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Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Britains Got Talent star welcomes single with lockdown baby
A former Britain's Got Talent star has welcomed his latest single with a beautiful addition to his family – paying tribute to new life during a global pandemic.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:36:32 +0100
South London: Covid variants could slow lockdown easing
Rapid spread of coronavirus variants could necessitate the reimposition of lockdown measures, a scientist advising the Government said.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:30 +0100
New finding in inflammatory syndrome in children after Covid
Half of the children who developed the rare new multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with Covid-19 had neurological symptoms or signs when they entered hospital, new research indicates.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Shell of a building' transformed into new Eltham nursery
Plans have been unveiled for a new nursery in Eltham after a major reconstruction project at an old building site.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:30:43 +0100
Tesco profits tumble over the past year
Tesco has revealed that its profits tumbled by around a fifth over the past year after coronavirus costs of almost £900 million offset surging sales.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Road closures in Waltham Abbey, Loughton, Nazeing and Chigwell
Lengthy sections of road in Epping Forest are set to be temporarily closed from later this month while roadworks are carried out.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Stanmore College to have major refurbishment under new funding
Stanmore College will under go a major refurbishment under a new government funded programme.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:00:32 +0100
Brian Rose launches election manifesto during visit to Enfield
London mayoral candidate Brian Rose today launched his election manifesto with a live broadcast from Enfield.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:12:49 +0100
Transport for London jobs currently on offer
Transport for London is hiring across London.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Euro 2020: City Hall planning fan park in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square could be the site of a UEFA Euro 2020 fan park this summer under plans submitted by City Hall.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:28:26 +0100
Levi Earnest-Morrison named as Sydenham stab victim
A teenage boy who was stabbed to death in Sydenham on Saturday has been named as police confirm a woman, 35, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:38:31 +0100
RECAP: Surge testing hit by queues in Wandsworth and Lambeth
Long queues have been forming this morning in Lambeth and Wandsworth after surge testing was announced in response to cases of the South African variant of Coronavirus.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:23:56 +0100
Ministers under pressure over variant cluster in south London
Ministers are under pressure to tighten quarantine laws after dozens of cases of the South African coronavirus variant were found in two south London boroughs.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:14:20 +0100
5 historic buildings being turned into homes in London
London has a great deal of iconic buildings, with many being transformed into luxurious homes.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:42:55 +0100
Blackheath business estate: London Mayor won't intervene
The Mayor of London has declined to intervene in plans for a controversial development in Blackheath.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:34:11 +0100
SE London rapping jihadi jailed for terror attack plot
A rapping jihadi dubbed the Masked Menace has been jailed for at least 19 years for plotting a lone wolf knife attack during the coronavirus lockdown.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Boy guilty of Croydon schoolgirl attacks
A teenage boy has been found guilty of attacking and sexually assaulting two schoolgirls in Croydon last year.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:40:05 +0100
South London testing surge after South African variant found
Dozens of people in parts of south London are being made to isolate after contracting the Covid-19 variant first identified in South Africa, prompting a surge in testing in the area.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
South London reacts to restriction ease as shops reopen
Shoppers returned to high streets and drinkers downed pints as coronavirus restrictions were lifted in England.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:09:52 +0100
SW London GP issues vaccine plea during Ramadan
A top south west London GP says that Ramadan should not stop anyone from getting the Covid-19 vaccination.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:44:24 +0100
Friends raise thousands for Sutton Night Watch
A group of friends have raised thousands for Sutton Night Watch after enduring a half marathon at night.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:51:51 +0100
SE London rapping jihadi facing jail for terror attack plot
A rapping jihadi from south east London dubbed the Masked Menace is facing years behind bars for plotting a terror attack during the coronavirus lockdown.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:18:35 +0100
Lengthy queues form for surge testing in Lambeth
Footage has emerged of snaking queues around surge testing sites in Wandsworth and Lambeth as people await Covid-19 tests.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:24:47 +0100
Merton Police appeal to find missing teen
Police have issued an appeal to help locate a missing 16-year-old boy.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:56:28 +0100
NHS vaccine website crashes after jabs offered to over-45s
The NHS website for booking Covid-19 vaccine appointments appeared to temporarily crash after people aged over 45 were offered jabs.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:44:06 +0100
Griffin Primary School receives 'life-changing library'
A school in Battersea has been chosen by the Children’s Laureate in a new initiative to fund libraries.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Latest drink and drug drivers named in south London courts
Drink and drug drivers have been caught by police on our roads.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for 1,250 new build homes on Belvedere site
Plans for a new development of 1,250 new homes have been submitted for Belvedere.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:59:13 +0100
Northolt school's new library supports national reading initiative
A VISION of more school libraries across the country is taking shape at Greenwood Primary in Wood End Way, Northolt

