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Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Wordle 308 April 23: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Butlins 2023 sale starts with holiday as cheap as £14.75
Take the family on a well-earned break as Butlin's 2023 sale begins.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Memories of Avenue Café that became Chasneys in Chingford
The Avenue Café on the corner of Station Road and Connaught Avenue, in Chingford, c1910.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
How should I vote in Enfield Council elections 2022?
On May 5, voters across the UK will head to the polls to decide who will run their local authority. At the last local elections in 2018 Labour had their best results in 45 years in London, winning control of 21 of London’s 32 borough councils and w...

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Mayor of London approves Kilburn plans for 125 council homes
Plans for more than 100 new council homes in North London have been given the green light by Sadiq Khan, despite concerns the development could lead to more crime in the area. 

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Wanstead Theatre Co. stage Sue Townsend's Bazaar and Rummage
A PLAY by Adrian Mole creator Sue Townsend will be the debut performance by a new professional theatre company.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Erith man fined after driving without valid licence in Bexleyheath
A man from Erith has been fined more than £1,000 after driving without a valid licence and no insurance in Bexleyheath.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Best Chinese restaurants in Greenwich according to TripAdvisor reviews
Where is the best place to go for Chinese in Greenwich?

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Plans could see three tower blocks erected near Greenwich IKEA
Developers behind plans to build almost 1,300 homes across several massive buildings near Greenwich’s IKEA hope to make improvements to the nearby flyover.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
The Fragrance Shop is offering customers up to 60 percent off perfume
The Fragrance Shop has launched a sale with up to 60 percent discount on a variety of designer perfumes. Other discounts are also in place, see them here.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: When is the 'blockbuster' four-day bank holiday weekend?
The Queen is the first British monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
We tried the Majestic Wine Italian Spring box – here’s how it went
The box contains 12 bottles of Italian wine all fit for the Spring season, to see if it is worth it, we put one to the test.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Be a Coral Reef Gardener at Coco Collection's Maldives resort - See this dream job
Could you live in paradise as a Coral Reef Gardener? Find out how to apply for this dream job.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Aldi, Lidl and Morrisons customers given expert tips on how to save money on food shop
Here is how you can save money at Aldi, Lidl and Morrisons.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Tesco issue guidance to shoppers as Frey Bentos chicken pie recalled over health fears
A product recall has been issued for Frey Bentos chicken pies over fears they may contain plastic.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
The most mispronounced foods – and how you actually pronounce them
How do you actually pronounce these foods?

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Record Store Day 2022: All the best record players from HMV, AO and Selfridges
Shop the newest and best record players.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
U:ME expands its range of Spice Shots ready for summer BBQs
If your tastebuds can’t resist a smoky BBQ taste then this U:ME oil blend could be the one for you - you can buy yours from Sainsbury's.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Cognitive Reflection Test: Can you pass the shortest IQ test 3 questions
The common IQ test is a great way to test your knowledge. But most are pretty lengthy.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Aldi launches new Lacura perfumes inspired by designer brands including Carolina Herrera
Aldi releases their new collection of woman's perfumes.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
We tried a cheesegeek cheese and charcuterie board – this is how it went
We tried cheesegeek's Sonny & Cher charcuterie board and it did not disappoint.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Cognitive Reflection Test: Can you pass the shortest IQ test 3 questions
The common IQ test is a great way to test your knowledge. But most are pretty lengthy.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:42:47 +0100
Theatre Review: Life of Pi - Liberty Samuel, Francis Holland
The theatrical performance of The Life of Pi is now showing at a west end theatre. The beloved novel has successfully been brought to life on the stage using clever staging, lighting, props and animation. The circular stage features an oversized life...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 20:24:24 +0100
Shop sold 16-year-old wine - and traded illegal tobacco worth £1,600
A shop is having its licence to sell alcohol reviewed after a 16-year-old was sold wine and illegal tobacco worth £1,600.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:32:39 +0100
Drinkers outside Wembley Stadium could be fined for Fury v Whyte
Boxing fans going to the heavyweight world title fight between Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte could be fined if they are caught drinking outside Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 20:16:38 +0100
The benefits and problems with study periods
Study periods are a common part of life for Sixth Form students, but should they really become a timetabled lesson for the younger years?

