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Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Eltham café may have to rip down pergola despite support
A popular Eltham café has been advised to rip down a street pergola by council officers – but thousands of residents want to halt the move.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Man fined for attending Bromley lockdown gathering
A man was fined more than £800 for attending a gathering in Bromley while the country was in strict lockdown.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:42:13 +0000
Myprotein and Hotel Chocolat reveal chocolate Easter egg for 2022 - how to get yours
MyProtein and Hotel Chocolat have joined forces to create a limited-edition Easter egg this year.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:35:36 +0000
Who is on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer this year?
Even the show’s presenter Matt Lucas will be showing off his baking skills in the tent. Here's the full list of celebrities.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:19:59 +0000
Erith man charged with series of sexual assaults in Bexleyheath
A man has been charged in connection with five sexual assaults in Bexleyheath.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:33:23 +0000
London Underground workers set to strike over jobs and pay
Workers on the Transport for London service have backed strike action.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:04:30 +0000
London Tube Closures this weekend: See the full list
Check the tubes this weekend before heading out.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Peabody housing to support residents after several south east London complaints
A housing association has said it will support its residents by repairing issues in their homes after several complaints were made to the News Shopper.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Man to cycle London to Paris after death of lifelong friend
A man will be cycling through south London into Paris to raise money in memory of his lifelong friend who died two years ago.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Rex Orange County at Gunnersbury Park tickets on sale- how to get
The singer will perform a special show in London this summer.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Christina Aguilera tickets for London O2 Arena show go on general sale today
The global superstar will be performing at the O2 this year.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:45:05 +0000
Valentine's Day 2022: Moonpig launch range of body heat reactive cards
The Moonpig cards are described as 'cheeky' in nature

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:43:29 +0000
NBA All-Star collection launched in Canada Goose and Salehe Bembury collab - How to buy
Canada Goose and acclaimed footwear designer, Salehe Bembury have announced a new collaboration on an NBA All-Star 2022 collection. Here's how you can buy it.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:40:22 +0000
Boohoo launches its own beauty range with more than 50 items - How to get yours
Fashion retailer Boohoo has launched its own range of beauty products with more than 50 items across makeup and accessories.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:37:52 +0000
Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation
The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:34:13 +0000
Martin Lewis reveals what to do about £700 energy bill price hike
Energy regulator Ofgem announced the new energy bill price cap will rise by 54 per cent per cent from April.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:30:24 +0000
Boris Johnson's leadership thrown into turmoil as FIFTH aide quits Downing Street
It adds to an already difficult day for the Prime Minister after four of his closest aides resigned.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 07:57:54 +0000
'Supervet' Noel Fitzpatrick mourns death of mum at age 92
Fitzpatrick's mother died peacefully at her home in Ireland.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Aldi reveals £10 Valentine’s Day menus for two - including wine
You also don’t have to stick to the set menus, you can mix and match the dishes if you prefer.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:15:09 +0000
LGBTQ+ history month
Its LGBTQ+ History month

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:46:51 +0000
How to check your council tax band
Households in council tax bands A to D will receive a £150 rebate from April.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:59:34 +0000
Political Advisers who left Boris Johnson
All state heads lose counsels at different places, however those functioning for Boris Johnson seem to escape or in any case exit at a quicker rate than most. Here is a rundown of key individuals who have left his No 10.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Man who killed lone woman he met on bus in east London jailed
A man who attacked and strangled a woman in shrubbery after their paths crossed on a bus has been jailed.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:51:36 +0000
Orangery Lane: Plans for new homes and hotel in Eltham
A planning application is to be submitted for new homes and a hotel in Eltham.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:15:24 +0000
Suspect Plumstead drug dealer caught in action by police
A suspected drug dealer has been caught in action by police in Plumstead - reportedly with a huge amount of heroin and cocaine.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:38:01 +0000
Erith sports centre: Man smashes doors and equipment
Police are appealing for help in naming a man after damage was caused at Erith sports centre.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:02:49 +0000
Harlow nursery's curriculum too complicated for young kids - watchdog
Learning activities at a Harlow nursery are “not appropriate” for young childrens’ level of understanding, an education watchdog has said.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:53:48 +0000
Charterhouse Road Orpington: Man dies at scene of incident
A man has died at the scene of an incident this afternoon in Bromley.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:35:27 +0000
Fire breaks out at fish and chip shop in Woodford Green
Firefighters were scrambled to a fish and chip shop in Woodford Green after a fire broke out.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:30:55 +0000
JFS could have special measures dropped after Ofsted report
A Brent school could be moved out of special measures after it made a series of leadership changes, following a damning inspection report last year. 

