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Kent Police have said they've recovered a body in the search for a missing girl. Yesterday (May 30), His Majesty's Coastguard confirmed it had been called to a report of two children struggling in the water. The boy was rescued and taken to the hospital. His condition was later confirmed to be stable. Now, Kent Police have found a body in the search for the girl. They said: "Kent Police's Marine Unit and H.M. Coastguard continued the search of the water and river bank this morning. "At around 11.40am, a body was recovered from the river near Gravesend with the assistance of the RNLI. Formal identification by the missing girl's next of kin has taken place. "The death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage and a report will be prepared for the coroner." Kent Police was originally called at 1.46pm on Friday, May 20. Police, ambulance, the coastguard, and the RNLI all attended. Looking for more from MyLondon? Subscribe to our daily n...

Around one in 29 public transport users in London do not pay the correct fare, figures show. Transport for London (TfL) said 3.5 per cent of passengers across its network evade fares, costing it £130 million annually. The figure has fallen from 3.8% in the 2023/24 financial year. In April, TfL announced new measures aimed at slashing the figure to 1.5% by the end of the decade. These include targeting the most prolific fare evaders and using advanced technology. Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick posted a video on social media on Thursday in which he confronted people who forced their way through the ticket barriers at Stratford station in east London. He asked one person "do you think it's all right not to pay" and challenged another to "go back through the barrier and pay". Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live on Thursday, Mr Jenrick said staff "weren't doing anything" to tackle evasion when he was at Stratford to film the video. "The...

A primary school in South London is set for another upgrade to complete its major expansion. Burlington Junior School, in New Malden, won permission from Kingston Council in 2022 to rebuild its crumbling main building - described as "falling apart" by its chair of governors. The development, which was completed in April, increased the school's capacity from 480 to 600 pupils across Year 3 to 6. It involved demolishing the school's main building for a new three-storey teaching block, so that it could expand from four to five forms of entry. The new block has classrooms, group rooms and teaching spaces. It also has a sports hall, available to locals outside of school hours, along with an artificial grass pitch and games areas. The school has expanded its capacity from 480 to 600 pupils (stock photo) (Image: Getty) The school had to build on an existing play area to complete the development, leading it to submit separate plans to change the use...

Attempts to tell Heathrow airport’s sleeping chief executive that the airport had been closed because of a power outage failed because his bedside phone was on silent, an inquiry has found. Thomas Woldbye was in bed as senior Heathrow staff decided to suspend operations because of a fire at a nearby electrical substation. No flights operated at the west London airport until about 6pm on March 21 because of the blaze which started late the previous night. More than 270,000 air passenger journeys were disrupted by the incident. Heathrow commissioned an inquiry into what happened, led by former transport secretary Ruth Kelly, who is an independent member of the airport’s board. The Kelly Review found that Mr Woldbye “was not involved” in the decision taken by the airport’s chief operating officer Javier Echave at 1.15am on March 21 to suspend operations until 11.59pm. Mr Woldbye’s mobile was “on his bedside table” but he was unaware of multiple attempts to alert him to the situation ...

A North London teacher has been banned from the profession after a petition to oust the headteacher led to police officers being stationed outside the school gates. Joshua Adusei, 31, who taught PE at the Harris Academy in Tottenham, encouraged Year 10 students to sign the petition which called for the headteacher to be sacked. He encouraged students in the playground to sign the petition in April 2021, after he had told the headteacher he would “get him out” if he did not resign, a Teaching Regulation Agency panel heard. The Change.org petition, which received more than 6,000 signatures before it was ended, said the headteacher had permanently excluded three black students from the school after one month in the role and had introduced “a zero tolerance behaviour policy that disproportionately affects BAME and SEN students”. His name was removed from the petition after the Metropolitan Police received reports of four death threats from the school, the Guardian reported. His name wa...

The first photos are in as Crystal Palace FC parade their FA Cup trophy through Croydon. It comes after The Eagles beat Man City 1-0 last Saturday (May 17), securing their first ever major piece of silverware. The parade started at 12.45pm on Norwood's Whitehorse Lane and at 1.45pm fans entered Selhurst Park with stadium event beginning at 2.15pm. Photos show fans - young and old - waving flags and holding signs whilst the players smiled and waved off the tour bus. Fan Chris told MyLondon: "The streets around Selhurst Park were a sea of red and blue. Crowds so deep that countless people could only get as close as the side roads with barely a chance of seeing the bus pass, but nobody cared. "It was all a celebration. Fans were hanging out windows, climbing on top of walls and young children sat on shoulders to cheer on the team as the bus approached." Receive the latest Croydon news, breaking updates, and features directly in your inbox. Sign up for our Croydon Cent...

