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Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:42:11 +0000
Wordle 243 What is today’s Wordle? February 17 hints
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon care home windows unsafe four years after man's death
Windows at a care home in Croydon were still unsafe four years on from the “sudden and traumatic” death of a man with learning difficulties.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Man banned and fined for driving uninsured car in Bexley
A man was fined more than £800 and given a driving ban after being caught behind the wheel in an uninsured car in Bexley.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:07:20 +0000
Met Office warning: Storm Dudley causes chaos across the UK as Storm Eunice looms
The Met Office issued a danger to life” warning with strong winds of up to 90mph amid Storm Dudley.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:08:41 +0000
Bromley man jailed and fined after stealing M&S whisky
A man has been sent to prison after stealing three bottles of whisky from the Marks and Spencer store in Bromley High Street.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Crystal Palace international film festival returns in February
Crystal Palace International Film festival is returning this 2022 and has been dubbed the “world’s coolest film festival”.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
American Golf confirmed as new operator for Barnehurst Golf course
An American Golf retailer has been confirmed as the new operator for Barnehurst Golf course.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Chelsea Halfpenny to star in Waitress the Musical in Bromley
An actress who starred in Emmerdale now will take on the role of specialist pie baker, Jenna Hunterson, in the smash-hit musical Waitress.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon dog mum’s heartbreak as chihuahua may lose his sight
A dog mum in Croydon is fundraising for her chihuahua to receive eye surgery after being told he has cataracts and may lose his sight.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe London presale tickets go on sale today
How to get tickets for Michael Ball and Alfie Boe in London.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:39:27 +0000
Ofcom warn millions missing out on £144 saving on broadband bills - how to get it
Ofcom is predicting that affordability problems are likely to worsen in 2022 as the cost of living continues to rise.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:36:37 +0000
O2 and Virgin Mobile customers face £48 price hike in April
Millions will be affected as the price rises come into effect from April 1, 2022.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:49:17 +0000
BBC Eastenders star Danny Dyer breaks silence on mental health battle
The Eastenders actor has been Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter since he first arrived on the BBC soap in 2013.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
BBC Eastenders star Daniella Westbrook says soap could be axed amid ITV shake-up
The BBC soap has said that there will be “trouble coming to Walford” when the “notorious” character returns this spring.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:22:29 +0000
Dartford Crossing QE2 M25 traffic: Scaffolding falls in road
Traffic has been stationary for around an hour at Dartford Crossing on the QE2 bridge following a crash.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:33:29 +0000
Gravesend cowboy builder who stole £400,000 from six victims jailed
A Gravesend fraudster who stole more than £400,000 from six victims alongside a partner has been jailed for five years.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:39:23 +0000
Tram passengers endangered by drivers jumping red lights
Tram passengers in Croydon are being put in danger by an increasing number of reckless drivers jumping red lights – and the problem is getting worse.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:00:18 +0000
Work on £457,000 cycle track and club to begin in Bromley
Bromley Council has announced construction of a new £457,000 cycle track will begin, and residents can’t wait to get their kids involved.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:35:21 +0000
First of 23 Covid memorial benches across Greenwich opened
The first of 23 memorial benches dedicated to residents who lost their lives during the Covid pandemic have been opened across Greenwich.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:51:38 +0000
Beckenham man who refused to clear overgrown garden fined
A Beckenham man who refused to have furniture, rubbish and sheds removed from his overgrown garden has been forced to pay out £5,000.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:08:32 +0000
Two charged after man 'threatened with gun' in Chatham
Two men from Lewisham have been charged after a man was allegedly threatened with a gun on the street in broad daylight.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
South Norwood nursery plants pollution absorbing hedges to 'negate LTN'
A South Norwood nursery is planting pollution absorbing hedges to “negate” the effect of a nearby low traffic neighbourhood.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:46:31 +0000
Centrepoint: the modern solution to tackling youth homelessness? (Theo Richards, Tiffin)
In the UK, more and more young people are being pushed into homelessness by the lack of affordable housing. The Centrepoint databank reports that 15,000 young people in London are facing homelessness, with 122,000 16 to 24-year-olds across the UK eit...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:29:24 +0000
Man jailed for sending anti-semitic letters to Lord Alan Sugar
A man who sent anti-Semitic letters to Lord Alan Sugar has been sentenced to more than three years in jail.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:44:19 +0000
Met Police officer guilty of misconduct over contact with teenage girls
A Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of misconduct in public office after meeting a 15-year-old girl in a park and sending a 16-year-old girl dozens of text messages.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:44:57 +0000
Flexitarian’s, a force for good- Lara Sammé, CLFs
Don’t worry, you don’t have to completely say bye to meat or fish!

