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Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Queen Elizabeth hotel in Chingford that replaced east London inn
Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Chingford c1915. This is thought to have been built by Loughton architect Edmond Egan around 1900 to replace the previous inn (far left) dating back to at least 1862 when it was occupied by beer retailer, Joseph Long.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Rules on drinking alcohol tightened after fatal stabbing at football club ground
Rules for drinking at a football club have been tightened following a fatal stabbing at an unlicensed event last month.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Government reveals unclaimed estates in Lewisham for July
You could be entitled to a share of a deceased relative’s property if you are related. 

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Support for Wandsworth GP surgery under special measures
South Londoners have thrown their support behind a GP surgery under special measures, claiming it was “hit by the Covid pandemic like a tsunami”.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Ban on public drinking could be expanded in Merton
A ban on public drinking could be expanded to more Merton neighbourhoods in a bid to curb anti-social behaviour.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon pensioners 'struggled to leave home since November' because of broken lift
Croydon pensioners say they have struggled to leave their homes since November because a broken lift hasn’t been fixed.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley's best bars according to TripAdvisor
Check out the best bars in Bexley.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Welling man fined after Eltham drink drive
A man from Welling has been fined more than £1,200 after admitting to drink driving in Eltham.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office weekend weather forecast for London: More sun
London will see a return of cooler weather this weekend but will still see a sunny end to the week, according to the Met Office forecast.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley’s best and worst GP surgeries according to patient survey
The GP Patient Survey has revealed how doctor’s surgeries in Bromley were rated for 2022.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
Blue Light Card reveals summer discounts on Alton Towers, Cadbury World and more
Blue Light Card has revealed its summer discounts and members can save money on days out in the West Midlands.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, July 24
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July 24.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
RAC issues warning to drivers over UK roads this weekend
Motorists have been issued a warning before heading out in the car this weekend.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
When is the final episode of Love Island 2022 airing?
After several weeks on air the final episode of Love Island 2022 is within touching distance

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
Facebook announces new trial for major changes affecting its users
The social media giant could be updated with a new feature shortly.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
100 rarest baby names in the UK revealed
The rarest baby names in the UK have been revealed.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
How often you be cleaning these kitchen items from your kettle to the kitchen sink
How often should we be cleaning inside the kettle? The toaster? The microwave? The answer will shock you...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
Email scam warning issued across the UK and tips to help you avoid the phishing attacks
The latest phishing scam is likely to hit the UK over "the coming months".

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:55:05 +0100
HMRC pension error leaves thousands across the UK owed more than £3,000
Based on average calculations it means each person could be owed £3,363 but experts warn the total could actually be even higher.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Lewisham midwife to return to work after contributing to newborn baby's death
A South London midwife has been allowed to return to work after her past failings contributed to the death of a newborn baby.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:39:42 +0100
Two arrested after drug raids in south London
Two people have been arrested after warrants were executed at three homes in south London this morning.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:48:00 +0100
Commercial Road Strood stabbing: Orpington man charged 
A MAN from Orpington has been charged after an off-duty police officer was stabbed in Strood.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:23:59 +0100
Luton Airport job vacancies you can apply for now in July
Luton Airport has a variety of jobs up for grabs, here's some of the vacancies you can apply for now in July.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:04:45 +0100
Heathrow Airport job vacancies you can apply for now in July
Heathrow Airport has a variety of jobs up for grabs, here's some of the vacancies you can apply for now in July

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:05:05 +0100
Penge Tunnel Beckenham Junction to Brixton train line works closure
The railway line between Beckenham Junction and Brixton will be closed for nine days from Saturday for engineering works.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:59:15 +0100
Epsom curry pioneer Enam Ali dies aged 61
One of the most cherished members of the Bangladeshi community, Enam Ali has passed away at the age of 61 following a two-year battle against cancer.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:55:46 +0100
Tipper truck used for suspected fly-tip crushed by Bromley Council 
A tipper truck suspected of being involved in fly-tipping has been crushed by Bromley Council.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Redbridge Council well behind on pledge to deliver affordable homes
Redbridge Council has built less than 100 of the 600 affordable homes it pledged to deliver “by 2022”.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:05:03 +0100
Concerns for welfare of missing Brixton man 
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing elderly man from Brixton.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:47:45 +0100
Bexley Conservative MP backs Rishi Sunak to replace Boris Johnson
A Bexley MP has pledged his backing to Rishi Sunak to replace Boris Johnson as the new Prime Minister.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:49:39 +0100
Dartford Heath and Joyce Green fires put out two days later
The two huge heatwave fires in Dartford have finally been put out after firefighters tackled them for more than two days.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:25:15 +0100
Malden Road New Malden: Police update after man dies in lorry crash
Police have issued an update after a man died at the scene of a crash with a lorry in New Malden yesterday.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:56:25 +0100
South London volunteer Covid vaccinators needed
More than 450 volunteers are needed in south London to help with the Covid vaccination programme after the government announced that booster jabs will be given this Autumn.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:55:58 +0100
Rooke Way Greenwich fire: Derelict house damaged  
A derelict house has been left damaged after a fire in Greenwich.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:41:38 +0100
Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattison reveals 'genetic alcoholism' is stopping her from having kids
Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison has shared the heartbreaking reason why she is yet to have kids.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:13:15 +0100
London Tube closures July 22 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Kings Arms Greenwich set to reopen after refurbishment
An historic Greenwich pub is set to reopen after a six-figure refurbishment in an area that has seen 76 pubs disappear over the past 20 years.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Wimbledon Home Bargains stopped from cutting down trees
A new Home Bargains store in Wimbledon has been told it cannot cut down three mature trees on the site of its new home.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Kids attacked school staff 80 times last year in Lambeth
Kids attacked school staff 80 times last year in one South London borough.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley thief steals woman's belongings at Tesco store
A thief from Bromley has appeared in court after stealing a woman's belongings at a Tesco store.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to replace sinking bungalow with flats thrown out by Croydon Council
Plans to demolish a sinking bungalow that cost £250,000 to repair and replace it with nine new flats has been thrown out by Croydon Council.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Kids sent to Merton and Wandsworth schools because of lack of Lambeth places
Lambeth parents are being forced to send their kids to school in Merton and Wandsworth because of a lack of places at one local secondary school.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Kaleidoscope Festival at Alexandra Palace: Prohibited items
See what items you can bring into the park and the venus bag policy.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:49:33 +0100
GCSE & A Level results face delay amid exam board strike action
Planned strike action from exam board staff could delay GCSE and A Level results.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:52:43 +0100
Paddy McGuinness and Christine McGuinness announce split in lengthy Instagram post
The couple share three children together, Penelope, Felicity and Leo.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:12:56 +0100
Bananas and salmon can help 'reduce negative effect of salt in women's diets'
The study found that potassium-rich diets were associated with lower blood pressure, particularly in women.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:57:41 +0100
Monkeypox symptoms: New signs of virus leading to misdiagnosis as UK cases rise
Experts warn the bug “has no borders” with 2,137 confirmed cases recorded as of July 18.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:34:21 +0100
UK close to first hosepipe ban in 10 years following 40C heatwave
The UK is on the brink of its first hosepipe ban in a decade, according to reports.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fires across south London during heatwave- as it happened
FIRES have ripped through lands, roads, and businesses across south London during the extreme heatwave.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:34:56 +0100
Cost of living: 10 tips for cheap holidays this summer
This is how travellers can get the best value for their hard-earned money this summer, amid rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis



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