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Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
How a road in Loughton looked 120 years ago
Forest Road towards Loughton High Road c1900.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon park still closed off to public two years after work started on revamp
A park in Croydon town centre is still closed off to the public, two years after work started to revamp it.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Zoopla: Homes for sale for £500,000 in south east London
We all know London’s got a reputation for having the most expensive houses, but how does it differ across neighbouring boroughs?

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley six-year-old writes book for Greenwich & Bexley hospice
A six-year-old boy from Bexley has written his own book which he is selling to raise money for the hospice that cared for his NHS hero granddad.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley Council names and shames Blue Badge misusers
In the last three months, fifteen drivers have been issued fines totalling £8,190 for misusing Blue Badges within the Bromley borough.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:47:40 +0100
Thamesmead Festival returns this summer
The community-powered Thamesmead Festival returns to the urban setting of Southmere Park this Summer, bringing together residents and visitors for a free celebration.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:37:04 +0100
Two teens arrested after drivers hit by pellets from air weapon near Dartford
Two teenage boys have been arrested after drivers were struck with pellets from an air weapon near Dartford.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:30:04 +0100
Woman, 27, stabbed by 'man on bike' in east London
A woman was taken to hospital after she was stabbed in her back last night (July 8).

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 15:07:43 +0100
Motorcyclist seriously injured after M25 crash near Dartford Crossing
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after a crash on the M25.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 13:36:35 +0100
Drugs and 1.5k in cash found inside Mitcham home
A large quantity of drugs and £1,500 has been found inside a home in Mitcham.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 13:30:57 +0100
Male robbed of his phone at knifepoint outside Erith Post Office
A male has been arrested following a knife-point robbery in which a mobile phone was stolen outside Erith Post Office.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 13:20:14 +0100
12-year-old violently assaulted and threatened with knife in Wandsworth
A 12-year-old has been violently assaulted and threatened with a knife after an attempted robbery in Wandsworth.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:33:00 +0100
Young boxers 'will remember training week for the rest of their lives'
Young boxers will join fighters from all over the world at a gruelling training camp in Spain.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:31:12 +0100
Missing Lewisham man, 64 last seen six days ago
A 64-year-old man is missing from his home in Lewisham.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:10:47 +0100
Number of pubs shut permanently in south east London since the pandemic began
We’ve rounded up the number of pubs which have closed their doors permanently during the pandemic.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
East London cafe where mass celebrated and Chingford Golf Club first met
The Coronet Café was one of more than 11 tea gardens that sprung up in North Chingford in the 1890s to cater for trippers.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Duran Duran at BST Hyde Park: Everything you need to know
The iconic band is heading to Hyde Park to perform a special show as part of BST Hyde Park.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Purley swimming pool in limbo as project could cost more than £3million
Purley residents could have to wait another three months to see what the options are for reopening their local swimming pool.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Heatwave: South London hit with weather warning
A heat-health warning has been issued for south London ahead of a heatwave next week with temperatures expected to reach 30 degrees.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley Arts Festival to host more than 100 events during July
Bromley Arts Festival is hosting a range of events and activities throughout July to celebrate local creative talent and share it with the community.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Warning for south east London cyclists after moped attacks
Cyclists in south east London are being warned not to go out alone after a spate of attacks by moped riders.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:54:56 +0100
Plan And Pack For The Holidays
A universe of opportunities is becoming available to tourists as borders reopen all across the world. This year offers a special range of chances to have a bucket list for an adventure in locations that, after nearly two years of neglect, are anxious...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:34:12 +0100
Haringey Council bid to get long-term empty homes into use
Long-term empty homes that are “blighting the community” are being targeted by Haringey Council.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:27:25 +0100
CQC rates Sydenham House in Harlow ‘requires improvement’
An Essex doctor’s surgery has been told it needs to improve after inspectors found its only defibrillator was not working and there was no oxygen on site.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:42:31 +0100
HARLOW: New social housing for older people planned
A new development of social housing for older people who need care or assistance is being planned in the outskirts of an Essex town.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:57:20 +0100
Fury as City Airport 'rows back' on Saturday afternoon peace
Locals in east London have hit out at plans to expand London City Airport and allow more flights on Saturdays.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:05:34 +0100
Next distribution centre appeal dismissed
Next has lost an appeal against an Essex council to build a regional distribution centre in the green belt.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:33:41 +0100
Epping Forest food charity 3Food4U marks second anniversary
The founder of Epping Forest’s largest emergency food agency has reflected on the “massive progress” it has made since it was established two years ago and praised volunteers for making a difference.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:08:34 +0100
Bexley bin collections to be affected by Unite strike
Some Bexley bin collection services will be suspended from Tuesday due to a strike by more than 100 workers.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:12:00 +0100
Barnet Council to scrap limits on public questions in meetings
Barnet Council is set to scrap limits on public questions during meetings as part of a plan to boost transparency and engagement.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:49:59 +0100
Bromley man one of two jailed for Croydon murder
Two men, including one from Bromley, have been jailed for life for the murder of a 33-year-old in Croydon.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:51:10 +0100
Wimbledon: Sunnyside Nursery to close after 50 years
A nursery in Wimbledon that is set to close after 50 years has celebrated its years of service with the Mayor of Merton and local families.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:19:40 +0100
Beckenham driver set to stand trial over alleged role in fatal Croydon tram crash
A tram driver is set to stand trial at crown court over his alleged role in the Croydon crash that claimed the lives of seven passengers in 2016.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:34:30 +0100
Beis Yaakov Primary School objects to Colindale tower block
A North London primary school has criticised plans to bulldoze a car park and replace it with a 19-storey tower block over concerns it will overlook its playground.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:02:04 +0100
Southwark: Man stabbed at Butterfly Walk in Camberwell
A man in his 20s has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed during the early hours of this morning in Southwark.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:27:01 +0100
Man convicted of sexual assaults in Southwark
A man who sexually assaulted and harassed women in Southwark has been caught and convicted.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:06:37 +0100
Bromley Council fines Mottingham man for breach of planning laws
A Mottingham home-owner has been prosecuted and given a hefty fine for breaching planning laws after nine people were found living in his property.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:20:46 +0100
Solar farm would power all of Stansted Airport’s electricity
Stansted Airport has launched a bid to build a solar farm in the Essex countryside which would power all of its electricity.