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:28:34 +0100
Candidate's death will delay Redbridge 2022 election result
The sudden death of a candidate in Redbridge’s local elections is likely to cause a three-week delay to the final results for the borough.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:23:42 +0100
Croydon Council issues update on council tax rebates
Croydon Council has issued an update on upcoming council tax rebates.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:15:46 +0100
Woman dies after Catford flat fire
A woman has died following a flat fire in Catford earlier this month.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:02:54 +0100
Visitors to Epping Forest urged not to pick flowers
The changeable month of April means you can practically experience all the weathers available in the UK during a single visit to Epping Forest.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:56:18 +0100
Wandsworth care service criticised after patient given dinner straight after breakfast
An at-home care service in South London has been criticised in a damning report after inspectors were told one patient was given dinner straight after breakfast.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:39:02 +0100
Sutton locals say department store will attract shoppers back to the town centre
Sutton locals say a department store will attract shoppers back to the town centre, despite it having the highest percentage of empty shops of the borough’s seven high streets.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:01:59 +0100
Bickley voters say they don't care about Downing Street lockdown parties
Voters in a Conservative stronghold have said they don’t care about “partygate” ahead of the local elections next month.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:54:27 +0100
Lewisham donation bank forced to close after volunteers threatened
A South London donation bank has been forced to close after volunteers were threatened by people fighting over free stuff.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:17:13 +0100
Hunt for man missing from Dartford
Police are hunting for a man missing from Dartford.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:55:30 +0100
how musical instruments can aid school students
There are many supposed benefits to learning a new musical interest, but do they really outweigh the time-loss and stress?

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:59:39 +0100
Erith man charged after man with knife reported in Dartford
A man has been charged after a member of the public reported seeing a man with a knife in Dartford.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:01:13 +0100
Three men in Audi allegedly shoot gun into Mitcham home
A shotgun has been fired at a person inside their home in Mitcham after a brick was tossed through the bedroom window.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:40:30 +0100
Missing Croydon girl seen heading towards Three Bridges, West Sussex
Police are appealing for help locating a girl from Croydon who was last seen yesterday.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:57:50 +0100
Croydon: Man stabbed to death as three suspects arrested
Police have launched an investigation after the suspicious death of a man in Croydon.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:35:04 +0100
Arrest after man taken to hospital in Kidbrooke domestic incident
A man has been taken to hospital and a woman has been arrested following an incident in Kidbrooke.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:58:52 +0100
Is Netflix's reign coming to an end? Beatrix Vessey, City and Islington Sixth Form College
At the end of 2021, Netflix was the world’s biggest streaming service with a whopping 222 million subscribers across the globe. However, in the first quarter of this year, it has lost 200,000 in the US alone, making it the first time a drop like th...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:40:51 +0100
Amir Khan blames London Mayor Sadiq Khan for London crime levels
The boxer was recently held robbed and held at gunpoint.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:12:24 +0100
London Tube closures this weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office weather forecast this weekend in south London
The Met Office has predicted sunny spells and scattered clouds across south London boroughs this weekend.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:05:22 +0100
ITV announce details for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration
Dame Helen Mirren, Tom Cruise and Damian Lewis are just a few taking part in the celebration on ITV.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:34:56 +0100
Madeleine McCann's parents issue statement as Portuguese police name suspect
Madeleine McCann’s parents have issued a statement as the Portuguese authorities name a formal suspect in her disappearance. See the full statement.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:33:35 +0100
Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard 2022 date announced - How to get tickets
Here's when the Capital Summertime Ball will be going ahead this year and how you can get tickets.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:45:17 +0100
Former child migrant lifts lid on UK’s ‘biggest sex abuse scandal’
Former child migrant lifts lid on UK’s ‘biggest sex abuse scandal’. Read more:

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:43:08 +0100
Wordle 307 April 22: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.



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