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Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:32:12 +0000
Sarah Everard: Live updates after 'human remains' discovered
The latest updates today after Metropolitan Police confirmed 'human remains' were found during the search for missing Sarah Everard

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000
Darent Valley Hospital NHS worker from Bexley dies of Covid
A hugely popular Darent Valley Hospital worker from Bexleyheath has sadly died after catching Covid-19.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Polka Theatre launches free wellbeing workshops for schools
Polka theatre may be closed but that hasn’t stopped their efforts to provide vital resources to children during the pandemic.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:18:02 +0000
Met officer questioned over suspected Sarah Everard murder
Police are continuing to question a serving officer on suspicion of the murder of Sarah Everard after human remains were discovered last night.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Farthing Downs in Croydon offers 'oasis of calm'
Right on the border of Croydon sits the stunning South London Downs, an oasis of calm with views of the city 18, miles away.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:30:43 +0000
Fire cadets unit set up in every London borough
A FIRE Cadets unit is now open in all 32 London boroughs.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:22:34 +0000
Revellers face fines after rave is disrupted in disused Southall bank
MORE than 40 people are facing fines of £800 after they were caught at an illegal rave in the vault of a disused bank in Southall.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:27:33 +0000
Tottenham stabbing: boy charged with murder by Met Police
Detectives investigating a fatal stabbing of a man in Haringey on Monday charged a second person with murder.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:04:20 +0000
World record for fastest London Underground journey revealed
The current Guinness World Record for the fastest time to travel to all London Underground stations is held by Steve Wilson and Andi James.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:37:04 +0000
Sarah Everard: Human remains found in Kent wood
A body has been found in the search for missing Sarah Everard after a police officer was arrested on suspicion of her murder

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Air passenger duty cut is 'wrong way' to build back better
The Government is being urged to incentivise rail travel after it emerged that Boris Johnson was considering cutting air passenger duty on domestic flights.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:22:00 +0000
Sarah Everard: Human remains found in Kent wood
A body has been found in the search for missing Sarah Everard after a police officer was arrested on suspicion of her murder

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Catalytic converter thefts up, where does your borough rank?
Thefts of catalytic converters from cars increased by half in London between 2019 and 2020, new figures have shown.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:43:24 +0000
Sarah Everard: Officer arrested on suspicion of murder
A serving police officer detained in relation to the disappearance of Sarah Everard has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:20:00 +0000
Sarah Everard: Women share tips amid safety concerns
A week after the disappearance of 33-year-old marketing executive Sarah Everard, women from Lambeth and Clapham are on high alert.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:23:23 +0000
RECAP: Murder arrest in Sarah Everard case
Police are continuing the search for Sarah Everard, missing from the Clapham area, as a Metropolitan police officer is arrested in connection with the case

