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Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Huge unclaimed Set for Life prize brought in Sutton
The National Lottery is on the hunt for a lucky winner in Sutton, who is sitting on a ticket entitling them to a £120,000 cash prize.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:39:44 +0000
Croydon: Two charged with attempted murder after shooting
Two men have been charged with attempted murder after a motorcyclist was left with life-threatening injuries when he was blasted outside a south London corner shop.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
New adventure park to open this summer in South London
Interactive football, laser quest, a synthetic ice rink and a giant assault course are just some of the activities on offer at a new adventure park opening in Croydon's Centrale Shopping Centre this summer.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council to judge aparthotel and 149-flat development
Plans for a new 129-room hotel on the site of a Harrow car park and dozens of town centre flats will be discussed by the council’s planning committee later today(Wednesday, March 17).

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan announces new £544 million fund to boost economy
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has today announced a £544 million investment to aid London’s economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:37:01 +0000
Boss of Bromley and Catford Papa John's stores jailed
A pizza boss who 'cooked the books' at stores in Catford and Bromley has been jailed for tax fraud.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Met Police to face questioning from London Assembly tomorrow
The Metropolitan Police will tomorrow face questions from the London Assembly’s police and crime committee over its handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Luisa Porritt launches campaign to be Mayor of London
Liberal Democrat candidate Luisa Porritt today officially launched her campaign to be Mayor of London with a pledge to “take London forward”.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
More than 500,000 London homes may be overcrowded, report finds
More than half a million homes in London may be overcrowded, according to a new report from the City Hall Conservatives.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:41:23 +0000
Blessing Olusegun and Sarah Everard police response slammed
Lewisham and Southwark Trades Union Councils have criticised the police response to the vigil for Sarah Everard and the death of Blessing Olusegun.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:58:43 +0000
Autumn trial date for Sarah Everard murder suspect
Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens has appeared in court charged with the of 33-year-old marketing executive Sarah Everard.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:05:38 +0000
Child life coach speaks on mental health as schools reopen
A children's life coach and counsellor from south London says the future of this generation "rests on a knife edge" as she speaks on schooling and the pandemic.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:38:04 +0000
Lee Bowyer resigns as Charlton Athletic manager
Lee Bowyer resigned as Charlton Athletic manager on Monday (March 16) after being heavily linked with his former club Birmingham.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:22:28 +0000
Sarah Everard: Four arrested at central London protests
Four people were arrested and two received fixed penalty notices amid further protests over the policing of the vigil in central London.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:44:44 +0000
Bexley address raided in police modern slavery investigation
Police have raided seven properties across London and Hertfordshire as part of an investigation into sexual exploitation and modern slavery, making eight arrests.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:39:18 +0000
Covid-19: Dons Local Action Group to mark one year together
Dons Local Action Group will celebrate one-year since it's launch with a virtual event at Plough Lane.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Sarah Everard: Woman starts memorial garden tribute
An organiser has spoken out after plans for a silent vigil was put to a halt after she was threatened with a £10k fine.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Six stations along the Greenwich line to receive upgrades
Over £200,000 has been secured for a range of improvements for six Greenwich Line stations.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:39:25 +0000
MAPPED: Most reports of sexual crimes in Clapham Common  
Data has revealed the roads in the Clapham Common where the highest number of violent and sexual crimes have been reported.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:22:27 +0000
Cycle hangar users in Lewisham face hike
The cost of using a cycle hangar in Lewisham is set to increase by 25 per cent after Lewisham Council withdrew its subsidy.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:27:38 +0000
Croydon music teacher leading Big Band in Abbey Road session
A music teacher from Croydon will lead a live streaming session of the Len Phillips Big Band from Abbey Road studios this Saturday (March 20) it what is hoped will mark an end to crowd-less concerts for the expert jazz musicians involved.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:49:22 +0000
Removal of parking machines accelerated in Richmond
Over 100 parking meters will be removed from residential areas before the end of June in a bid to reduce fraud in the borough.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:57:41 +0000
Thieves target mothers with buggies in Balham
Police are increasing patrols after thieves target mothers with buggies in Balham.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Flats 'smaller than a tube carriage' on sale in South London
Flats smaller than a tube carriage are now on sale near East Croydon Station.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +0000
No evidence South African Covid variant spread in Tottenham
There is no evidence that a more infectious strain of coronavirus found in Tottenham Hale has spread, according to Haringey’s public health chief.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Met Police to face questioning from London Assembly tomorrow
The Metropolitan Police will tomorrow face questions from the London Assembly’s police and crime committee over its handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:44:18 +0000
Cars filmed driving along pavements near schools in Enfield
Cars mounted kerbs and drove along pavements in a residential street while children were walking home from school.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:44:09 +0000
Frith Manor girl wins national Pearson's writing competition
A creative 11-year-old girl from North Finchley has won a national writing competition for her touching story based on everyday heroes.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Luisa Porritt launches campaign to be Mayor of London
Liberal Democrat candidate Luisa Porritt today officially launched her campaign to be Mayor of London with a pledge to “take London forward”.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:53:29 +0000
Hillingdon safeguarding scheme up for an award
HILLINGDON is nominated for an award for its innovative approach to protecting children and young people from exploitation.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:45:00 +0000
Metaswitch ready to open new office in Enfield Town
The global headquarters for a cloud communications company has opened in Enfield.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:48:35 +0000
Beauty spot facelift, thanks to Uxbridge firm's donation
A BEAUTY spot has been revitalised, opening it up to more visitors, thanks to a donation from an Uxbridge firm.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:43:19 +0000
World's longest rail bridge begins to soar across Colne Valley
WORK began this week on the UK’s longest railway bridge, with sinking the first of almost 300 piles that will form the foundations for the HS2 Colne Valley Viaduct.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Covid cases near zero in more parts of Enfield and Haringey
More parts of Enfield and Haringey saw Covid-19 cases of around zero as the Government started to lift lockdown restrictions.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:18:03 +0000
President of Enfield Over 50s Forum dies
Monty Meth, the president of the popular Enfield Over-50s Forum, has died aged 95.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:52:03 +0000
Sarah Everard: Police officer due in court accused of murder
A police officer charged with the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard will appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:08:45 +0000
Man in court after stabbing in Acton
DETECTIVES investigating a stabbing in Acton have charged a man with attempted murder.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:34:35 +0000
New Amazon Fresh store opens up in Wembley Park
The second Amazon Fresh store in the UK has opened up in Wembley.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:23:36 +0000
'Stay Local' rules for Hertfordshire at Easter
THE Government's 'Stay Home' message is to be dropped as more restrictions are set to be eased at the end of the month - but what will change?

