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Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:42:15 +0000
Wordle 262: What is today's wordle word? 8 March hints and answer
Hint and answer for today's Wordle.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:38:33 +0000
Camila Cabello accidentally flashes on BBC's The One Show
Camila Cabello had an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction on BBC's The One Show this evening.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:33:59 +0000
Hammersmith Bridge will have a toll after restoration is complete
The bridge is currently undergoing a major restoration.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:33:42 +0000
Erith Leisure Centre completes new soft play area project
A soft play area in Erith Leisure centre has been refurbished after a project worth £14,500.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
BHART hospital worker fears for her family in Ukraine
A Ukranian hospital worker who has made her home here in the UK has spoken of her anguish for her family’s safety as she looks on in horror at the brutality of the Russian invasion of her home country.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:08:35 +0000
Grove Park station: Man taken to hospital after hit by train
A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a train at Grove Park Station.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
'Sea of sewage bubbles through sinks' every few weeks in Croydon estate
Residents on a Croydon estate say they are fed up with facing a “sea of sewage” every few months that has even bubbled up through their sinks.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bexleyheath driver slams fine for stopping inside yellow box
A driver from Bexleyheath says he was “wrongfully charged” for another driver's mistake after receiving a penalty fine for stopping inside a yellow junction box.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
International Women’s Day: Clapham mum takes female lead in family business
A mum and businesswoman says “doing your very best attracts incredible people” as she continues to lead a family-run pizzeria.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Five ways to celebrate International Women’s Day in Lewisham
International Women’s Day is all about celebrating the achievements of women throughout history.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Help these trailblazing Lewisham women get their own murals
What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 than by learning about the trailblazing women of your local community.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
King's College Hospital staff delayed sending girl to doctors that could have saved her
A girl who died after a cycling accident on a family holiday could have been saved if a South London hospital had treated her properly, a coroner has found.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
International Women’s Day: Flash mob in Wimbledon
Dancers are preparing to celebrate International Women’s Day by putting on a flash mob performance in Wimbledon.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:46:54 +0000
Google Fitbit urges customers to 'stop using' Ionic watch amid recall over burn hazard
The fitness-tracker, owned by Google, allows users to track daily steps, record workouts and work towards fitness goals.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:45:36 +0000
Martin Lewis shares three urgent tips with UK household amid energy bill price hikes
The current Ofgem energy price cap of £1,277 will increase by nearly £700 to £1,971.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:44:00 +0000
Burger King announce brand new Katsu Curry range being added to the menu TODAY
Burger King has announced a mouth-watering Katsu Curry range which will see four new burgers added to the menu.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:43:00 +0000
Celebrity Ex On The Beach: How to watch and who's in the line-up
The new series will see celebrities find love but it all changes when their exes appear.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:33:30 +0000
Greggs prices to rise for the second time this year
Greggs are expected to rise prices for the second time this year

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:25:26 +0000
Aldi launches search for a 'chief egg tasting officer' - how to apply
Each officer will receive 10 Easter eggs and be asked to provide feedback for Aldi’s Easter buying team.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:19:28 +0000
International Women's Day: Royal Mint launches new Britannia coin
The Royal Mint has launched an original new depiction of Britannia on a collectable coin to coincide with International Women’s Day

