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Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London Councils declare support for Afghan refugees
Borough councils in London are continuing to pledge their support and willingness to resettle refugees from Afghanistan amid a chaotic conclusion of the 20-year war in the country.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:30:00 +0100
Road closures in and around Enfield including one lasting 10 weeks
A number of streets in and around Enfield are set to be closed for roadworks, including one due to last more than two months.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:05:12 +0100
Planned road closures in Chigwell and Harlow for roadworks
Drivers across Epping Forest may face some disruption due to temporary closures for roadworks.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:00:50 +0100
South east London Covid-19 vaccine figures and rates
As all over 16s can now get the vaccine, we've taken a look at the uptake in south east London boroughs.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:22:08 +0100
The cutest south east London dogs - as sent in by you
For National Dog Day 2021 we asked you to send in the cutest snaps of your pups.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:28:25 +0100
World Health Organisation monitoring new coronavirus variant
A new coronavirus strain, named Mu, has been designated a variant of interest by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London and Kent residents left baffled by strange sky object
Residents of south east London and north Kent have been left baffled by a "strange" object spotted in the night sky.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:37:42 +0100
Man who harassed female students at Royal Holloway sentenced
An Addlestone man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to harassing female students at Royal Holloway University in Egham.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:40:00 +0100
South Londoners campaigning to ban destructive fishing
Campaigners in south London are winning support for a campaign to outlaw destructive fishing practices in the UK's protected coastal areas.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:22:24 +0100
Murder probe in Hounslow after man dies of head injury
Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man who suffered a fatal head injury in Hounslow earlier this month.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Covid cancels Kingston Carnival - again
Kingston Carnival has been cancelled for the second year running amid ongoing concerns about the Covid-19 virus.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:06:21 +0100
Leyton High Street: Victim left with head injury after fight
A man has been left with a head injury after a fight in a busy high street involving a hammer.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of when UFO sightings over Chigwell and Loughton were revealed
Strange lights over Chigwell were among the UFO sightings over Epping Forest when documents were published ten years ago this week.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Walthamstow held homecoming party for Olympian Lutalo Muhammad five years ago
It is five years ago since Walthamstow welcomed home its own medallist from the Rio Olympics.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:37:34 +0100
Harrow exploiters jailed after forcing women to be sex workers
A man and woman who trafficked young women from Brazil to London as sex workers have been jailed.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:01:14 +0100
IN PICTURES: Two new music festivals bring the good times
ALMOST 30,000 revellers flocked to two new music festivals.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:29:01 +0100
Police issue update after five people stabbed in Harrow
Five people who were stabbed after a large fight near Harrow Civic Centre are thought not to be suffering life-changing conditions.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:31:27 +0100
B&M submits plans to take over Homebase Dartford store
Retailer B&M has submitted plans to Dartford Council to open a new store in the area.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:13:39 +0100
The Chelsfield Orpington to reopen after £400k investment
An iconic community pub in Orpington is set to reopen its doors again following an investment.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:42:01 +0100
Orpington stabbing: Four released with no further action
Metropolitan Police has released an update following a stabbing in Orpington.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:18:03 +0100
Lamborghini driver on way to car meet has car seized in South Mimms
The driver of an expensive supercar was “walking home in tears” after their car was seized by police in South Mimms.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:34:23 +0100
Met Office London September weather: Heavy wind and rain
Heavy wind and rain will lash parts of the country during an “unsettled” September for the UK, forecasters say.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:54:35 +0100
Carshalton and Clockhouse police seize large cannabis stash
Carshalton South and Clockhouse Police are investigating after finding a large amount of cannabis during a search warrant.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:47:50 +0100
Man spat at bus driver near Wembley Stadium
A CCTV appeal has been issued after a bus driver was spat at and verbally abused near Wembley Stadium.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:37:19 +0100
Vauxhall stabbing: Man seriously ill in London hospital
A man in his 20s is seriously ill in hospital following a stabbing in Lambeth.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:22:24 +0100
Bromley police: Cyclist assaulted on bike in West Wickham
Bromley Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident involving a cyclist in West Wickham.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:36:24 +0100
Orpington stabbing: Four arrests following Bromley violence
There was a "large disturbance" in Bromley on Monday night - with reports of a stabbing, stealing and people jumping into gardens.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Number of positive Covid cases in Epping Forest on the rise - official figures reveal
The number of coronavirus cases in Epping Forest is on the rise, official figures have revealed.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
'740 homes plan is far too much for our town' - say angry campaigners
ANGRY campaigners and families have raised serious concerns about plans for a huge development with more than 700 homes, a number of traveller pitches and a community centre.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:24:43 +0100
Ryanair: See 14 new European routes from Stansted, Luton and Gatwick airports
Ryanair announced its Winter 2021 schedule today for its three London airports with the opening of 14 new routes, bringing the total to 142.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:31:23 +0100
Netflix release trailer for season 3 of You - watch it here
Viewers saw the last season end with Joe and Love in suburbia, married and pregnant.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:51:36 +0100
Section 60 in Orpington after reports of violence
Four people have been arrested after a stabbing in Orpington this afternoon (Monday, August 30).