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.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 07:20:20 +0100
More 20mph zones set to be introduced across Barnet
A lack of 20mph zones and protected cycle tracks is holding up Barnet Council’s progress on boosting walking and cycling, according to a report.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
TikTok shows Lil Uzi Vert launch phone at Wireless festival Crystal Palace
A Wireless Festival go-er claims she has had her head “smashed in” after a rapper threw a phone into the crowd at Wireless Festival.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon grandma stuck in flat where she can’t use her wheelchair
A Croydon grandmother fears she could become paralysed as she is forced to use crutches to get around her council flat as it is not big enough for the wheelchair she needs.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:45:06 +0100
When is Flying Ant Day 2022 in the UK? What is it?
When is Flying Ant Day in the UK in 2022? And what is it? All you need to know.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0100
BBC Eastenders legend Shane Richie to return as Alfie Moon as fans promised drama
Show bosses are encouraging viewers to watch for clues about his return in the coming days.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:13:26 +0100
Durham police statement: Labour leader Keir Starmer cleared over 'beergate' allegations
The Labour party has always expressed confidence that its leader would be cleared.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:39:12 +0100
Royal Mint launches new 50p coin with hidden codes to honour Alan Turing
It is the first time the mathematician’s life and work have been marked on an official UK coin, with gold, silver and base metal versions available.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:04:02 +0100
What time is Boris Johnson's speech today? How to watch as PM set to resign
Boris Johnson's resignation follows a string of ministerial resignations in protest of his leadership.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:24:30 +0100
Residents at Chigwell care home 'given medicine covertly'
Residents in an Epping Forest care home have been given medicines covertly by staff and used personal protective equipment (PPE) lies on the floor, a social care watchdog has said.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:13:21 +0100
Who south east Londoners want to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister
With Prime Minister Boris Johnson officially resigned as leader of the Conservative Party, the question of who his replacement is going to be lingers on everyone’s mind.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:21:21 +0100
Brent newsagent fined after 14,000 illegal cigarettes found
A North London newsagent was fined more than £6,000 after sniffer dogs helped uncover 14,000 illegal cigarettes hidden in his shop.



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