Stoke Newington High Street latest: Busy Hackney road shut by police after 'shooting' - live updates Submitted by daniel on Tue, 05/08/2025 - 07:29 Picture Image Residents report hearing gunshots near the A10 in Hackney around 1am on Tuesday Stoke Newington High Street has been shut by police Charlotte Ambrose Police responding a serious incident have cordoned off huge swathes of a north-east London high street. Residents report hearing gunshots near the A10 in Hackney around 1am on Tuesday. Stoke Newington High Street is closed between Amhurst Road and Kynaston Avenue. The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service have been approached for comment. Read more about Stoke Newington High Street latest: Busy Hackney road shut by police after 'shooting' - live updatesAdd new comment
London travel news LIVE: Delays on the Jubilee line Submitted by daniel on Mon, 04/08/2025 - 09:22 Picture Image Here are the latest travel updates in London An empty platform alongside an Underground train at rush hour PA Archive Nuray Bulbul|Arielle Domb Commuters are not set to face any major delays on their way to work this morning. At 8:14am, the Jubilee line was reporting minor delays due to train cancellations. There is a good service on the rest of the line. Scroll down for the latest updates Delays possible on the A205 Read more about London travel news LIVE: Delays on the Jubilee lineAdd new comment
London travel news LIVE: Minor delays on the Bakerloo line Submitted by daniel on Fri, 01/08/2025 - 06:37 Picture Image Here are the latest travel updates in London There are delays on the Bakerloo line Getty Images Nuray Bulbul|Arielle Domb Commuters are not set to face any major delays on their way to work this morning. At 6:48am, the Bakerloo line was reporting minor delays due to train cancellations. There is a good service on the rest of the London Underground and Overground. Scroll down for the latest updates Delays possible on the A205 Read more about London travel news LIVE: Minor delays on the Bakerloo lineAdd new comment
South-west London primary school uses trans actor as positive example of masculinity Submitted by daniel on Sun, 20/07/2025 - 09:00 Picture Image A primary school in south-west London has included actor Elliot Page in its teaching materials as a positive example of masculinity, as part of a broader effort to challenge harmful gender stereotypes. Streatham Wells Primary School featured Page — the Canadian actor who medically transitioned with cross-sex hormones and surgery and now identifies as a man — in a lesson about how masculinity can take many forms. In materials shared with pupils, the school described Page as someone who shows masculinity “can mean softness and strength.” Read more about South-west London primary school uses trans actor as positive example of masculinityAdd new comment
Man charged with murder after 85-year-old found dead in south London property Submitted by daniel on Sun, 06/07/2025 - 08:00 Picture Image A man has been charged with murder after an 85-year-old was found dead at a property in south London. The Metropolitan Police said Amithraz Balgobin, 36, of Woodbourne Avenue, Lambeth, was charged with murder and possession of Class A and Class B drugs on Sunday. The London Ambulance Service called officers to an address in Streatham at around 1pm on Friday following reports that a man, 85, had suffered serious injuries. He was found with a number of injuries and pronounced dead at the scene in Churchmore Road, the Metropolitan Police said. Read more about Man charged with murder after 85-year-old found dead in south London propertyAdd new comment
Murder investigation after 85-year-old man found dead at property in south London Submitted by daniel on Sat, 05/07/2025 - 20:01 Picture Image Who's in the Royal Box at Wimbledon? Dame Kelly Holmes, Sir Steve Redgrave and Billie Jean King among famous faces on Centre Court on day six Who's in the Royal Box at Wimbledon Centre Court on day six? Read more about Murder investigation after 85-year-old man found dead at property in south LondonAdd new comment
Teenagers jailed over brutal ‘turf war’ killing in east London Submitted by daniel on Mon, 30/06/2025 - 14:52 Picture Image Abdul Jalloh, 23, knifed in neck as he sat behind wheel of his car Shamiah McKenzie, 18, and Codee Godfrey, 19, circled the Isle of Dogs on bicycles looking for Abdul Jalloh Metropolitan Police Anthony France @ NewsFrenchTony Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Read more about Teenagers jailed over brutal ‘turf war’ killing in east LondonAdd new comment
Who is the real Naga Munchetty? An inside look at the Streatham-born TV presenter's life Submitted by daniel on Fri, 27/06/2025 - 12:30 Picture Image BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty is a household name across the UK, having become a mainstay on our screens for the best part of two decades. However, recently she has come under fire for allegedly bullying a junior staffer, according to The Sun, with scrutiny rising over the internal culture of the broadcasting house. But who is the real Naga Munchetty and do we know about her? Full name, Subha Nagalakshmi Munchetty-Chendriah, she grew up in Streatham, South London and now works as a TV presenter and newsreader. Read more about Who is the real Naga Munchetty? An inside look at the Streatham-born TV presenter's lifeAdd new comment
London travel news LIVE: Chaos at Euston continues Submitted by daniel on Fri, 27/06/2025 - 09:35 Picture Image Live travel updates from around the capital Nigel Howard / Evening Standard At Euston station, more than 19 trains have been cancelled in the second day of chaos at London’s tenth busiest station. This comes after a train was derailed in the Milton Keynes Central area yesterday. Due to the late finish of engineering works, there is severe disruption across the TfL network. The Circle line is back up and running after being entirely suspended earlier this morning, though TfL is still reporting severe delays. Read more about London travel news LIVE: Chaos at Euston continuesAdd new comment
London travel news LIVE: Faulty trains and tracks cause severe Underground delays Submitted by daniel on Wed, 25/06/2025 - 14:21 Picture Image Live travel updates from around the capital Follow for the latest updates on the London Underground (Nick Ansell/PA) PA Archive As we head into rush hour this morning across London, tune in to all the latest travel updates from across the capital. We’ll bring you the latest real-time travel reporting across London from the Underground to bus routes. Read more about London travel news LIVE: Faulty trains and tracks cause severe Underground delaysAdd new comment