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Sun, 27 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Many buildings remain from Epping High Street picture in 1900
Epping High Street looking northwards around 1900.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100
South east Londoners and their mums this Mother's Day
It's Mother's Day - and it's a day to appreciate how special our mums really are.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Zoopla houses for sale Greenwich: Mansion with dreamy terrace
Imagine those warm, light summer nights on that beautifully lit-up terrace.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon one of busiest areas for London’s Air Ambulance
London’s Air Ambulance, the service that delivers medical care to help save lives in the city, has revealed the number of critically injured patients it treated in 2021.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Inspiring south London mums who deserve praise this Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a traditional celebration honouring the women who raised us – whether that may be a mum, nan, sister, guardian or whomever you may deem a motherlike figure.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Oscars 2022: Why is Disney's Encanto's We Don't Talk About Bruno not nominated?
Find out why the hit song from Lin-Manual Miranda was not nominated at the Oscars.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 23:20:18 +0000
Vampire Myths & Legend- Sukhpreet Jagdeo Gumley House School
The legend of Vampires has been a part of European folklore for many countries, typically said to have extremely pale skin and appear beautiful.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:42:20 +0000
My thoughts on London’s protest for Ukraine- Elukijha Pirapakaran, GGSK College
On Saturday, Londoners gathered in Trafalgar Square to protest for Ukraine to show their support.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:06:46 +0000
The Beauty of Classical Music. – Neel Sobhun, GGSK College
Music is something that has evolved over the years and that has provided entertainment for people all over the world. It has many different genres which help to suit people with different personalities and likes. One of the biggest genres of music is...

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:54:17 +0000
England helping Ukrainian refugees by Gemma Ellis Farringtons school
While the war between Russia and Ukraine is still happening, many Britons are trying to help by offering spare rooms in their houses to Ukrainian refugees.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:01:36 +0000
Free Period Products added to School Washrooms – Amara Fernando, Newstead
 

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 16:56:32 +0000
Ed Byrne new comedy show comes to Churchill Theatre in Bromley
A household name across the nation, award-winning comedian Ed Byrne will be performing at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley next month.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 16:05:00 +0000
Community help build gingerbread model of what redeveloped estate could look like
Residents helped create a gingerbread version of what their new estate in south Leytonstone might look like.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 14:43:20 +0000
Where is Bridgerton filmed? See the London spots featured in the Netflix series
Walk in the footsteps of the Bridgerton family as you explore the real-life locations in London of Netflix's regency romance. See where.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:31:53 +0000
Man dies after south Croydon house fire
A man has died after a semi-detached house was damaged by a fire in south Croydon.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:42:56 +0000
Women's History Month - Sushsmitha Venkatesan GGSK College
2022's theme for Women's History Month: "Providing Healing, Promoting Hope".

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
James Hatch moved entrance of Claybury Hall to give London view
James Hatch first appears in the local records in 1786 when he purchased the Claybury estate. Within five years he had demolished the old house and a new mansion had been erected, designed by Jesse Gibson. Then, in 1791, he employed Humphry Repton to...

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 12:17:22 +0000
Uber given licence to continue operating service in London
Uber has been approved by TfL to continue operating in London for another two-and-a-half years

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:51:32 +0000
Dartford brothel owner ordered to repay £333,000
A brothel owner has been ordered to repay around £333,000 earned through the sexual exploitation of women in Dartford.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:28:08 +0000
Prolific Putney burglar and dangerous driver jailed
A man from Putney has been sentenced to three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and multiple driving offences.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:18:51 +0000
Woman allegedly followed into her home and raped by stranger in Croydon
Detectives are appealing for help in identifying a man after a woman was followed into her home and raped by a stranger in Croydon.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:09:43 +0000
Pilot charged over alleged people smuggling attempt on his aircraft
A pilot has been charged with attempting to fly illegal immigrants into the UK on his aircraft.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:03:23 +0000
Strike by bus drivers in London after rejection of pay offer
Bus drivers in London will go on strike next week after rejecting a pay offer.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 10:43:36 +0000
Pedestrian man seriously injured after A2 crash in Dartford
A pedestrian in his 40s has been seriously injured following a crash on the A2 near Dartford.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Mother's Day: Best places in Greenwich for a Sunday Roast according to TripAdvisor
Ahead of Mother's Day, if you wanted to go for a Sunday roast in Greenwich, here are the best-rated places for it on TripAdvisor

