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Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:10:06 +0100
Khan sets out plans to resettle Afghan refugees in London
London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced plans to help the city’s councils and housing associations support the arrival of Afghan refugees.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:30:30 +0100
Mark Spence: Body of missing 38-year-old Bromley man found
The body of a Bromley man has been found more than two months after he went missing.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:46:38 +0100
Greenwich: Doctors can stop life-support for disabled boy
Doctors can lawfully stop providing life-support treatment to a severely disabled 14-year-old boy in the care of Greenwich Council, a High Court judge has ruled.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 16-storey tower on Bromley High Street submitted
Plans for a 16-storey tower in place of a former Maplin store on Bromley High Street have been submitted just months after similar proposals were rejected.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Mascots race announced for Epsom Family Fun Day
Beloved mascots from some of the most iconic sports teams in the region will race each other at Epsom Downs Racecourse this bank holiday Monday (August 30).

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon mum calls for more playtime help for autistic kids
A mum from Croydon is speaking out as she seeks better support for autistic kids outside of school.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:15:00 +0100
New cycle route to run between Waltham Forest and Hackney
Construction of a new cycling route between Waltham Forest and Hackney is set to begin this autumn.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Police urging revellers to behave during new music festivals this weekend
POLICE are urging revellers to behave during two new music festivals this weekend.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New 24/7 bus service to serve Amazon's Dartford warehouse
A new 24-hour bus service has been launched running through north Kent to serve a new, huge Amazon warehouse in Dartford.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
South east London smoking prevalence as rates rose in lockdown
The number of young adults who smoke in England rose by a quarter in the first lockdown – but more people also successfully kicked the habit, new research has suggested.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
TripAdvisor's 10 best brunch places to go in Greenwich
Greenwich is home to a whole host of restaurants, cafes and eateries where you can pick up some delicious brunch.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Host Unusual's staycation places to stay near south London
Four of the most unusual residencies in the world are within driving distance from south London - and you can go and stay in them.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
August bank holiday deals: Currys PC World and Carphone Warehouse and AO
We’ve compiled a list of some of the best offers available on electrical goods this August Bank Holiday weekend.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +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!

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:39:02 +0100
Illegal cigarettes found stashed inside Woolwich shop wall
A man has been prosecuted after council officers seized 126 packets of illegal tobacco products, smuggled into the country from Lithuania and Russia.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:21:34 +0100
Battersea community centre to be bulldozed and rebuilt
A community centre in South London will be bulldozed down and replaced with a newer centre and 24 flats built above it.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:00:18 +0100
Disabled man refused entry to Bexleyheath clubs for trainers
A disabled man with a painful medical condition was refused entry to two Bexleyheath nightclubs within minutes because he was wearing a pair of trainers for comfort.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:31:56 +0100
Good Ofsted review for Greenwich children's services
Ofsted has delivered a glowing review of children's services in Greenwich, praising how they have responded to the "significant challenges" of the pandemic.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:29:17 +0100
CCTV appeal after man attacked with bottle on Welling train
A group of teenagers attacked a man with a broken bottle after he was asked them to be quiet on the train to Welling last month, sparking a CCTV appeal from police.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:16:35 +0100
SE Londoner who lost dad to Covid-19 calls for inquiry
A south east Londoner who lost his father to Covid-19 has said the handling of national coronavirus inquiries "simply isn't good enough" and has demanded the UK Government "show some leadership."

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:42:43 +0100
Amazon offering £1,000 bonus to Dartford warehouse recruits
Online retail titan Amazon is offering recruits for its new Darftord warehouse a £1,000 joining bonus as it looks to attracts staff amid a mounting hiring crisis.

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 images 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
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 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 16:05:56 +0100
Police name Kai Davis as man fatally stabbed in Kingston
Police have named a 22-year-old man as the victim of a fatal stabbing in Kingston town centre on Saturday (August 21).

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:38:35 +0100
Man stabbed outside Balham underground
A man was stabbed near Balham underground station last night (Tuesday, August 24), police have stabbed.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:50:43 +0100
The Surbiton charity that inspired the Paralympics
As millions of people around the world tune into the Paralympic Games 2020 in Tokyo, few people know the story of how a Surbiton veteran’s home played a part in the creation of the sporting spectacular.

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 19:45:38 +0100
Cyclist dead after Pinner Road crash
Eyewitness are urged to come forward after a cyclist died in a crash this afternoon.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Harrow Borough FC midfielder faces serious injuries
A fundraiser has launched for a popular Harrow Borough FC midfielder who is suffering a serious “career threatening” injury.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Two roads in Barnet area set to be closed for roadworks
Motorists may encounter some disruption due to the temporary closure of two roads in the Barnet area, starting from Friday.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Two roads in Harrow area set to be closed for roadworks
Drivers in the Harrow area may face some disruption due to two temporary road closures to be implemented next month.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Drinks flow as hospice holds fundraising summer party event at brewery
THE community joined together for a fundraising summer party in aid of a hospice.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:16:57 +0100
Tribute to 'inspiring' Harrow scout leader who died
A long-serving “much respected” scout leader who dedicated his life to aiding young people in Harrow has died.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:55:00 +0100
New stages under construction at Elstree Studios
The construction of two sound stages at Elstree Studios is well underway.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:42:40 +0100
Number of positive Covid cases on the rise across district - figures reveal
THE number of coronavirus cases in Epping Forest increased by 45, official figures show.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:32:04 +0100
Latest number of Covid cases in Rebridge and Waltham Forest
MORE than 150 new Covid cases were recorded in Waltham Forest and Redbridge, new figures have shown.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
3Food4U becomes charity partner of online networking company
An organisation that has provided a lifeline for so many during the pandemic has secured a guaranteed £30,000 in sponsorship over the next three years after being chosen as a charity partner.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Churchill Theatre Bromley: What's on in the coming weeks
There are a number of shows coming to Churchill Theatre as it makes its post-lockdown return, so we've put together a preview of those premiering in the coming weeks.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:29:54 +0100
Three guilty of killing teenager in Haringey with knife
A teenager has been found guilty of murdering a boy who was fatally stabbed with a Rambo-style knife after turning up for a “little scrap” about a mobile phone.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:50:00 +0100
Police issue further appeal after robbery near Meadow Park
Police have issued a further appeal for witnesses after a robbery in a Borehamwood park.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:45:00 +0100
Inquest held into death of Chipping Barnet woman after burglary
Burglars who robbed a former air hostess' home minutes before she collapsed and later died will be charged with manslaughter if they are ever found, an inquest has heard.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:32:33 +0100
Headstone community battles 'snap' graffiti vandal
A community is locked in an ongoing battle with a “vandal” intent on spraying the word 'snap' across the neighbourhood.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:17:50 +0100
'No apology' from Barnet Council over green bin sticker
A gardener has been left with a pile of leaves and branches several feet high after Barnet Council failed to send her a green bin sticker for five months.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Postman takes on 980 mile cycle challenge to help kids write
A KEEN cyclist is preparing to ride almost a thousand miles across the county for a children’s writing charity.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Public consultation as plans for 740 homes for town revealed
PLANS have been drawn up for a huge development with more than 700 homes, a number of traveller pitches and a community centre.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:51:22 +0100
Sainsbury's Beckenham: Suspects escape from police
Bromley Police have caught people with a number of suspicious items in a bag at a Sainsbury's store in Beckenham.



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