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Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:25:00 +0100
Curry house offering free Vindaloos if England win Euros
An Indian restaurant chain is offering customers free vindaloo curries if England win the Euro 2020 final.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sidcup school faces closure leaving hundreds in limbo
Hundreds of children could be displaced from Benedict House Prep School after its Sidcup site was approved by disposal.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:36:59 +0100
Police arrest man on suspicion of murdering teen in Vauxhall
A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death in south London, the Metropolitan Police has said.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
West Herts hospital bosses set to develop more 'virtual hospitals'
Health chiefs in west Herts are looking to build on the success of their ‘Covid virtual hospital’, by offering a similar service for patients with heart failure and pulmonary disease.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:33:00 +0100
Euro 2020: Boris Johnson shares update on Wembley capacity for England V Italy
The nation will be at a standstill as the Three Lions attempt to finally add to the World Cup triumph of 1966.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:19:40 +0100
Euro 2020: Schools and workplaces can open late after England final
It comes as the Prime Minister faces increasing pressure to declare an emergency bank holiday of the Three Lions can pull off a historic victory.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:45:00 +0100
Do I have to download the NHS COVID-19 app?
Do I have to download the NHS COVID-19 app? What happens when it pings?

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Man fined after stealing from Royal Mail in Kent
A Royal Mail postman stole cash and gift cards from postal packets in Kent.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:09:27 +0100
England fans across London celebrate Denmark win
Riot police had to be called in to control crowds in London last night after a famous extra time victory for England in their Euro 2020 semi-final sent thousands of euphoric fans onto the streets of the capital.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:44:10 +0100
Will we get a Bank Holiday Monday if England win Euro 2020?
Earlier this week the government confirmed pubs will be able to stay open later if England were to progress to the final stage of the tournament.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:20:04 +0100
Wetherspoons increase food prices as Covid restrictions end
Wetherspoons will increase the price of its meals in the UK.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Covid symptoms you will still get once you are vaccinated
33 million people in the UK are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:54:23 +0100
16-year-old victim of Vauxhall stabbing named
Police have renewed their appeal for information as they named the victim of a fatal stabbing in Vauxhall on Monday (July 5).

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:33:20 +0100
Tamim Ian Habimana: Teen arrested over Woolwich stabbing
A 15-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murdering an Eltham schoolboy who died from a single stab wound in Woolwich town centre.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:36:52 +0100
Tamim Ian: School tells pupils to avoid Woolwich town centre
The school attended by a 15-year-old stabbed to death in Woolwich has warned students to avoid “flashpoints” in the town centre, according to reports.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:47:32 +0100
Man who kicked police officer during protest spared prison
A right-wing extremist from south east London who fly kicked a police officer during Black Lives Matter counter-protest in Westminster has been spared jail.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:44:44 +0100
Covid infection rates nearly double across south east London
Covid-19 infection rates nearly doubled across south east London over the last recorded week.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:44:00 +0100
Met Police: Family 'reeling' from Woolwich schoolboy's death
Police have shared a renewed appeal for information and video footage following the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Woolwich on Monday (July 5).

