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Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:38:38 +0000
Met Office forecasts more heavy rain with the risk of further flooding
The Met Office has said heavy showers lashing northern England and Northern Ireland were set to move south-eastwards on Tuesday.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:21:30 +0000
Sadiq Khan to lift mandatory mask rule in London
The lift comes following Prime Minster Boris Johnson announcing an end to all Covid rules.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:35:22 +0000
ITV's Kate Garraway 'living with a stranger' in heartbreaking Derek Draper update
The Good Morning Britain presenter said her husband, Derek Draper, experiences “a kind of heartbreak” every day.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:38:02 +0000
 Jersey Boys to play at Churchill Theatre in Bromley
The smash-hit West End production and Tony, Grammy and Olivier award winning musical, Jersey Boys, will head out on a new tour of the UK and Ireland.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Haringey Council pledges to help schools with cash problems
Haringey Council plans to strengthen its support for schools facing financial difficulties because of falling pupil numbers and government funding cuts.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Essex fire crews are taking longer to respond to emergencies
Essex fire crews are taking longer to respond to emergencies than they did just over a decade ago, figures show.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
New police team launched in Woolwich to crack down on crime
A new police team is being launched in Woolwich Town Centre in a bid to crack down on crime.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bromley Council confirms grant for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations
A £30,000 grant programme has been confirmed by Bromley Council to decorate the high street and shopping parades for the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Wednesday Addams' Pancake Day diary ahead of Bromley show
Between Tuesday, March 1 and Saturday, March 5, 2022, The Addams family will be showing at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Eltham: Alleged assault on man and woman following confrontation
A man and a woman have allegedly been assaulted following a confrontation with two people in a car in Eltham.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Figures reveal e-scooter collision data
There were at least 638 collisions involving e-scooters in London between 2018 and 2021, new figures have revealed.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:46:56 +0000
NHS Covid scam warning issued across the UK
It’s important to remember the NHS and the Government will never ask for personal details.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:45:15 +0000
Rats 'the size of cats' could be sneaking through toilets of homes across UK
The population of rats in the UK is one the rise and is currently estimated to be around 150 million, the highest number ever.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:43:17 +0000
Martin Lewis: Save up to £100 on NHS prescription costs
Martin Lewis is urging people with more than one prescription each month to check the savings they could be making.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:41:40 +0000
Cineworld launches £3 ticket sale on ALL movies across the UK
Cinema-goers will have the chance to see all of the latest film releases, including: Cyrano, Death on the Nile, Uncharted, Belfast and Sing 2.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:37:00 +0000
BBC: This Is Going To Hurt full cast list
The show is based on the award-winning book by Adam Kay of the same title.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:37:11 +0000
Dog food items recalled over Salmonella fears
The Food Standards Agency has issued a recall of certain dog food items over concerns it contains salmonella.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:33:30 +0000
Russia's 'invasion of Ukraine has begun' on 'very dark day in Europe', Sajid Javid warns
Boris Johnson is leading a crisis meeting of ministers and senior officials to consider the response to Vladimir Putin’s actions in Ukraine.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:28:19 +0000
RECAP: Travel chaos as Storm Franklin hits south London
Storm Franklin has brought further chaos to transport networks on Monday. We're bringing you the latest on: - Travel, forecasts and more - Met Office updates - Send any weather info, pics and video to euan.mulligan@newsquest.co.uk

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:34:17 +0000
Why is the UK getting so many storms? Met Office explains as Franklin hits
Whyhave we been hit with so many storms lately?

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:42:41 +0000
Delays on M25 as Dartford Crossing bridge remains closed
There are delays of “well over” an hour on the M25 approaching the Dartford Crossing as a result of the QE2 Bridge’s closure.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:15:21 +0000
Storm Franklin: Do I get paid if I can't get to work?
Train operators have warned customers to “avoid travel if possible” on Monday as services are expected to be paralysed by gale-force winds.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:09:22 +0000
Boris Johnson announces Covid rules to be scrapped - See key dates here
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled his "living with COVID" plan to the Commons, proposing to scrap all Covid restrictions.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:50:39 +0000
Boris Johnson announcement: PM to hold press conference amid change to Covid rules
Mr Johnson will meet with MPS on Monday morning before updating MPs in the afternoon on his blueprint for moving out of the pandemic.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:34:47 +0000
Have you had your heart checked? by Freddie McIntosh, Hampton School
Have you had your heart checked? Sadly, every week in the UK at least 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions and 80% of these deaths occur with no prior symptoms. 

