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Sun, 29 May 2022 09:37:02 +0100
Southeastern Bexleyheath line: Person hit by a train
A person has been hit by a train on the Bexleyheath line this morning.

Sun, 29 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Memories of York Hill stores in Loughton a century ago
York Hill stores c1910 with shopkeeper Henry Sharp posing for the camera.

Sun, 29 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
‘Greenwashing’ claim over Shernbroke Hostel redevelopment
Installing solar panels on the roof of a new Essex County Council-led development in Epping Forest has been branded “greenwashing” by councillors.

Sun, 29 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man fined for Millwall pitch invasion at Crystal Palace FA Cup match
A man from Basingstoke has been fined after invading Millwall’s pitch at the Crystal Palace FA Cup match.

Sun, 29 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Possible memorial for the Battersea Park funfair disaster victims 50 years on
Sadiq Khan has said he will work with Wandsworth Council to explore setting up a permanent memorial to the victims of the 1972 Battersea Park funfair disaster.

Sun, 29 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee weekend: All the road closures in Dartford
Check to see which roads will be closed in Dartford for street parties.

Sun, 29 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Most annoying things people do in car parks
We asked News Shopper readers what they thought were the most annoying things that people do in car parks.

Sun, 29 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: Bin collection times across Bexley
Check to see when you're local area will have its bin collecting over the Jubilee period.

Sun, 29 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
How to spend a day in King’s Cross, London
From shopping in Coal Drops Yard to a stay at The Great Northern Hotel, we reveal the best places to go in the London neighbourhood.

Sun, 29 May 2022 09:55:47 +0100
Lester Piggott, nine time Derby winner, dies aged 86
It was recently reported Piggott was in hospital in Switzerland.

Sat, 28 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday May 29
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, May 29.

Sat, 28 May 2022 15:40:20 +0100
Bromley FC fans gather to celebrate Wembley triumph
Bromley FC fans have gathered at the Glades to celebrate their club’s remarkable season.

Sat, 28 May 2022 14:51:23 +0100
Cannabis farm worth £650k shut down in Bromley
A huge cannabis farm worth £650,000 has been shut down by police in Bromley.

Sat, 28 May 2022 13:03:12 +0100
Bexley and Wandsworth teens among three convicted after death of man
THREE teenagers have been convicted after a man was stabbed to death in south west London.

Sat, 28 May 2022 12:11:17 +0100
Orpington mum to cycle around London in memory of husband
A mum of two from Orpington will be cycling around London to raise money in memory of her husband who died in 2015.

Sat, 28 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Looking back at the rural past of Leyton in east London
Way back when powdered wigs and snuff were de rigeur amongst London high society, country retreats for London’s wealthy became increasingly popular. Leyton was amongst the desirable Essex rural idylls which caught the eye of merchants, bankers and ...

Sat, 28 May 2022 10:38:57 +0100
Tenpin Bowling Bexleyheath undergoes £500k refurbishment
A POPULAR bowling alley in Bexleyheath is undergoing a major refurbishment.

Sat, 28 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Memories of cows wandering the streets in east London district
A view across Chingford plains towards Rangers Road c1910.

Sat, 28 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Rabbit hutch protest at plans for 95 homes in Ongar
Residents dressed as rabbits gathered outside a council meeting to protest a planned housing development in the Essex countryside.

Sat, 28 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bayou Bar Broadway Market forced to close amid cost-of-living
A popular piano bar in one of South London’s oldest markets has been forced to shut as the cost of living spirals.

Sat, 28 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The people receiving Universal Credit in south east London
We’ve rounded up the total amount of people receiving Universal Credit in each Bexley, Bromley, Lewisham, Dartford and Greenwich.

Sat, 28 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Best afternoon teas near Bexley based on Tripadvisor reviews ahead of the Jubilee
Here are the best places for afternoon tea near Bexley that you should book ahead of the Platinum Jubilee.

Sat, 28 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BexleyWalks: five routes to walk in Bexley this weekend
The sun is set to shine this weekend, so why not explore the outdoors on one of these stunning walking hot-spots advertised on BexleyWalks.

Sat, 28 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: Bin collection times across Greenwich
Check to see when you're local area will have its bin collecting over the Jubilee period.

Sat, 28 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Signs and symptoms of dementia: 3 food craving that could be a sign
Experts at Alzheimer's UK have urged people to keep an eye out for signs and symptoms highlighting food choices as a key indicator.

