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Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:33:59 +0100
Marks and Spencer launch Peter Rabbit kids collection - buy it here
Marks and Spencer has launched a new Peter Rabbit kids collection to mark 120 years since the Beatrix Potter book was released.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:13:04 +0100
Stockwell Road Lambeth: Man taken to hospital after stabbing
A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Lambeth.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:58:22 +0100
Met to root out officers' behaviour in tackling violence against women
The Metropolitan Police’s assistant commissioner has said she is “devastated” to see bad behaviour by officers and that the force is “determined” to root it out.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Labour policies for Enfield Council elections 2022
Enfield’s Labour group plans to support residents hit by the cost-of-living crisis and deliver “ambitious” investment in the borough if it retains control of the council.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Mottingham mum reunites with long-lost sister after 77 years
One sister from Mottingham and another from Johannesburg have been left feeling “wonderfully overwhelmed” after reuniting with each other after decades of searching.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
McDonald’s Croydon motorbike ride sees Bromley man in court
A man from Bromley has appeared in court after riding a motorbike illegally at a McDonald’s restaurant in Croydon.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Russian mum in Beckenham vows to help Ukrainian refugees
A Russian mum has vowed to help Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war zone learn English and adapt to life in the UK.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fears lost community centre will lead to more violence on New Addington streets
Concerned residents fear losing a community centre will lead to more violence on the streets of New Addington.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Wimbledon car park could be turned into new concert hall
A car park in Wimbledon town centre could soon be turned into a new £200 million concert hall.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour offering afternoon tea - how to book
Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour is offering an afternoon tea experience - here's how to book.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:01:00 +0100
Tesco opens new hot cross bun cafe in Shoreditch - how to book your space
Tesco has opened a new hot cross bun cafe in Shoreditch - find out how to book here.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:32:12 +0100
Aldi is selling a £40 electric barbecue ready for summer and customers love it
Aldi shoppers are loving this £40 electric barbecue - order it now before it sells out!

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:09:00 +0100
Iceland releases new TGI Friday's BBQ Range in time for the heatwave
The new TGI Fridays range at Iceland is perfect for BBQ season and you can get it now

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:01:00 +0100
Tesco launches new Easter hot cross bun item on its café menu
Tesco will serve a Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream Sandwich in its in-store cafes until Easter Sunday.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Louis Theroux BBC series to air with Stormzy and celebrity guests
'The Louis Theroux Interviews' is a new six-part BBC Two series, where the presenter will meet celebrity guests such as Stormzy.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:05:26 +0100
Macmillan Way Tooting flat fire: Woman escapes building
A woman escaped the building as firefighters have tackled a fire at a flat in Tooting this afternoon (Monday).

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:44:36 +0100
Wordle 289 April 4: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:05:34 +0100
June Brown death: TV highlights from Eastenders to Graham Norton
Best known for playing Dot Cotton, June Brown had many TV highlights – here are a few including Loose Women, The Graham Norton Show and, of course, Eastenders.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:45:10 +0100
ITV News 6pm London bulletin off air and replaced with ITV News Meridan
ITV News London was replaced with ITV Meridan this evening due to 'power supply issues'.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:28:25 +0100
Cigarette butts TWO THIRDS of Waltham Forest littering fines
In its first nine months on the job, Waltham Forest’s new enforcement company issued more than 7,500 fines – of which 5,000 were for littering cigarette butts.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:28:04 +0100
Ofsted warns Rotherhithe nursery after teachers didn't know what kids should learn
A South London nursery has been warned after inspectors found staff didn’t know what children should be learning.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:23:48 +0100
IKEA Croydon will stay open despite Tottenham closure
Ikea has insisted there are “no plans” to close its Croydon store employing 574 people, after the announcement it will shut its huge Tottenham branch.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:44:35 +0100
Top 7 Places to Travel in Summer - Nehir Yildiz - Highams Park School
Summer is almost here, the best time of the year for those who love to travel. Most people dream the places that they want to go in summer throughout the year. Some dream of seeing their family, some of them enjoying the sun, the sea and the sand, a...

