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Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:46:35 +0100
Bromley GP heralded as 'hidden hero' for vaccine work
A Bromley GP has been heralded as a "hidden hero" for his innovative work around flu vaccinations within local primary care services.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:00:22 +0100
Kent footballer allegedly receives homophobic abuse
A semi-professional football player in Kent who recently came out as bisexual has allegedly suffered homophobic abuse during a match

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich thanks local Covid heroes in Cutty Sark ceremony
A night of appreciation has been held on the deck of the Cutty Sark to thank Greenwich's Covid-19 heroes now restrictions have been lifted.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Fantastic' nurses from Erith and Croydon receive awards
Nurses and midwives who have gone above and beyond over the last year have been recognised in a set of annual NHS awards, with winners coming from both Erith and Croydon.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
20,000 sign petition calling for reopening of Crystal Palace pools
A petition calling on City Hall to fund the reopening of Crystal Palace National Sports Centre’s 50-metre and diving pools has received more than 6,000 signatures in just a week.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hospitals launch group model to further enhance patient care
Two hospitals have launched a group model to further enhance hospital care for patients across south west London and Surrey.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:45:00 +0100
Police appeal after man hit by car and killed in Watermead Way
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a pedestrian died following a collision.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Rise in Essex school suspensions despite lockdown
Almost 8,000 children were suspended from school in 2019/2020 – despite lockdown restrictions severely limiting numbers able to be taught in classrooms for a large part of the year.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon reveals drug-related deaths in 2020
Croydon recorded almost a dozen drug-related deaths last year.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How Sainsburys, Tesco, Waitrose and Morrisons are hiding empty shelves
Supermarkets in the UK are getting creative in an attempt to cover up empty shelves.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Homeless Wandsworth children in temporary accommodation
Thousands of children were living in temporary accommodation in Wandsworth during the last national lockdown

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 16:10:00 +0100
Police arrest two teens after stabbing at Lordship Rec Ground
Detectives have arrested two 16-year-olds on suspicion of attempted murder after another teenager was seriously injured in a stabbing.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:35:00 +0100
Man charged with attempted murder after Wood Green attack
A 33-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder over a knife attack on a social worker who was trying to check on the welfare of two vulnerable children.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:15:00 +0100
Police investigating attempted rape near Tottenham issue CCTV images
Detectives have released images of a man they wish to identify in connection with an attempted rape.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London police reveal big cat reports since 2015
Police in London have revealed how many big cat sightings there have been.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
28 people died following police contact in London last year
Another 28 people died following contact with police in London last year.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Perseid meteor shower heading to Earth - when you can see it
Due to the extreme heat, the air around the meteors glows and can leave behind trails of light and fireball explosions.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The worst hygiene rated restaurants in Bexley and Greenwich
These are the restaurants, takeaways and shops in Bexley and Greenwich that have been told they need to make major improvements by hygiene inspectors.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 15:10:45 +0100
Mum finds 'guardian angel' who saved son after appeal
A mother is set to be reunited with her son's "guardian angel" after a heartwarming appeal to readers.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:36:24 +0100
Croydon building plot for sale with planning for luxury home
If you have ever thought about building your dream home but didn't know where, then you might just be in luck.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:27:11 +0100
Dartford: Man wanted in attempted murder investigation
Police have launched a manhunt following an allegation of attempted murder in Dartford.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Battersea Park’s Funfair tragedy
The tragedy time forgot: Battersea Park’s Big Dipper disaster

