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Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Orpington: Residents who lived next to giant dump reflect
Residents who lived next door to a massive rubbish mound that took years to clear say friends still think they live on a dump.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Sutton: 19-storey town centre tower plans submitted
A huge new tower block could soon change the face of Sutton town centre.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:26:16 +0000
Marble Arch Mound dismantled following closure
The mound was created as a tourist attraction but quickly saw backlash.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:44:35 +0000
The Legend of Vox Machina S1 Spoiler Free Review - Vern Gallardo, Greenshaw High School
A group of friends' DnD campaign turned into a TV show. This epic and hilarious show was released on Amazon Prime on 28th January 2022, and it has pleased many longtime fans whilst also introducing newcomers to the lore and the characters that inhabi...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:43:03 +0000
Sixth Form Life in Twickenham- Anika Soni
St Catherine’s School is a Catholic school located in Twickenham alongside the beautiful River Thames, providing a secure and ambitious environment open to pupils of all faiths and backgrounds, where they are nurtured and supported. At St Catherine...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
More than 12last-minute cancellations at Princess Alexandra Hospital
The Princess Alexandra Hospital saw more than a dozen operations cancelled at the last minute at the end of 2021, figures show.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Man caught with cannabis-laced sweets in Thamesmead
A man has appeared in court after being caught with cannabis-laced sweets in south east London.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Old Deptford phone box transformed into 24/7 community hub
A derelict phone box outside Deptford station has been transformed into a 24/7 community hub.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lewisham hospital lit with rainbow for LGBT history month
University Hospital Lewisham has marked LGBT history month by illuminating its riverside tower with the colours of the rainbow.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:28:30 +0000
UK weather: Met Office issue snow warning as 'Storm Gladys' looms
Days after Dudley, Eunice and Franklin hit, Storm Gladys could be next with weather warnings issued across Wednesday and Thursday.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Morrisons, Waitrose, Ocado and Amazon recall savoury products over salmonella fears
The products are sold in Morrisons, Waitrose, Ocado and Amazon, as well as other shops.

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 16:37:19 +0000
Punters campaign to save Croydon Wetherpoons from closure
A petition to save a popular Croydon Wetherspoons has been signed by almost 1,000 people in less than a week.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:05:23 +0000
Sasha Johnson shooting case against four men collapses
The case against four men charged over the shooting of black equal rights campaigner Sasha Johnson at a 30th birthday party has collapsed.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:23:08 +0000
Woman 'threatens staff and customers with knife' in Peckham
A woman who allegedly threatened staff and customers with a knife in a Peckham restaurant has been arrested.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:34:20 +0000
Hashem Abedi: Terrorist convicted over Belmarsh officer attack
The brother of the Manchester Arena bomber has been handed more jail time for attacking two prison officers in Belmarsh’s high security unit.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:10:13 +0000
Jamel Boyce: Murder probe after 2016 Clapham stabbing
The death of a man who was left blind, paralysed and unable to speak after being stabbed six years ago is being investigated as murder.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:45:00 +0000
Orpington: Gareth Bacon opposes Walnuts development
Orpington’s MP has announced his opposition to a £500m development project which would see tower blocks built in the town centre.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:30:56 +0000
Peckham: Skeleton found in flat after years of bad smell
A skeleton has been found in a south east London flat after neighbours reported a bad smell for two years.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:04:28 +0000
Mum whose child was hit by car supports Greenwich LTN
A mum whose child was hurt when they were hit by a car is pressing for a controversial low-traffic zone to be kept so her street feels safe.

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 21:37:18 +0000
Secrets of The Fear Coach - Peter Heller, Dulwich College
Football is a cut-throat world. Players can turn from heroes to villains in a matter of seconds, and often, falls from grace can be as spectacular as rises to success. According to Drewe Broughton, who was once tipped to play for England, the governi...

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:50:57 +0000
Harlow man 'worried and anxious' about flight from Ukraine
A Harlow man living in Ukraine has described feeling “worried and anxious” as his Ukrainian wife and son await approval from the UK visa office to flee the country.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:30:42 +0000
Planned road closures in Harlow, Epping, Loughton and Buckhurst Hill
A number of planned temporary road closures for roadworks may cause disruption to drivers across Epping Forest, including one due to last for a month.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:24:45 +0000
Murder probe launched after woman found dead in Enfield
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman's body was found in Enfield.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Almost two dozen Epping Forest homes repossessed last year
Almost two dozen homes in Epping Forest were repossessed by landlords and mortgage lenders last year, figures show.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:51:57 +0000
A play that goes wrong in all the best ways. Emilia Ward St Johns Leatherhead
Now showing at the Duchess Theatre in London, a treat for all the family, The Play That Goes Wrong is sure to outdo expectations.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:39:13 +0000
Woman allegedly followed onto Lewisham bus and chased in Beckenham
A woman has issued an urgent warning after she was allegedly followed onto a bus in Lewisham before being chased through Beckenham in south east London.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:23:14 +0000
Homeless Man: “I tried to take my life” by Sofia Wilson, Farringtons school
Over the recent years, the number of people sleeping rough in London has increased rapidly, an issue that has been exacerbated by Covid-19. However, the factors that result in absolute poverty are extremely varied from person to person, as discovered...

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:57:11 +0000
Planned road closures for roadworks in Enfield area
Motorists may face some disruption in and around Enfield due to the planned closure of some streets for roadworks.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:44:20 +0000
Storm Eunice: Serious damage caused to A41 animal centre
An animal rescue centre says it is facing an “expensive” repair job after high winds caused serious damage to its facility.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:56:01 +0000
Man found dead near lake in Wanstead
A man has been found dead near a lake in Wanstead.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:12:36 +0000
Storm Eunice: London Fire Brigade experienced one of its busiest days
The London Fire Brigade has revealed it experienced one of its busiest days in the last 20 years when Storm Eunice battered the capital on Friday.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:30:44 +0000
London beekeeper expects thousands of bees will die after storms
A master beekeeper has said he expects thousands of his honeybees will die after “at least 40” hives were turned upside down by disruptive weather.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
More than 150 extra police officers hired in Essex
More than 150 extra police officers were hired in Essex over the last year as part of the Government's national recruitment drive, new figures show.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:12:27 +0000
Hour-by-hour Met Office London weather forecast
Weather warnings for storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin have now passed in London - and the stormy winds are quick to change to heavy rain.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:30:13 +0000
South London to pilot new scheme amid ‘crisis of public trust’
There is “a crisis of public trust” over how the criminal justice system deals with rape and sexual assaults, the Director of Public Prosecutions has said.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:58:37 +0000
Lewisham: Man taken to hospital after stabbing in Forest Hill fight
A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in a fight in Forest Hill.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:52:55 +0000
Tree clean up continues in Bromley following Storm Eunice damage
Reports of emergency tree incidents in Bromley are still being reported in the wake of Storm Eunice and Storm Franklin.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:36:00 +0000
Wandsworth mum and boyfriend deny involvement in toddler’s death
A woman and her boyfriend have denied involvement in the alleged sadistic abuse and death of a 15-month-old boy.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:21:58 +0000
Croydon staff at COVID vaccination centre are 'super friendly'
Vaccination centre staff and volunteers helping south west Londoners get their Covid-19 booster jab have been praised for being “super friendly”.

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
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
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
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 10:43:58 +0000
Queen cancels engagements amid Covid diagnosis as Buckingham Palace issue statement
It comes after the 95-year-old monarch tested positive for the virus on Sunday after experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms”.



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