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Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:18:00 +0100
London hit by snow on reopening of shops and pub gardens
Pub-goers will need to wrap up warm on Monday, as chilly temperatures are forecast for the first day of outdoor hospitality reopenings in England.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:28:04 +0100
Met Police regret shutting down south London church service
Police officers have said they "deeply regret" the upset caused by shutting down a Good Friday church service in south London for breaching coronavirus rules.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:00:35 +0100
‘Behave responsibly’, PM urges England as pub gardens reopen
Boris Johnson said Monday is ‘a major step forward in our road map to freedom’.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
April 12 lockdown easing: New Covid rules for England
Pints will be poured for pub gardens, restaurants will serve diners outside and long-overdue haircuts will be sought in a major easing of England’s coronavirus lockdown today.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 14:19:00 +0100
Balham: Secret Spa co-owner speaks on government roadmap
Eager beauty-lovers have booked haircuts and tanning services for soon after the clock strikes midnight on Monday.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 11:24:10 +0100
Coronavirus: Croydon church launch successful vaccine pop-up
A church which turned into a temporary vaccine clinic has successfully vaccinated over a hundred people in Croydon.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Pubs, gyms, hairdressers - full list of things allowed to reopen on April 12
People in England will be able to enjoy a number of freedoms they have had to go without for months.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: first details confirmed in line with his wishes
Following a number of health scares in recent years it is thought Prince Philip has had a lot of say in his funeral.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Pandemic shows what can be achieved by positive community action
Something that has been amazing to behold over the past year has been the way in which people have come together in community to help out.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 16:20:25 +0100
COVID surge testing in Hayes after single case of South Africa variant found
INTENSE tracking of COVID-19 has identified a single case of the South Africa variant in Hayes. It cannot be traced back to international travel.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire school exclusions over sexual misconduct
Schools in Hertfordshire excluded pupils for sexual misconduct on dozens of occasions in just one year, figures reveal.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
St Albans Crown Court faces bulging backlog of cases
St Albans Crown Court is facing an increasing backlog of cases, figures show.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Epping High Street water fountain marking Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee
Epping High Street is pictured in the early 1900s showing the water fountain that was erected in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Brent Council responds to probable return of physical meetings
Council officers hope to see virtual meetings continue as Covid-19 restrictions ease, despite the Government’s request that physical sittings return next month.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
The life of Clark Gable, the only man crowned King of Hollywood
Only one man was ever crowned as the King of Hollywood and that was back in the 1930s. The recipient was Clark Gable, who I guess younger readers may not have heard of. He was a big star from the 1930s until the 1950s and made three films in Borehamw...

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Calls for a new wing at King George Hospital in Ilford
Cllr Zammett is to right to say BHRUT (the trust running King George & Queens Hospitals), needs another four wards to provide a better service.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:47:48 +0100
Revealed: Top performing primary schools in Bromley
The best performing primary schools in Bromley have been revealed.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Bexleyheath pub serving pints from midnight on April 12
A pub in Bexley is planning on opening its doors and serving pints from midnight on April 12 in an eager celebration of the reopening of outdoor bars and restaurants.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:47:00 +0100
Wimbledon Mosque to host pop-up Covid vaccination centre
A WALK-IN vaccination centre is set to arrive at Wimbledon Mosque this weekend.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:52:24 +0100
Prince Philip: pictures show tributes to Duke of Edinburgh
Pictures show gun salutes held across the UK, to mark the death of the Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:48:06 +0100
Housebuilder donates book vouchers to Bexleyheath school
A housebuilder has donated £500 worth of vouchers to a primary school in a gesture to support child education in "difficult times".

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The story of how Prince Philip and the Queen fell in love
Together for more than 70 years, Prince Philip lived through the ups and down of the monarch’s life and reign with the Queen.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: Will there be a Bank Holiday?
As is the case whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:06:28 +0100
Transport for London issues update as restrictions ease
Transport for London has issued the following update on its services with non-essential shops and outdoor attractions opening from Monday.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Five Hertfordshire gardens opening to public this month
Five of Hertfordshire's most beautiful gardens will once again open their gates to the public later this month.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100
How long should my dog be walked for?
Research has found that an increasing number of dogs in the UK are under-exercised which is affecting their mental health and wellbeing.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
100-year-old picture of an East London pub in a small village
Pictured at the top of this page is charming photo of The Prince of Wales from c1913 when Chingford Hatch was just a small village .

