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Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Are claims of a 'London exodus' exaggerated?
Experts have questioned a series of reports warning of an exodus from London.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Sutton Council responds to parking issues amid complaints
Residents have been left "anxious" after being faced with long walks home as they struggle to find a parking space, following new restrictions in Sutton.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000
100 miles to support Greenwich & Bexley Hospice nurses
A local hospice hit hard by the pandemic is challenging the local community to clock up 100 miles in May in honour of the distance a nurse typically walks in a month caring for patients.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Londoners hit hardest by unemployment as rate set to rise
Londoners have been hit hardest by the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, with unemployment predicted to rise.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:29:26 +0000
Police issue CCTV appeal after sexual assaults in north London
Police investigating a series of sexual assaults have released an image of a man they would like to speak to as part of their enquiries.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Are claims of a 'London exodus' exaggerated?
Experts have questioned a series of reports warning of an exodus from London.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:12:33 +0000
'Suspicious package' found on Lewisham High Street
Emergency services descended on Lewisham High Street on Wednesday afternoon (March 24) after they received reports of a suspicious package in the area.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Londoners hit hardest by unemployment as rate set to rise
Londoners have been hit hardest by the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, with unemployment predicted to rise.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:43:00 +0000
Concerns over impact of Blackheath Business Estate plans
A beekeeper in Blackheath who consulted with Nelson Mandela’s agriculture minister said he will be forced to close his 36-year-old business if a development goes ahead.  

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:59:00 +0000
Plumstead hunt for man after violent threats towards woman
Police are searching for a man believed to be in the Plumstead area in connection with stalking and threats of violence towards a woman.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:45:50 +0000
Rise in Covid vaccine queue jumpers in south London
A rising number of queue-jumpers are posing as care or health workers to get their Covid-19 vaccine, with 'dozens' being turned away at several centres in south London.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:20:36 +0000
Greenwich Council 'listening' after calls to halt LTNs
Tory councillors in Greenwich have called for a halt to the "unpopular and damaging" low traffic neighbourhood schemes.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:06:37 +0000
CCTV released after violent knife robbery in Greenwich
CCTV has been released of males who were allegedly involved in a violent robbery in Greenwich which left the victim with 'significant' injuries.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:13:22 +0000
Viper Rooms in Kingston announce closure amid Covid-19
Viper Rooms in Kingston has announced it will not reopen after the pandemic following a challenging year for entertainment.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:49:46 +0000
The areas of south east London at risk of future flooding
A new interactive map produced by data experts projecting future flooding has shown a number of key areas in London at serious risk of flooding in the coming decades.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:36:49 +0000
Lewisham: No demand for OLSPN school inquiry costs
Concerns have been raised about Lewisham Council’s plans not to ask to be reimbursed for potentially “exorbitant” inquiry costs amid budget cuts and a council tax hike.  

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:11:41 +0000
Best places to see the cherry blossoms in London 2021
With the arrival of spring in the UK, London's myriad cherry trees are starting to blossom again.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:17:04 +0000
Run the month for Prostate Cancer UK
Putney prepares to take on Run the Month challenge for Prostate Cancer UK

