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Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Wordle 300 April 15: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:39:02 +0100
London Road Croydon: Man taken to hospital after stabbing
A man, who is believed to be aged in his 30s, has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Croydon.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Cheyanne Martin to shave hair in aid of Make a Wish charity
SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD sixth former Cheyanne Martin was so moved by a documentary highlighting the plight of critically ill children that she plans to shave off her beautiful hair to raise money to help make their wishes come true.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What's on TV this Easter: See the full schedule
From Easter services to classic films there's plenty to keep you entertained this Easter.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New Crystal Palace Park Trust pledges to make changes in 2023 takeover
The new Crystal Palace Park Trust has pledged to fix the ‘rusty laptop’ stage and toilets after it takes over in 2023.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dartford’s best fish and chip shops for Good Friday
It is a well-loved tradition to nip out to your local chippy on Good Friday, but we want to make sure we are getting the best for our money.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Easter through the Covid pandemic in south east London
Easter is a time for hope – and we’ve definitely spent the pandemic years hoping for some sort of light at the end of the tunnel.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Morden town centre update as revival plans in pipeline for more than 10 years
It has been four years since Merton Council and Transport for London appointed a company to put together a ‘development framework’ for the revamp of Morden town centre.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Co-op Bexley: Plumstead man fined after theft
A man from Plumstead has been fined in court after stealing a very random mix of items from a Co-op store in Bexley.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office: Warm weather spells to hit south London this Easter weekend
The hottest day of the year is on the way this Good Friday, with temperatures peaking at 22 degrees.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Easter London Tube closures this weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Ru Paul's Fantastic Five of 14 London general tickets- how to get yours
The Fantastic Five of 14 are coming to the UK on tour, here's when to get tickets.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Nando's released new menu items for summer - Here's what we thought
Nando's has released some new menu items in time for Summer. See what we thought.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Shark, Sony, HP and more: AO launches Easter sale on huge range of products
AO.com is also offering a price match promise so if you find your product cheaper elsewhere, it will match it!

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
McDonald's, Burger King, Nando's - 13 money-saving tips for your next takeaway
According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Iceland transforms Chewits, Malteser, Hershey's and more into tasty ice lollies
Shop Iceland's new ice lolly range where your favourite sweets get a frozen makeover.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Learner drivers issued warning over £1,000 offence this Easter Bank Holiday weekend
Data reveals that 14,618 provisional licence holders were prosecuted in 2020

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Marks and Spencer launches new apothecary skincare collection
Marks and Spencer has launched a new Apothecary Skincare Revive collection - here's how you can buy it.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
How to save money on energy bills: Experts reveal 7 top tips
The Ofgem energy price cap has risen by 54% meaning energy prices are expected to rise by £693 a year for millions of households across the UK.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:53:03 +0100
Wordle 299 April 14: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 01:26:42 +0100
Meet Freddie Tshiaba – Conservative Candidate for Weybridge Riverside by Adam Sizoo Hampton School
On the 5th of May, local borough council elections will take place in all London boroughs. Borough councils are the lower tier of the system of local government in the UK with county councils being the upper tier. However, in London boroughs, they do...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:54:14 +0100
Wimbledon is the new way into Narnia - Evie Barrett, Wimbledon High School
I’ve always loved C.S Lewis’ the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and so had high expectations for the play of it. It exceeded them. On the 12th of April, I went to see the performance of the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Wimbledon Theatre ...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:55:37 +0100
The importance of the Zodiac Coco Brownlow
Don’t get me started on zodiac signs. The obsession has lit up our phones and twitter feeds, group chats and even high street stores.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:51:13 +0100
Golf Pro - Dan Riddle, St. George's College, Weybridge
Johnny Powell is the longest standing PGA Golf Pro at Hampton Court Palace Golf Club – he’s been teaching golf there for over 10 years.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:52:45 +0100
Erman’s Kitchen in Harlow damaged in fire
A restaurant was damaged in a deliberate fire.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:47:46 +0100
The Real Life Film, 'Don't Look Up' By Holy Lukufi
The film 'Don't Look Up' was heavily criticized by viewers because of the acting and plot but scientists praised it since they saw it as remindful of what our world will look like.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:32:01 +0100
South Londoners charged with smuggling meth into Australia
Three south Londoners have been charged for their suspected involvement in smuggling 24 kilograms of crystal meth.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Fears Orpington 'will become Canary Wharf' if redevelopment goes ahead
Orpington residents have expressed fears that their town will become Canary Wharf if a huge redevelopment goes ahead.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:07:47 +0100
Lewisham Moonshot Centre stabbing victim named and pictured
The victim of a fatal stabbing in New Cross on Wednesday afternoon has been named and pictured.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:39:40 +0100
Missing boy from Lewisham last seen more than two weeks ago
A boy has been missing from his home in Lewisham for more than two weeks.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:56:16 +0100
Met counter-terrorism officer guilty of attempting to meet 13-year-old for sex
A Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism officer has been found guilty of three child sex offences, after he arranged to a meet a 13-year-old girl for sex when he was “on duty working from home”.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:03:09 +0100
Mother gave birth on toilet at Northwick Park Hospital
A student who had no idea she was pregnant until she gave birth in a hospital toilet has welcomed her “miracle” baby .