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:15:26 +0000
National Minimum Wage 2022 - how much pay will increase in April
Ministers claim the pay increase will amount to £1,000 more a year for the average worker.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:04:31 +0000
BBC Eastenders' Danny Dyer confirms new TV role with Love Island star after quitting soap
The 44-year-old actor has promised an 'epic' exit storyline on the BBC soap.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:37:08 +0000
Wordle 261: What is today's wordle word? 7 March hints and answer
Hints and answers for today's Wordle.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:50:00 +0000
Police looking for Southgate student find body in Waltham Abbey
Police searching for a missing young man have discovered a body.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:39:30 +0000
Whitechapel fire: Tower block residents claim not to have heard alarm
As firefighters battle a high-rise blaze in Whitechapel High Street residents claim not to have heard a fire alarm.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:42:13 +0000
Camila Cabello accidentally flashes on BBC's The One Show
Camila Cabello had an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction on BBC's The One Show this evening.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:34:20 +0000
An Hour and a Half Late - Arushi Treanor, James Allen's Girls' School
This play is a witty comedy about a couple who are, you guessed it, an hour and a half late, shown at Richmond theatre. Laura and Peter are played by Janie Dee and Griff Rhys Jones, who perfectly capture the role of a married couple.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:15:00 +0000
Plans for 18-storey tower in Walthamstow approved
A new high-rise block will be built in Walthamstow town centre despite neighbours’ concerns about light and privacy.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:55:09 +0000
Trial date set after man allegedly drugged someone for sexual activity
A man from Edmonton is set to go on trial after allegations that he intentionally drugged someone to enable sexual activity.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:42:13 +0000
Is Sky down? Sky News taken off air as staff evacuate studio during Ukraine coverage
Sky News was taken off air today due to a reported fire alarm at the studios during a report on Ukraine.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:18:33 +0000
Four suspects charged after multiple car thefts in north Kent
Four people have been charged following multiple vehicle thefts across north Kent.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Company fined thousands of pounds for fly tipping
A waste and recycling company has been ordered to pay just under £10,000 for two incidents of fly-tipping which were traced back to shops.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:01:12 +0000
£20,000 fine for Walthamstow pizza restaurant director
The director of a former pizza restaurant in Walthamstow has been fined £20,000 for food safety and hygiene failures.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:30:28 +0000
Dizzee Rascal found guilty of assaulting ex-fiancee
Rapper Dizzee Rascal has been found guilty of assaulting his ex-fiancee.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Memories of Waltham Abbey police station put up for sale
It's five years ago this week since a police station was put up for sale as a force sought to reduce its property bill.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Memories of David Cameron visiting Tesco in Leytonstone
An East London branch of a supermarket giant had a special visitor ten years ago this week.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:11:03 +0000
TikTok goes viral of hair in takeaway from Enish Restaurant Lewisham
A TikTok has gone viral of a “disgusting” hair-riddled takeaway from a Nigerian restaurant in Lewisham.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:51:43 +0000
Lady Gaga announces new date for The Chromatica Ball in London - how to get tickets
Lady Gaga will come to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for two nights on The Chromatica Ball tour.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:53:25 +0000
Tooting: Woman taken to hospital after crash
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after a crash with a motorcyclist in Tooting.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:10:39 +0000
London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for funding certainty for TfL
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for funding certainty for public transport in London whilst visiting a bus plant in Northern Ireland.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:02:17 +0000
Southcroft Road Tooting: Female taken to hospital after crash
A female has been taken to hospital after being "struck by a vehicle" in Tooting.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:49:28 +0000
Harrow businessman driving to Poland to drop off Ukraine-bound supplies
A Harrow businessman is driving to Poland to drop off supplies and support Ukrainian refugees following the Russian invasion of the country.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:05:25 +0000
Tower of London named UK's favourite historical attraction
Westminster Abbey and Kew Gardens also made the list of the nation's favourite.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:31:43 +0000
Police's re-appeal on Ricardo Fuller's murder two years on
Two years after a man was killed outside a nightclub, police are offering £10,000 in hope to find two men.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:33:59 +0000
Kent mechanic aims to raise £15k to send medical supplies to Ukraine
A car mechanic is fundraising to send a minibus full of medical supplies to Ukraine to help people injured in the war with Russia.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:27:33 +0000
Council budget passed amid Barnet cost of living row
Councillors in Barnet have agreed to a partial freeze of council tax following a row over how best to help residents facing the cost of living crisis.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:20:38 +0000
Crofton Road Orpington: Man taken to hospital two-car crash
Two drivers have been treated for their injuries after a crash in Orpington this morning.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:13:05 +0000
Harrow Council to hire more debt collectors
A West London council is set to hire more debt collectors to stop it missing out on millions of pounds each year.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:58:00 +0000
Barnet Council face lawfulness probe over Hendon Hub scheme
Barnet Council will face a probe into the lawfulness of key planning guidance as it faces ongoing opposition to its Hendon Hub scheme.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:14:07 +0000
Man treated by ambulance crews after Putney flat fire
A man has been treated for smoke inhalation following a flat fire in Putney.



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