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:54:16 +0100
Hillingdon cuts red tape for businesses emerging from lockdown
BUSINESSES reopening across Hillingdon this week are being offered help by the council. To ease the process, it is:

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:01:43 +0100
Brian Rose launches election manifesto during visit to Enfield
London mayoral candidate Brian Rose today launched his election manifesto with a live broadcast from Enfield.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:00:55 +0100
Wembley mosque puts in certificate of lawfulness application
A mosque’s bid for legal recognition has been met with dozens of objections despite it being in operation for several decades.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Tories call for review of Enfield Council contracts
Opposition councillors have called for an investigation after a council contract was left to run six years beyond its original expiry date.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Property company fined after Hendon fire left family homeless
A property company and its director will have to shell out £10,000 after a fire ravaged a semi-detached house leaving six tenants homeless in the middle of lockdown.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:35:53 +0100
Harrow residents scared of 'escaped anaconda' in area
Harrow residents were given a scare after a post of an ‘escaped anaconda’ trended on social media.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:38:22 +0100
You could face £70 fine for parking outside of your home under new laws
The law change could be coming into place to maximise safety of journeys of disabled and visually impaired pedestrians.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Enfield roads set to temporarily closed for roadworks
Motorists using several roads in Enfield are facing disruption over the coming weeks due to temporary closures while works are carried out.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:45:00 +0100
Discover Barnet campaign aims to support local businesses
Shoppers are being urged to 'shop local and shop safely' as part of a campaign to support businesses in Barnet's high streets and town centres.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Waltham Abbey charity providing vital support for young people
This year was supposed to be one of celebration for Waltham Abbey Youth 2000, but it became one of the most challenging for the charity since it was set up 26 years ago.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:31:08 +0100
Covid cases near zero in almost all of Enfield and Haringey
Cases of coronavirus were around zero in nearly all parts of Enfield and Haringey in the week after lockdown restrictions on socialising were eased.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:03:04 +0100
Harrow Council urged to tackle ‘massage’ sticker fly-posting
A father has reignited his campaign to tackle the issue of stickers offering “massages” being plastered around Harrow.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Euro 2020: City Hall planning fan park in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square could be the site of a UEFA Euro 2020 fan park this summer under plans submitted by City Hall.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:51:44 +0100
Finsbury Park Big Issue vendor returns to work after lockdown
Big Issue vendors are now returning to high streets following the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:57:16 +0100
Boy, 16, fighting for life after being stabbed in Harringay
A teenager is fighting for his life after he was stabbed in the stomach.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:57:45 +0100
All over 50s in UK offered Covid jab
All adults in the UK aged over 50 have now been offered a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for the next phase of the rollout, the Government has said.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Brent Council writes off £1.8 million worth of ‘bad debts’
Almost £2 million owed to Brent Council was written off after hundreds of debt cases were deemed too problematic to pursue.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:10:28 +0100
TfL: Passenger numbers up as businesses reopen doors
The number of passengers using Tube and bus services in London rose this morning as lockdown restrictions eased, initial data has revealed.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
London Mayor election: Who are the challenger candidates?
On May 6, Londoners will have a record number of candidates to choose from as they head to the polls to decide the next Mayor of London.

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.



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