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:35:15 +0000
Swanley delivery driver allegedly assaulted and car robbed
A delivery driver was allegedly assaulted before having her car stolen in Swanley.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Waltham Forest to raise council tax by maximum possible
Waltham Forest residents are likely to see their council tax rise by more than 4% in April, according to the council’s proposed budget.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:55:34 +0000
The Engine of the Global Economy - Sanchit S, Merchant Taylors' School
Did you know the Empire State Building is shorter than a Ship. Yes, you heard me right, the Empire State Building was once the tallest building in the World and it still is impressively tall, standing at about 381m. However, put on its side, the buil...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Epping Forest foodbank 3Food4U launching job club in Loughton
The largest emergency food agency in Epping Forest is providing another new service for the community by opening a new job club.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:11:06 +0000
How To Start Healthy Cooking Early by Julie Hooper Farringtons school
Not only is cookery a vital life survival skill, which we shouldn’t rely on others for, but it’s a great hobby to help with mental health. Child obesity rates grow more and more because young people are not taught the importance of a balanced die...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:31:34 +0000
Dramatic pictures as armed police swoop Brockley house
A man has been arrested after armed police swooped on a house in Brockley this morning.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:30:00 +0000
Storm Eunice: Amber warning for wind for London
An amber weather warning has been issued for Hertfordshire for later this week.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:25:00 +0000
Storm Eunice: Amber warning for wind for Essex and the south
An amber weather warning has been issued for Hertfordshire for later this week.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:18:15 +0000
Two Waltham Forest people who broke Covid rules given hefty fine
Two people from Waltham Forest who broke coronavirus rules have been fined more than £1,000.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:03:25 +0000
Emergency services respond to incident at Brockley home
Emergency services have responded to the scene of an "incident" at a home in Brockley.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:07:02 +0000
London named the worst place to learn how to drive
London takes the most spots for the worst places to learn how to drive with no test available.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:20:50 +0000
Barnet Council 'could have lost millions' in developer cash
A row has broken out over claims Barnet Council could have lost out on millions of pounds in developer payments for affordable homes.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Dispute over whether blocked gullies caused Walthamstow floods
A newly published report on the floods that devastated the borough last year argues they were not made worse by any problem with the drains.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:29:45 +0000
Storm Eunice: Amber warning for London as winds reach 65mph
London originally had a yellow weather warining.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:16:18 +0000
Man arrested at Heathrow airport and charged with 2017 Southgate murder
A man has been charged in connection with a fatal stabbing in 2017.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
New fitness scheme for people with learning disabilities in Epping Forest
A new fitness project for people with learning disabilities is being launched in Epping Forest in March.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:45:56 +0000
Accused Met Police officer got girl to meet him for 'careers advice'
A Metropolitan Police officer accused of getting a 15-year-old girl to meet him in a park for an improper reason has claimed he only wanted to give her “careers advice”.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Enfield firm TG Lynes celebrates 110th anniversary
An Enfield-based company that supplies the heating and plumbing business across the UK is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Former Barnet Council fine contractor racism tribunal claim
A company hired by London councils to issue fines has denied instructing staff to target ethnic minorities because they are less likely to appeal.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
FoI shows Waltham Forest temporary housing outside borough
Less than half of Waltham Forest households currently relying on the council for temporary housing are living in the borough.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
ESSEX: Public health director praised for helping save lives on his retirement
The Director for Public Health in Essex who led the fight against Covid-19 has retired, Essex County Council has announced.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Residents say concerns about 'container café' in Wanstead park were ignored
Redbridge Council is insisting on building a controversial shipping container café on a protected church green despite more than 150 residents objecting.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Quietest train stations in south east London revealed
The top five quietest train stations in south east London have been revealed.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:11:22 +0000
Young Reporter Scheme wins Prestige Award
The London & Southeast England Prestige Award in the education sector was awarded this year to the Young Reporter Scheme. This was a huge accolade to the scheme, which has been operating now for 14 years.



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