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:39:08 +0000
Woman fined for going to Barking from Lewisham in lockdown
A woman has been fined more than £800 for leaving Lewisham while the country was in strict lockdown.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Nature Notes: Feeding the water birds
A DULL, dreary winter's day. Not a breath of wind ruffles the surface of the sluggish Thames, shining like black treacle. An icy chill seeps into every corner and crevice. Contrasting sharply with the dark water, gulls loaf, hunched up, their plump w...

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:59:49 +0000
CCTV appeal after attempted theft of moped in Potters Bar
Police are trying to find a person following the attempted theft of a moped in Potters Bar.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:40:02 +0000
Man missing from Croydon since last weekend
Police are appealing for help in finding a man who has been missing from Croydon since last weekend.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:05:19 +0000
Dartford: Person taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash involving three vehicles in Dartford.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:39:36 +0000
Haringey councillors agree to rename Black Boy Lane over racism links
Councillors in Haringey have agreed to change a street name that has been linked to racism and colonialism.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:27:44 +0000
Woman allegedly raped at Gladstone Park
A CCTV image has been released after a woman was allegedly raped at a Brent park.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:00:32 +0000
Man linked to south east London breaks prison release conditions
A man is wanted by the police after failing to comply with the conditions of his prison release in south east London.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:05:46 +0000
E-bike causes huge blaze in second-floor Brixton Hill flat
A flat in Brixton has been damaged by a fire caused by an e-bike.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Fears for cat missing from Lovelace Avenue in Bromley
Fears are growing for a cat missing from Bromley after another poor puss had his “head decapitated” on the same road last year.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Tesco Lewisham Road fire door smashed up by Beckenham man
A man from Beckenham has been fined after causing criminal damage to a fire door at a Tesco store in Lewisham.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bromley Churchill Theatre transforms into Cluedo board game - review
On Tuesday night I put down my laptop and put on my detective coat, as I entered a world of murder and mystery, known as Cluedo.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Christina Aguilera tickets for London O2 Arena show go on presale today
The global superstar will be performing at the O2 this year.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:01:00 +0000
The Apprentice 2022: What happened in episode 5 and who was fired?
Things are hotting up in the boardroom as at least one candidate is fired each week. Here's what happened in episode 5.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 21:32:52 +0000
The Apprentice episode 5: Social media reacts to hilarious spelling mistake
Fans noticed a hilarious spelling blunder during episode 5 of The Apprentice.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:16:55 +0000
Peter Andre to make West End debut in Grease the musical
The 'Mysterious Girl' singer will play radio presenter Vince Fontaine.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:58:10 +0000
Rishi Sunak announces £350 support amid £693 Ofgem energy price cap increase
Ofgem announced on Thursday that the new energy bill price cap will rise by 54 per cent per cent from April.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:29:59 +0000
The Apprentice star Amy Anzel apologise for offensive tweet
The businesswomen apologised to the LGBTQ+ community for the tweet.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:21:46 +0000
Martin Lewis: Is it cheaper to switch heating on and off or leave it running?
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating after an energy price hike was announced in the UK today.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:14:22 +0000
Energy price cap increase: UK households to pay £1,971 from April after Ofgem announcement
The energy price cap is reviewed twice a year with the next change to begin in October where rates could rise even further.



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