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Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:52:27 +0100
Catford traders fear town centre redevelopment plans
Catford traders are worried about their future in the town if a huge £500 million redevelopment goes ahead.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:47:34 +0100
Blessing Olusegun: Coroner says death was suicide or accident
A 21-year-old Eltham business student whose body was found on a South Coast beach most likely died because of suicide or an accident, a coroner has said.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:38:13 +0100
Car hits motorcyclist on A406 by Redbridge Roundabout
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a car deliberately hit him on the A406 by Redbridge Roundabout.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:00:51 +0100
Watling Park rape in Edgware sparks CCTV appeal
Police have released CCTV images after a woman was raped in a park in Edgware.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Man dies after being found injured in Edmonton alley
A man in his 60s has died after he was found with a serious leg injury in an alley in Edmonton.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Woman living with an expected gas leak in Ongar
A MOTHER-of-two has been left worrying for her children’s health a year after she reported a suspected gas leak to the council.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Walthamstow Mall offers free advert for green businesses
A Walthamstow mall is giving local green businesses the opportunity to promote themselves for free as part of Great Big Green Week, a national celebration of action on climate change.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham parents to run marathon for hospitals after baby dies
A couple whose baby daughter lived for just 10 days are running the London Marathon to raise money to support the wellbeing of the “beautiful humans” who cared for their family.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:22:03 +0100
Cabinet reshuffle not over as Boris Johnson set to shake up junior minister roles
Boris Johnson's reshuffle is not over yet, as further shake-ups for junior ministerial positions are still planned.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:00:46 +0100
Man charged with Streatham murder after Pakistan extradition
A man has been extradited from Pakistan and charged with the murder of a his wife who was found strangled to death in her south London home.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:36:30 +0100
Greenwich set for Comedy Festival at National Maritime Museum
A cavalcade of comedy is coming to Greenwich this week, with some of the biggest names in the industry set to perform in open-air shows at the National Maritime Museum.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:46:36 +0100
Erith warehouse fire cost Ocado an estimated £35 million
The total cost of a large fire at Ocado's Erith warehouse earlier this year has been revealed to be £35 million after around 300,000 customer orders were cancelled.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:32:19 +0100
Lewisham Council investing £10m into community projects
Lewisham Council is investing £10 million in community infrastructure projects and volunteer groups throughout the borough.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:27:26 +0100
Serious crash closes Swanley roads as air ambulance called
Police and ambulance crews have rushed to the scene of a 'serious accident' in Swanley this afternoon.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:57:17 +0100
Listen to Bexley GP over Nicki Minaj on vaccines says Boris
The Prime Minister has told the public to listen to a 'superstar GP of Bexley' over Nicki Minaj over her controversial stance on coronavirus vaccines.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:11:05 +0100
Murder arrest: 51-year-old man stabbed to death in Bromley
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 51-year-old was stabbed to death in Bromley last night.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:54:44 +0100
Insulate Britain: Delays as climate protestors blockade M25
Climate protesters have blockaded two junctions of the M25, causing significant tailbacks.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:36:01 +0100
Herne Bay: Thamesmead man charged with dealing Class As
A 22-year-old from Thamesmead has been charged with dealing crack cocaine and heroin in Kent as part of a suspected county lines network.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:39:12 +0100
Brookmill Park: E-fit released after three couples robbed
Police have released an e-fit of a man after three couples were robbed in Deptford park at knifepoint, with one man suffering stab wounds from which he is still recovering.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:02:13 +0100
Stuart Lubbock's dad Terry dies from cancer aged 76
The father of a man found dead in entertainer Michael Barrymore’s swimming pool 20 years ago has died, a friend has said.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:35:57 +0100
Three women sexually assaulted near Dollis Hill station
Police are hunting a sexual predator after three women were assaulted in the same area on different days.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Four streets in the Harrow area to be closed for roadworks
Four streets in the Harrow area are set to be temporarily closed for roadworks, starting from Monday.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Road closures in and Barnet for works and hospital scanner removal
A road junction is due to be closed on Sunday to enable a scanner to be removed from a hospital.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:49:43 +0100
Developers for High Barnet and Finchley Central flats drop out
Plans to build tower blocks of flats at two tube station car parks have been dropped.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:37:05 +0100
Giggs and Meek Mill film music video in Peckham
Giggs and Meek Mill have been spotted filming a music video in Peckham together.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Waltham Abby home installs sweet shop for elderly
A Waltham Abby care home has re-created a traditional sweet shop for its elderly residents who suffer with dementia.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Food agency 3Food4U's school supplies appeal raises £1,8000
A grateful parent was moved to tears after her children benefited from an appeal raised £1,800 to help pay for essential school supplies.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:15:24 +0100
Northwick Park Hospital's longest serving volunteer dies
Northwick Park Hospital’s longest serving volunteer has died after 48 years’ service at the NHS Trust.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Epping Forest's tragic suicide toll
Figures reveal how many Epping Forest residents have lost their lives to suicide – as campaigners call for the Government to bolster prevention following the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Harlow council set targets to hit net zero emissions
Harlow Council has agreed a target date and actions for hitting net zero carbon emissions for the first time, as the Essex authority steps up its efforts to tackle global climate change.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:30:00 +0100
Huge spike in neighbour complaints in Epping
Thousands of complaints were recorded in Epping Forest as noisy neighbours caused a headache during the first year of the pandemic.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Busy Harlow road set to close for roadworks next week
A major road in Harlow is set to be closed overnight for most of next week while works are carried out.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:35:29 +0100
Lottie Walker: East London powerhouse returns to Leyton
Three performers, past and present, with roots in the area will all come together in a fascinating play to be staged later this month.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:57:40 +0100
Crystal Palace flooding: Six rescued by fire brigade
Six people were rescued by the London Fire Brigade on Tuesday after flats flooded in Crystal Palace.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Plaque marks Holocaust survivors' home in Buckhurst Hill
A plaque has been unveiled at Holmehurst in Buckhurst Hill where Holocaust survivors lived for two years.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
'One stop shop' opens for community services in Epping
A charity is working with Epping Community Hub to provide a weekly 'one stop shop' information point for all available council and local community services.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:46:26 +0100
How to get your free sausage roll from Greggs this week
Greggs are giving away free sausage rolls this week, as students return to university.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:17:06 +0100
Two in hospital after stabbing at Edmonton Bus Station
Two teenagers were rushed to hospital after being stabbed at a bus station.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Spike in anti-social behaviour complaints in East London
Thousands of complaints were recorded in East London as noisy neighbours caused a headache during the first year of the pandemic.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:03:09 +0100
Covid ICUs cases in east London show 90% not fully jabbed
Between July and September, 203 patients with Covid-19 were admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) across north east London (NEL). Of these, 90 per cent were not fully vaccinated, with most tending to be on average six years younger than patients ad...