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:39:23 +0100
Extinction Rebellion activists block Tower Bridge
Activists with climate action group Extinction Rebellion (XR) have blocked London's Tower Bridge today (Monday, August 30) to demand emergency action on the climate crisis.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:17:36 +0100
Appeal to find woman missing from Eltham
Authorities are appealing for help in the search for a woman missing from Eltham in Greenwich.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:53:08 +0100
Arrests as police target child exploitation in South London
Eight people have been arrested in police operations targeting child sexual exploitation (CSE) in south west London.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:16:47 +0100
Man critically hurt after suspected hit-and-run in Bromley
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash on Saturday (August 28) in Bromley that police suspect was a hit-and-run incident.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
One of Wandsworth’s most unusual homes in pictures
From the outside, 575 Wandsworth Road looks like any other three-storey 19th century house in Clapham.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:37:41 +0100
Seven arrested in connection with drug and assault offences at new festivals
Seven people were arrested in connection with drug supply and assault offences at two new festivals.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:52:37 +0100
Man ordered to pay almost £3,000 after flytipping waste on industrial estate
A Harrow man has been ordered to pay almost £3,000 after flytipping waste on an industrial estate.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:33:28 +0100
Man was left with multiple injuries after a hit and run crash
A man was left with multiple injuries after a hit and run crash.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:22:37 +0100
Man wanted in connection with serious assault after argument near pub
POLICE want to speak to this man in connection with a serious assault in Harlow.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:13:34 +0100
Teen stabbed after argument leads to fight at town centre bus stop
A teenage boy was stabbed after an argument lead to a fight at a town centre bus stop.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The Artful Duke: Bromley’s newest dog-friendly pub – review
“With a lunch menu ranging with options from a rib eye steak to eggs and avocado on toast – I had to decide what kind of person I wanted to be that day."

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
7 new Covid rules coming to schools in September
The changes will affect a lot of day-to-day life for pupils from PPE to self-isolation.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in September
Here is the full list of new Netflix content in September including Money Heist, Sex Education and Schumacher.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:59:28 +0100
London cabbie killed in Afghanistan trying to save family
A London taxi driver was among those killed in an suicide attack at an airport in Afghanistan after flying out to help his family.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:37:51 +0100
Bromley teen arrested after woman assaulted in Swanley Park
Police have made a public appeal for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Swanley Park.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:37:36 +0100
Bromley teen arrested after woman assaulted in Swanley Park
Police have made a public appeal for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Swanley Park.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 15:25:00 +0100
Bexley the most affordable London borough for new homes
Bexley has been revealed to be the most affordable borough in London for first-time buyers, with Lewisham and Bromley also bucking the trend of London's unaffordable housing.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 12:11:37 +0100
South London Met officer warned over homophobic email
A Metropolitan Police officer has been given a final warning after he was found to have sent an email containing homophobic content to dozens of colleagues.



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