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Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:01:00 +0100
London South East Colleges wins three education awards
London South East Colleges has received national recognition at the prestigious TES FE Awards, winning three awards at the Further Education 'Oscars'.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:26:45 +0100
Sadiq Khan announces plan for 'retrofit revolution'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced plans to tackle fuel poverty and the climate emergency by upgrading London’s social homes.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:50:01 +0100
Weather: parts of UK to experience ‘near miss’ heatwave
Forecasters say that it is “unlikely” that the UK will have an official heatwave despite temperatures remaining high.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New adventure Super Centre is coming to Croydon
Interactive football, Laser Quest, a synthetic ice rink and a giant assault course are just some of the activities on offer at a new adventure park opening in Croydon's Centrale Shopping Centre this summer.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Road closures in and around Barnet starting tomorrow
Several streets across Barnet are set to be temporarily closed for roadworks, starting from tomorrow.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:32:00 +0100
Nando's is offering 50% for all over 65s for heartwarming reason
The campaign will allow all over-65s to dine 50% off at Nando’s from the 7- 9 of June and catch up with family over a PERi-PERi feast.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Brits warned over false widow spider bites that could lead to hospitalisation
The species was first discovered in Britain more than 140 years ago, but the numbers have suddenly increased in recent decades.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:09:08 +0100
Man rushed to hospital after 'serious' Greenwich stabbing
A man has been rushed to hospital in critical condition after a 'serious stabbing' in Greenwich.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:45:38 +0100
Sadiq Khan announces plan for 'retrofit revolution'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced plans to tackle fuel poverty and the climate emergency by upgrading London’s social homes.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:17:44 +0100
Fire crews battling fire near Beckenham Park Place
Fire crews are currently in attendance at a large fire in Beckenham Park Place this evening (Wednesday, June 2).

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:41:16 +0100
Woman stabbed to death in Cheam named by police
Police have named the woman who was found stabbed to death at a home in Cheam on Thursday, May 27.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:32:13 +0100
Concerns for wildlife after second shooting at Beddington Park
Police have launched an appeal after two more animals were shot dead in Beddington Park over the weekend.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:37:03 +0100
Travellers leave Kew Green after threat of legal action
A group of travellers who have resided on Kew Green since Thursday have left the site.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:03:37 +0100
SE London: Charlton level crossing to close due to high risk
A railway footpath dubbed "the most dangerous level crossing in south east London" is set to be closed after a series of safety incidents.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:52:17 +0100
Covid-19 infection rates creep up across south east London
The number of recorded coronavirus cases has increased every south east London borough as the effects of lockdown easing begin to take hold.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:17:00 +0100
South London Tescos targeted by deforestation activists
Climate activists with Greenpeace have targeted Tesco stores in Twickenham in a campaign to highlight the links between the meat industry and global deforestation.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:56:27 +0100
Morden: Thousands raised in fundraiser for Deliveroo driver
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised to help pay for the funeral of a Deliveroo driver following a crash in Morden.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:45:24 +0100
Boris Johnson issues update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
The Prime Minister warned "we’ve got to be so cautious" while infection rates were increasing.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:17:39 +0100
War veteran Simon Weston searches for 'Brave Britons'
HERO Simon Weston is calling on people from South West London to nominate people and pets who represent ‘The Best of British’.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Teddington boat charity awarded Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
The River Thames Boat Project has been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:57:27 +0100
Former Bromley police boss says Met 'remains institutionally racist'
A former deputy borough commander for Met Police in Bromley has claimed that institutional racism still exists in the force, and is “worse now” than after the Macpherson Inquiry more than 20 years ago.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:05:04 +0100
Swimmers take a dip 35 metres above ground in Battersea
Footage shows swimmers cooling off in a see-through pool 115ft above ground in Battersea, as Britain enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:36:43 +0100
Croydon medic welcomes body cams to help ambulance workers
A Croydon paramedic says wearing a body camera makes him "feel safer" after he was violently attacked whilst on duty.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:29:56 +0100
Mixed reaction to Hammersmith Bridge funding announcement
The row over funding for repairs to Hammersmith Bridge has continued, despite the government offering to pay a third of the cost towards the work in a new announcement.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:11:20 +0100
Wandsworth women denies dangerous driving after school crash
A woman has denied dangerous driving after a car hit a group of children outside Beatrix Potter Primary School last year.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:47:27 +0100
Sidcup's Newgen FC defeated in National Christian Cup final
Similar to Manchester United a week ago, Bexley team Newgen FC failed to lift the National Christian Cup when they were beaten by St Pauls of Liverpool in a penalty shoot-out on Saturday (May 29).

