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Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:36:17 +0100
Police investigating attempted robbery in Edmonton
Police investigating an attempted robbery which saw a driver chased have released images of two men they would like to speak to as part of their enquiries.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 07:44:17 +0100
M25 delays: Queues by Enfield affecting traffic from M11 and Essex
Drivers are facing serious delays on the M25 this morning due to emergency repairs.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Maternity Action model proposed to reform Shared Parental Leave
Maternity Action recommends reforming Shared Parental Leave (SPL) as it views the current scheme as not fit for purpose.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 14:45:03 +0100
Man arrested after woman found dead in Bexleyheath home
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a home in Bexleyheath yesterday (Saturday, June 5).

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 17:37:13 +0100
Meghan and Harry announce birth of baby girl Lilibet
Royal couple Meghan and Harry have announced the birth of their second child in a short statement posted online Sunday afternoon (June 6).

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 16:56:37 +0100
Summer warmth set to continue in London into next week
The warmer temperatures we have all been basking in recently are showing no signs of abating as we move into the week starting Monday, June 7.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Study reveals most 'spoiled' dogs in south London
Dogs, so they say, are man's best friend. But some owners go further than others in expressing their love for our canine companions.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:41:48 +0100
Man jailed after raping woman in Peckham home
A man who lured a woman to his home in Peckham and then raped her has been jailed.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +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.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The most stunning shots from the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year Awards
Despite lockdown restrictions throughout the past year, photographers have still managed to get out enough to snap some stunning shots.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:24:00 +0100
Police name victim who was fatally stabbed in Montrose Park
A teenager was arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery becoming the 11th person to be arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing on Bank Holiday Monday.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:03:55 +0100
Rapper Nines charged with drug offences after police raids
A rapper has been charged with four drug offences by the Metropolitan Police.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Memories of an Essex town's market that dated back to 1253
Pictured at the top of this page is a scene from market day in Epping in the 1890’s.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
The days when even TV adverts were memorable
Hello playmates, how are you and hopefully are enjoying the sun? I had my first meal in a pub garden for about 18 months and it was nice although I am still avoiding crowded places. Mind you I am a bit of a semi-recluse these days anyway, compared wi...

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 16:21:07 +0100
Man whose heart stopped for 21 minutes thanks London medics
A man whose heart stopped beating for 21 minutes has personally thanked the medical team who helped save his life.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 13:48:08 +0100
Best 5 pubs in Greenwich, as rated by Tripadvisor
With restrictions on wining and dining in pubs and bars now eased, and the summer weather finally here, what better time to check in with some of Greenwich's finest establishments?

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:59:01 +0100
New Covid cases rising fast in south east London
New cases of Covid-19 are rising rapidly in south east London boroughs as concerns over the 'Delta' variant first discovered in India persist.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
People who have had the Pfizer vaccine issued Indian variant update
The Indian variant is now believed to be dominant in the UK.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 06:31:00 +0100
3 tips to avoid paying a fine when driving with your dog
Here are three top tips for avoiding fines and keeping safe when travelling with your dog. 

