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Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:21:00 +0000
Witness appeal as Erith crash victim fights for life
Police have released CCTV images of a man they believe witnessed a serious crash in Erith.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
SuperCamps helps children in South Croydon to reintegrate with their peers post lockdown
An Ofsted registered leading school holiday camp provider will be hosting fun and covid safe camps in South Croydon this Easter.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:27:38 +0000
Businesses fined for breaking lockdown rules in Greenwich
Eleven local Greenwich businesses have been caught breaking the Covid-19 lockdown since January, including several shops, cafés and hair salons.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:51:06 +0000
The 10 women murdered by men in South London in last year
The murder of Sarah Everard, allegedly carried out by a male Met Police officer, has provoked anger, fear and emotion nationwide, and brought many out onto the streets in protest.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:31:20 +0000
Met Police appeal over lorry and cyclist collision in Sidcup
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Sidcup between a lorry and a female cyclist which left her with life-changing injuries.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:59:34 +0000
Body pulled from River Thames in Kingston
A body has been found and recovered from the River Thames in Kingston early this morning (March 21).

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:18:53 +0000
London: 36 arrests as anti-lockdown protest turns violent
At least 36 people were arrested at an anti-lockdown protest in central London which saw crowds hurling missiles at police and assualting officers.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:06:43 +0000
Met Police bust cannabis factory inside Greenwich home
A cannabis factory hidden inside an address on the Greenwich Peninsula has been uncovered following a raid.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:21:53 +0000
Bexley: Warning over Census fraudsters threatening fines
Trading Standards has issued a warning following reports of fraudsters taking advantage of the upcoming Census to trick people into giving out personal information.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:14:00 +0000
'Phenomenal' record day for Covid-19 vaccinations in the UK
A record number of people received their Covid-19 vaccine on Friday, with 711,156 doses given to the UK public.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Lewisham's draft local plan: Central
Lewisham Council is planning to build nearly 8,000 new homes across the central part of the borough, according to its draft local plan.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Households could face £1000 fine for failing to do Census
The Money Saving Expert warns every household in England and Wales that they could face a £1000 for not completing the Census.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Car tax changes for 2021 that every driver should know about
Car tax changes 2021 - What they are and how they will affect you

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
How to apply for new series of Love Island 2021
Here's everything you need to know about the new series of Love Island (including how to apply)!

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:32:30 +0000
Three arrested in Edgware after £15k worth of cannabis plants found
Cannabis plants worth around £15,000 were found at a property in Edgware.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:36:24 +0000
Hospital trust chief calls Mount Vernon Cancer Centre a 'total dump'
The NHS is so underfunded that Mount Vernon Cancer Centre has been on the verge of its roof collapsing, a hospital trust chief has said.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
The former Loughton pub run by Essex and Surrey cricketer
Pictured above is the old King’s Head pub in Loughton just prior to being demolished in 1901 to make way for the new pub you see today.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council agrees to sell off unwanted properties
Senior councillors in Harrow approved plans to sell off a number of council-owned properties in the borough to help boost its finances.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Sarah Everard: A step change in society and education is needed
Like millions of Londoners, my thoughts are with Sarah Everard’s family and loved ones at this time.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 18:27:47 +0000
Six amazing Guinness World Records achieved in Greenwich
Records are there to be broken, and residents of Greenwich seem to know that more than most.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 12:59:31 +0000
Six jailed for ATM hacking in Greenwich, Bromley and Kent
Six men have been sentenced to jail time for a conspiracy to steal over a £100,000 from ATMs in Greenwich Bromley and north Kent.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Many Londoners unable to access fire risk assessments
The majority of Londoners are not able to access fire risk assessments for their homes, a new study has found.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 11:57:12 +0000
Man jailed for harassing woman on south west London street
A 25-year-old man who repeatedly harassed a woman in the street and threatened to rape her in south west London has been sentenced to six weeks in prison.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:01:02 +0000
Appeal over teen knocked off bike and stabbed in Brixton
Police and the family of a teenager fighting for his life in hospital after being knocked off his bike and stabbed multiple times in south London have urged witnesses to come forward.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
One year of coronavirus in south east London
One year ago this weekend, the first ever pandemic-led 'lockdown' was hanging over the nation in what was a very unusual time for residents of south east London, and for the News Shopper newsroom.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 10:33:26 +0000
Nigel Adkins appointed as new Charlton Athletic boss
Charlton have appointed Nigel Adkins as their new manager following Lee Bowyer's departure for Birmingham, the League One club have announced.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
A quarter of UK homes sit in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution - check your home
A new air pollution rating system has been launched to offer an air quality report for every UK address.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Census 2021: everything you need to know and what questions you will be asked
The census occurs every 10 years, with the last occurring in 2011, and it acts as a survey that charts all of the people and households.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Netflix reveals a quick new way to search for films
Netflix have released a new way to search for movies quickly.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What's available from Sunday, March 21?
Aldi and Lidl have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores from Sunday, March 21 2021.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
The threats posed to women by men is an issue for us all
The threats posed to women by men are not going to be solved by passing more laws.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Here's why you can’t choose which Covid vaccine you get
Here are the reasons why you are unable to choose which coronavirus vaccine you are given.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
St Clare Hospice's winter walkies fundraising event
Puppy love is in the air at St Clare Hospice as registration officially opens for the charity’s rescheduled annual Winter Walkies event.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 09:29:53 +0000
'Shots fired' at officers in Grahame Park Estate
Undercover police were reportedly shot at while chasing a group of people through a housing estate.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
De Havilland Mosquito's widespread links with London and South East
A charity aiming to build the first airworthy De Havilland Mosquito in the UK for more than 70 years wants to hear from people that have connections to the marque or might have stories to recall from family members of their involvement in building...

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
A road in Chingford, East London before it became a shopping centre
Pictured at the top of this page is Old Church Road in Chingford c1925 at the junction with Hall Lane before Albert Crescent was built in the early 1930s.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Many Londoners unable to access fire risk assessments
The majority of Londoners are not able to access fire risk assessments for their homes, a new study has found.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Harlow MP speaks out following murder of Sarah Everard
Many people in Harlow will have been deeply moved by Sarah Everard’s tragic murder. My heart goes out to her family and friends at this difficult time.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Earlier lockdown could have prevented London bus driver deaths
An earlier national lockdown at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic could have prevented the deaths of London bus drivers, a new report has found.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:14:00 +0000
TfL emergency funding extended until May
The Government’s emergency funding deal for TfL will be extended until mid-May, the Transport Secretary has revealed.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:01:01 +0000
Midwife speaks on 'enjoyable' career at Epsom-St Helier
Ever wondered what it is like to be a frontline health worker? Our new weekly feature explores just that.



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