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Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:27:11 +0100
Police called to 'abduction attempt' of boy, 6, in Clapham
A MAN reportedly approached a boy outside his house and tried to lure him into his van with sweets, police have said.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
What contractors need to know about IR35 changes
The IR35 regime, previously applicable to off-payroll working in the contractor sector for public sector entities, has now been extended to private sector entities - with one exception.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:37:36 +0100
Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole: Tributes paid to Thames hero
Tributes have been paid to a “brave” 20-year-old from south London who died after jumping into the Thames to save a woman who fell from London Bridge.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:30:47 +0100
Man found unresponsive in South Norwood pronounced dead
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead in South Norwood after being found unresponsive inside a business.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:47:07 +0100
London bus drivers’ strike suspended after improved offer
A planned strike by bus drivers in London on Monday has been suspended following an improved pay offer.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Car insurance change could mean your policy is invalid - what you need to know
The move could make your cover invalid if you don’t know about the new change.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
You could be permitted to travel to up to 30 countries from May 17
Under Boris Johnson’s current roadmap out of lockdown travel abroad could be permitted as early as May 17.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Endangered in Wanstead campaign working to protect house sparrow
The existence of the house sparrow is now under threat, with 60 per cent of the population disappearing over recent decades.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Old high street scenes in Walthamstow, Epping, Leyton and Loughton
It may have been the year the Second World War broke out but the scene on the left shows some shoppers and traders stopping briefly to be caught on camera for this picture of the market in Walthamstow High Street in 1939.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The Duke of York pub in Epping demolished in 1931
Pictured above is the High Street in Epping around 1912 showing the Duke of York public house.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Hollywood star Spencer Tracy's secret lifetime love
Well here we are again for another ramble down Memory Lane, but before that it was interesting to read that a company is seeking investors to build a huge new film and television studio in Borehamwood. If it comes to reality it will occupy about 70 a...

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Report reveals impact of Covid-19 on London poverty
A new report has revealed the extent to which the Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted Londoners.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Crime Gallery: South London's most wanted criminals
A number of suspects and criminals from across south London are still at large, and are currently listed in the Met Police's 'Most Wanted' list.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Revealed: Top performing primary schools in Merton
The best performing primary schools in Merton have been revealed.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 10:02:16 +0100
Man dies in Sutton house fire
A man has died following a house fire in Sutton.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Property developer speaks on future plans for Centre Court
Centre Court has been acquired by a property and development group with the hopes to bring more life to the shopping centre.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Kingston and Richmond grass verges to be cut less often
The grass on roadsides in Richmond and Kingston will be cut less often in a bid to improve biodiversity the council says.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:36:37 +0100
Two men jailed after £3m worth of heroin found in Enfield
Two drug dealers have been jailed for a total of almost 30 years after £3 million worth of heroin was seized from an address in Enfield.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The 18th Century Epping Forest pub pulled down in 1975
Pictured above is The Owl pub at Lippitts Hill around 1905.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Report reveals impact of Covid-19 on London poverty
A new report has revealed the extent to which the Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted Londoners.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Meet the candidates running for election in Edgware, Barnet
Voters will go to the polls in Edgware next month to elect a new ward councillor.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Brent Council to discuss major Wembley and Alperton schemes
Plans for more than 1,000 homes across two major developments will be discussed by councillors next week.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:02:25 +0100
Extinction Rebellion leader steals show at mayoral hustings
An Extinction Rebellion leader seized attention at a London mayoral hustings before storming out, complaining that “soundbites lead to mass death”.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:01:33 +0100
London man charged with murder in Tomasz Waga death probe
DETECTIVES investigating the death of Tomasz Waga in Cardiff on January 28 have charged a third man in connection with his alleged murder.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:03:09 +0100
Police appeal after man left in critical condition
A MAN has been left fighting for his life after a suspected 'hit and run' in Morden on Thursday ( April 22).