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:43:08 +0100
Shrublands: Pair in court accused of murdering 16-year-old
A third teenager has been charged with murder after a 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Shrublands last week.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:12:21 +0100
Police 'very concerned' for welfare of missing Swanley man
Police are "very concerned" for the welfare of a man who has been reported missing from Swanley.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:40:36 +0100
England fans across London celebrate Denmark win
Riot police had to be called in to control crowds in London last night after a famous extra time victory for England in their Euro 2020 semi-final sent thousands of euphoric fans onto the streets of the capital.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:18:36 +0100
Woman in 40s found dead after Tooting house fire
A woman has been found dead after a fire swept through a house in Tooting, south London.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:28:40 +0100
New Cross: Family of missing Isaiah Aderiye release appeal
The family of a schoolboy missing from Lewisham have released an emotional appeal for him to come home as police continue to search for the 16-year-old.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:31:08 +0100
Minister in Croydon as new job centre opens
The Minister for Employment Mims Davies MP was in Croydon today (Thursday, July 8) as a new, temporary job centre was opened in the hopes of boosting employment in the area.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:52:39 +0100
Croydon brothers guilty of drive-by shooting
Two brothers from Croydon have been convicted of shooting a law student in the face with a shotgun during a drive-by attack in August last year.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:57:29 +0100
Clapham woman runs London marathon alone after cancellation
A woman from Clapham has won plaudits after running the London marathon on her own after it was cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:17:30 +0100
Maya Jama visits Streatham shop after Facebook makeover
A zero waste store in Streatham has been given a makeover as part of nationwide campaign to encourage people to support small businesses.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:04:26 +0100
Wimbledon teacher awarded with BAFTA
A teacher from Wimbledon has won a BAFTA award for his excellent mentoring with gaming.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:49:07 +0100
AELTC unveils proposals for London's newest public park
Wimbledon has revealed their plans to create a new public park spanning across 23 acres.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:45:58 +0100
Enfield Council reduces size of Reardon Court care home
A council-led care home scheme in Winchmore Hill has been scaled down in response to residents’ concerns – but some neighbours still have reservations about the project.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:36:25 +0100
Enfield Council's plan to bring empty homes back into use
Enfield Council will spend up to £200,000 per year in an effort to bring empty homes back into use and tackle the housing crisis.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:21:22 +0100
Hillingdon teacher recognised with award
A geography teacher from Hillingdon has won an award for his efforts to support and motviate his students throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:59:18 +0100
No Euros related arrests in Epping Forest after England win
Across Essex just six people were arrested following yesterday’s big semi-final win against Denmark in the European Championship.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:35:00 +0100
Bike hire scheme could be introduced in Borehamwood
Council officers have been the green light to further explore a proposal to introduce a bike hire scheme in Borehamwood.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:32:19 +0100
Bexley Council rubbishes Daily Telegraph Covid grant claims
Bexley Council have called an article from the Daily Telegraph "completely untrue" after the newspaper claimed the council had handed out less than half of their Covid-19 'lifeline grants.'

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:55:14 +0100
Images from after Wembley Euros game prompt Covid concerns
Pictures showing thousands of jubilant England fans leaving Wembley Stadium on Wednesday night have prompted concerns about the spread of Covid-19.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:34:46 +0100
Police concerned for welfare of missing man with links to Harrow
Police are trying to find a man who has gone missing from Watford.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:40:00 +0100
Claude Littner to miss next series of The Apprentice
The Apprentice star Claude Littner will be absent from the next series of the BBC programme as he recovers from multiple surgeries after a serious accident.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:58:39 +0100
Appeal after indecent exposure incident in South London
Police have launched an appeal following an indecent exposure offence on-board a train between Stockwell and Colliers Wood.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:00:11 +0100
Woman arrested after Wembley woman Mee Chong found headless
A woman has been arrested after a headless corpse found in woodlands was identified as a woman from Wembley.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Hiker 'sinks to his waist in mud' at Aldenham Reservoir
An experienced hiker has called for safety measures after he sunk to his waist in what he likened to "quicksand" during a visit to a reservoir.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:30:00 +0100
This is why you may still have to self-isolate before August 16
The so-called “freedom day” is expected on July 19, with a decision on whether or not to go ahead being taken a week earlier.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Sainsbury's announces controversial rule change from July 19
Sajid Javid said it was a “responsible thing for anyone to do” as he confirmed he would continue to wear a face mask in certain situations in public.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:59:16 +0100
Croydon cemetery staff cut overgrown grass
A 91-year-old man was finally able to visit his father’s grave after staff mowed a pathway at the overgrown Croydon Cemetery.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:11:20 +0100
Why have the bus shelters disappeared in Thornton Heath?
I have noticed while cycling around that something was missing, bus shelters have disappeared.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:56:41 +0100
Covid vaccine: How to check AstraZeneca India batch number
What are AstraZeneca India batch numbers and how to check them? Where was my AstraZeneca vaccine made and is it Covishield?

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:20:04 +0100
CCTV appeal after Spitfire Café in Biggin Hill burgled
Spitfire Café in Biggin Hill has appealed for the public to identify thieves who broke in to their premises and stole their till.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:55:29 +0100
Croydon tram crash inquest: Jury to consider verdict
The jury has been sent out to deliberate on the evidence they have heard on the Croydon tram crash.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:18:19 +0100
Southeastern change Denmark Hill sign ahead of Euros clash
As England's historic Euros semi-final with Denmark this evening draws close, football fans up and down the country are finding novel ways to support Gareth Southgate and his team.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:27:18 +0100
Ram-raiding duo who burgled homes across Dartford jailed
A "remorseless" ram-raiding duo who ripped an ATM from a newsagent, threatened supermarket staff with a hammer and burgled homes across Dartford have been jailed.



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