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Mon, 30 May 2022 09:17:50 +0100
London Underground: District, Hammersmith & City severely delayed
Check to see the Tube service this morning.

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:07:15 +0100
London Underground: District, Hammersmith & City severely delayed
Check to see the Tube service this morning.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:52:10 +0100
Whetstone stabbing: Four charged with murder of Olsi Kuka
Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a man in Whetstone have now charged four people with murder.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:42:00 +0100
Man charged with murder after 55-year-old killed in North Finchley
Detectives investigating the death of a man in North Finchley have charged a man with murder.

Mon, 30 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: Bin collection times across Dartford
Check to see when you're local area will have its bin collecting over the Jubilee period.

Mon, 30 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man fined for driving Vauxhall without valid insurance in Eltham
A man has been fined more than £800 after driving without a valid insurance policy in Eltham.

Mon, 30 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
X Factor winner Matt Terry to judge in Bromley’s Got Talent final
A previous winner of the X Factor will be one of the judges in Bromley’s Got Talent competition.

Mon, 30 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Extra tickets for N-Dubz tour in London go on sale today - 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.

Mon, 30 May 2022 09:23:17 +0100
Kalush Orchestra auction Eurovision trophy for Ukraine
Kalush Orchestra raise £700k for Ukraine army by auctioning Eurovision trophy. Read more:

Sun, 29 May 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Wild Things: Living in a community
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown considers the advantages and disadvantages of community living among birds discussed in a new book which examines flock formation, avian sociality and communal breeding

Sun, 29 May 2022 17:38:00 +0100
I am looking forward to seeing Prince Charles in EastEnders
Hi-de-Hi readers and once again we have held onto the wreckage for another week and ready for another stroll down Memory Lane via Dead Man's Gulch and Lovers' Leap.

Sun, 29 May 2022 16:34:58 +0100
Dartford: Maidstone pair arrested after drugs and knife seized
TWO people have been arrested after drugs, a knife, and cash was found in car in Dartford. 

Sun, 29 May 2022 14:47:50 +0100
Belvedere and Erith named as worst places to learn to drive in UK
BELVEDERE and Erith have been named as the top two worst places to learn to drive in the UK.

Sun, 29 May 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Gardens and tree planting enhancing environment in Wanstead
One of the striking things when walking up so many paths for the recent elections was the fantastic gardens in the Wanstead area

Sun, 29 May 2022 12:16:10 +0100
Orpington town centre: Consultation period extended
THE consultation period to decide on the future of Orpington town centre has been extended.

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.



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