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:24:10 +0100
Diners shocked after car burst into flames in Eden Park
Diners enjoying a meal outside restaurants in Eden Park were disrupted by an ugly looking car fire.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:01:40 +0100
Police called to crowds, crash and fireworks at Valley Park
PICTURES show police breaking up large crowds at Valley Park Retail Centre on Thursday.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:59:08 +0100
Lidl starts building new store on Sutton High Street
Construction is underway for a new Lidl set for Sutton High Street, following permission granted by Sutton Council.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:29:53 +0100
Met Police: Man found dead inside car in Eltham
A man in his 50s has died in Eltham after being found unresponsive inside his car.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:57:34 +0100
Concern for Croydon man missing since Tuesday
Authorities are appealing for help in their search for a man missing for his Croydon home.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:56:10 +0100
London: Murder probe after 14-year-old fatally stabbed
A murder investigation has been launched after a 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in east London this afternoon (Friday, April 23).

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:56:43 +0100
'The Chelsea Detective’ film crews spotted near Clapham Common
TV bosses of a new BBC crime drama have chosen leafy Clapham as one of their set locations.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:50:18 +0100
Merton Police appeal to find missing 19-year-old man
Police are appealing to the public to help find a missing 19-year-old from Mitcham.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:36:07 +0100
Sydenham Hill Estate: Friends of Mais House thank public
Campaigners hoping to overturn an approved housing development they say will be detrimental to their estate have thanked the public for their support as their day in court approaches.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:18:28 +0100
NHS waiting list hits record number at Epsom-St Helier
More than 800 people had been waiting a year or more for routine treatments at Epsom and St Helier hospitals in February after record backlogs during the coronavirus outbreak.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:39:49 +0100
Barnes Film Festival returns in June at Olympic Studios
Barnes’ annual film festival is back with a bang from June 17-23.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:16:00 +0100
Lewisham man shared video of boy being raped online
A Lewisham paedophile has been jailed for two and a half years after sharing pre-recorded footage showing child sex abuse in online chatrooms.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:03:21 +0100
Lewisham Shopping Centre : Pop-up Covid vaccine clinic open
Residents over 50 can book a Covid-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccination clinic in Lewisham Shopping Centre on Friday and Saturday (April 23 and 24).

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:32:46 +0100
Schoolboy, 13, missing after falling into River Thames
A schoolboy is missing after falling from Tower Bridge into the River Thames.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:04:00 +0100
Bronze ostrich from Twickenham sold for £1.8mil at auction
A sculpture of an ostrich which once belonged to Horace Walpole in Twickenham has sold at auction for more than £1.8 million.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:42:42 +0100
Spanish plume: London faces 'mini-heatwave' at Bank Holiday
This week has already seen highs of 17C recorded across the country, and it seems as though the sun is here to stay.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Data reveals the most popular shop in Merton amid roadmap
Merton shoppers welcomed the return of non-essential shops last week with a spending spree, figures suggest.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:54:36 +0100
Hillingdon top two borough for primary school acceptance
Hillingdon had London’s second highest percentage of children offered their first-choice primary school on 16th April, 93.7%.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:03:51 +0100
Harrow Council extends school streets Streetspace scheme
Experimental traffic safety measures near some Harrow schools could continue for at least another six months as environmental activists called for them to act as a springboard for other projects.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:25:39 +0100
Drill rapper jailed for life over stab murder in Hendon
A drill rapper has been locked up for life for the murder of a new father after falsely trying to pass off incriminating DNA evidence as his twin brother’s.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:03:51 +0100
Extinction Rebellion leader steals show at mayoral hustings
An Extinction Rebellion leader seized attention at a London mayoral hustings before storming out, complaining that “soundbites lead to mass death”.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:20:33 +0100
Archive on Enfield’s history to move to Civic Centre
A local studies archive containing information on Enfield’s history will be moved into the same building as the council’s head offices.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:31:43 +0100
Harrow Council TARSAP votes to scrap cycle lanes and LTNs
Contentious road closures and pop-up cycle lanes in Harrow have moved a step closer to being removed.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fraudsters fleece Hertfordshire victims during pandemic
Fraudsters have fleeced nearly £27 million from people living in Hertfordshire during the coronavirus pandemic – with most victims stung in online shopping scams.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:37:16 +0100
Netflix step up crack down on users sharing account password
Users first noticed the new restrictions last month when some users reported being met with a warning on screen.



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