#south-london

#south-london

If you had told us five years ago that London's population would be dunking themselves in ice baths and sweating it out in scorching boxes for fun, instead of going to the pub, we wouldn't have believed you. But in 2026, dear reader, that is very much the case, because Londoners have gone absolutely bonkers for saunas. A new map, created by Sauna\\Wave, has revealed all the best locations in south London to take part in the Finnish tradition.

In the 19th century, English lavender fetched a much higher price than its French counterpart, often selling for 16 times more, being deemed the purest in the world.

TfL announced that coverage has expanded along the Northern line, allowing passengers traveling between South Wimbledon and Stockwell to experience continuous mobile service.

A 12-year-old boy died in a fire in Lewisham, south London. Despite emergency services' efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman, aged 54, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The fire damaged a maisonette and part of the building's external fascia. Ten fire engines and about 70 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, which was brought under control by 2am. Investigators are working to determine the fire's cause, which is not currently deemed suspicious.

An 85-year-old man was found dead at a property in south London, with multiple injuries. A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

"I have diabetes, high blood pressure, and I've had a bad infection recently. My mum has diabetes too. She needs those appointments, and they're just not arriving."

Bromley feels quaint for a London station, with its striking appearance including just two platforms and a charming antiquities store, giving it a unique character.

Network Rail has announced that train services in south London will be disrupted over the Easter weekend due to a major upgrade programme, urging passengers to plan ahead.