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 18:02:26 +0100
Faster broadband boost for homes and firms in Uxbridge, Hayes
PEOPLE in Hayes and Uxbridge are the first in the borough set to benefit from ultrafast internet following a multi-million investment in ‘full fibre’ broadband by Openreach.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Newly-discovered picture of an East London village pub from 1905
Above is a newly-discovered version of a c1905 photo of the Bull & Crown on Chingford Green showing the placement of George Bartrip's coal merchants weatherboarded cottage on the left.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Brent Council faces £15 million 2020/21 council tax deficit
Brent Council is facing a council tax collection deficit of more than £15 million, though officers are confident this can be managed over the next few years.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
How you can get a free pint at the pub on first day of Euro 2020
Customers across the UK will be able to claim a free pint of Ice Breaker at more than 1,000 participating Greene King pubs nationwide.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
E-scooters involved in more than 500 crimes in the past year
E-scooters were involved in more than 500 recorded crimes in London over the past year, according to data from the Met Police.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
City Hall Labour blocked 'embarrassing' questions to Sadiq Khan
A leaked email has revealed that the London Assembly Labour group blocked questions that could be “deeply embarrassing” to Sadiq Khan in the run up to the mayoral election.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:53:41 +0100
How you can get a free pint at the pub on first day of Euro 2020
Customers across the UK will be able to claim a free pint of Ice Breaker at more than 1,000 participating Greene King pubs nationwide.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:21:21 +0100
Met Police name 74-year-old man murdered in New Cross home
Police have named the 74-year-old killed in Lewisham last week as the man accused of his murder appears in court.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:14:45 +0100
Lewisham's housing allocations review: Consultation results
Residents have objected to making people in overcrowded homes less of a priority on the housing waiting list in Lewisham.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:50:16 +0100
Lewisham:Specialist housing for people with autism completed
A young man with autism who was told he would never be able to live alone has moved into a specially designed new independent home in Lewisham.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:41:34 +0100
Firefighters called to blaze at Rosehill flat
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a flat fire which damaged part of a shop in Rosehill.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:21:06 +0100
Greenwich the top birthplace for England footballers
The borough of Greenwich is well known for many things, from its rich maritime history to being a popular London tourist destination.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:47:36 +0100
Crime scene 'open and active' following Greenwich stabbing
Police say the crime scene is "still open and active" following a serious stabbing in Greenwich this week, and extra officers have been deployed across south east London.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:14:01 +0100
Rainbow flag raised in Richmond in support of Pride 2021
Today marks the start of Pride, the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ rights.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:24:18 +0100
Calls to reopen Richmond police station after crime spike
Calls are intensifying for a new Richmond Police station following a spike in violent crimes in the borough.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:06:16 +0100
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after New Malden crash
A motorcyclist was taken to a major trauma centre in the early hours of this morning following a crash in New Malden.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:44:47 +0100
Sky pool criticised for favouring elite swimmers
A luxury Battersea swimming pool has been criticising for reserving membership for the elite.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:42:52 +0100
Half a million Londoners still furloughed, new data reveals
More than half a million Londoners remain on furlough according to provisional data released today by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:01:43 +0100
Park Lane Stables' landlord urged to sell site to charity
Richmond Council leaders and MPs have expressed "disappointment" that Park Lane Stables RDA has been forced to move from their Teddington home.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:51:48 +0100
Funeral fundraiser launched for Cheam murder victim
A close friend of murdered Peninah Kabeba, who was stabbed to death at her home in Cheam, have released a picture alongside a fundraising appeal.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
E-scooters involved in more than 500 crimes in the past year
E-scooters were involved in more than 500 recorded crimes in London over the past year, according to data from the Met Police.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
City Hall Labour blocked 'embarrassing' questions to Sadiq Khan
A leaked email has revealed that the London Assembly Labour group blocked questions that could be “deeply embarrassing” to Sadiq Khan in the run up to the mayoral election.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:05:32 +0100
Number of confirmed Indian variant cases in Barnet revealed
Dozens of confirmed cases of the Indian variant of coronavirus have been recorded in Barnet, new figures reveal.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:43:33 +0100
M25 closed as police chase sees burglars run on motorway
Three men have been arrested after an attempted burglary turned into a police chase that caused the M25 to close.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:54:26 +0100
Starling Bank and Brunel University combat money sexism
​Starling Bank and Brunel University created a diverse image library to improve representation of women and money for their #MakeMoneyEqual campaign.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Brent Council responds to Government’s fuel poverty stats
Almost one in five households in Brent suffer from fuel poverty, according to a recent government report.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Haringey Council 'holding up cultural centre redevelopment'
A local developer has accused Haringey Council of holding up plans to redevelop and improve a key cultural venue.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:10:11 +0100
Return of brown bin rounds in Barnet called into question
The return of brown bin rounds to Barnet was thrown into question after councillors revealed the decision is subject to a Government consultation.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Response to Harrow Council’s drill music interpreter plan
A barrister warned that council plans to hire someone to review the lyrics of drill music to combat gang violence might only deepen tensions within the community.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:10:49 +0100
UK approves use of Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12-15
The MHRA said the decision follows a “rigorous review” of safety and effectiveness in that age group.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:32:00 +0100
Matt Hancock issues concerning update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
Mr Hancock said while nothing in the data suggests “we are definitively off track” with the UK Government’s plans to unlock England later this month.



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