Latest South East / London & UK news from various sources
Experts issue Ryanair, easyJet and BA cost of baggage fee warning as war continues
6 May 2026 @ 9:09 am
Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways may increase charges for oversized bags.
Lidl shoppers urged to check app as new rewards scheme launches with 100 free points
6 May 2026 @ 9:08 am
Lidl has launched a new points system in its app, giving shoppers free rewards and extra savings on everyday groceries from May.
Full list of new Costa Coffee stores opening in Sainsbury's as UK rollout speeds up
6 May 2026 @ 9:07 am
Full list of Sainsbury’s stores with Costa Coffee inside, plus new locations opening across the UK in 2026.
Ryanair boss calls for ban on morning pre-flight pints in airports
6 May 2026 @ 9:07 am
Being drunk on a plane is a criminal offence and can be punished by a fine of up to £5,000 and two years’ imprisonment
UK health food company with 10,000s of online followers enters administration
6 May 2026 @ 8:15 am
Online health food and drink company, Press London Ltd, has entered administration after more than 13 years in business.
Vodafone to take full control of UK mobile operator in huge £4.3bn deal
6 May 2026 @ 5:30 am
Vodafone is to take full control of UK mobile operator after CK Hutchison agrees to sell 49% stake.
West Wickham Indian ‘over the moon’ after being named among UK’s best
6 May 2026 @ 4:00 am
iNaga restaurant in Bromley has been named in a list crowning the top 100 Asian restaurants in the UK.
New bottomless brunch with rooftop after-party to launch in Greenwich
6 May 2026 @ 4:00 am
A new bottomless brunch at The Dial in Greenwich offers drinks, food, DJs and a rooftop after-party, launching this May.
St Mary Cray man guilty of possessing child sexual abuse images
6 May 2026 @ 4:00 am
Frankie Palfreyman has been convicted of possessing child abuse images.
'Practical steps the Government could take to cut fuel and energy costs'
6 May 2026 @ 4:00 am
Conservative MP for Orpington Gareth Bacon on rising fuel and energy costs resulting from the Iran conflict and stopping attacks on pigeons.