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Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:40:41 +0100
London fire chief calls for a ‘total ban’ on disposable barbecues
The ban is being considered due to the potential for disposable barbecues to cause wildfires

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:36:30 +0100
Ukrainian refugees have ‘taste of previous life’ with Deptford bike charity
Ukrainian refugees have said they have experienced “a taste of our previous life” because of a charity in Deptford which gives refurbished second-hand bikes to those who have been displaced.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:25:59 +0100
London fire chief calls for a ‘total ban’ on disposable barbecues
The ban is being considered due to the potential for disposable barbecues to cause wildfires

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:09:08 +0100
London Tube closures July 29 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham hospital’s new ‘unfair’ rules for disabled parkers
Disabled patients are complaining after being “unfairly” fined for parking at Lewisham hospital.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Charlton man fined after spitting outside Greenwich station  
A man from Charlton has landed a huge fine for spitting outside Greenwich station.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Charlton man fined after spitting outside Greenwich station  
A man from Charlton has landed a huge fine for spitting outside Greenwich station.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon mayor doubles down on promise to reopen Purley Pool
Croydon’s mayor has doubled down on a promise to reopen Purley Pool in the face of concerns about the running costs of the leisure centre.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich haemophilia patient undergoes gene therapy trial
A haemophilia patient from Greenwich has had his life changed after taking part in a ground-breaking gene therapy clinical trial.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:39:08 +0100
Tesco delivery saver scheme: How to save on your shop and redeem Tesco Clubcard vouchers
The scheme will cost either £2.49, £4.99 or £7.99.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:29:06 +0100
BT staff to go on strike today which could cause broadband disruption
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said it will be the first national telecoms strike since 1987

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:27:45 +0100
Deliveroo offering free food for Neighbours finale if you live at certain addresses
If you live at these Ramsay Street addresses, you can get free food from Deliveroo in celebration of the final episodes of Channel 5's Neighbours airing.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:25:31 +0100
AA issues amber traffic warning for weekend due to severe congestion
A combination of a number of events means that severe congestion is expected

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:24:29 +0100
Cheap Odeon cinema tickets: Groupon deal offers five tickets for £27 – How to access
Enjoy cheap Odeon cinema tickets in this major Groupon deal but you’ll need to be quick.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:23:26 +0100
Greene King offering free drinks to customers watching Women's Euros final - How to redeem
Greene King is giving customers a free drink as England plays Germany in the Women's Euros final.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:22:18 +0100
Common Covid symptom could be a sign of dementia, according to new study
One in every 20 people who catch Covid-19 have long-term smell or taste problems as a result

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:15:41 +0100
M25 Dartford Crossing traffic for miles after crash: Recap
There has been a crash at Dartford Crossing which is causing miles of traffic and congestion.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:58:03 +0100
Old Bailey Bexleyheath sentencing: Recap
The sentencing of a Bexleyheath man will be televised at the Old Bailey.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:19:02 +0100
One in 20 Covid patients suffer from long-term taste or smell issues, study finds
The study comes as the NHS announced plans to improve long Covid services for people suffering ongoing illness after infection