A two-bedroom house in South London can be bought at auction for just £180,000 - which is far below the average price of a flat in the capital. But when things seem too good to be true, they probably are. The end terrace property is located in St Paul's Cray in Orpington , nestled between London and the Kent countryside. Close to local shopping facilities, it's approximately one mile from St Mary Cray Railway Station, with trains to London Victoria and London Blackfriars. It boasts two rooms, a kitchen and a separate toilet on the ground floor, and two bedrooms and a bathroom with toilet on the first floor. There's also a fenced front garden and rear garden with rear access. The house has a freehold title, which includes other individual sections of land close to the property According to property website Rightmove , the average price of a house in the area on the outskirts of Bromley is £584,800, making this freehold home a real bargain. So what's the catch? W...

A police officer is fighting for his life in hospital after being seriously injured in a collision while on duty in Buckinghamshire. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident in Stoke Poges - to the west of London - on Thursday evening. The men, aged 28 and 38 and both from Slough , were also arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. A third man, 43, also from Slough, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. Thames Valley Police said on Saturday morning that the officer remained in a life-threatening condition in hospital. The incident happened at about 10.20pm on Thursday on the B416 Bells Hill, between Decies Way and Rogers Lane. Allen Horn, a 56-year-old postman who lives in the area, said: "The neighbours heard a car in a cul-de-sac race around and come back, but nobody saw anything as far as I know. I came out in the morning and the road is closed." J...

Jimmy Carr launched his comedy career in 1997 and has gone on to become a familiar face on our telly. The 52 year old star is renowned for hosting programmes such as 8 Out of 10 Cats and The Big Fat Quiz of the Year, with his dry delivery of one-liners winning over TV audiences. Jimmy's latest television project sees him feature on Alison Hammond's Big Weekend, where the duo spend 48 hours together. This one-off show will broadcast on Friday, 23 May, offering viewers a rare glimpse into Jimmy's private life. Let's delve into the comedian's life away from the camera, including details about his partner.... Jimmy Carr is a TV presenter and comedian (Image: Getty) Jimmy's early years Born James Anthony Patrick Carr in Hounslow , London, Jimmy grew up with two brothers, reports Surrey Live . Most of his childhood was spent in Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire. Diagnosed with dyslexia at an early age, Jimmy struggled with reading and writing...

Two 18-year-olds have been rushed to hospital with stab wounds after an alleged fight on a bus in Uxbridge in the early hours of yesterday morning (Wednesday, May 21). One of them has been left with life-changing injuries. Police were called to reports of a stabbing at the Uxbridge Road and Harlington Road junction after an alleged bus fight at around 12am. Both were arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH). Police are appealing to the public to come forward if they have information on the incident. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police Service said: “Police were called at 12:00hrs on Wednesday, 21 May following reports of a stabbing in Uxbridge. Officers attended the scene at the Uxbridge Road and Harlington Road junction where two men had allegedly been in a fight on a bus. “Both men, aged 18, suffered stab wound injuries in the incident, with one considered to be life-changing. Neither were life-threatening. They were both arrested at the sce...

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a new travel update for Brits jetting off to Turkey. Travellers are being advised to stay alert following recent tragic incidents involving British citizens. The FCDO, which provides Brits with travel advice for around 226 international destinations, now includes an advisory on paragliding: "Paragliding is an extreme sport and carries the risk of serious injury or death." Concerned for nationals' safety, the FCDO warns: "British nationals have died or been seriously injured whilst paragliding in Turkey . Ensure you receive full instructions and training before your activity. If you are near where paragliding activities take place, be aware that the landing area may be in a public area. Maintain a reasonable distance from potential landing zones for your personal safety." The activity may seem tourist-friendly but carries substantial risks (Image: undefined via Getty Im...

Drivers are being urged to plan ahead and avoid Albert Bridge next week as it closes for essential maintenance. The iconic West London river crossing will be closed to vehicles in both directions from 7am, Tuesday, May 27, to 6am, Monday, June 2. A diversion will be in place for motorists via Chelsea Bridge or Battersea Bridge, though traffic is expected to be heavier than normal. Kensington and Chelsea Council , which manages the bridge, said the works are taking place during summer half term to minimise the impact on drivers. During the six-day closure council engineers are expected to repair the bridge deck, street lighting and expansion joints. These allow the bridge to expand and contract with temperature changes and adjust to the weight of vehicles and wind. Engineers will replace around 10pc of the entire decking (Image: RBKC) Kensington and Chelsea Council said works will also take place to the pavements, but this will be done in stages to allow pedestrian...

Hammersmith and Fulham Conservative councillor and Opposition Deputy Leader Andrew Dinsmore has stepped down due to leaving the capital after becoming a father. Mr Dinsmore, who was also a General Election candidate last year in Hammersmith and Chiswick , thanked his Conservative colleagues "who have been a fantastic support to me throughout my time as a councillor". A commercial barrister by trade, Mr Dinsmore was elected as a Fulham Town councillor in 2022. During his time on the local authority he has sat on the Social Inclusion and Community Safety Policy and Accountability Committee and served as the Opposition Deputy Leader. Mr Dinsmore told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): "Following my recently becoming a father, my wife and I moved out of London to be closer to family support. As a result, I felt that I was unable to perform my duties as a councillor to the standard that residents deserve." Mr Dinsmore added he is "delighted to h...

