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Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:28:04 +0100
Watch: Knife-wielding burglar tasered after Gravesend spree
Dramatic footage captured the moment a knife-wielding burglar was tasered as he chased a terrified woman around her Gravesend home on Christmas Eve.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:48:20 +0100
Andre Bent: Man jailed for role in Maidstone gig knife-fight
A Crystal Palace man who was involved in a knife fight outside a rap gig which resulted in the death of a 21-year-old has been jailed for 11 years.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:53:36 +0100
Smithy Family fire: Police release CCTV image of suspect car
Police investigating an arson attack on the TikTok famous Smithy Family’s Welling home have released an image of a car they wish to identify.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Macmillan: Woman scales the O2 in Greenwich in memory of mum
A woman has climbed up the daunting O2 Arena to raise fund for Macmillan after losing both her mother and her grandmother to breast cancer.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Love Island's Dr Alex praises UK Dyson Award winning device
Lewisham’s Dr Alex has praised the winner of this year’s UK James Dyson award, who designed a potentially life-saving device to help stem bleeding from knife wounds.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Beer festival returns to historic Ram Quarter
The Beer by the River festival is making a big return to the heart of Wandsworth.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
South London man paralysed in crash targeting Le Mans
A south London man is hoping to take part in the first ever all-disabled team to compete in the Le Mans 24 Hour after recovering from a motorcycle crash that left him paralysed.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:45:00 +0100
Man charged with murder of man in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton
A man has been charged by police with the murder of a 32-year-old man.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Planned road closures in Ongar, Roydon and North Weald Bassett
Drivers using roads across Epping Forest may face some disruption to their journeys due to temporary closures for roadworks, starting from Monday.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Refugees from Syria resettled in each SE London council area
The Government recently announced that the Afghan Citizens' Resettlement Scheme will welcome 20,000 people trying to escape persecution from the Taliban – with up to 5,000 in its first year.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Anerley mum makes breastmilk paintings for new mums to keep
A mum from Bromley is helping women to commemorate a “proud” time in their lives by painting pictures for new mums using their breastmilk.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:02:08 +0100
Asda, Tesco and Morrisons issue urgent product recall amid salmonella warning
Salmonella infection usually causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Brexit issues could mean pigs in blankets are off the menu for Christmas 2021
Last year it was Covid-19 altering our Christmas plans but in 2021 its Brexit that could change the festive traditions.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more: August Bank Holiday supermarket opening hours
With the bank holiday approaching this weekend in England and Wales, many supermarkets will be working on reduced hours.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Asda, M&S, Aldi: Where to find the cheapest, most sustainable school uniforms
How handy would it be to compare all the school uniform essentials across all stores in one table to see what is cheapest? Now you can!

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:22:18 +0100
Bexley bin strikes to end after Unite and Serco agree terms
Bin collections are set to resume in Bexley for the first time in six weeks, with a deal " in principle" struck between workers and their employer Serco.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:33:57 +0100
Teen injured in 'random pole attack outside Streatham school'
A teenager was randomly attacked from behind by a man swinging a wooden pole outside his south London school and left in a critical condition, a court heard.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:13:50 +0100
Sexual assaults on London buses spark Sutton CCTV appeal
A string of "despicable" sexual assaults on London buses has triggered police to issue a CCTV appeal.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:16:25 +0100
The Blackheath Tea Hut back from the dead after 2020 crash
The famous Blackheath Tea Hut has made a long-awaited comeback this week following a devastating accident which saw a car plough into the hut whilst people were inside in 2020.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:32:20 +0100
South London train service disruption over bank holiday
Passengers across south east London have been warned of disruption to train services this bank holiday weekend.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:16:57 +0100
Milkshake shortage as McDonald’s hit by supply chain issues
Fast food giant McDonald’s has run out of milkshakes in south London due to supply chain problems.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:50:22 +0100
Northfleet vicar jailed for sexually abusing children
A retired Northfleet vicar, now jailed for sexually abusing children, was allowed to work in churches for 25 years despite an earlier conviction.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:45:39 +0100
Greenwich Council pledges to accept Afghan refugees
Greenwich Council has pledged to accept refugees fleeing Afghanistan in response to the Taliban takeover.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 07:55:35 +0100
CCTV: Woman 'pushes her knees' into Stockwell Tube passenger
Police have released an image after a woman pushed her knees into a Tube passenger in south London, aggravating a previous injury.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:34:43 +0100
New Mayor's walking tour shows off Kingston's history
Every London borough contains a wealth of historical wonders and tales, yet few (perhaps none?) boast as many beguiling historical set pieces and secrets as Kingston.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:38:44 +0100
Richmond Council announce new tree-planting drive
Richmond Council announced today (Tuesday, August 24) they were committing to "nearly £1 million" in funding for planting new trees in the borough.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:47:54 +0100
Man seriously hurt in Putney police chase crash
A man has been seriously hurt in a crash in Putney in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, August 24).

