London travel news LIVE: London Bridge services disrupted by track inspection Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 12:57 Some services to and from London Bridge are running at a reduced speed Gareth Richman Nuray Bulbul|Megan Howe Train services to and from London Bridge are being disrupted following a safety inspection of the track between Tulse Hill and Streatham. London Evening Standard
Southern engineering works affect late-night London services Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 12:40 Limited routes and cancellations are affecting journeys due to ongoing engineering works between London Victoria and Streatham Hill, which began earlier this week and are scheduled to continue through tonight, Thursday, February 5. London Now
MP Reed gets dragged into the scandal over Peter Mandelson Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 12:00 The Croydon MP and friend of Morgan McSweeney is ‘disingenuous’ in his claims over how his aide blocked debate about the controversial appointment of Ambassador to the United States. Inside Croydon
King of Sardinia pub Brixton and Streatham could be updated Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 12:00 The King of Sardinia in Somers Road, between Brixton and Streatham, would have its windows and entrance doors replaced with double-glazed timber windows, like-for-like, with the same configuration (transoms and mullions) as existing. London Now
Lambeth set to sell off family silver to help repay £40m housing loan amid public opposition Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 09:00 Lambeth Council is preparing to sell off a tranche of council-owned garage sites and car parks to help repay a £40 million loan from central government taken out last year to plug a black hole in its Housing Revenue Account (HRA). Brixton Buzz
Lambeth set to sell off family silver to help repay £40m housing loan amid public opposition Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 09:00 Lambeth Council is preparing to sell off a tranche of council-owned garage sites and car parks to help repay a £40 million loan from central government taken out last year to plug a black hole in its Housing Revenue Account (HRA). Brixton Buzz
Premier Inn Looks Again at London Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 08:02 Whitbread, the group behind the Premier Inn and Hub hotel brands, has launched a fresh focus on growing its portfolio in the outer London area. THP News
Starmer Apologises Over Mandelson Epstein Row Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 08:00 PM Sorry to Epstein Victims Over Mandelson Appointment Keir Starmer has publicly apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein for naming Peter Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the US. He admits he “believed Mandelson’s lies” and regrets the decision. uknip.co.uk
Former Lambeth Council plumber awarded £720,000 settlement after authority admits asbestos exposure Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 07:00 A former Lambeth Council plumber has received a £720,000 settlement after the council admitted exposing him to asbestos during his time working for the authority, according to the law firm Leigh Day. Brixton Buzz