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:11:12 +0000
Vaccine minister pledges 'bumper weeks ahead' for London
The vaccine minister has promised a significant 'step change' in the number of Covid doses rolled out in London following concerns raised by local MPs.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:34:54 +0000
Which London boroughs are likely to stub out cigarettes?
On National No Smoking Day 2021, research has revealed that England will only hit its ‘Smoke-free’ target by 2051.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:54:30 +0000
Catalytic converter thefts up, where does your borough rank?
Thefts of catalytic converters from cars increased by half in London between 2019 and 2020, new figures have shown.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:13:46 +0000
Sarah Everard: Police search Kent home and woodland
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Sarah Everard are searching a home and woodland in Kent following the arrest of a serving Metropolitan Police officer.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:20:27 +0000
Met Police appeal to witnesses over Abbey Wood murder
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the murder of an 18-year-old on a residential street in Abbey Wood on Saturday to come forward.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:59:49 +0000
Sarah Everard: Met Police 'disturbed' after officer arrested
Senior police say they have been left shocked and disturbed after the arrest of a serving officer in connection with the disappearance of Sarah Everard in south London last week.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:30:17 +0000
Merton Police appeal to find missing teen
Merton Police have issued an appeal to help find a missing teenager.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:50:00 +0000
Wimbledon boy, 2, makes strides after life-changing surgery
Parents of a heroic 2-year-old speak on his ongoing battle and triumph with a rare condition – which affects babies’ skull growth in the womb.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000
Hundreds of teddies welcome back Bexley primary school kids
Hundreds of teddy bears ensured pupils returning to one Bexleyheath primary school had a welcome return yesterday.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:10:48 +0000
South Africa Covid variant confirmed in two Wandsworth wards
Extra coronavirus testing is being rolled out in two parts of Wandsworth after cases of the South African Covid variant were confirmed.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:04:37 +0000
Siobhain McDonagh addresses divide in Merton healthcare
"How can it be right that the two new vaccination centres coming to Merton will be in Wimbledon?, " Questioned Siobhain Mcdonagh in a debate in Westminster on Tuesday.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:10:00 +0000
Sarah Everard's uncle speaks out on ongoing investigation
The uncle of missing woman Sarah Everard has spoken of his disbelief at the arrest of a serving Metropolitan Police officer in connection with her disappearance.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:44:26 +0000
Sutton taxpayers spend up to £300 thousand to fix potholes
SUTTON ranks in the top 25 in the UK for highest spending on pothole repairs - coming in at £300,006.00.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:38:42 +0000
Met Police officer arrested over Sarah Everard disappearance
A Metropolitan Police officer has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Sarah Everard in south London last week.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Putney parents call time on dangerous air pollution levels
Nearly 50,000 primary school children in London are being exposed to dangerous pollution, a study has revealed.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Roadmap: Sutton care home residents pictured with loved ones
Care home residents in Sutton have been able to hold the hands of a loved one for the first time in months as visits started to resume this week.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:52:52 +0000
Chocolate how the Georgians made it in Gunnersbury programme
GEORGIAN Chocolate Tasting and Making is among the adult workshops planned in April at Gunnersbury Park and Museum in April.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:48:04 +0000
Labour select candidate for Charville by-election
HILLINGDON Labour have selected former taxi driver Steve Garelick as their candidate for the Charville ward by-election on May 6, the same day as the Mayor of London and Greater London Assembly elections.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:55:21 +0000
Historic England and Brent Council to revitalise Harlesden
A “declining” high street is set to benefit from almost £1 million worth of investment under a scheme driven by Historic England.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Use of 3Food4U's Ongar hub increases in its first month
Organisers of a community project helping those in need during the pandemic have been able to reflect on a successful month since launching its latest hub in Ongar at Zinc Art Centre.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Plans to introduce pedestrian and cycle zones outside Barnet schools
A 'School Streets' scheme is set to be introduced outside a number of primary schools in the Barnet area under proposals published this week.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Sports centre to be taken over by Haringey Council
A sports centre will be taken over by Haringey Council in a move designed to boost people’s health and fitness while cutting costs.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Catalytic converter thefts up, where does your borough rank?
Thefts of catalytic converters from cars increased by half in London between 2019 and 2020, new figures have shown.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:00:39 +0000
More parts of Barnet see Covid-19 cases drop to near zero
More parts of Barnet saw Covid-19 cases fall to around zero as the infection rate continued to drop sharply.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Plans to introduce 30mph speed limit on road in Ongar
The speed limit on a road in the district of Epping Forest is set to be reduced to 30mph under proposals that have been published.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:38:51 +0000
Teen charged following Penshurst Road, Tottenham, stabbing
Detectives investigating a fatal stabbing in broad daylight on Monday have charged a 17-year-old.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Air passenger duty cut is 'wrong way' to build back better
The Government is being urged to incentivise rail travel after it emerged that Boris Johnson was considering cutting air passenger duty on domestic flights.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:39:17 +0000
Grant Shapps urges caution when booking your summer holidays
The Transport Secretary has said he is "hopeful" that people will be able to travel abroad this summer.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:51:06 +0000
Sarah Everard: Block of flats in Clapham cordoned off
Police officers searching for a missing woman in south London have put up a cordon outside a block of flats near to where she was last seen.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
London Mayor election not a 'two-horse race', say candidates
Two London mayoral candidates have hit back at Sadiq Khan’s claim that the election on May 6 is a “two-horse race” between himself and Shaun Bailey.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:01:29 +0000
Cyclist, 65, killed in van collision in Bexley Village
A 65-year-old man has been killed after a crash with a van whilst cycling in Bexley Village.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:41:44 +0000
'Forgotten' Bexley dry cleaners say they face closure
A family behind a dry cleaners in Bexleyheath have spoken out about being "hung out to dry" by a lack of Government support during the pandemic, putting their long-standing business at risk of closure.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
School streets schemes significantly reduce pollution
School streets schemes have significantly reduced pollution and are supported by the majority of parents, a new study has found.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:33:17 +0000
Police release CCTV image of Co-op robbery suspect in Bexley
Bexley Police have released an appeal to the public to help identify a robbery suspect who made threats towards Co-op staff.



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