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Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
3Food4U opens new charity shop in Waltham Abbey
The largest emergency food agency in Epping Forest has opened a new charity shop in Waltham Abbey.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:02:27 +0100
Whitehorse Road Croydon: Pedestrian injured in van crash
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with a head injury after a crash with a van in Croydon.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:34:58 +0100
We tried Aldi's new designer inspired perfumes- here's how it went
The brand has released two new perfumes available now.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:31:23 +0100
Wotton Green Orpington fire: Maisonette destroyed
TWENTY people have escaped a maisonette fire in Orpington.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:29:11 +0100
McDonald's announces new UK menu as the Grand Big Mac and McSpicy return today
The McSpicy was first released on 14 July last year and sold out fast.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:11:28 +0100
Creek Road Deptford: Full roof damaged in 12 hour fire
The full roof of a block of flats in Deptford has been destroyed following a fire which lasted nearly 12 hours.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Plumstead businessman sets up foodbank for homeless
AN INSPIRING business owner from Plumstead has set up a foodbank outside his shop to help people in need.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dartford man charged with stealing Cadbury Creme Eggs from Co-Op
A man from Dartford has been charged with stealing £144 worth of Cadbury Creme Eggs - which is around 48 individual eggs.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tesco Woolwich store application submitted to Greenwich Council
A planning application has been submitted to Greenwich Council for a new Tesco store in Woolwich.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:38:16 +0100
Stop Food Waste Day: 5 expert tips to reduce food waste from expert Gousto chefs
See the 5 top tips from Gousto's expert chefs to help you reduce your food waste in the kitchen.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:33:02 +0100
Aldi garden furniture range is back with pizza ovens, hanging baskets and more
Like all Specialbuys, once they're gone they're gone so you'll have to be quick!

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:30:36 +0100
World Bath Bomb Day: 8 bath bombs to celebrate from Lush, Claire's and The Body Shop
It's World Bath Bomb Day! There's only one way that we can think to celebrate...

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:01:48 +0100
Madeleine McCann police issue update over suspect Christian B's 'alibi'
A statement issued last week by Portuguese authorities, declared Christian B as a formal suspect.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:31:46 +0100
New law raises minimum age for marriage to 18 in England and Wales
Those aged 16 or 17 could previously get married with parental consent

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:50:40 +0100
Creek Road Deptford: Recap after flat block roof fire
20 fire engines and around 120 firefighters are dealing with a fire on the roof of a block of flats in Creek Road in Deptford.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:47:03 +0100
Orpington house fire: Recap after 60 firefighters called
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are at the scene of a fire in Cowden Road, Orpington.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:30:58 +0100
Recap after firefighters tackle New Malden house fire
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a house fire on Kingston Road in New Malden.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 22:58:23 +0100
Paragliding in Pokhara- Eva Lama Gumley House School

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:38:04 +0100
Why does Cleopatra need to be a feminist hero? - Eva Ilieva LUS
Alive more than 2,000 years ago, we continue to be enthralled by the Egyptian queen. Cleopatra VII was arguably the most influential queen in history as she effectively led her country to its golden age while bringing peace to lands and defining its ...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:38:26 +0100
Should schools return to life skills? -- Fran Riches, Greenshaw High school
As education has continued to rapidly improve, it has become more apparent that schools are beginning to neglect their duty to children and young adults. The leaps and bounds schools have made have provided the opportunity for the best sex education ...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 19:49:01 +0100
Could kinder chocolate really be trusted?
The brand Kinder egg, has been said that the products were contaminated by a bacteria called salmonella.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 21:00:45 +0100
Procrastination is not laziness, but perfectionism
Assuming procrastination is simply laziness only has detrimental effects as it fails to recognise the root cause of procrastination: perfectionism.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:10:30 +0100
Is it hard to adjust in this world as a female?-Kanipa Kavithan Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
What is feminism? Feminism is having the right and opportunity to do anything regardless of your gender.Feminism is about respecting women’s diverse experiences, strengths,knowledge and skill. This also gets females all around the globe to know the...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:00:33 +0100
Is this the beginning of Netflix’s downfall? - Eleanor Rooney NWS
Netflix has always been a family favourite. For years it’s spoilt us with films for the family, children’s TV shows, award winning horror films and, of course, the specially recommended for you section, to make you feel as if Netflix really knows...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:53:13 +0100
Blind man who died after being hit by Eden Park train lay untreated
A blind man who died after being hit by a train lay untreated for 10 minutes because emergency services were unsure whether the tracks were still live, an inquest heard.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:18:23 +0100
A New Jerusalem: The Passion in Trafalgar Square by Luca Irvine, Darrick Wood School.
Sun beating down, Roman soldiers barking, a bustling, indifferent city and the greatest story of all time; all in Central London!