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Three injured in Morden house fire
Two woman were taken to hospital after they managed to escape a house fire in Morden during the weekend.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:17:19 +0100
Sexual assaults on London buses in Edmonton spark appeal
Police have released CCTV images in connection with sexual assaults on London buses in and around Edmonton.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:42:26 +0100
Kingsbury's Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died
The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80, his publicist has said.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Love letters gave insight into wartime life in East London
It is 10 years since we reported on how a fascinating insight into Leytonstone in the Second World War had been uncovered following the discovery of 100 forgotten letters in a dusty old shoebox.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Plans lodged for Waltham Abbey pool and health centre five years ago
It is five years ago this week since plans for a major medical, housing and pool development in Epping Forest were submitted.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Traffic restrictions near four Haringey schools from September 1
Motorists using roads in the vicinity of four schools in Haringey are facing restrictions from the start of next month when experimental safety measures are introduced.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:29:36 +0100
Crossrail: Elizabeth Line ‘on target’ for early 2022 opening
The central section of Crossrail is “very much on target” to open in the first half of 2022 according to Crossrail’s chief executive.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:46:52 +0100
Biker left with serious injuries after two vehicle crash on the M11
A biker was left with serious injuries in a crash on the M11.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:48:44 +0100
Consultation on LTNs in Bruce Grove, St Ann’s and Bounds Green
Haringey residents are being asked to have their say on plans to introduce three traffic-reduction schemes.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:33:00 +0100
Enfield man jailed after posing as HMRC and Royal Mail
A 20-year-old from Enfield has been jailed after trying to swindle the public out of more than £185k through scam text messages.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Concern over sentencing 'leniency' as dozens of repeat knife criminals dodge jail
Dozens of adult criminals caught carrying knives for at least a second time in Essex were spared an immediate prison sentence last year, figures reveal.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:39:02 +0100
'Business is potential source of suspected river pollution' - says environment agency
A town's business could be a potential source of suspected river pollution, the Environment Agency has now revealed.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:12:00 +0100
M25 crash: Three dead and two arrested
Three people have died and two drivers have been arrested after a serious collision involving a lorry, a minibus and a car on the M25 in Essex.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:41:06 +0100
London Covid cases: Rates fall in most south east boroughs
The latest case rates have been released for every local authority area in England and in most of them, infections are rising.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:13:24 +0100
Essex fashion worker crowned as latest winner of Love Island
Millie Court and Liam Reardon have been named the winners of Love Island 2021.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:13:52 +0100
Boots in Brent Cross to offer drugs and make-up on Deliveroo
Boots has become the latest high street brand to sign up with Deliveroo to help customers who may have over-indulged on the food and drink delivery app the night before.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 07:29:35 +0100
Three dead and two arrested after serious crash on M25
Three people have died and two drivers have been arrested after a serious crash involving a lorry, a minibus and a car on the M25 in Essex.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The Bromley Boutique lockdown success: ‘We survived!'
An independent clothes shop in the centre of Bromley is celebrating its success in opening - and making it through - lockdown.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:48:11 +0100
Highest ever patient numbers waiting for treatment in June - official figures reveal
THE highest number of patients were waiting for routine treatment at hospital for June, official figures have now revealed.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Covid antibody tests to launch across the UK today - how to book
Here’s what you need to know about the programme and who is eligible for a test.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:16:24 +0100
New 'Covid-22' variant will be a 'big problem for the coming year'
The scientist, who is based in Europe, warned the new strain could become the most dangerous and warned we face a “big risk”.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:38:45 +0100
Five jailed over brutal killing of taekwondo star Amrou Greenidge
The Old Bailey heard that the talented athlete had fallen in with a ‘dangerous crowd’ leading to his killing in August 2019.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:06:55 +0100
Extinction Rebellion climate activists arrested in London
At least eight people have been arrested at protests in London demanding urgent action on the climate crisis organised by Extinction Rebellion (XR).



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