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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 6 of 6.
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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.
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