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Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Football fan to tour south London for 'month of football'
A Lewisham football fanatic is boldly attempting to go to a match every single day of September in a quest which will see him tour south London and beyond.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham man attempts football match every day of September
A Lewisham football fanatic is boldly attempting to go to a match every single day of September in a quest which will see him tour south London and beyond.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Interactive art installed at Sutton vaccination centre
A new artwork that encourages visitors to add to it has been installed at the St Nicholas vaccination centre in Sutton.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Extinction Rebellion protests spread to Barclays in Croydon
Activists with Extinction Rebellion (XR) have targeted the Barclays branch on North End in Croydon to protest the bank's continued funding of fossil fuel projects.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:35:15 +0100
London's tube rush hour is busiest since start of pandemic
Monday morning was the busiest rush hour on the Tube since the first national lockdown, according to Transport for London (TfL).

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The 20 cheapest petrol stations in Greenwich
New figures reveal that petrol prices have fallen for the first time this year.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London dental care: Figures reveal Covid's impact
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on dental care has been laid bare by new figures revealing a slump in treatments delivered to south east London patients.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:03:16 +0100
Cash, cocaine and weapons seized in Bromley drugs raid
Crack cocaine, heroin, cash and a knife were all seized in an early morning police raid in Bromley.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:31:12 +0100
Orpington worker awarded £900k after construction fall
A construction worker from Orpington has been awarded an £900,000 settlement after he suffered a fractured spine falling from the third story of a construction site.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:08:09 +0100
Thamesmead drivers set to go on strike, threatening local convenience stores
There is a "severe" threat of disruption to more than 1,500 convenience stores in London and the south east after a group of HGV drivers in Thamesmead voted unanimously for strike action.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:06:18 +0100
Bexley offers to house Afghan refugees after MP's pressure
Bexley has confirmed it will be supporting refugee families coming from Afghanistan after pressure from the local MP.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:34:04 +0100
Vicar joins climate march from London to Glasgow
A vicar from Reigate in Surrey who supports the climate campaign group Extinction Rebellion is marching from London to Glasgow to protest for climate justice.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:37:13 +0100
Soroptimists pay tribute to Emily Davison in Epsom
The Soroptimists in Epsom have paid tribute to suffragette martyr Emily Davison on their centenary celebrations this Sunday (September 5).

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:19:44 +0100
See Ability charity praised for new Surbiton sensory garden
A disability charity in Kingston has won Gold at the BBC's Gardeners Wold Live event for their new sensory garden.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 20:25:42 +0100
Police appeal for help tracing Kristina Alexandrou
Police have appealed for help tracing a missing woman from Barnet.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire police officer to face misconduct allegations
A police officer has been accused of using his position to attempt to form relationships with members of the public, according to a police misconduct report.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:59:27 +0100
Loughton campaigners take to the streets to save libraries
CHAMPIONS of local libraries took to the streets at the weekend to hit out at plans to build a new facility and flats to replace the existing site in Loughton.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Ireland country music stars in concert at Edmonton's Millfield Theatre
Four stars of country music in Ireland will be bringing a night of top-tapping music direct from the Emerald Isle to Edmonton at the end of this month.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 15:14:53 +0100
Eltham: Man admits killing partner who was battered over head
A man has admitted killing his partner, who was battered over the head with a breeze block.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:58:49 +0100
Police appeal for witnesses to Waltham Abbey crash
Essex police are appealing for witnesses to or dashcam footage of a collision that occurred in Waltham Abbey on Wednesday 1 September.At around 8:50pm a black Fourtwo Smartcar and a white Focus were in collision at North Street.Essex Police state: "W...