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:35:55 +0100
Mayor of Merton unveils 900-year-old ancient archway
A historic 900-year-old archway has been unveiled in Merton in a special ceremony on Monday, July 25.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:52:49 +0100
Met Police officer officer accused of ‘acting out rape fantasy’ in messages to Wayne Couzens
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been accused of “acting out a rape fantasy” following comments he made about restraining a teenage girl in a group Whatsapp with Sarah Everard’s killer.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:54:07 +0100
Wandsworth mum fined for careless driving after 11 injured in crash
A car crash which injured children and adults outside a primary school was described as “every parent’s worst nightmare” by a judge as he sentenced a mother for careless driving.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:54:48 +0100
Wandsworth mum fined for careless driving after 11 injured in crash
A car crash which injured children and adults outside a primary school was described as “every parent’s worst nightmare” by a judge as he sentenced a mother for careless driving.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:07:36 +0100
Wandsworth mum fined for careless driving after 11 injured in crash
A car crash which injured children and adults outside a primary school was described as “every parent’s worst nightmare” by a judge as he sentenced a mother for careless driving.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:35:00 +0100
Police investigate stabbing of teenager in Enfield park
Detectives are urging anyone who may have seen a stabbing in a park earlier this week to come forward.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:29:34 +0100
Extending London’s ULEZ to Croydon would be a 'hammer blow,' says Mayor
Plans to extend London’s ULEZ to Croydon would be a “hammer blow” to local businesses and residents, the borough’s mayor has claimed.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:54:49 +0100
Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio London: Dark Arts returns for Halloween
The popular Dark Arts is returning the Harry Potter Studios in time for Halloween.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:59:19 +0100
Merton Council blunder which led to trees lost for good
South London residents have blasted a “disgraceful” council blunder which led to tress in a conservation area being lost for good.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:53:06 +0100
Three men stabbed at unlicensed Croydon party
Three men were stabbed “multiple times” at an unlicensed party held above an Indian restaurant in Croydon, Met Police have said.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:29:00 +0100
Nature Notes: Gone are the days of bountiful butterflies
OVER the past 20 years, Britain's flying insect populations have declined by a massive 60 percent. This is an extremely worrying trend because insects play a vital role in the ecosystem.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:46:37 +0100
Bromley police search for missing woman
A missing woman who was last seen five days ago has links to Bromley, Croydon and Sutton.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:24:18 +0100
Man racially abuses police officer after robbery attempt on District Line
A man assaulted and racially abused police officers after trying to rob a passenger on a tube service to Wimbledon.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:42:48 +0100
Bell Green Lane Sydenham fire: Carpentry workshop damaged
A CARPENTRY workshop in an industrial unit has been left damaged after a fire in Sydenham.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:37:30 +0100
Lewisham man assaults police officer in Greenwich
A man from Lewisham has appeared in court after assaulting a woman and a police officer in Greenwich.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:06:51 +0100
Kent police officers deliver baby on M25 near Dartford
Police officers helped deliver a baby on the M25 after a woman went into labour in a live motorway lane.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:07:46 +0100
Endwell Road Brockley crash: Pedestrian taken to hospital  
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Brockley.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:12:30 +0100
Bexleyheath man Ben Oliver jailed for life at Old Bailey
A judge has jailed a young man for the manslaughter of his grandfather in the first televised sentencing to take place at the Old Bailey.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:15:33 +0100
Wandsworth: Southfields station sees late start to tube services
Passengers at a Wandsworth tube station were left waiting for the gates to open this morning after morning services continued to be disrupted by strike action.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 08:38:15 +0100
London Mayor Sadiq Khan pledges £3.1m to planting tress after heatwave wildfires
The City of London has said the funding will be targeted at the areas with low number of trees

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
South Facing Festival at Crystal Palace Park: Everything you need to know
The series of summer concerts return to the park this weekend.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
South Facing festival at Crystal Palace Park: Prohibited items and Bag Policy
See what items you can bring into the park and the venus bag policy.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
King Henry School Erith rated inadequate by Ofsted 
A school in Erith has been rated as “inadequate” after an inspection by Ofsted.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Land Rover Plumstead driver fined after Woolwich speeding 
THE driver of a Land Rover from Plumstead has been fined almost £600 after speeding in Woolwich.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man who dropped cigarette in Bexleyheath fined £424
A man has been fined more than £400 after he dropped a cigarette outside of a Thai restaurant in Bexleyheath.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lady Gaga at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: Everything you need to know
Lady Gaga presents The Chromatic Ball is heading to Tottenham Hotspur stadium and we have everything you need to know.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lady Gaga at Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium: Prohibited items and Bag Policy
See what items you can bring to Lady Gaga's Chromatic tour and the venus bag policy.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:09:53 +0100
See the Viral TikTok as Queen's Guard screams at tourist
The Queen's Guard screamed at the women after touching the horse's reins.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:20:26 +0100
Met Office: 2021 temperatures show how perception of climate change is changing
Prior to 1990, the “unremarkable” temperatures of 2021 would have been near record-breaking, the Met Office has said.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:17:47 +0100
Warm Home Discount: Utilita warn of July 31 deadline for UK households over £150
The Warm Home Discount will help households with discounted energy rates.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:15:17 +0100
Martin Lewis shares £1,000 email address tip on ITV This Morning when switching broadband
The Money Saving Expert founder was taking calls from ITV viewers on Wednesday morning’s instalment of This Morning.



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