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Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:15:25 +0100
Lewisham and Greenwich Gap closing along with all UK stores
Troubled high streets have suffered another blow as US-based retailer Gap confirmed it will axe all of its 81 UK and Ireland stores.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:35:45 +0100
Wembley murders: Jury told devil in detail in closing speech
The “devil is in the detail” of the case against a teenager accused of killing two sisters after making a “diabolical” deal with a demon, jurors have heard.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:55:06 +0100
Sainsbury's join Tesco in charging £100 deposit for filling your car
The deposit will be taken out of drivers’ accounts the moment they put their card into the machine.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:40:59 +0100
'Lack of compassion' to charging NHS patients in SE London
Debt collectors were sent after local patients, including new mothers and the homeless, who were ineligible for free NHS care, an inquiry into harmful charging practices has reported.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:59:26 +0100
Greenwich to replace all 20,000 street lights with new LEDs
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is going to replace every single one of it's 20,000 street lights, swapping out the traditional bulbs for modern LED equivalents.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:06:07 +0100
Homicide investigation launched into Croydon fatal stabbing
A murder investigation has been launched by Metropolitan Police following the murder of a 16-year-old boy on the doorstep of his Shrubland home.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:44:34 +0100
Shrublands: Boy stabbed to death on front door of family home
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death on the doorstep of his family’s Shrublands home, according to reports.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:41:16 +0100
Shrublands: Boy stabbed to death on front door of family home
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death on the doorstep of his family’s Shrublands home, according to reports.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:22:00 +0100
100-year-old climbs Greenwich's O2 Arena on birthday
A 100-year-old veteran has climbed up the O2 in a wheelchair to celebrate his birthday.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:48:29 +0100
Ed Sheeran goes on wild night out in Catford for music video
Ed Sheeran stars as a glamorous vampire on a wild night out in Catford in the music video for his new single.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:21:50 +0100
South Londoners charged after BBC's Nicholas Watt incident
Two south Londoners have been charged after a BBC journalist was chased down the street, threatened and harassed near Downing Street.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:43:56 +0100
Woolwich Works announces line-up for September opening
Woolwich Works, the capital's 'next landmark cultural destination' here in south east London, is to open to public in September, and has announced an exciting lineup of events.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:37:44 +0100
Met handling of Everard vigil breached ‘fundamental rights’
Police breached “fundamental rights” to peaceful protest by breaking up a vigil for Sarah Everard, a parliamentary inquiry has found.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:54:12 +0100
Bexleyheath dealer who ran Maidstone county line jailed
A Bexleyheath dealer was caught with more that 250 wraps of heroin and cocaine after police linked him to a Maidstone county line though a mobile phone.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:01:44 +0100
Bexley man fatally shot his neighbour's cat with air rifle
A Bexley pensioner who shot his neighbour's cat with an air rifle has been handed a suspended jail sentence and been banned from keeping pets.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:37:35 +0100
Man apologises over video of Chris Whitty being harassed
A man who was criticised after being filmed apparently accosting Professor Chris Whitty has apologised to the top medic for “any upset I caused”.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:23:26 +0100
Jacob Rees-Mogg applauds Sutton vaccination team
The leader of the House of Commons recently visited a matron and her vaccination team to thank them for their efforts with the vaccine roll out.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:45:38 +0100
Bark Run set to arrive at Wimbledon Common
Looking to take your dog on the ultimate walk? Then look no further.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:49:49 +0100
Santander announce 75 branch closures across the UK - the full list
The high street bank has released a full list of branches affected by the closures.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:52:39 +0100
The South London News Podcast, S1, E4
On Episode Four of The South London News Podcast, Hosts Monica Charsley and Orlando Jenkinson discuss some of their favourite stories from June.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:52:11 +0100
The South London News Podcast, S1, E4
On Episode Four of The South London News Podcast, Hosts Monica Charsley and Orlando Jenkinson discuss some of their favourite stories from June.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:42:25 +0100
The South London News Podcast, S1, E4
On Episode Four of The South London News Podcast, Hosts Monica Charsley and Orlando Jenkinson discuss some of their favourite stories from June.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:28:38 +0100
Mark Cavendish secures his second Tour de France stage win
Mark Cavendish’s fairy tale continued as he secured his second win of this year’s Tour de France with victory on stage six into Chateauroux.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Habs' chool pupil takes top prize in STEM competition
A student from Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School in Elstree has been honoured in a science competition.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Epping Forest food bank 3food4u joins forces with London charity
A charity which has provided a lifeline to many people in Epping Forest during the pandemic has joined forces with a London organisation with the same mission.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:55:37 +0100