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Esher Theatre announces opening date
A new theatre and music venue will open in Esher next month amid a resurgence in the performing arts after months of Covid-19 restrictions.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Battersea man appeals as wife suffers double stroke in India
A husband has launched a desperate appeal in a bid to get his wife back to the UK after she suffered a stroke whilst on a visit to India during lockdown.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London police reveal how many officers are attacked
Attacks on police in London hit a four-year high during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 15:50:00 +0100
Figures reveal 28 deaths following police contact in London last year
Twenty-eight died following contact with police in London last year, figures have revealed.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:14:42 +0100
Barnet Homes accused of negligence by long Covid patient
A man who is living with long Covid has claimed he could face homelessness as a result of “negligence” by Barnet Council’s housing arm.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
An Essex road that is unrecognisable a century later
A rural picture of Loughton High Road at the turn of the 20th century with just a few scattered shops and the Old Bank.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Homeless Sutton children in temporary accommodation
More than 800 children were living in temporary accommodation in Sutton during the last national lockdown.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley Marilyn Monroe play has ‘hopes for West End'
A rehearsed reading play about Marilyn Monroe is taking place in Bromley and it is hoped it will go from south east London and global rehearsals to the West End.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
One of Bromley's most expensive houses for sale on Zoopla
This seven-bed detached Victorian family home with its very own gym and games room is one of the most expensive houses currently up for sale in Bromley.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Why the BBC needs a good prune - and X Factor loves a villain
Welcome back to my weekly showbiz ramble and thank you to readers who contact me, which is always encouraging as writing is a lonely occupation. The latest was a chap from America commenting on my article about Marilyn Monroe and informing me she suf...

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:11:07 +0100
'Covid vaccine keeps us all safe - so why do some refuse?'
Why are people not getting vaccinated at the moment? Some 90 per cent of the population have received one jab, and another 68 per cent have had two jabs at time of writing.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:26:27 +0100
Norwood man with knife convicted after Snapchat video
A man from Norwood has been convicted after he filmed himself waving a knife around in a nightclub.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Woolwich bagel store returns after 16-month Covid-19 closure
A bagel boss in Woolwich

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Blackheath cat in national awards final after hospital story
A marvellous moggy from Blackheath has been chosen to go through to next week’s final of the National Cat Awards 2021.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
'You won’t be able to leave the country' without Covid vaccine, warns Shapps
The news will come as a blow to Brits who are not vaccinated against coronavirus.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Channel 4 revisit 'killer nanny' Louise Woodward case in 'gripping' documentary
The new three-part documentary will offer a “new perspective” on the case which gripped the nation, and the world, 25 years ago.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
UK's cheapest supermarket revealed saving you a whopping £416 each year
Which? conducted its Cheapest Supermarket price comparison looking at the cost of a basket of 20 items, including groceries and household essentials.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Video shows Verphy Kudi partying as daughter died home alone
A video showing a teenage mother partying while her baby daughter starved to death home alone has been released.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:40:00 +0100
Police dog returns to duty after Orpington stabbing
A police dog has returned to duty just two months after being "brutally stabbed" in the head.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:57:59 +0100
Flash flooding causes disruption in London
Parts of South London have again been hit by torrential rain and localised flooding this weekend.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 15:54:54 +0100
Police called to double stabbing in Orpington
A man has been arrested after two people were rushed to hospital with stab wounds in the early hours of this morning.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:16:53 +0100
Police issue warnings to drivers at New Malden Tesco
Police have targeted dangerous drivers causing mayhem in a supermarket car park in New Malden.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 11:05:53 +0100
New rooftop garden unveiled at Bexleyheath development
A stunning new rooftop garden has opened in Bexleyheath.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Search for missing Surrey teenager Sue Ellen
A public appeal has been launched in the search for a teenage girl missing from Surrey.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Five arrests as police seize AK47 and cannabis in Mitcham
Police have seized an AK47 machine gun and a "large amount of cannabis" in a raid in Mitcham.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
GP reflects on 37-year career at Earlsfield Practice
After 37 years of looking after the Earlsfield community, Dr David Gordon has decided to finally hang up his stethoscope.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New parking restrictions for Wimbledon AFC match days
New parking restrictions for match days at AFC Wimbledon's new stadium have been announced following a backlash from residents concerned over the impact on parking and noise in the area.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 14:47:29 +0100
Firefighters tackle fire at waste sorting centre in Edmonton
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled a fire in a waste sorting centre in Edmonton.



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