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 10:10:29 +0000
Croydon: Mother and ex-partner jailed for killing two-year-old
A man who murdered his ex-girlfriend’s two-year-old son has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 25 years after the couple’s horrific abuse was captured on secret recordings.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 09:21:07 +0000
Lockdown is not over for everyone, by Joel Hawker, Hampton
As all COVID restrictions are removed in England this week, spare a thought for the estimated half a million people who have a severely weakened immune system and who are now terrified that their lives are being put at risk.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Walthamstow yoga class and art raise £3,000 for Ukraine
THE organiser of a weekend yoga and art fundraiser for Ukrainian refugees says she is "blown away" by the generosity of Walthamstow residents.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Memories of popular shops on busy east London street in 1940s
Station Road, Chingford, in the 1940s showing the busy parade and the shops that people still affectionately remember to this day including Brimble’s the book shop and Uglows department store.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Harlow regeneration could begin in 12 months
Work to regenerate Harlow town centre into an ‘urban forest’ could be underway 12 months, the local council has heard.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Charity match to take place at Crystal Palace starring Darren Bent
A celebrity charity football match will take place at Selhurst Park stadium - home of Crystal Palace FC.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
TripAdvisor: Mother’s Day brunch venues in south east London
Why not treat your beloved motherly figure to a delicious brunch in south east London this weekend?

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Julie Andrews' Wimbledon Common mansion for sale
A mansion once owned by Dame Julie Andrews has gone on the market for a whopping £16.5 million.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Man fined for arriving at Stansted with no Covid test package
A man from Bexley has been fined more than £2,000 in court for arriving in England without a Covid testing package.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Greenwich man fined after dropping cigarette outside Tesco
A man from Greenwich has been fined more than £200 after dropping a cigarette outside Tesco.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Man to pick up mum after dropping off ambulance in Ukraine
A man who is driving an ambulance full of supplies to Ukraine on Sunday will pick up his mum on the way back to stay at his home in Beckenham.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The most irritating car parks in south east London
London is notorious for being an absolute nightmare for parking, but does the south east live up to that reputation?

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:49:24 +0000
When does Britain's Got Talent return to ITV? What we know so far
Britain’s Got Talent is back in April. Here's what we know so far about the new series.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 17:27:00 +0000
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: flowers to create a royal garden at home
The Queen has picked out a special rose to commemorate her Platinum Jubilee and you could have it at home. Here's how to create your own royal garden.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 09:21:01 +0000
Diana the Musical wins Worst Picture at Razzie Awards 2022
The musical about Diana picked up numerous awards at the Razzies.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 06:30:00 +0000
Cath Kidston announces new Roald Dahl Matilda collection and we can't wait
Cath Kidston's upcoming collection will feature designs inspired by the Roald Dahl character Matilda

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:31:00 +0000
Bridgerton series two: Where you can buy the books and what order to read them in
Bridgerton is back for series two but if you want to more your Regency romance last a little longer, here's where you can buy the books and what order to read them in.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:29:00 +0000
5 Bridgerton style UK manors you can stay in and live like a Duke or Duchess
Take a peek at some luxury accommodation fit for a Duke or Duchess courtesy of Vrbo to celebrate Bridgerton's highly anticipated return.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Hellmann's to release 3 new sauces into UK supermarkets next month
Hellmann's is releasing three new flavours of sauces

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:43:55 +0000
16 but can't vote - Rahul Patel, Tiffin School
I am looking forward to turning 16 soon. There are many things that you can suddenly do at 16. However, at 16 you can still not vote.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:27:18 +0000
Three attacked on Met line on the way to Harrow-on-the-Hill
Three people were attacked by a man and a woman who were arguing on the tube.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:18:28 +0000
Cyclist injured in hit and run crash with car in Wandsworth
A cyclist and car driver crashed in Wandsworth earlier this afternoon.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:46:55 +0000
Weather: spring sunshine to last in south London all weekend
The warm and sunny weather is to continue over the weekend and Britons are set to bask in temperatures of up to 20C, but colder and wetter conditions will take over next week.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:33:54 +0000
Cyclist suffers head injury as she is hit by car in Merton
A cyclist has sustained a head injury after a she was hit by a car in Merton this morning.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:36:08 +0000
Teenage boy from Orpington goes missing (can you help)
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing teenager from Orpington.



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