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:51:18 +0100
Fresh fears over future of Wimbledon police station
There are fresh fears over the future of Wimbledon police station four years after it was saved from closure.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Looking back when Nazeing businesses fought back after arson
Businesses were doing their best to get up and running again ten years ago this week following an arson attack.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of O'Neills pub in Leytonstone undergoing facelift
It's five years ago this week since an east London pub was preparing to reopen after undergoing a facelift to "attract the young and old at the same time".

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:05:11 +0100
Insulate Britain activists to stand trial over M25 protest
A group of Insulate Britain protesters will stand trial for allegedly causing a public nuisance by blocking the M25.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:48:14 +0100
The Importance of Mental Health: An Interview with the Max Windle Memorial Trust – Avinash Gogineni, Hampton School
According to statistics from the ONS, around 1 in 5 (21%) adults experienced some form of depression in early 2021, which is more than double levels observed before the pandemic.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:53:54 +0100
Croydon Fir Tree Gardens flat fire: Three taken to hospital
Three people have been taken to hospital after a tealight candle is believed to have started a flat fire in Croydon.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:28:26 +0100
Dan Walker announces he is leaving BBC Breakfast for Channel 5 News
BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker will leave the morning programme and move to Channel 5 News.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:18:21 +0100
Missing Sutton girl, 15, last seen yesterday
Police are trying to locate a missing 15-year-old girl from Sutton who was last seen yesterday.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:37:18 +0100
Missing boy linked to Sutton last seen a week ago
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing boy with links to Sutton.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:03:05 +0100
£300k for wetland area to improve drainage at Chestnuts park
A wetland area will be created in a West Green park to help reduce flooding and create more sports and play areas.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:09:07 +0100
Easter budget friendly activities across London
Don't break the bank this Easter with these budget-friendly activities.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:48:41 +0100
'Technical issue' delays opening of Ilford’s new station entrance
The opening of Ilford’s new station entrance has been delayed by at least a month due to the “poor condition” of the bridge underneath.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:23:08 +0100
MP slams pay of Edmonton incinerator bosses
Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP insists the bosses behind the Edmonton Incinerator are paid too much, telling Parliament the organisation is “out of control”.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:58:08 +0100
Health services could be moved to The Mall, Wood Green
Residents are being invited to have their say on plans to create an “integrated health and wellbeing hub” in Wood Green.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:51:19 +0100
Met Police officer charged with sexually assaulting colleague
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting a colleague while on duty.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:32:02 +0100
Bromley garden fire destroys sheds and fencing
Two sheds and 20 metres of fencing have been destroyed by a garden fire in Bromley.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:33:25 +0100
EastEnders favourites reunite in new Bromley thriller show
Eastenders favourites Adam Woodyatt and Laurie Brett are reunited as husband and wife - but this time, on stage.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:16:18 +0100
Met officer charged with sex attack at Hendon Training School
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting a colleague while on duty.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:27:49 +0100
Missing Tower Hamlets boy regularly visits Lewisham
A 13-year-old boy is missing from his home in Tower Hamlets.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:08:35 +0100
Extinction Rebellion enter fourth day of protests at Heathrow oil facility
Climate change campaigners have staged a protest at an oil facility near Heathrow Airport on their fourth day of action.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:41:47 +0100
London Underground Service: Tram suspended
Check to see the Tube service.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tonbridge artist hopes to draw every Greater London building
An artist from Kent is combining his architectural knowledge with his passion for drawing as he aims to draw every single building in Greater London.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Loughton Voluntary Care celebrating 50th anniversary
Loughton is so blessed to have Loughton Voluntary Care who are celebrating their jubilee 50th anniversary this coming May.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Party's crime survey reveals 'top concerns' in Wanstead
They say that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery so I am delighted to see the newly selected Conservative candidates for Wanstead are undertaking a survey of local people on the issue of crime.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:54:20 +0100
June Brown: Tributes pour in for beloved actress known for role as 'Dot Cotton'
June Brown, known for her role as Dot Cotton on Eastenders has passed away, the BBC has announced.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
'Landmark’ Alzheimer’s study could allow for better diagnosis and treatment
Scientists from across the globe, including the UK, have carried out the biggest research project of its kind.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:24:21 +0100
June Brown death: Eastenders Dot Cotton actress dies aged 95
BBC Eastender legend June Brown has died at the age of 95, the BBC has announced.



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