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:31:13 +0000
Former Tooting Police Station will be turned into flats
Tooting’s former Police Station will have a new residential use, after it was acquired by a leading property developer for £8.25mil.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:04:39 +0000
Man dies in London after being restrained by police
A man has died after he was restrained by police officers at a London home, the Met Police have confirmed.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:23:42 +0000
E-fit of indecent assault suspect at Sarah Everard's vigil
Police have released an e-fit image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an indecent exposure on Clapham Common.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:13:00 +0000
Surge in vehicle crime at south London hospitals - report
There has been a surge in the number of reported vehicle crimes at or near to two major south London Hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:13:06 +0000
Greenwich Peninsula: 16 arrests in UK-wide drug operation
A series of police raids carried out across the UK on Wednesday morning have resulted in 16 arrests and the seizure of £150,000 cash and 20kgs of Class A and Class B drugs.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:45:40 +0000
Dog owner apologises for death of Freddie the seal
The owner whose dog mauled Freddie Mercury, west London’s celebrity seal, has spoken out for the first time since the attack.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:02:15 +0000
Met Police accused banning London protest after Everard vigil
Britain’s biggest police force has been accused of enforcing a blanket ban on protest amid the fallout after the handling of the Sarah Everard vigil.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:43:49 +0000
Portaloos proposed in Richmond to tackle public urination
The Council is seeking to install temporary toilet facilities in three of Richmond’s busiest areas.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:38:43 +0000
Covid: care home residents reunite with loved ones
Pictures show care home residents as they reunite with loved ones for the first time as care home visits resumed this month.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:56:19 +0000
Collingwood Court Bupa Care Home welcomes visitors back
After months spent apart, every resident in a care home in England was allowed one regular indoor visitor from March 8.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:40:44 +0000
Renewed appeal to find missing Eltham man
Police have issued a renewed appeal to help find a man who has been missing from Eltham for almost four years.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:14:27 +0000
Police appeal after violent burglary in Croydon
An appeal has been launched to identify three men who posed as police officers to gain entry into a property in Croydon.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Merton ranks top for best London borough for flexible working
Merton has been named as the best London borough for flexible working, according to a new study.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The lockdown rules changing from next week - what you can do
From 29 March 2021, the following lockdown restrictions are set to ease in England.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 21:06:58 +0000
Timing of Perceval House decision challenged by Ealing community groups
A COALITION of community groups and Ealing Central and Acton MP Rupa Huq are dismayed at a decision to press ahead with another planning meeting, to approve the Perceval House redevelopment on Wednesday, March 31.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Enfield charity base to be redeveloped to provide homes
A charity has won permission to build affordable and family-sized homes as part of a redevelopment of one of its Enfield sites.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:45:43 +0000
Man jailed after trying to attack police officers at Harrow
A man who tried to headbutt a police officer and kick other officers has been jailed.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:43:56 +0000
Lowest hygiene rated chicken shops in Harrow
Four wings, one piece of chicken and chips. Everyone’s favourite greasy remedy to a heavy night out – not that we have had many of those recently.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:38:11 +0000
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackle fire in Tottenham
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a car workshop this afternoon.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Temporary traffic management measures proposed in Harrow roads
Temporary traffic management restrictions are set to be imposed for at least a month in a section of Harrow-on-the-Hill High Street.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:18:08 +0000
Lowest hygiene rated chicken shops in Enfield
Four wings, one piece of chicken and chips. Everyone’s favourite greasy remedy to a heavy night out – not that we have had many of those recently.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:59:16 +0000
Barnet neighbourhoods with highest Covid-19 death toll
Barnet's neighbourhoods worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic have been revealed in the first annual death toll of the virus.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:55:06 +0000
Change in approach to Harrow Covid-19 vaccination programme
Two large Covid-19 vaccination sites in Harrow will close next month as part of a change in approach to the delivery of the programme.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:04:05 +0000
Buntings Garage in Harrow will close its doors after 93 years
One of Harrow’s oldest businesses will close its doors after operating for 93 years.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Quiz raises almost £1,000 for Voluntary Action Epping Forest
Almost £1,000 was raised for an Epping Forest charity thanks to an online quiz organised by two if its supporters.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Temporary road closures in the Barnet area for roadworks
Motorists in the Barnet area are facing disruption due to temporary road closures for roadworks.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:18:28 +0000
Cinema planned for old EMI Records site in Hayes
PART of the Old Vinyl Factory in Hayes is to become a multi-screen cinema.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:34:00 +0000
Ruislip Lido to be monitored after social distancing chaos last year
Ruislip Lido will be under various restrictions to clamp down on overcrowding and prevent social distancing chaos seen during the first lockdown.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:09:27 +0000
Harrow Council notes impact of Covid-19 on adult social care
Adult social care services in Harrow can expect “more challenges” ahead as part of the wider recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, council officers said.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:21:42 +0000
Man dies after being restrained by police in Haringey
A man has died in hospital after being restrained by officers, the Metropolitan Police said.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Covid cases close to zero in most parts of Barnet
Most areas of Barnet saw coronavirus cases of around zero in the week after lockdown restrictions began to ease.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Londoners hit hardest by unemployment as rate set to rise
Londoners have been hit hardest by the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, with unemployment predicted to rise.



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