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Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:59:26 +0100
Missing man has links to Bromley and Croydon
Police are urgently asking for help to locate a missing man.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:49:00 +0100
Wireless Festival: Bag Policy and Prohibited items
See what items you can bring into the festival and the venus bag policy.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:42:09 +0100
Homelessness has risen by 50% in Harlow says Streets2Homes
A charity said it was "not surprised" when it was revealed homelessness in Harlow had risen by 50% in just one year.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:03:58 +0100
Staple Tye paddling pool in Harlow will become a splash park
Construction is underway to transform a paddling pool into a new splash park for families.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 08:30:03 +0100
PL84U AL SUFFA named 'charity of the year'
A charity that works as a food and clothing bank and more is searching for a future long-term base for its operations after a shopping centre made it its charity of the year.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:53:48 +0100
Respects paid to 'true legend of Epping' Roy Rogers
A man with a “kind and caring nature” who lived all his life in Epping has died.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Anti-crime youth programme to continue for another year
A scheme to stop young people in Haringey from becoming involved in crime is set to continue for another year.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
ULEZ Expansion: See the full proposed expansion map
The expansion means that drivers in London will have to pay when driving in the Ultra-Low Emission Zone.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dartford road closures over the next two weeks
Drivers in and around Dartford will have 14 National Highways road closures to watch out for over the next fortnight.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon streets could see cars banned at school times
There could soon be 11 more streets in Croydon where cars will be banned during school drop-off and pick up times.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich and Docklands International Festival 2022 is back
An award-winning outdoor arts and theatre festival is coming to Greenwich this summer, showcasing artists from around the world.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
South east London hospitals 'overrun by spice psychosis teens'
South East London hospitals are being overrun by teenagers suffering psychotic episodes after taking spice.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'Soaring house prices and bougie shops are driving families out of Brixton'
Brixton residents say soaring house prices and bougie shops are driving families out and destroying the area.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich phone snatch case closed by police after eight hours
A tourist robbed by a bike gang outside the 02 Arena had her case shut by police after just eight hours.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:00:11 +0100
Ellie Goulding's Facebook posts for alcohol brand banned
The pop star, who is a founder and co-owner of Served Drinks, posted two ads for the alcoholic sparkling water on her Facebook page in February.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:59:04 +0100
Cost of living: Petrol prices rise by new record amount
The surge in prices added more than £9 to the cost of filling a typical 55-litre family petrol car

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:57:27 +0100
Financial watchdog urges those struggling with rising prices to seek help
Research found that 42% of borrowers who were struggling and ignored their lenders’ attempt to contact them had done so because they felt ashamed.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:54:12 +0100
Boris Johnson: Tories could consider rule change to force Prime Minister out
Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote last month