Sat, 28 May 2022 00:15:00 +0100
British Transport Police to arm volunteer officers with Tasers
British Transport Police to arm volunteer officers with Tasers. Read more:

Sat, 28 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Morrisons launches Cream Tea deal for less than £3
Morrisons has launched a new Cream Tea in its cafés in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and it doesn’t break the bank.

Sat, 28 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
UK Drivers warned they face fines over commonly used 'friendly warning' on roads
Drivers were told although chances were low, it is still not worth the risk.

Sat, 28 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Channel 4 Gogglebox fans devastated as Marcus and Mica share 'we're done' announcement
Marcus Luther appears alongside his partner Mica Ven and the pair have become favourites among viewers.

Sat, 28 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
UK hepatitis cases: 222 children now affected
A further 20 cases have been confirmed. Read more:

Sat, 28 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
National Biscuit Day: UK’s top 10 favourite biscuits revealed
The UK is a nation of biscuit lovers and this Sunday, May 29 is National Biscuit Day.

Fri, 27 May 2022 17:35:06 +0100
Met Commissioner speaks to London Assembly about partygate
There is no “clear evidence” that Boris Johnson breached lockdown regulations more than once, according to the Metropolitan Police.

Fri, 27 May 2022 17:05:55 +0100
Petts Wood train station police update
British Transport Police has issued a statement following a police presence at Petts Wood station.

Fri, 27 May 2022 16:58:58 +0100
Extent of abuse and attacks on TfL Tube staff revealed
TfL staff at Tube stations across London were subjected to more than 240 incidents of abuse per month during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, new figures have revealed.

Fri, 27 May 2022 16:30:24 +0100
Dartford parking dispute sees man assaulted and two arrested
Two men have been arrested after a man was assaulted following a dispute over parking in Dartford.

Fri, 27 May 2022 15:53:43 +0100
Police officer to face trial accused of 44 offences including 21 counts of rape
A Metropolitan Police officer faces an eight-week trial next February accused of 44 offences, including 21 counts of rape, against a dozen women over a 17-year period.

Fri, 27 May 2022 14:56:02 +0100
Lambeth man jailed for murder of his landlords
A man has been sentenced to 33 years for murdering his landlords at their shared home after he became paranoid about Covid during the first lockdown.

Fri, 27 May 2022 14:36:43 +0100
Brixton music video shoot murder: Teenager sentenced to life
A teenager who stabbed a motorcyclist to death during the making of a music video has been sentenced to life in prison.

Fri, 27 May 2022 14:12:17 +0100
Phipps Bridge Road Colliers Wood fire: Woman rescued
A woman has been rescued from a house fire in Colliers Wood.

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:44:14 +0100
London Underground planned strikes at two stations now suspended
The strikes were going to take place over the Jubilee weekend.

Fri, 27 May 2022 12:44:03 +0100
Harlow Arkwrights garages could make way for new council houses
Plans have come forward to replace a series of former garages in an Essex town with new social housing.

Fri, 27 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Bid to fill vacant post at Homerton Hospital fertility unit
The search is on to fill a vacant post at the fertility unit at Homerton Hospital, which has had to transfer patients elsewhere because of a shortage of scientists.

Fri, 27 May 2022 11:20:36 +0100
Men sentenced after woman 'set up' and raped in Walthamstow
Two men have been sentenced for a rape plotted on social media in a "depraved and callous set-up".

Fri, 27 May 2022 10:35:25 +0100
Bromley FC to celebrate at The Glades after Wembley triumph
BROMLEY FC will be celebrating with their fans in an open bus parade after a remarkable season.

Fri, 27 May 2022 10:10:44 +0100
N-Dubz release extra UK Tour dates in London- get tickets
After a huge sell-out for their UK arena tour, N-Dubz has surprised fans by announcing more dates for their Back To The Future tour.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:57:54 +0100
Tottenham star Heung-Min Son visits Lea Valley Academy School in Enfield
Students at an Enfield school had an experience that “will live long in the memory” when Spurs star Heung-Min Son made a surprise visit as part of a Tottenham Hotspur Foundation session.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:43:58 +0100
London e-scooter injuries DOUBLED in 2021, figures show
More than 500 people were injured in collisions involving e-scooters in London during 2021, new Government figures have revealed.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:42:37 +0100
Old Kent Road: Man found with lacerations to arm
A man has been found with lacerations to his arm after a disturbance in Old Kent Road.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:34:32 +0100
Eynsham Drive Abbey Wood: Man arrested after sword recovered
A man has been arrested after a sword was recovered in Abbey Wood.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:30:37 +0100
Missing Lewisham woman last seen yesterday
Police are appealing for help in finding an elderly woman from Lewisham.



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