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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 3 of 6.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonTower Bridge Road closed due to emergency incident
Tower Bridge Road in Bermondsey is currently shut due to an emergency incident, causing substantial traffic congestion and travel disruption for residents and commuters in south London.
South London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 81
Cycling & Walking · South LondonE-bikes blocked pavements in Penge after app glitch
An app glitch caused e-bikes to be left blocking pavements in Penge, south-east London, forcing a blind man into the road. Lime has since updated its geofencing technology to prevent further issues.
South London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · South LondonDistrict Line Passengers Plan Wimbledon Station Protest
Frustrated District Line passengers are planning a protest at Wimbledon station on September 17 over repeated disruption. The Fix The District group claims 48% of delays occurred during 'Good Service' periods and highlights 22 signal failures in four months.
South London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Projects · South LondonDavid Bowie House Visitor Centre Plans Face Local Objections
The Heritage of London Trust has applied to Bromley Council to restore 4 Plaistow Grove, David Bowie's former home, and add a visitor centre. Residents have raised concerns about the centre's size, parking, and proposed evening events.
South London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40
Roads & Driving · South LondonCrash Blocks Green Street Near South London Primary School
A collision has occurred on Green Street in south London, close to St. Ignatius Primary School. The incident has led to a road blockage, with emergency services present.
South London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Buses & Trams · South LondonSuperloop bus journey offers new perspective on south London
A first-time Superloop bus journey revealed the changing scenery from Sutton to Croydon, offering a different view of south London. The route, described by TfL as a 'game changer', includes luggage space and saw revenue protection officers issuing fines.
South London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 20
Roads & Driving · South LondonCroydon Flyover faces closure risk without £30m repairs
The Croydon Flyover, a key South London transport artery, is at risk of closure within years due to its "poor condition." Transport for London (TfL) is seeking funding for a two-phase refurbishment scheme estimated to cost around £30 million.
South London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Tube & Rail · South LondonSouthern trains face disruption due to engineering works
Passengers using Southern train services in south London should prepare for travel disruption this week. Engineering work will close lines between Tulse Hill and Selhurst on Tuesday to Thursday mornings, with overnight closures between Three Bridges and Brighton throughout the week.
South London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 20
Projects · South LondonData centre proposed for Charlton Riverside industrial land
A proposal for a large data centre has been submitted for industrial land at Charlton Riverside. Tyburn RWC Limited wants to build a 100,000 sq m facility, which would require the demolition of three locally listed buildings.
South London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Projects · South LondonVineyard established at Denmark Hill station
A new vineyard has been established at Denmark Hill station by volunteers from the Camberwell Society, in collaboration with rail operator Thameslink. The project aims to produce wine for local tasting events and participants.
South London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 67 · Hype 15
Tube & Rail · South LondonUnsolved mystery of woman's death in Merstham Tunnel
Over 120 years ago, the body of Mary Money was discovered in Merstham Tunnel. Travelling from London Bridge, she was last seen with an unknown man before her death, the circumstances of which remain a mystery.
South London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Roads & Driving · South LondonA2 closures: Overnight roadworks shut slip roads and carriageway 21-24 August
National Highways will close slip roads and a stretch of the A2 westbound for overnight resurfacing from 21 to 24 August. Drivers leaving south-east London face diversions between 8 pm and 6 am each night, with some closures starting earlier.
South London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 30
Tube & Rail · South LondonLondon Overground Windrush line suspended after Bermondsey waste fire
A fire at a waste facility in south Bermondsey has forced the suspension of London Overground services on the Windrush line. No trains are running between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction or between Sydenham and Crystal Palace, with severe delays elsewhere until at least tonight.
South London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Tube & Rail · South LondonSoutheastern to replace 200 ticket machines with contactless and Oyster support
Southeastern Railway will replace over 200 ticket machines across its network with faster, contactless-enabled models. The £9 million upgrade includes Oyster top-ups, accessibility improvements, and new handheld devices for staff, with the first machines due by early 2027.
South London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
Projects · South LondonWandsworth Roundabout adverts to be raised on timber trellis despite 80 objections
Wandsworth Council is reviewing plans to replace the metal advertising loops at Wandsworth Roundabout with a taller timber trellis. Over 80 objections have been filed, raising concerns about design, road safety, and loss of daylight for nearby residents. The decision is pending.
South London4 min readTrust 25 · Craft 69 · Hype 15
Roads & Driving · South LondonA2 slip roads close overnight for resurfacing from 17 August
Drivers on the A2 in Bexley and Dartford face overnight closures from 17 to 21 August. National Highways will resurface slip roads and the link to the M25, with diversions in place between 8 pm and 6 am each night.
South London4 min readTrust 36 · Craft 70 · Hype 15
Tube & Rail · South LondonElephant & Castle Northern line entrance closes until late September
Elephant & Castle station’s Northern line entrance will close until late September due to water ingress affecting lifts. Southbound passengers must use the Bakerloo line entrance, with step-free access to the southbound platform unavailable during repairs.
South London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 25
Tube & Rail · South LondonSouthern Rail adjusts two overnight trains for engineering work 17-21 August
Southern Rail has announced minor timetable changes for two overnight services next week due to engineering work. The 11:42 pm Watford Junction to Clapham Junction train will run slightly later on four nights, and the 5:21 am Norwood Junction to London Victoria service will depart at 5:28 am on four mornings.
South London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 54 · Hype 30
Buses & Trams · South LondonTram services suspended between Reeves Corner and East Croydon for 17 days
Transport for London will suspend tram services between Reeves Corner and East Croydon from 6 to 23 August 2026. The closure affects six stops, including Church Street and West Croydon, with additional engineering works on 16 and 20 August. Passengers must use alternative routes.
South London4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 70 · Hype 15
Projects · South LondonWandsworth Roundabout advertising tower faces replacement after 133 objections
A planning application to replace the 29-year-old advertising structure at Wandsworth Roundabout has sparked 133 objections from residents. Wildstone Estates’ proposed tree-like design, featuring four digital screens, has been criticised as an eyesore and a potential hazard for drivers. Wandsworth Council will decide the outcome.
South London4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 69 · Hype 35
Also affecting South London
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.
Croydon3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
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.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 54 · Craft 52 · Hype 15
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.
London6 min readTrust 66 · Craft 81 · Hype 55