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
A Harlow school urges families for a second visit
Families are being urged to revisit a Harlow secondary school to see the raft of improvements made this year.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:57:50 +0100
GRM’s Rated Awards 2021: Who’s nominated and how to watch
GRM's Rated Awards are back for 2021 with a whole host of nominees representing the best of UK Rap and Grime.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:01:37 +0100
Maya Jama to host Simon Cowell show 'Walk The Line' on ITV
Maya Jama will host Simon Cowell’s new ITV talent show, Walk The Line

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:00:44 +0100
Shamima Begum pleads UK people for forgiveness in Good Morning Britain interview
Shamima Begum, the east London schoolgirl who fled her home in 2015 to join the so-called Islamic State terror group in Syria, has asked the British people for forgiveness.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:48:22 +0100
What Boris Johnson said at Covid announcement today
Boris Johnson discussed vaccine passports, jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds, the booster vaccine programme, and face coverings.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:50:57 +0100
Mandatory face coverings and Covid passes in winter ‘Plan B’
A surge in Covid-19 cases this winter could see people in England ordered to wear face masks and show passes to prove their vaccination status, Sajid Javid has said.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:45:42 +0100
St George's Hospital midwife spared jail over child porn
A south London NHS midwife who downloaded and shared hundreds of indecent images of children has been sentenced.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:51:26 +0100
Three dead after car smashes into block in west London
Three people have died in central London after a car crashed into a sheltered accommodation block and burst into flames.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:25:52 +0100
£28m for Sidcup Coca-Cola factory on 60th anniversary
Around £28 million has been invested in Coca-Cola's large manufacturing site in Sidcup, funding a number of new state-of-the-art technologies.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:53:49 +0100
Landmark in construction of new Sutton medical centre
A brand new medical centre in Sutton is under construction and making "fantastic progress" as part of efforts to tackle a growing patient list in the borough.



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