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Sun, 11 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Survey shows best and worst GPs in south east London
The results of the large patient-led survey of GP surgeries across the region are in and have revealed the "best" and "worst" rated surgeries in south east London.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:10:00 +0100
Morrisons issue warning to every customer over £1,000 scam
Customers of the supermarket chain are being told to remain vigilant as a new email scam sweeps across the UK.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Compare pictures to see how Loughton has changed since 1800s
Take a detailed look at the scene above created out of two pictures stitched together to show a landscape view of Loughton High Road in the late 1800s.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:31:25 +0100
Tesco, Lidl and Co-op change opening hours for Euro 2020 final
Tesco Express, Co-op and Lidl change their opening hours around Euro 2020 final.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 11:00:32 +0100
London crime: Two boys arrested over Woolwich stabbing
Two boys have been arrested on suspicion of murdering 15-year-old Tamim Ian Habimana in Woolwich, police said.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 10:14:00 +0100
DVLA issues warning to driving licence holders in the UK
The DVLA has issued a warning to all drivers in the UK.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Map: London locations where The Rolling Stones lived and played
We've mapped the London locations where The Rolling Stones live and played.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon health bosses urge people to get Covid vaccination
Health bosses in Croydon are urging adults to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as cases in the borough continue to rise.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Wayne Couzens could die in jail for Sarah Everard murder
Wayne Couzens could spend the rest of his life behind bars for the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard in Clapham.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
London crime: Violence leaves four teenagers dead
A number of people, including teenagers as young as 15, have become victims to a wave of violent incidents which has swept across south east London in the past week.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Review: The ultimate spot to watch the Euros and Wimbledon
Looking for a new space to enjoy a drink whilst watching the Euros and the Wimbledon Championships? Then this might be the place for you.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:10:00 +0100
Side effect of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines added to official list
Myocarditis refers to inflammation of the heart muscle, and pericarditis is inflammation of the outer lining of the heart.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0100
How did people vent frustration before social media?
Where did people take out all their anger and frustration before social media?

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Calls for more investment to make Wanstead's streets safer
After a recent serious accident, a petition has been launched calling for speeding controls and safer pavements on Hermon Hill.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Consultation to help determine future of Loughton library
Essex County Council are planning to demolish and rebuild the central library in Traps Hill, Loughton.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 14:07:01 +0100
'Be kind when Covid rules end' -Hertfordshire health boss
Hertfordshire’s top public health boss is urging people to be “kind to each other” when coronavirus rules are scrapped amid an increase of cases.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
The East London pubs we've lost in Walthamstow
No part of the areas of East London covered by the Guardian has lost more pubs than Walthamstow - and this week we take a look at some that have closed over the years.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 12:06:29 +0100
Teen stabbed at Oak Hill Park funfair in East Barnet
A teenager was stabbed at the funfair in East Barnet last night during a brawl.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 09:58:08 +0100
Ickenham teacher publishes second book in fantasy trilogy
AN Ickenham teacher is celebrating the publication of her second novel.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
East London motoring business pictured a century ago
Pictured above is a scene on The Ridgeway in Chingford in the mid-1920s showing The Beechwood Engineering & Coach Plating Co.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:02:24 +0100
Gareth Southgate lookalike pictured ahead of England Euro final
A Gareth Southgate lookalike is being bombarded with messages ahead of England's Euro 2020 final.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:03:37 +0100
Flying Ant Day: Met Office map shows ants in London
A Met Office map of London shows swarms of flying ants.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:37:32 +0100
Pair found guilty of double murder near school in Mill Hill
Two men have been found guilty of carrying out a double murder near a school following a dispute over a £15,000 debt.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Radlett man told to pay £118,000 after losing High Court case
A homeowner who challenged planning regulations after his self-build project became unauthorised has been ordered to pay nearly £120,000 in a community infrastructure tax by a High Court judge.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:22:22 +0100
Londoners urged not to be ‘complacent’ about terror threat
Londoners have been urged not to be ‘complacent’ about terror threat in capital.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:17:07 +0100
Croydon campaigners fight to save 'incredibly ugly' library in South Norwood
Hundreds are begging Croydon Council not to demolish South Norwood Library.