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:53:18 +0100
Covid hospital admission risk linked to air pollution
The mayor of London has said “bold action” is needed to tackle air pollution after a new report found it causes a greater risk of Covid-19 hospital admission.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:29:55 +0100
TK Maxx Purley Way and Mitcham Park: Jewellery found
Croydon Police are appealing for anyone who recognises the pictured jewellery.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:27:07 +0100
Clapham house fire: London Fire Brigade issues candle warning
Firefighters have issued a reminder on the safe use of candles after a fire at a house under renovation in Clapham.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:05:38 +0100
New Addington Castle Hill Avenue: Boy hit by car
There has been no arrest after a boy was hit by a car in New Addington, according to police.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 15:12:20 +0100
Wanted in Redbridge: Police appeal to find Mark Maloney
This week Met Police are looking for 24 year old Mark Maloney. Mark is wanted in connection with a burglary that happened within the London Borough of Redbridge.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 10:56:29 +0100
Eltham Palace FC win Your Move's new kit competition
A football team in Eltham has been celebrating after receiving a brand new football kit following its competition-winning success.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 10:49:47 +0100
Teenagers accused of murdering 16-year-old boy in Tottenham
Two youths have appeared in court accused of murdering a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed with a Zombie knife as a mobile phone and bicycle were stolen.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:21:15 +0100
Police appeal to find missing teenager
Essex police is concerned about the safety of 15 year old, Jack Joel and are now appealing for public assistance in locating the Harlow teenager.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Nominate a charity to receive share of £20k in Epping Forest
Your favourite local paper is giving local charities the chance to take a share of a whopping £125k cash giveaway.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Nominate a charity to receive a share of £20k in East London
Your favourite local paper is giving local charities the chance to take a share of a whopping £125k cash giveaway.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
South east London care worker vaccines: How many not had jab
Under a decision passed by MPs in July, all eligible staff must be double-jabbed by November 11 in an older adult care home in a bid to protect residents.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:24:36 +0100
Sarah Harding dies: Girls Aloud bandmates pay tribute
The four other members of Girls Aloud have paid tribute to Sarah Harding following her death from breast cancer on Sunday.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:43:18 +0100
Emmerdale’s Amy Walsh and EastEnders’ Toby Alexander-Smith expecting first baby
Emmerdale star Amy Walsh and EastEnders star Toby Alexander-Smith are expecting their first child together.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:50:36 +0100
British Airways is bringing back short-haul flights from Gatwick Airport
British Airways are planning to restore short-haul flights from Gatwick airport

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:35:12 +0100
Love Island's Lillie Haynes asked about Jack Grealish in ITV2 reunion special
Love Island's Millie Court and Liam Reardon came face to face with Lillie Haynes in the reunion episode.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
The best performing secondary schools in Greenwich ranked
With schools heading back this week, we've taken a look at some of the best performing secondary schools in Greenwich.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 13:40:52 +0100
Morrisons announce limited edition Dirty Burger Pizza
Morrisons has combined two of the nation’s favourite takeaway foods in an ultimate pizza mashup.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Everyone in Wanstead has role to play to help the community
Living in a community means everyone has responsibilities.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:20:36 +0100
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding dies aged 39 from cancer
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has died following a battle with breast cancer.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:37:19 +0100
London Ambulance Service issues urgent update on demand
An update on the demand for the London Ambulance Service has been issued.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 13:19:31 +0100
School meals provider in Enfield switches supplier
A school meals provider has switched suppliers to better reflect its commitment to tackling the climate emergency and to support London businesses.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:56:59 +0100
London Met Office weather: Temperatures soar in heatwave
London could see an official heatwave in the coming days, with temperatures hitting almost 30C (86F), forecasters have said.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:46:21 +0100
Wandsworth pub fire: Ground floor damaged by blaze
A pub has been damaged after a fire in Wandsworth.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 11:12:27 +0100
Sydenham police find large knife during patrols
Sydenham police officers found a large knife while out on patrols on Saturday.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:53:25 +0100
London police appeal after guns lead to watch thefts
Metropolitan Police are appealing for information after robbers on electric bikes threatened pedestrians with a gun and stole their watches.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:18:43 +0100
Extinction Rebellion protests London: More than 500 arrested
More than 500 arrests have been made during Extinction Rebellion’s protests in London.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Wonderful picture of High Street in Essex early last century
Above is a wonderful picture of Epping High Street from c1905 with a man posing for the camera, leaning against the famous water fountain erected in 1887.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Plans for plastic lamppost banners in Whetstone withdrawn
A plan to hang advertising banners in a town centre under a Barnet Council money-saving scheme was withdrawn from the agenda of a committee.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London postcode lottery over school admission appeals
Here we reveal how likely parents in each south east London borough are to win an appeal over their child's selected school - compared with other parts of the country:

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Houses for sale Bexley Zoopla: Inside the most expensive
This three bedroom equestrian detached home is the most expensive for sale in Bexley right now.



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