Group jailed for series of violent watch robberies in Barnet
Three people who carried out a series of violent watch robberies in Barnet have been jailed for a total of 26 years.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:46:47 +0100
Essex Police raid Harlow homes this morning
Armed police executed early morning raids targeting suspected drug dealers in two Harlow properties today.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Bench installed in Borehamwood in dedication of all key workers
A commemorative bench has been installed in Borehamwood dedicated to all of the key workers in the area.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:21:46 +0100
12-year-old Potters Bar friends make app to stop fly-tipping
Two schoolboys and best friends have reached the final stages of a national competition to find tech solutions to environmental challenges.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:05:54 +0100
Headless body found in woods identified as Mee Chong from Wembley
A headless corpse found in woodlands has been identified as a woman from Wembley.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:54:16 +0100
Warren Farm nature reserve petition hits 10,000 mark
A PETITION to designate Warren Farm, on the Hayes-Southall border, as a Local Nature Reserve has been signed by more than 10,000 people, less than six months after it was launched.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:44:51 +0100
Steward volunteers needed at jab sites in Hillingdon
MORE steward volunteers are needed in Hillingdon to support vaccination sites where there is a high demand.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Workspace and cafe planned for Home Farm on Aldenham Estate
The owners of a country estate want to convert some of their farm buildings into flexible workspace that aims to meet the needs of individuals and small businesses in a post-Covid working world.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:41:41 +0100
Sadiq Khan urged to expand TfL cycle hire to reach net-zero
The Mayor of London is being urged to investigate the potential of expanding TfL’s cycle hire scheme in a bid to reduce the capital’s carbon emissions.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:45:09 +0100
Check how busy the Tube is with new TfL Go app update
The TfL Go travel app has been updated to provide real-time information on how busy Tube stations are, TfL has today confirmed.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:10:54 +0100
City of London: Social homes on Sydenham Hill Estate backed
A controversial development, permission for which was quashed by a High Court judge, has again been approved by a Lewisham planning committee.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:29:49 +0100
Zia Lucia delivers pizza fix in Balham
Pizza fans can rejoice – Zia Lucia is coming to Balham this August.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:51:45 +0100
Chislehurst care home residents cheer on England v Germany
Elderly football fans in a care home in Chislehurst have recalled the "electric atmosphere" after England's 1966 World Cup victory after they enjoyed another historic night on Tuesday.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:24:48 +0100
Shipwright: Arts venue opening on Thames in Deptford
A 200-capacity arts venue is opening within the grounds of the oldest standing building of the former Deptford Royal Dockyard, on the banks of the river Thames.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:21:33 +0100
Eltham man jailed for sex offences against child in Brighton
An Eltham paedophile who exploited a 13-year-old girl has been jailed for 11 years and three months.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:15:29 +0100
Met to crack down on illegal raves after fatal stabbing
The Met police is set to crack down on illegal raves over the summer with senior officers concerned that the events could spark disorder following the fatal stabbing of a Lewisham man.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:23:59 +0100
England fans take to London streets celebrate Germany win
A carnival atmosphere took over London last night as jubilant England fans took to the streets, pubs, fan squares and roofs to celebrate.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:05:31 +0100
Orpington: Drink driving arrest after car crash
A man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash in Orpington which awoke a neighbourhood

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:37:40 +0100
'Increased tensions' in Woolwich sees police search powers
Police authorised additional stop and search powers across Woolwich yesterday due to "increased tensions" between a number of groups in the area.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:05:28 +0100
Tashawn Watt: Teen charged with Sydenham stabbing murder
A teenager has been charged with murder after a 19-year-old was stabbed to death in Sydenham.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:37:22 +0100
Jason Nyarko: Teen charged with Bermondsey rave murder
A teen has been charged with murder after a 26-year-old Lewisham man was fatally stabbed at an illegal rave in a Bermondsey industrial unit.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:13:41 +0100
Wembley murders: Teen linked to scene by familial blood
A note pledging blood in exchange for making a woman fall “deeply in love” was found in the bedroom of a Blackheath teen accused of murdering two sisters in a park, a court has heard.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:33:43 +0100
Man due in court charged with murder of Sergeant Matt Ratana
A 23-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with the murder of Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matt Ratana, who was shot dead at Croydon Custody Centre last year.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:32:16 +0100
Man due in court charged with murder of Sergeant Matt Ratana
A 23-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with the murder of Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matt Ratana, who was shot dead at Croydon Custody Centre last year.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:55:15 +0100
Tumble dryer linked to Croydon house fire
Firefighters are warning residents over dangers linked to white appliances after suggesting that a tumble dryer caused a house fire in Croydon overnight.



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