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Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:23:18 +0100
New girl on Love Island: Who is bombshell Antigoni Buxton revealed after double dumping?
New Love Island bombshell alert!

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:20:08 +0100
Martens Avenue Bexleyheath road closed due to sinkhole
A road in Bexleyheath has been forced to close after a huge sinkhole was discovered in the middle of a street.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:25:47 +0100
Missing Croydon man, 44, last seen yesterday
Missing Croydon man, 44, last seen wearing red fleece Missing Croydon man last seen yesterday A man is missing from his home in Croydon.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:57:00 +0100
HMRC unpaid tax: Harrow businesses named and shamed
Seven businesses in Harrow have been named on a government list of tax defaulters.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sydenham disabled woman stuck in ‘nightmare’ housing conditions
A disabled woman in Sydenham has said she is “living in a nightmare” after staying in “unsafe” social housing for over two years.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
HMRC: South east London and Dartford firms named for unpaid tax
FOUR businesses in south east London and Kent have been named on a government list of tax defaulters.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:29:19 +0100
Maura Higgins and Molly-Mae Hague knew each other before ITV's Love Island - How they met
Both Molly-Mae and Maura appeared on the 2019 series of the hit ITV dating show where they arrived as "bombshells" at different points in the series.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:04:00 +0100
Paramount Plus: What shows are available and when does it launch in the UK?
The new streaming service is launching in the UK with an array of shows.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 07:38:29 +0100
Recap as rail and tube strikes disrupt south London travel
Bringing you live updates, news and travel information as train and tube strikes affect south London

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:58:47 +0100
Anti-knife crime protest after murder of Ali Baygoren in Tottenham
More than 2,500 people marched through north London in protest against knife crime following the murder of a 17-year-old.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:18:12 +0100
Craig David, Sigala and more set to perform at racecourses near London this summer
Music Nights are taking place at racecourses near London throughout June and July and racegoers will be able to see Craig David and Sigala perform.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Bexleyheath passengers mixed in views about rail strikes
BEXLEYHEATH commuters have shared their mixed views on the rail strikes which have caused “travel chaos” today.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:07:04 +0100
Murder probe after mum and daughter stabbed in Osidge, Barnet
A five-year-old girl and her 37-year-old mother have been stabbed to death.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Manor Park fire: 100 firefighters called to east London flats
Around 100 firefighters are tackling a fire in a tower block in east London.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:36:51 +0100
Lewisham engineer’s train journey took nine times longer amid strikes
An electrical engineer from Lewisham said his normal 10-minute train journey to work took him 90 minutes today, due to the current rail strikes.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:28:09 +0100
Labour MP in ‘full support’ for workers on strike in Bromley
A Labour MP claims that the current government party has failed to deal with the cost-of-living crisis, as she claims her party must “speak up” for workers’ rights amid the rail strikes.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:14:08 +0100
Harrow ATM 'cash trap' thieves jailed after £20,000 stolen
Two thieves have been sent to prison after using ‘cash traps’ to steal from customers at cash machines.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:53:26 +0100
Rail strikes in pictures: Clapham Junctions deserted station
The largest rail strike for a generation caused severe disruption on Tuesday, with more cancellations happening on Wednesday.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Bexley taxi drivers frustrated by slow business amid rail strikes
TAXI drivers in Bexley are “frustrated” over the train strikes after they were left waiting "hours on end" for customers outside Bexley station today.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:49:48 +0100
London Waterloo commuters brand striking workers 'selfish'
London commuters have criticised rail unions for causing disruption to their journeys, branding striking workers “selfish”.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:48:25 +0100
'Wonderful' Pride celebrations held in Enfield
A celebration was held in Enfield earlier this month in recognition of the borough’s LGBTQ+ community.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:24:09 +0100
East Croydon commuters face huge delays amid strikes
East Croydon commuters and holidaymakers faced a morning of long delays and cancellations on Tuesday as they tried to get to Central London and Gatwick Airport during the biggest set of rail strikes in decades.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:26:57 +0100
Charlton: Suspected burglar found hiding from police in tree
A suspected burglar was found hiding from police in a tree after he was allegedly seen trying to get into flats via a fire exit.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:15:46 +0100
Dartford man last seen in Bow Arrow Lane
A man is missing from Dartford after being last seen four days ago.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:02:02 +0100
Planned road closures across Epping Forest for roadworks
Motorists in Epping Forest may experience some disruption to their journeys due to three temporary road closures that are planned next month.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:46:17 +0100
Bexley police spat at during arrest
A man allegedly spat at Bexley police during his arrest.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:20:34 +0100
Central Road Dartford crash: Motorcyclist taken to hospital
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a serious crash in Dartford.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:24:57 +0100
New City College in Epping Forest wins two AoC sports awards
An “inspirational teacher" and a volunteer student coach from the same college have both won national sport awards.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:28:27 +0100
Planned road closures in the Enfield area for roadworks
Drivers in and around Enfield may face some disruption to their journeys due to several temporary closures for roadworks, starting this week.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:34:52 +0100
Redbridge Foodbank appeals for Tesco donations
A foodbank is urging the community to donate long-life food to support people experiencing hardship who will be forced to use a food bank over the coming months.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:31:29 +0100
Shepherd's Bush: Fire breaks out at high-rise block
Firefighters have been called to a blaze at a high-rise block in Shepherd’s Bush, west London.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:36:18 +0100
Epping Town Show at Stonards Hill Recreation Ground
There will be Punch and Judy, music, morris dancing and animals when the Epping Town Show returns.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:46:34 +0100
Clapham woman cancels sister-day-out due to rail strikes
A woman from Clapham, south-west London, has been forced to cancel her trip to East Grinstead due to the rail strikes across the UK.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:25:42 +0100
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental London claims prize at Good Spa Awards 2022
A spa from London has won a prize at the Good Spa Awards 2022