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
More than 500,000 London homes may be overcrowded, report finds
More than half a million homes in London may be overcrowded, according to a new report from the City Hall Conservatives.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:13:39 +0000
Undercover police in nightclubs part of plans to better protect women
“We must drive out violence against women and girls and make every part of the criminal justice system work to better protect and defend them.”

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council consultation on Streetspace cycle lanes
People can have their say on pop-up bike lanes and safety measures installed near schools to encourage cycling and walking in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan announces new £544 million fund to boost economy
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has today announced a £544 million investment to aid London’s economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:55:09 +0000
Prince Philip leaves hospital after one month
The Duke has spent 28 nights as an in-patient – his longest ever stay.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:15:31 +0000
Cranborne Crescent crash: Tribute paid after crash
A family has paid respect to a “caring” mother who died in Potters Bar following a collision with a council tipper van in a residential road.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:10:00 +0000
TfL reveal London bus routes affected by driver strike
Transport for London has revealed the 80 routes that will be disrupted due to a driver strike on Wednesday.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:19:17 +0000
Woman in 60s hospitalised after late night attack in Sidcup
Screams were heard in the early hours of the morning in Sidcup after a woman in her 60s was assaulted at a residential address and taken to hospital.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Young people's mental health 'at a crunch point', report finds
Young people’s mental health is reaching a “crunch point” in London during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the London Assembly.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan calls for investigation into Met handling of vigil
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called for a full independent investigation into the Metropolitan Police’s “completely unacceptable” handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard this weekend.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
TfL reveal London bus routes affected by driver strike
Transport for London has revealed the 80 routes that will be disrupted due to a driver strike on Wednesday.



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