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 10:47:19 +0100
Wayne Couzens pleads guilty to Sarah Everard murder
A Metropolitan Police officer has pleaded guilty to murdering Sarah Everard in a case that has caused widespread shock and outrage.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:24:29 +0100
South London hospitals treating 100 Covid patients
South London hospitals are 100 patients for Covid-19 as cases rise but only 32 patients are on ventilators.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:23:33 +0100
Woman assaulted with watering can at Allum Lane Cemetery
Police are investigating an assault at a cemetery earlier this month.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:48:50 +0100
Lidl blame empty shelves on Brexit and lorry driver shortage in UK
Lidl has blamed empty shelves at some of its stores on 'disruptions to supply chain networks' and Brexit.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:27:54 +0100
London crime: Two arrests after deaths of teens
Police are continuing to question two people in relation to separate stabbings just hours apart which claimed the lives of two teenagers in London.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:31:05 +0100
Multiple officers investigated over Sarah Everard fallout
At least 12 serving police officers are being investigated over their conduct in relation to policing and the murder of Sarah Everard.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:57:57 +0100
Girl's tears at being handed Mount's England shirt go viral
A Bromley girl whose response to being handed Mason Mount’s England shirt at Wembley after their win against Denmark went viral has no plans to “sell or wash it”.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:33:53 +0100
'Scary' crowds and a festival vibe as Merton hosts Wimbledon
Normally a summer tradition in the borough of Merton, Wimbledon was sorely missed by many in 2020 after falling victim to the pandemic, but you could say that's made this year's return all the sweeter.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:27:50 +0100
'Scary' crowds and a festival vibe as Merton hosts Wimbledon
Normally a summer tradition in the borough of Merton, Wimbledon was sorely missed by many in 2020 after falling victim to the pandemic, but you could say that's made this year's return all the sweeter.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:03:03 +0100
Woolwich: Tamim Ian's school 'devastated' by fatal stabbing
Staff and pupils at the school attended by a teenager fatally stabbed in Woolwich were “devastated” to hear of his death.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:48:31 +0100
Three foxes found killed or injured in Foots Cray Meadows
Three foxes have been found either dead or severely injured in a woodland area in Bexley.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:59:49 +0100
Cyclist rushed to hospital after being by van in Lewisham
A woman has been rushed to a major trauma centre following a crash outside Lewisham hospital.

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.

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 16:40:11 +0100
Met Office updates chances of a July heatwave in London
A potential heatwave could hit London in time for lockdown restrictions easing.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:39:45 +0100
Croydon business school links with Bath Spa Uni
A business school in Croydon has announced a partnership with Bath Spa University that will let residents in the borough study business degrees while staying in south London.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:19:09 +0100
Man fined for dumping waste after resident tip-off in Merton
A MAN has been fined £1,000 for dumping waste on private land in Raynes Park following a trial at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court last week.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:06:38 +0100
Plan for Jobs: Kemi Badenoch visits Diamond Riding Centre
It has been exactly one year since the government announced its Plan for Jobs which includes furlough and kickstart schemes.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:38:55 +0100
Two arrested on suspicion of robbery in Carshalton
Police have launched an investigation following an assault in Carshalton on Thursday ( July 8).

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:30:15 +0100
EastEnders BBC set in Borehamwood broken into
The EastEnders set in Borehamwood was broken into by two intruders who later filmed themselves re-enacting a famous scene from the soap.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:23:02 +0100
Redbridge Council advises government to drop new school plan
Redbridge Council wants to halt plans for two new schools in the borough as a sharp drop in pupils threatens existing schools’ finances.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:21:40 +0100
Watch England Italy final live at Barnet FC's The Hive
Are you struggling to find a pub to watch the Euros final on Sunday?

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:05:37 +0100
No plans for kidney dialysis at new Whipps Cross hospital
Treatment units for almost 300 patients with kidney failure are not included in plans for the new Whipps Cross Hospital.



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