Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant says he was sexually abused as a teenager by the head of the National Youth Theatre, Michael Croft. Sir Chris said Mr Croft, who died in 1986, had invited him to dinner ...

A man who has raised £100,000 for charity since his terminal cancer diagnosis is set to take on a 588-mile walking challenge. Paul Dennington’s “March Through Life” will see him stroll 588 miles over ...

A surfing competition with a difference drew thousands of spectators to a beach near San Francisco, as dogs of all sizes took to the waves. Labs, terriers and spaniels were among dozens of dogs riding ...

Rescue teams are continuing efforts to reach a group of miners trapped inside a copper mine in Chile that collapsed during a moderate earthquake. The mine’s director confirmed on Saturday that the ...

The Lore of the Land pub in London was created by Hollywood director Guy Ritchie and is praised for offering 'exceptional' meals.

Totally Thames 2025 will see month-long celebrations including concerts, historic exhibitions and boat races. But it also tells the story of London and the Thames through artefact ...

Havering Council has received a range of planning applications this week, including new homes, home extensions, garage conversions, signage ...

Lewisham Council has been forced to apologise after it "told Sydenham tenants to pay to replace” a missing communal bin despite their ...

As numbers surge this year, Butterfly Conservation said sightings in unexpected places tell an important story about climate ...

Two derelict South Norwood shops could be merged together with new homes built above. A planning application to refurbish the shops at 9 and 10 Market Parade, Portland Road, has been submitted to ...

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has admitted the situation surrounding unsettled striker Alexander Isak is “far from ideal”. The Magpies rejected a £110million bid for the Sweden international on Friday ...

Some Sutton businesses have been told to clean up their act after receiving poor hygiene scores in inspections carried out over the last six months.