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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
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 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 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 00:15:00 +0100
British Transport Police to arm volunteer officers with Tasers
British Transport Police to arm volunteer officers with Tasers. Read more:

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 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 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 08:12:14 +0100
London Tube closures this weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 27 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
John Legend at the Royal Albert Hall: Buy general tickets
The award-winning artist, John Legend is coming to the hall ahead of his new album.

Fri, 27 May 2022 14:33:07 +0100
Man takes Sainsbury's to court after refusing access to his assistance cat
The rescue cat sits on Mr Fenn's shoulders and stops him from feeling “overwhelmed” and “anxious”

Fri, 27 May 2022 14:31:24 +0100
PM: ‘Big bazooka’ support package will get UK through crisis
PM: ‘Big bazooka’ support package will get UK through crisis. Read more:

Fri, 27 May 2022 08:40:09 +0100
Cleaners to stage protest outside Downing Street over partygate treatment
The revelations in Sue Gray's report about how cleaning staff were treated has set this protest in motion.

Fri, 27 May 2022 08:15:25 +0100
Closing arguments due in Johnny Depp defamation case
Closing arguments due in Johnny Depp v Amber Heard defamation case. Read more:

Fri, 27 May 2022 08:06:50 +0100
BBC Eastenders fans spot major change ahead of special Prince Charles and Camilla episode
Eagle-eyed Eastenders viewers have spotted a major change in the Queen Vic ahead of a special visit from Prince Charles and Camilla – and fan’s aren’t happy.

Thu, 26 May 2022 19:07:18 +0100
Yes and John Lennon's Imagine drummer Alan White dies aged 72
English drummer Alan White has died at the age of 72 after a short illness.

Thu, 26 May 2022 17:45:00 +0100
St George’s Hospital Tooting staff prepare to walk out
Staff strikes next week are likely to cause "significant disruption" at St. George’s Hospital, according to the GMB Union.

Thu, 26 May 2022 16:47:23 +0100
Brixton station: Man assaulted with bottle
Officers have released pictures of three men that they would like to speak to in connection with a serious assault at Brixton station.

Thu, 26 May 2022 16:24:21 +0100
Wealthy London couple married for five months fight over money
A wealthy couple married for around five months ran up lawyers’ bills of more than £1 million during an 18-month fight over money, a judge said.

Thu, 26 May 2022 10:29:44 +0100
Zapp is offering ultra-fast delivery from their Period Store
The delivery app Zapp has a dedicated period store on their app and will donate to Period Poverty UK.

Thu, 26 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: Enjoying the spring butterflies
EARLY spring butterflies including brimstone and orange tip were busy feeding under the nodding flowers of bluebells, one of my favourite sights in woodlands in April.

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:58:44 +0100
Met police seize 280 knives in a week in Operation Sceptre
Metropolitan Police officers seized 288 knives across London in just one week as part of a national operation to target knife crime.

Thu, 26 May 2022 08:19:50 +0100
See the best beaches just an hour away from London
Take a trip to the seaside with our top picks for the best beaches an hour away from London.

Thu, 26 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tooting Market fears early closure and traders fear survival
Traders at one of the oldest indoor markets in London fear they will struggle to survive if the venue’s back entrance is forced to shut early.

Thu, 26 May 2022 17:49:32 +0100
Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta dies aged 67
Actor Ray Liotta, known for his appearance in Goodfellas, has passed away, aged 67.

Thu, 26 May 2022 16:19:21 +0100
EasyJet cancels 200 flights over IT issues and urges Brits to use its flight checker
EasyJet apologises as it cancels 200 flights over IT issues, urging travellers to do one thing before heading to the airport.

Thu, 26 May 2022 08:30:04 +0100
Dame Deborah visits Chelsea Flower Show in private tour
Dame Deborah James visits Chelsea Flower Show in private tour to see her rose. Read more:

Thu, 26 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: Virgin Experience Days experiences to spend the Jubilee bank holiday
Do as the Royals do this Platinum Jubilee with these luxurious experiences from Virgin Experience Days.

Wed, 25 May 2022 12:56:49 +0100
Platinum Jubilee in London: All the events you can go to
With the celebrations, just a week away, now is the time to start planning which events you want to attend.

Wed, 25 May 2022 14:59:36 +0100
Roehampton University academics under mass redundancy threat
A south London university is planning to axe 64 academics in a move that has been slammed as “heartbreaking” by staff.

Wed, 25 May 2022 11:32:29 +0100
Missing Bromley teen could be in Croydon or Wandsworth
Police are appealing for help in finding a 15-year-old who is missing from his home in Bromley.

Wed, 25 May 2022 09:41:45 +0100
Boy, 5, in critical condition after crash in Wandsworth
A young boy is in a critical condition in hospital after a crash with a car while riding a child’s scooter in Wandsworth.

Wed, 25 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi is offering London residents the chance to win a huge Jubilee voucher
Have all you Platinum Jubilee cost covered as Aldi are offering shoppers the chance to win big.

Wed, 25 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee parties in Wandsworth
Plans are being made across the nation to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as the monarch marks 70 years on the throne.

Wed, 25 May 2022 08:28:52 +0100
Monkeypox outbreak in Europe could have been sparked by 'sex at raves'
Monkeypox has not previously triggered widespread outbreaks beyond Africa, where it is endemic in animals.

Wed, 25 May 2022 07:42:55 +0100
UK monkeypox outbreak: How to tell the difference between chickenpox and monkeypox
The two are caused by different viruses, but how can you tell which is which?

Wed, 25 May 2022 07:49:11 +0100
Chelsea FC sale can now go through as Government issues licence
Todd Boehly’s offer for the London club can now go ahead with being approved

Wed, 25 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
KFC reveals new Chicken Tower Burger for Queen’s Jubilee - where to get yours
Fresh out of Cluckingham Palace, a brand-new Chicken Tower Burger will be around for a limited time only.

Wed, 25 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
QHotels has a special savings just for the Platinum Jubilee
Take a weekend break and save some hard-earned money at QHotels.

Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Monkeypox: Pet owners urged to 'manage exposed pets' as UK cases rise
The number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK has risen to 71, with 14 new cases identified in England.

Tue, 24 May 2022 15:03:46 +0100
New Park Road Brixton crash: Pensioner in critical condition
A pensioner is in a critical condition after being hit by a car in Brixton.

Tue, 24 May 2022 11:57:15 +0100
Elizabeth Line: Thousands travel on the first passenger service
The long-awaited line is officially open.

Tue, 24 May 2022 11:08:25 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: How to get around London
Find out the best routes to get around London as parts of the capital close for Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Tue, 24 May 2022 11:02:05 +0100
Wayne Couzens denies flashing charges
Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens has pleaded not guilty to a string of flashing offences.

Tue, 24 May 2022 10:20:15 +0100
Missing Wandsworth man last seen yesterday
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man from Wandsworth.

Tue, 24 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Crossrail: Elizabeth Line is officially open
After 20 years the Crossrail project is finally complete with the opening of the Elizabeth Line.

Tue, 24 May 2022 15:19:16 +0100
Tesco giving away £700 vouchers for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Tesco giving away £700 vouchers for the Queen's Jubilee. Read more:



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