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:50:21 +0100
Costa is giving away free cold drinks – see the choices and how to get yours
Costa Coffee has been gifting Costa Club members free drinks in recent weeks to celebrate the launch of its biggest summer drinks range yet.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:47:05 +0100
New Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi confirms taxes will go up
The new Chancellor has replaced Rishi Sunak following a shock resignation.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:45:41 +0100
Boohoo shares graduation outfits ideal for celebrating this summer
Get some inspiration for your graduation outfit with Boohoo's range.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:31:42 +0100
Boris Johnson responds as Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid resign
Boris Johnson has issued a response after Rishi Sunak resigns from his role as Chancellor on Tuesday, leading to a mass resignation.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:30:05 +0100
Who could replace Boris Johnson? Jeremy Hunt, Sajid Javid named favourites for PM
Who could be the next Prime Minister? See the frontrunners here.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:26:58 +0100
All MPs who have resigned under Boris Johnson as Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak leave
Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor Rishi Sunak have resigned this evening.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:12:49 +0100
Croatia and Portugal Covid entry requirements from UK and travel advice ahead of summer
Here are the Covid entry requirements and travel rules for Croatia and Portugal you should know before jetting off for some summer sun.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:04:59 +0100
Shooters Hill road police incident causes traffic chaos: Recap
Police are currently at the scene of a crash in Shooters Hill.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:32:53 +0100
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign amid Chris Pincher row
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has tendered his resignation to Boris Johnson following health secretary Sajid Javid's exit minutes earlier.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:35:09 +0100
Queen Elizabeth’s Girls School win Big Bang STEM award
A student team won an engineering prize for designing a system that uses magnets to power boats.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:08:37 +0100
Hunt for man after sexual assault on Lewisham to London Bridge train
Officers investigating a sexual assault on board a train between Lewisham and London Bridge have released an image.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Hurst Road Bexley: Family left shaken following crash
A FAMILY of three has been left shaken after a car crashed into the front garden of their house in Bexley.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:25:25 +0100
Catford arrest in ‘biggest ever’ operation to tackle Channel people-smuggling
Police have made a series of arrests in what is believed to be the “biggest ever” international operation targeting criminal gangs suspected of people-smuggling across the Channel.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:09:23 +0100
St Clare Hospice shop in Harlow reopens as clearance outlet
A hospice has revamped its largest and busiest shop as a clearance outlet store.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:04:04 +0100
New bereavement support service launched in Epping Forest
Two organisations have joined forces to offer a new bereavement support service for the community in Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Lambeth Council fined after family of five left in one bed flat
A South London council has been fined £6,750 after a family of five were left in a one-bedroom flat for almost a year.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:54:42 +0100
Network Rail apologises after lorry crash at Shortlands Station Bromley
Multiple trains were cancelled yesterday evening after a lorry crashed into a bridge outside of Shortlands station in Bromley.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:19:20 +0100
Drinking in public in Croydon Town Centre could be banned under new plans
A crackdown on street drinking in Croydon could see police taking alcohol from the public.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:06:22 +0100
Signature at Barnet care home opens its doors
A new care home with 102 apartments has opened its doors.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:46:19 +0100
Allders building Croydon could provide 'transformative social experiences'
Immersive theatre and new shops are expected to take over Croydon’s Allders building which has stood empty for three years.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:43:46 +0100
Battersea London dogs looking for their forever homes
Battersea has a host of dogs that need rehoming.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:13:47 +0100
Ex-Met Police officer who sent sexual messages to boy avoids jail
A former Metropolitan Police officer from Bromley has avoided jail after admitting to sending sexual messages to a 15-year-old boy.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:49:39 +0100
Northway Special School to take over Grasvenor Avenue site
Students from another school will now have access to a closed down school site.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:08:15 +0100
Harlow refuse workers call off strike against Veolia
Harlow refuse workers have called off a strike after employer Veolia improved its pay offer.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:59:35 +0100
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy appoints new head teachers
Two heads are better than one for a Harlow school where assistant heads have been promoted together to share responsibility for leading a school.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:53:56 +0100
Hectare of land destroyed after marsh and scrubland fire in Erith
A hectare of land has been destroyed by a fire after marsh and scrubland was alight in Erith yesterday.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:41:24 +0100
Shooters Hill Road Blackheath crash: Two people taken to hospital
TWO people have been taken to hospital after a crash in Blackheath.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:40:39 +0100
Dan Cooper leads choir session at Hugh Myddelton House
A choir leader who has worked with Take That and on many television shows led a singing session with elderly residents.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:34:33 +0100
Suspected gunshots fired at police car in Streatham
Police are investigating after what is suspected to be gunshots were fired at a police car during a pursuit in Streatham.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:45:16 +0100
Fairlop Waters: Body found in search for missing teenager
Police have confirmed that a body has been found in the search for a teenager who was last seen in a lake.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:37:08 +0100
Hurst Road Bexley: CCTV footage captures Mercedes crash
This is the terrifying moment a Mercedes car flies off the road and crashes into the front garden of a house in Bexley.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:33:00 +0100
Match Girls Strike of 1888 granted blue plaque in East London
The strike saw over a thousand female factory workers strike in protest at the dismissal of a number of their co-workers.



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