrupt British Transport Police detective Derek Ridgewell, who was later jailed for theft.
South London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 15
Projects · South LondonWandsworth Roundabout landmark replacement recommended for approval
Plans to replace a landmark advertising structure at Wandsworth Roundabout, which featured in A Clockwork Orange, have been recommended for approval by council officers. The new design by Wildstone Estates is privately funded but faces 153 resident objections.
South London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Tube & Rail · South LondonSoutheastern trains suspended between Charing Cross and Hayes this weekend
Southeastern services between London Charing Cross and Hayes will be suspended throughout Saturday and Sunday due to essential engineering work. Replacement buses will operate, and passengers can use the London Underground and DLR on specific routes at no extra cost.
South London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · South LondonSt John's station to unveil memorial for 1957 rail disaster
A memorial plaque will be unveiled at St John's station on Saturday, 4 December, to mark the 1957 rail disaster. The collision claimed the lives of 90 people and injured many more, and is considered one of Britain's worst railway accidents.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonMet PC denies causing death of pregnant woman
A Metropolitan Police officer has denied causing the death of Mariam Ahmed, who died following a high-speed collision in Eltham. The court heard allegations of excessive speed and dangerous overtaking by two officers on duty.
South London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 20
Roads & Driving · South LondonBurrage Road closed after crash causes traffic
Burrage Road in south London has been shut following a road traffic collision. The incident is leading to significant traffic congestion and diversions for drivers in the Woolwich area.
South London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Tube & Rail · South LondonHither Green Station lifts and footbridge to open March 2027
Hither Green Station's multi-million pound redevelopment, part of Network Rail's Access for All programme, is progressing with new lifts, entrances, and a footbridge set to open in March 2027. The project aims to provide full step-free access to all six platforms.
South London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Tube & Rail · South LondonNorthern line extension to Morden marks 100 years
The Northern line extension to Morden in south London is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Transport for London is hosting a treasure hunt along the route, exploring the Art Deco stations designed by Charles Holden.
South London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 10
Roads & Driving · South LondonSouth Circular Closed After Crash, Police Respond
The South Circular road has been closed following a crash, leading to significant traffic delays. Police are currently attending the incident, with long queues building in the area.
South London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Roads & Driving · South LondonA316 Chertsey Road lanes closed after car and van crash
Traffic disruption occurred on the A316 Chertsey Road in South London on September 8, 2026, following a collision involving a car and a van. Several lanes of the road were closed as emergency services responded to the incident.
South London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Tube & Rail · South LondonHither Green station straddles Prime Meridian
Hither Green station in Lewisham, south-east London, offers commuters a unique geographical experience as it sits directly on the Prime Meridian. The line dividing the Eastern and Western Hemispheres is marked within the station's pedestrian tunnel.
South London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
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Borough-wide and national stories that name South London or bear directly on it.
Tube & Rail · West LondonTornado hits Gunnersbury station, trapping passengers
A tornado struck Gunnersbury station on 8th December 1954, causing the platform roof to collapse and trapping 15 passengers. The storm originated from an Atlantic depression and caused significant damage to homes and businesses before dissipating.
West London2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Roads & Driving · North London
Man dies as tree crushes car in Mill Hill
A man in his 20s died on Sunday, 25 October 2026, when a tree fell and crushed his car on Dollis Road in Mill Hill. Emergency services attended the scene, but the driver was pronounced dead. The road was closed for several hours.
North London3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 30 
Tube & Rail · CroydonCroydon Council to end new discretionary Freedom Pass applications
Croydon Council is proposing to close its discretionary Disabled Persons Freedom Pass scheme to new applicants. The move is intended to save money as part of a wider financial strategy, though critics warn of increased isolation for vulnerable residents.
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Tube & Rail · CroydonSouthern trains disrupted by Croydon line closures on Sunday
Southern train lines in the Streatham and East Croydon areas will close for engineering work on Sunday, October 11. Passengers travelling from London Victoria can expect diversions, cancellations, and amended timetables, with some services rerouted or only running part of their usual route.
Croydon3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · LondonSoutheastern Autumn Timetable Changes Affect South London Stations
Southeastern is introducing temporary timetable changes from Sunday, October 11 to Saturday, December 12. Some services will depart earlier, and specific stations will lose some peak and off-peak stops.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20- Roads & Driving · London
A40 Westway eastbound closed for 55 hours this weekend
Drivers face a 55-hour closure of the eastbound A40 Westway this weekend. The essential works will affect the stretch between Westway Roundabout and Marylebone Flyover, starting Friday at 10pm and ending Monday at 5am. Lane restrictions will persist after the closure.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 41 
Roads & Driving · LondonVeteran cars to drive through South London on Nov 1
More than 400 historic vehicles built before 1905 will travel from Hyde Park to Brighton on Sunday 1 November 2026. The annual event will pass through several South London boroughs from 7am.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20- Tube & Rail · All London
Fire disruption halts trains at Clapham Junction
Train services are currently unable to run through Clapham Junction due to a fire adjacent to the tracks. The disruption is causing significant delays and cancellations for passengers.
All London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Tube & Rail · London
DLR's new trains return to service after modifications
The first of London's new Docklands Light Railway trains has resumed carrying passengers. Modifications were made to resolve problems that led to the trains being withdrawn shortly after their introduction last year.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 10 
Tube & Rail · LondonNorthern line Morden extension marks 100 years
The Northern line's extension to Morden, which opened on September 13, 1926, marked a significant development for London Underground. The project cost approximately £5 million and introduced new architectural styles and passenger facilities.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 10
Projects · LondonFree London Events: Festivals, Carnivals and Exhibitions This Week
Residents can enjoy a range of free activities across London this week, including the closing events of the Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, Notting Hill Carnival, and various film festivals. Exhibitions and a river race also feature.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · LondonSouthern Railway cancels all Watford Junction to Clapham Junction services
Southern Railway has suspended all trains between Watford Junction and Clapham Junction after overhead line equipment failed near Watford on 15 August 2026. Replacement buses are running, but journeys will take at least an hour longer until engineers complete repairs.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 50
Tube & Rail · HeathrowHeathrow rail tunnel closure strands passengers until Monday night
Passengers travelling to Heathrow Airport face severe rail disruption after Network Rail closed a tunnel for safety reasons. Elizabeth line services between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Terminals 4 and 5 are suspended until the end of Monday, while Heathrow Express runs at half capacity. Tickets are valid on the Tube and four bus routes.
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Buses & Trams · LondonMet Police downgraded murderer Simon Levy’s risk before two women killed
Simon Levy, 40, was convicted of murdering Carmenza Valencia Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins in 2025 after the Metropolitan Police downgraded his risk to women. Delays by British Transport Police and the Crown Prosecution Service allowed him to remain free despite video evidence of assaults.
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