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:43:25 +0100
Croydon Council won’t renew meals on wheels service at the end of this month
Croydon Council won’t renew its meals on wheels service at the end of this month.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:42:35 +0100
Woman in 'critical condition' after hit by car in Harrow
A woman is in critical condition after she was hit by a car.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:29:15 +0100
Mitcham mum's son in hospital seven times from mouldy flat
A 21-year-old mum said she has nightmares her son is dying after he’s ended up in hospital seven times from asthma attacks from living in a mouldy Merton flat.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:22:28 +0100
Blackheath Easter bank holiday funfair to reopen today
The Blackheath Easter Bank Holiday Funfair is set to reopen today - with extra security measures in place.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:12:11 +0100
May elections: Register to vote by tonight as deadline nears
THE deadline to register to vote for the May elections is tonight.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:12:37 +0100
Bromley High Street: Teens arrested after alleged robbery
Four teenagers have been arrested after a boy was allegedly robbed of his phone in Bromley High Street.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:55:33 +0100
Welling and Bexleyheath men among five jailed after supplying cocaine
FIVE members of an organised crime group have been jailed after purchasing and distributing £3.5 million worth of cocaine.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:02:16 +0100
Woman with links to Lewisham and Rushey Green is missing
Police are appealing for help to find a missing woman with links to Lewisham and Rushey Green.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:19:29 +0100
Missing Bromley man, 59, last seen on Tuesday
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 59-year-old man from Bromley.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:31:26 +0100
Moonshot Centre Lewisham stabbing: Pictures from scene
A 16-year-old boy has died following a stabbing at a community venue in Lewisham.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Royal Gunpowder Mills reopening this Easter after pandemic
One of Epping Forest's top attractions has vowed to be back with a bang when it reopens for the first time in two years this weekend.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: Butterflies have much to contend with
IF we include the dainty orange tip and the rare wood white, there are five species of white butterflies in Britain, the others being large white (sometimes called 'cabbage' white) plus the small and green-veined, all on the wing from April and throu...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:14:00 +0100
Most attractive places to live in south London revealed
THE most attractive places to live in south London have been revealed.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:38:08 +0100
Catch me if you can in Richmond theatre - a classic thriller to remember - Imogen Ioannilli Surbiton High School
From the title and basic information, what you might assume about this play is most likely incorrect.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Ofsted loves St Bartholomew’s in Lewisham where kids' uniform is made of plastic
A primary school where kids wear ties made out of plastic bottles and skip lessons to protest climate change is loved by Ofsted.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fleetdown Football Club look to fence off Heath Lane in Dartford
A public space in Dartford could be fenced off from the public as a football club hopes to increase its leaseholds and take over the grounds.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Erith man fined after littering outside Paddy Power Plumstead
A man from Erith has been fined more than £800 after dropping a cigarette outside a bookie in Plumstead.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New manager of Croydon arts centre wants to 'open doors to local community'
The new manager of Croydon’s Fairfield Halls said he wants to open its doors to the local community.



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