Beneath the bustling streets of the City of London once flowed a river called the Walbrook. It’s now buried about 30 feet below ground level, and it’s part of a network of ‘lost rivers’ that defined Roman London. The Walbrook used to separate two hills - Cornhill and Ludgate - which helped shape how the Romans built the city. It provided a vital source of freshwater and powered industries such as tanning, glassmaking and pottery production. But by the second century, the river began silting up, and was slowly covered over as the city grew. But even though it’s hidden today, signs of it still exist in street names, buildings, and ruins. READ MORE: London's oldest church with 1,300-year-old archway where headless Tower of London victims were buried The riverside walk runs along Walbrook Wharf and is closed to pedestrians when waste is being transferred onto barges. (Image: MyLondon) I decided to walk the path where the Walbrook once flowed, to see what trac...

Tributes have been paid to the two firefighters and a man killed in a huge blaze at a former RAF base. Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, died in the major incident at Bicester Motion on Thursday, and David Chester, 57, from Bicester, was also killed. A police cordon was still in place on Saturday afternoon outside Bicester Motion, where a tent has been erected and a heavy police presence remains. A golden plaque has been installed at the entrance to the site, with a tribute reading: "Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Bicester Motion. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those affected by the sad loss of two firefighters and the member of the public. Love from the Bicester community." It is surrounded by flowers and messages left in tribute by members of the public. One of the tributes is from firefighters from the London Fire Brigade . Three people died, including a firefighters from LFB (Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reser...

Plans to build four new tower blocks up to 29 storeys tall near a South London railway station have been approved. The development, from Tide Construction Limited, will see vacant land located at 76-161 Ilderton Road transformed to deliver new social housing along with hundreds of studios which will form part of co-living accommodation. The land, which is located close to the railway line that serves South Bermondsey Station, was last used as a yard to sell second-hand lorries and vans. Two separate buildings, known as the North Building and the South Building, will contain two tower blocks each and will be separated by a 738 sqm pocket park which can be accessed by the public. The North Building will contain Blocks A and B, and will be 29 and 23 storeys in height and is where the co-living space will be located. The co-living space, also known as purpose built shared living, is a type of managed rented housing designed for single people. It will consist of 865 individual...

St Helier Hospital's crumbling infrastructure is placing patient safety in jeopardy, according to its former estates manager. These concerns follow the government's decision to push vital redevelopment back to the 2030s following a review of the New Hospitals Programme. Despite being older than the NHS itself, years of underinvestment have seen the Sutton hospital deteriorate. Leaking ceilings, broken lifts, sinking floors and corridor care have all become normal for all visitors to St Helier. Now, former staff, patients and the local MP Bobby Dean fear that the hospital itself could soon pose a health risk. "I've seen a lot in 30 years working in the NHS, but the condition of the buildings at St Helier is among the worst," said Ken Welch, the hospital's former Director of Facilities, Estates and Supplies. "I'm seriously concerned about the risk of fire, particularly with the growing use of corridor care. But most of all, I'm worried abo...

Amazon has slashed the price of a cordless vacuum cleaner by 30% and shoppers have said it's 'exceptional for the price'. The Smoture VAC01 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is now available at a record low price of £119.50, offering a saving of £50.49 from the usual price tag of £169.99. This model has also earned the Amazon's Choice label, which the retailer uses to highlight highly-rated and well-priced products ready for immediate dispatch. The Smoture VAC01 boasts 'powerful' suction due to its brushless 550w motor, which is claimed to remove even deeply embedded dirt. It features a touch-screen display for switching between its four cleaning modes: Eco, Standard, Boost and Auto. In Auto mode, the vacuum cleaner automatically adjusts its suction power to suit the floor type, so it can increase the strength for carpets or reduce it for easier-to-clean hard floors. READ MORE: 77-year-old says 'my old teeth look amazing' thanks to whitening kit READ MORE: ...

Cynthia Erivo will return to the stage for the first time in almost ten years in Sydney Theatre Company's critically acclaimed production of DRACULA. And it promises to be a grand comeback, as she'll embody all twenty-three characters in Stoker's iconic tale . Adapted and directed by Kip Williams, the play will premiere at the Noël Coward Theatre in 2026, with performances starting on Wednesday, February 4. Tickets will go on sale later in the year, with details and waitlist available here . The Tony, Grammy and Emmy award-winner said: "Returning to the stage feels like a homecoming, one that I’ve been craving for a long time. To do so with a story as rich, complex, and haunting as DRACULA offers a beautiful opportunity to delve into character, into myth, and into the heart of what makes us human. READ MORE: Stranger Things: The First Shadow play tickets now cheaper after West End extension "From the moment I was asked, I could not get the role out of m...