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:38:14 +0100
UK transport's steps to a better world-Martina Quinzo Gumley House
With the ever-impending global environmental crisis, many people have been pushing for more of an effort from big companies, for example ones in transport who have contributed to much of the environmental crisis. After having asked for so long, we ar...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:33:55 +0100
Merton teen missing for almost a month
Police are looking for a teenager who went missing from his Merton home almost a month ago.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:17:43 +0100
Chigwell School pupil wins London schools table tennis event
An Epping Forest school pupil is celebrating winning a gold medal at the Jack Petchey London Schools’ Individual Table Tennis Competition.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:07:46 +0100
Creek Road Deptford fire: Video of smoke billowing from roof
Shocking footage shows smoke billowing from the roof of a block of flats on fire in Deptford.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:41:46 +0100
Lil Nas X announces London date to Love Live Montero Tour - How to get tickets
Lil Nas X has announced a London date on the European leg of his first-ever tour. How to get tickets.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:52:00 +0100
Creek Road Deptford fire: Close your doors and windows
London Fire Brigade has told people in the area to "close doors and windows" amid a huge and "intense" roof fire in Deptford.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:26:13 +0100
Lloyds Bank Dartford armed robber jailed
An armed robber from Sydenham has been jailed after threatening to kill a bank worker at Lloyds Bank in Dartford.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:16:10 +0100
Cowden Road Orpington: Old man treated after fire
An elderly man has been treated by ambulance crews after a fire at a row of houses in Orpington.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:01:40 +0100
Creek Road Deptford fire: Pictures from scene
Firefighters are currently tackling a fire on the roof of a block of flats in Deptford.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:07:37 +0100
Northern line delays: Man injured at Colliers Wood station
A person has been injured on the tracks at Colliers Wood tube station - as the Northern line is experiencing severe delays.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:38:40 +0100
Southwark stabbings: Lewisham murder suspect in hospital
A man from Lewisham is currently under arrest in hospital following a quadruple stabbing in Southwark.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:50:03 +0100
Thamesmead man arrested after Maidstone knife assault
A man has been arrested in Thamesmead following a knife assault in Maidstone.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:05:07 +0100
Sleepout raises funds for Epping Forest Foodbank
Fundraisers raised £2,000 for a foodbank when they spent an uncomfortable night in the open for a sleepout.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:58:05 +0100
Planned road closures in Enfield area for roadworks
Drivers may face disruption to their journeys due to some temporary road closures for roadworks in and around Enfield, starting this week.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:01:53 +0100
Southwark stabbings: Victims named as suspect in hospital
The victims of a quadruple stabbing in Southwark have been named by police.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:02:19 +0100
Boxer Tyson Fury celebrates victory with family in Letchmore Heath
Boxer Tyson Fury celebrated his victory over the weekend by visiting a local pub and restaurant with family and friends.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:00:38 +0100
Cost of clearing fly-tips in Harlow and Epping Forest
Fly-tipping across Essex has cost the county’s local authorities more than £840,000 to clear since 2019.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:36:08 +0100
Battersea London dogs looking for their forever homes
Battersea has a host of dogs that need rehoming.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:47:01 +0100
Man charged after armed robberies at five south London bookies
A man has been charged after armed robberies across five bookmakers in south London.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:41:47 +0100
Forthcoming road closures in Loughton, Lambourne and Fyfield
Roadworks are set to cause the temporary closure of three roads in Epping Forest.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:29:47 +0100
Class A drugs found on person in Tooting Gardens
An arrest has been made after a person was found with Class A drugs in Tooting Gardens.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:23:28 +0100
London Road Tooting: Man fighting for life after van crash
A man is fighting for his life after a crash with a van in Tooting.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:39:04 +0100
Noughts + Crosses: cast list and when is it on
The hit BBC show based on the Malorie Blackman returns for season 2.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:21:56 +0100
Putney: Dealtry Road fire destroys half of two flats
A fire at a converted house in Putney has destroyed half of two flats inside and left a large portion of the roof exposed.



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