-
2 days ago | 
yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand
2025 is shaping up to be one of the worst years on record for high streets across the UK, according to the Centre for Retail Research, with an expected 17,350 store closures, which is the highest since 2022. Sutton is no different, as shop closures and falling footfall signal a struggling town centre where local businesses are battling the cost-of-living crisis and the rise of online shopping. On Friday (May 9), Your Local Guardian took a trip down Sutton High Street.
-
2 days ago | 
yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand
LA Café was first opened on May 13, 2021, by owner Ankur Baria, just steps away from Sutton station at 1 High Street. Since 2021, the café-turned-bistro has become a top eating spot in Sutton, winning multiple awards and earning a 5-star rating from nearly 1,300 Google reviews. Ankur Baria told Your Local Guardian: “This café means everything to me. “I get up every day at 4.35am to be here by 5.30am.
-
3 days ago | 
newsshopper.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand
The work will affect trains from Monday to Friday (May 12 to May 16). We’ve broken down all the details to help you plan your journey. Monday to Thursday (May 12 to May 15): The 11.50pm London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham and Faversham, calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham. Tuesday only (May 13): Late night engineering work between Faversham and Ramsgate will not take place.
-
4 days ago | 
yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand
94 new luxury and affordable homes have hit the New Malden scene (Image: Barratt London) New Malden is a vibrant south west London area with parks, easy access to London, and now 94 new affordable and luxury homes. The KT3 postcode, which covers New Malden, is proving a popular option for both buyers and renters, according to property experts. Prices are relatively low in New Malden when compared to its Wimbledon and Richmond neighbours.
-
5 days ago | 
newsshopper.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand
Southeastern trains will be cancelled this weekend (Image: NQ) Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this weekend. The work will take place on Saturday and Sunday (May 10 and May 11). We have simplified and outlined all the details for you to plan your journey this weekend. Saturday (May 10): Engineering work is taking place at London Victoria, closing all lines used by Southeastern.
-
5 days ago | 
yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand
South Western trains will be cancelled this weekend (Image: NQ) South Western train services to and from London Waterloo will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses for yet another weekend due to major maintenance work. The works will affect services on Sunday only (May 11). Services will run as normal on Saturday (May 10). We have broken down the details for you to plan your journey this weekend.
-
6 days ago | 
yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand
Southern trains will be cancelled this weekend (Image: NQ) Several Southern trains running through Croydon will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week due to engineering work. The work will be carried out on Saturday and Sunday (May 10 and May 11). We have outlined and simplified the details so you can plan your journey. All lines between East Croydon and East Grinstead or Uckfield will be closed on Saturday and Sunday due to engineering work.
-
6 days ago | 
thisislocallondon.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand
Southern trains will be cancelled this weekend (Image: NQ) Several Southern trains running through Croydon will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week due to engineering work. The work will be carried out on Saturday and Sunday (May 10 and May 11). We have outlined and simplified the details so you can plan your journey. All lines between East Croydon and East Grinstead or Uckfield will be closed on Saturday and Sunday due to engineering work.
-
6 days ago | 
yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand
New Lidls could be opening in stores all over south London (Image: PA) 36 new Lidl stores could be coming to neighbourhoods throughout south London as the supermarket chain plans its expansion. 40 new Lidl stores will open over the next year, with several set to be in London. Alongside these new openings, Lidl has shared a list of over 200 locations across London where it aims to open more stores, with 32 of those in boroughs throughout south London.
-
6 days ago | 
newsshopper.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand
The 5th Petts Wood Scout Group will be climbing Rhino Boulder nearly 2,000 times to raise money for their new minibus. (Image: Stephen Faulkner) A Scout group in Petts Wood has launched a fundraiser following the “devastating theft and vandalism” of their minibus. In January 2025, the 5th Petts Wood Scout Group, based in Bromley, had their minibus taken from Petts Wood Methodist Church. The minibus was later discovered in ruins and could no longer be used.