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:02:32 +0000
The Rise of Podcasts by Joe Murphy, Hampton School
For many, podcasts are a great form of entertainment while travelling, completing chores or just wanting to unwind and relax. Whether you want a comedy show to lift your mood, a motivational talk or to learn something new, there is a podcast for you.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:15:46 +0000
More than 12 road closures in Epping Forest this week
Drivers in and around Epping Forest will have 15 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:14:08 +0000
Global Warming-Nadeen Al-azzawi-Turing House School
A worldwide crisis, a crisis which is in plan to be resolved through the many future decades to come.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 22:38:13 +0000
The Addams Family: Musical Comeback! - Vivia Shukla, Newstead Wood School
Creepy and kooky. Mysterious and spooky. The lights dim in the Wimbledon Theatre as everyone’s favourite ooky family returns with a musical and comedic show - it's the Addams Family!

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:01:33 +0000
Teaching languages abroad - an interview by Lily Butler at St Michael's
    Learning a foreign language can be really difficult without practice, so regularly speaking with native speakers is essential. As an A-Level Italian student, I've been really lucky to be able to practise my conversation skills weekly with Clau...

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:21:11 +0000
Man in hospital after being rescued from Croydon flat fire
A man has been taken to hospital after being rescued from a flat fire in Croydon.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:54:29 +0000
Importance of reading and mental health by Sofia Elaheebocus Royal Russell School
Especially after the last few years we have had, reading has become a lifeline for many. People of all ages from young children to the elderly have enjoyed reading a lot more books and genres over the last couple of years. Reading opens up new worlds...

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:32:24 +0000
TfL has 'days' to avoid bankruptcy as funding deal extended
Transport for London has a “matter of days” to avoid bankruptcy after again failing to agree a long-term funding deal with Government, Sadiq Khan has warned.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:26:33 +0000
Naomi Hunte: Man arrested after Greenwich murder released on bail
A man who was arrested after the murder of Naomi Hunte in Greenwich has been released on bail.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Memories of air ambulance landing in east London school playground
This was the dramatic scene that greeted pupils at an east London school five years ago this week when an air ambulance landed in their playground.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
New community hall for Chigwell estate opened a decade ago
The opening of a new community centre in Epping Forest was warmly welcomed ten years ago this week.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:59:25 +0000
Calls made for emergency safety measures in Finsbury Park
Residents have called for emergency safety measures to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in Finsbury Park.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:54:19 +0000
Urgent appeal for man with dementia missing from Croydon
Police are appealing for help in finding a man missing from Croydon.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:00:03 +0000
Lewisham NHS offers free transport to Covid vaccine centres
Lewisham is offering free transport to residents travelling to Covid vaccination centres in the borough.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:27:51 +0000
House damaged after catching fire in Edmonton
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were scrambled to a house fire in Edmonton this afternoon (February 21).

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:04:02 +0000
Covid booster vaccine: Sajid Javid announces fourth jab for highest risk groups
Sajid Javid has confirmed people aged 75 and over, the immunosuppressed and those living in care homes will be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:09:39 +0000
Tears For Fears announce London show- get tickets
The duo will be visiting Shepherd's Bush Empire.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:18:04 +0000
Probe into Haringey Council Cranwood House care home deals
The leader of Haringey Council will call for an independent investigation into the authority’s property transactions amid ongoing controversy over a council-led housing scheme.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:20:00 +0000
CCTV appeal after valuables stolen during Potters Bar burglary
Valuables including six watches were stolen during a burglary in Potters Bar.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:20:33 +0000
Met Police officers charged with sharing offensive messages with Wayne Couzens named
Two police constables and one ex-officer charged with sharing “grossly offensive” WhatsApp messages with Sarah Everard murderer Wayne Couzens have been named by prosecutors after their identities were initially kept secret.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:43:58 +0000
Father slams Waltham Forest council over parking wardens
A Walthamstow father has slammed “predatory parking wardens” who fined him twice when he had not parked illegally.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:39:05 +0000
Thames Barrier closes for 206th time due to Storm Franklin
The Thames Barrier will be closed for the 206th time between 12.45pm and 6.45pm on Monday due to tidal surges caused by Storm Franklin.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:31:48 +0000
Michaela Community School head on key to academic success
A teacher dubbed “the strictest headmistress in Britain” has spoken of how her school turns “rude, surly” children into top university candidates. 

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:03:15 +0000
Storm Franklin: Southeastern issues do not travel on trains warning
A "do not travel" warning has been issued to commuters this morning by Southeastern rail as Storm Franklin sweeps in across south London.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:58:02 +0000
Teenagers charged with murder after fatal Burnt Oak stabbing
Two teenagers have been charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death in Burnt Oak.



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