What's on in Edinburgh today? 10 things to do around the city, including live music at St Giles' Cathedral Submitted by daniel on Sun, 27/07/2025 - 07:03 From a chamber recital at St Giles’ Cathedral to family films on at the cinema, here are some things to do in Edinburgh today. For those slightly out of town, it is the second - and final - day of the National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show at the Royal Highland Centre. The Scotsman
Brazen moped yobs caught on camera in south London jumping red lights and nearly hitting pedestrian in broad daylight Submitted by daniel on Sat, 26/07/2025 - 16:41 Reckless dashcam footage captured a string of dangerous incidents on Streatham High Road, south London on July 24. The footage shows multiple mopeds jumping red lights with one riding on the wrong side of the road, narrowly missing an unsuspecting pedestrian. Daily Mail
John Torode’s life with rarely-seen first wife Jessica in £1.2million mansion Submitted by daniel on Sat, 26/07/2025 - 11:01 John Torode has become one of TV's most recognisable chefs (especially lately) but behind the scenes, the former BBC MasterChef star once lived a surprisingly low-key life with his rarely-seen first wife Jessica. Daily Express
A205 Tulse Hill remains closed after police incident Submitted by daniel on Sat, 26/07/2025 - 09:42 As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. This Is Local London
Southern and Thameslink trains cancelled for last July weekend Submitted by daniel on Fri, 25/07/2025 - 12:00 Southern rail passengers are set to face disruptions this weekend due to engineering works. Southern and Thameslink have announced that no trains will run between St Albans City and Sutton (London) via Mitcham Junction on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27. This Is Local London
Police use 'battering ram' to access burgled pub amid claims cops 'caused more damage than burglars' Submitted by daniel on Fri, 25/07/2025 - 08:00 Five officers responded to the potential burglary after spotting the smashed window, which was inset into the front door of Stanley's of Streatham, a gastro pub in south London. lbc.co.uk
Lambeth to spend £983k government grant on creative, green and skills based projects Submitted by daniel on Fri, 25/07/2025 - 07:00 Lambeth Council has announced how it plans to spend just under £1 million of government funding aimed at boosting local economic growth, supporting jobs, and improving public spaces. Brixton Buzz
Pub landlord's fury as police destroy his £5,000 doors with a battering ram after venue had been burgled three times in just one week Submitted by daniel on Thu, 24/07/2025 - 17:35 A publican has spoken of his fury after police used a battering ram to destroy the £5,000 doors of a pub that had been burgled three times in a week. Daily Mail
Lambeth presses on with Streatham Vale CPZ despite local opposition and permit cost backlash Submitted by daniel on Thu, 24/07/2025 - 16:06 Lambeth Council has confirmed it will go ahead with new Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) in Streatham Vale, despite significant opposition during consultation and rising public anger at the cost of permits. Brixton Buzz