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Enfield council defends staffing changes affecting scrutiny
Enfield Council has defended a staffing restructure that will affect the committees designed to hold the administration to account.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Harrow Council and CCG reiterate second vaccine date assurances
Health bosses have assured people waiting for their second Covid-19 vaccine they will receive it within the allotted 12-week timeframe.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Why has audit of Epping Forest council's accounts not been completed?
We have elections to Epping Forest District Council on May 6, with one third of councillors being elected.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:45:22 +0100
Greenwich iron man and dad of two dies suddenly aged 39
A 39-year-old man and keen iron man competitor from Greenwich has died suddenly, with his family still in the dark as to what killed him.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Shaun Bailey reveals housing plans for London
Shaun Bailey has revealed plans create a taxpayer-funded housing company and ban high-rise tower blocks in outer London.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:21:38 +0100
City Hall pays tribute to the late Prince Philip
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has today joined with his fellow election candidates and members of the London Assembly to pay tribute to the late Prince Philip.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:54:54 +0100
Smoke billowing from inside Blackwall Tunnel after care fire
A large fire has broken out inside Blackwall Tunnel this morning, resulting in major delays across central and south east London.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:00:45 +0100
Section 35 in Richmond after 'large' gathering of youths
Police have issued a Section 35 dispersal order in central Richmond this weekend in response to what they said were "large" gatherings of young people recently.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:47:18 +0100
Prince Philip dies aged 99, what happens now?
Whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:44:08 +0100
Prince Philip's remarkable life of public service in pictures
The news of his death was announced on Friday on behalf of the Queen.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:43:20 +0100
Romanian man accused of Plumstead scissors murder
A Romanian man has appeared in court accused of stabbing his partner to death with a pair of scissors in Plumstead.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:37:50 +0100
South east London mum wins £3m Fulham house in £10 raffle
A woman who has lived in the same two-bedroom house in south east London for 40 years has won a £3 million home after buying a £10 raffle ticket.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:59:19 +0100
Prince's Philip's visits to south London remembered
The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip has passed away, Buckingham Palace confirmed Friday (April 9), leaving behind him a wealth of memories for Britons including many in south London.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:37:32 +0100
Richmond Park crowned most popular in London
Residents can rejoice as Richmond Park has been crowned London's most popular Royal Park.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:31:45 +0100
Parking meter scams – what they are and how to avoid them
Fresh warnings have been issued after a spike in fraud at Pay and Display machines across Richmond.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:31:33 +0100
Twickenham toddler paints 100 pictures for Sir Tom's birthday
An artist and her young nephew have painted 100 pictures to celebrate the birthday of the late Sir Thomas Moore.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:18:17 +0100
Cllr Brenda Dacres set to be deputy mayor of Lewisham
New Cross Councillor Brenda Dacres is set to become the new deputy mayor of Lewisham.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:59:34 +0100
Missing Twickenham twins, 13, found 'safe and well'
A pair of 13-year-old twins from Twickenham who were missing for five days have been found.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:28:49 +0100
Search for missing Twickenham twins Poppy and Lily Myers
Police are searching for a pair of 13-year-old twins from Twickenham who have been missing for five days.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Croydon Fairfield Halls refurbishment millions over budget
The true cost of refurbishing Croydon’s Fairfield Halls was £76.4 million, well over the £30 million budget.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:17:12 +0100
Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, dies aged 99
Prince Phillip has died, Buckingham Palace has said.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:07:23 +0100
Pop-up art gallery back at Ealing Broadway
ARTISTS collective 1of1 Design is returning to Ealing Broadway shopping centre with a new, bigger pop-up gallery.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Shaun Bailey reveals housing plans for London
Shaun Bailey has revealed plans create a taxpayer-funded housing company and ban high-rise tower blocks in outer London.



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