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:02:07 +0100
Labour MP joins Bromley rail work strikers
A Labour MP who says she will “always stand on the side of workers” has joined striking workers outside Bromley South train station today.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:11:12 +0100
Waltham Forest acid attack: teen's 'life changing' injuries
An 18-year-old man has been taken to hospital with “life changing” injuries after suffering an acid-attack.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:36:44 +0100
Wild Things: Could we bring back the dodo?
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown takes a look at recent bird colonists, reveals news of expectant new British breeder and ambitious plans for the reintroduction of an iconic species to Kent.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:38:35 +0100
Elizabeth Line Strike Timetable: See if the line is running during Tube strikes
See if the newly opened Crossrail line is running as London Underground workers take strike action.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:17:45 +0100
Who leaves Love Island tonight? See who could be dumped after ITV show cliffhanger
The explosive episode saw a clash between Ekin-Su and Amber, an Amber-Indiyah-Dami love triangle and Paige and Jacques finally sharing their first kiss.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:39:30 +0100
London Tube Strikes: TfL warns commuters to get the last train
More than 10,000 London Underground workers are taking strike action today.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
How to get to work in South London during the train strikes
South Londoners are being advised to work from home and only travel if absolutely necessary during the train strikes this week.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Everything you need to know about train strikes for south London
South Londoner’s are being warned to only travel if “absolutely necessary” during the train strikes starting today.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:46:54 +0100
New true crime series with local journalists is out on YouTube
A new YouTube channel featuring local newsrooms across the UK is making its debut today with the new Charged - True Crime UK series.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:25:52 +0100
Netflix releases Stranger Things Volume 2 trailer - How to watch
Netflix has released the trailer for the second part of this season’s Stranger Things.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:55:22 +0100
Martin Lewis warns UK households energy bills could soar by £1,000 in October
The Money Saving Expert founder shared a warning on social media after a new energy price cap forecast suggests energy bills could soar.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:50:59 +0100
Warning to dog owners over toxic blue-green algae
Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:49:25 +0100
Cost of living: Petition to extend £650 support payment hits milestone
A petition to include people on disability benefits in the list of people eligible for the £650 payment has hit 10,000 signatures.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:47:18 +0100
Warning to British holidaymakers in Spain who could face £650 fine
New rules on Spanish beaches could land British tourists with fines

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:42:33 +0100
Cost of living: Energy price cap expected to rise by £1,000 to new record highs
Currently, it is £1,971 – already a record which beat the previous high by 54%

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:46:27 +0100
Virgin Media customers warned over controversial £25 fine over 'answering the door'
The “doorbell tax” will be added to customer’s monthly bill in a move which has been slammed by consumers.



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