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Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:49:52 +0100
Boris Johnson will hold lockdown press conference today
The Prime Minister will host a press conference this afternoon to confirm whether England can ease lockdown restrictions.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:35:59 +0100
Met Police make 49 arrests in London as 19 officers are hurt
Metropolitan Police made 49 arrests in London on the day of the Euro 2020 final.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Three more teenagers have been charged after Woolwich murder
Three more teenagers have been charged with the murder of Tamim Ian Habimana in south London.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 03:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis explains how to get more Sainsbury's Nectar card points
Martin Lewis has told Sainsbury's customers how to get more Nectar card points in the UK.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley: Ora nightclub applies for seven-day late licence
Fears have been raised after a nightclub located between flats on a street in central Bromley applied for a seven-day-a-week late licence.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
South London cafe gets bespoke support from Coca-Cola
A cafe in Honour Oak Park in south London have welcomed receiving support by corporate giant Coca-Cola recently as part of the company's 'Project Open' scheme.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:35:00 +0100
Afghan man arrested in Colindale over people-smuggling ring
A man believed to be a leading member of an international people-smuggling network has been arrested.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Another successful year for our young reporters
The 2021 Young Reporter Awards took place on Wednesday 23 June and students from all over the South-East attended the virtual award ceremony, in anticipation of winning the top prizes.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 15:59:48 +0100
London crime: Teenager critical after stabbing in Thornton Heath
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a teenager was stabbed in Thornton Heath.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:46:02 +0100
Met Office issues weather warning for rain in London
London is set to be hit with heavy rain which will lead to a wet and miserable Monday, the Met Office said.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:15:00 +0100
When and where to see the Red Arrows ahead of Euro 2020 final
The Red Arrows will fly over Wembley Stadium on Sunday to salute the England players shortly before kick-off in the Euro 2022 final with Italy.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:03:29 +0100
Virgin Galactic: How to watch Richard Branson space launch
Virgin Galactic’s first fully crewed flight to the edge of space is scheduled for today.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:03:57 +0100
Woolwich: Boy charged with murder and attempted murder
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder and attempted murder of two teenagers in Woolwich.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Chris Eubank pays tribute to son Sebastian after death
Sebastian Eubank died at the age of 29, just days before his 30th birthday, after drowning in Dubai.

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 09:00:00 +0100
You can eat in a Michelin-star restaurant for under £30
Nearly half of the most affordable Michelin-Star restaurants are based in London, according to a new survey.

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 15:38:16 +0100
Kate Moss makes Euro 2020 official guest list at Wembley
Kate Moss will be an official guest at the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 17:42:59 +0100
Saving Elstree's cinema heritage from destruction
Some kind readers have asked me over the years why don't I publish a book containing the best of my columns over the past 44 years. There are two good reasons. Firstly I cannot imagine anything more boring and secondly I do not keep copies. To me tod...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 17:27:56 +0100
Croydon Thornton Heath murder probe launched by Met Police
A murder investigation has been launched after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in Thornton Heath, Croydon, south London.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 17:15:31 +0100
Appeal after boy, 6, hurt by hit-and-run moped rider
AN appeal for witnesses, especially drivers who may have dashcam footage, has gone out after a boy of six was seriously injured in a collision with a moped rider in Harlington.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 16:56:51 +0100
Man charged with murder on Hillingdon Hill
A MAN has been charged with murder in Hillingdon.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 15:35:02 +0100
Woman charged with murder after death of Mee Chong
A woman has been charged with the murder of Mee Kuen Chong, whose body was discovered nearly 200 miles away from her home in Wembley.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
New homes plans will 'change irretrievably' Epping's 'appearance and character'
We have received various notices that Epping Forest District Council is proposing to re-develop three sites for residential purposes comprising some 270 dwellings, and two car parks in Bakers/Cottis Lanes for commercial and other purposes.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:55:09 +0100
Crash closes A1 between M25 and Borehamwood
A serious crash has shut the A1 in Borehamwood this afternoon.

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
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 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.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:42:53 +0100
Ipswich's Brickmakers Wood garden lands national B&Q award
A garden in Ipswich and the local community have been recognised nationally for their green-fingered efforts during lockdown and have won a prestigious competition.

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.



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