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:27:48 +0100
School days ‘to be extended’ and teachers to get pay rise under new plans
Ministers are considering a £15billion plan to help pupils make up for lost time in classrooms.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Transport union slams 'disgraceful stitch up' TfL funding deal
A leading transport union has threatened London-wide industrial action over the Government’s “disgraceful” new funding package for TfL.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:04:10 +0100
Brits warned over false widow spider bites that could lead to hospitalisation
The species was first discovered in Britain more than 140 years ago, but the numbers have suddenly increased in recent decades.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:06:58 +0100
New Uxbridge degrees courses meet rush to take up nursing
PEOPLE interested in a nursing career can now apply for one of three new degree courses starting at Brunel University, Uxbridge, in September.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:04:03 +0100
Harefield dog rehoming centre to reopen for visitors
AS lockdown eases, Dogs Trust West London in Harvil Road, Harefield, is preparing to welcome visitors again.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:00:47 +0100
Ealing students and staff celebrate Bees' promotion
STUDENTS and staff at the University of West London in Ealing were particularly delighted as Brentford FC secured promotion to the Premier League.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Four roads in Harrow area affected by traffic restrictions from next week
Temporary traffic restrictions including a road closure are set to be introduced in roads in the Harrow area from Monday to enable utility works to be carried out.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:46:24 +0100
Sadiq Khan announces plan for 'retrofit revolution'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced plans to tackle fuel poverty and the climate emergency by upgrading London’s social homes.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:44:44 +0100
Barnet housing estate regeneration rejected by councillors
A major estate regeneration project has been rejected by councillors – despite having the backing of the majority of existing residents.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:42:25 +0100
Northwick Park Hospital nurse continues to recover from Covid
A nurse who was struck by Covid-19 near the start of the pandemic and was hospitalised for nine weeks says he is taking things “step by step” as he continues to recover.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Voluntary Action Epping Forest help at Covid vaccination centres
An Epping Forest charity has been co-ordinating the volunteer support for two vaccination centres in the district since the roll-out of the national vaccination programme in December.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:46:47 +0100
School named giant tunnel boring machine on HS2 stretch
STUDENTS from Meadow High School, Royal Lane, Hillingdon, visited the HS2 rail line site at Maple Cross, where two giant boring machines are digging two 16km tunnels through the Chiltern Hills.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:14:14 +0100
Harrow councillors debate return of full physical meetings
‘Hybrid’ council meetings will continue in Harrow for at least the next two months despite some calls to return to full physical sittings.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:12:04 +0100
Former Haringey Labour chair quits after leadership change
A former chairman of Haringey Labour has quit the party and slammed the “vindictive opposition” of a group of Labour councillors to former leader Cllr Joseph Ejiofor.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:31:17 +0100
More arrests made after fatal stabbing in Montrose Park
Ten males aged from their teens to early 20s have been arrested after a teenager was knifed to death in a north London park, Scotland Yard said.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100
3food4u charity founder receives High Sheriff of Essex Award
The “outstanding vision and commitment” that has led to a charity becoming the biggest emergency food agency in Epping Forest in less than a year has been recognised with one of its most prestigious awards to date.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:41:00 +0100
Police hunt for Watford man wanted on recall to prison
Police have issued an appeal for the public’s help to find a wanted man from Watford.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Drink driver drove around 120mph on M25 before crashing
A drink driver has dodged jail after a 120mph police chase ended with him crashing at a roundabout and running away on foot.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Planned road closures in Epping Forest from Sunday
Several roads across Epping Forest are set to be temporarily closed for roadworks from Sunday.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:39:16 +0100
Brits to enjoy 'blockbuster' four-day Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate Queen
The Queen is the first British Monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 06:23:23 +0100
Queen's Award for Southall voluntary group
A SOUTHALL voluntary group has won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the equivalent of an MBE for individuals.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Harrow Council spends £30,000 rectifying bin rota mistake
Harrow Council had to spend an extra £30,000 after it sent misprinted bin collection schedules to thousands of homes.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:31:00 +0100
Downing Street issues update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
Back in February, the Prime Minister announced a four-stage plan to end lockdown restrictions in England with the final stage just three weeks away.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
5 tips for treating, soothing and healing your sunburn
Sunseekers flocked to parks and beaches to enjoy the sunny weather across the UK over Bank Holiday weekend.



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