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Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:35:42 +0100
London Overground and Tube workers to strike on the same day
Staff on the London Overground and Underground will walk out later this month.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:24:48 +0100
South East Water announces hosepipe ban for Kent
A second hosepipe ban will come into force following the extreme weather in which parts of England had their driest July since records began.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Lewisham house prices: Average house prices rise by £2,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Lewisham reached £452,677.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Most famous person from South East London revealed in new interactive map
A new interactive map has revealed the most notable person from South East London- but do you agree?

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Wandsworth prison criticised in damning report
Inmates at a South London prison plagued by violence and overcrowding are locked in their cells for 22 hours a day, a damning report has found.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Marks and Spencer could be coming to Crystal Palace
Work on a long-awaited retail and homes development, including a Marks and Spencer, could finally get underway in Crystal Palace this year.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Sultan Wimbledon to have its licence reviewed
Neighbours of a South London pub said it is like drinkers are “in their front rooms” after a new outdoor seating area was created.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:59:27 +0100
Rebekah Vardy predicts what would happen if she saw Coleen Rooney in the street
Vardy said she had been admitted to hospital twice to be treated for mental health issues since the original post which sparked the in 2019.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:53:42 +0100
UK ‘set to enter recession’ as stagflation warning returns for first time in 50 years
A report has warned the UK is set to enter a recession which will hit millions of the most vulnerable households up and down the UK.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:54:56 +0100
Lowfield Street Dartford: Fire at derelict building
We are bringing you live updates as a derelict building in Lowfield Street in Dartford is on fire.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:10:57 +0100
Eden Park station: Recap after man hit by train
A person has been hit by a train between Lewisham and Hayes Kent.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:37:20 +0100
Chelsfield Lane Orpington grass fire: Recap
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to reports of a grass fire in Chelsfield Lane, Orpington.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:18:18 +0100
Playdays Nursery raise thousands for Kidney Research UK
Staff at a nursery honoured the life of their director in a seven-mile walk.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:43:11 +0100
Pictures show England fans celebrating Lioness' victory in Wembley
Wembley was full of cheer as tens of thousands of fans celebrated England’s victory in the Women’s Euro 2022 final.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:49:53 +0100
Boy arrested after robbery in Greenwich
A boy has been arrested after a victim was robbed of his jacket while threatened with a pretend knife in Greenwich.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:18:47 +0100
Epping's Cole's and Lathams win Love Local Retailer Awards
Two family run businesses which have continued traditional good service across generations have won Love Local Retailer Awards.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:39:16 +0100
Worple Road Merton crash: Pedestrian rushed to hospital  
A PEDESTRIAN has been rushed to hospital after a crash with a car in Merton.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:01:48 +0100
Police launch appeal after Haringey stabbing
An appeal has been launched after a stabbing.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:20:00 +0100
Good Companion pub opens in Borehamwood after £173,000 refurb
A pub is welcoming back punters after launching under a new name following a £173,000 investment.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:02:45 +0100
Missing Croydon woman last seen five days ago
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing woman from Croydon.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:54:00 +0100
Eight arrested after Camilo Palacio shot dead in Haringey
A man who was shot dead has been named as police appeal for witnesses.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:12:44 +0100
Man in court accused of stabbing man 22 times in Balham
A man has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of stabbing a man 22 times in a “frenzied” killing.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:15:02 +0100
Warning after grassland destroyed in Leytonstone fire
Around 60 firefighters tackled a grass fire which broke out in Leytonstone.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:51:54 +0100
Wanted man arrested after drug search in Woolwich
A wanted man has been arrested during a drug search in Woolwich.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:58:18 +0100
Suspected south east London drug dealer charged
A man has been charged after a firearm and more than £30,000 were found during the search of a home in south east London.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:14:38 +0100
Long Lane Bexleyheath crash: Driver taken to hospital  
A DRIVER has been taken to hospital after crashing into a driveway and house in Bexleyheath.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:06:22 +0100
Two arrested in search for Owami Davies last seen in Croydon
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder as police search for a missing student nurse last seen in Croydon.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:26:15 +0100
Man jailed after series of robberies in south London
A man who carried out a series of robberies at bookmakers in south London has been jailed for 10 years.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:56:01 +0100
Leytonstone School teen scoops Jack Petchey award
A 15-year-old from Leytonstone School scooped fourth place at a youth speaking competition with her empowering speech about diversity and representation.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Plans for 24 flats next to Christchurch Green in Wanstead
A developer is hoping to build 24 flats on a neglected piece of land bordering Wanstead’s Christchurch Green.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Careless Peugeot driver in Lewisham slapped with fine
A man has been ordered to pay nearly £600 after he was caught carelessly driving in Lewisham.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Orpington couple who met through News Shopper’s Lonely Hearts advert
Terry Mooney was a lonely singleton looking for love when he placed an advert in the Lonely Hearts column of the News Shopper paper in 1976.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Ukrainian refugee gives back to Bromley community by volunteering
A Ukrainian mum forced to flee her country with young children is a regular volunteer at the Bromley foodbank that supported her family when they first arrived here.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:13:01 +0100
Spotify lets customers chose how to listen with new feature
Users will now be able to choose how they listen to music with a new feature.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:32:05 +0100
Man charged with intending to 'injure or alarm' the Queen at Windsor Castle
The 20-year-old is currently in custody and will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 17.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:52:58 +0100
BBC's Gary Lineker hits back at criticism over message to England Lionesses
The BBC Match of the Day presenter posted a tweet following the England women’s triumph on Sunday.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:34:54 +0100
Archie Battersbee: Treatment due to be switched off today after court appeal
Archie Battersbee’s treatment is set to be withdrawn this afternoon after the Court of Appeal rejected a last-minute bid to postpone the ending of his treatment.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:47:35 +0100
BP profits triple to almost £7 billion as oil and gas prices continue to soar
BP also warned that there is not expected to be any let up with energy prices over the summer, forecasting that crude oil and gas prices will remain high.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:45:45 +0100
Energy bills could reach £3600 experts warn, as cost of living soars
Experts say the Government support will “only scratch the surface” for households.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:37:09 +0100
Morrisons launches brand new range of 'carbon-neutral' eggs
The eggs are the first product as part of the retailer’s drive to be directly supplied by zero emission British farms by 2030.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:36:15 +0100
Tesco shoppers can save money with new delivery service
You can save money on every Tesco shop for just £2.49 a month

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:35:13 +0100
Big Brother is set to return for new series on ITV
The show will return on ITV2 and ITVX next year.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:30:33 +0100
RNLI issue warning to UK beach-goers over weever fish capable of making 'grown men cry'
Beach-goers are being urged to keep an eye out for the venomous weever fish.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:33:36 +0100
British Airways 'suspends ticket sales' for Heathrow Airport flights
Tens of thousands of flights have already been cancelled at Heathrow this summer

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:11:46 +0100
Bank of England mortgage rule change comes into effect TODAY - what has changed?
A fresh shake-up starting on August 1 will see a particular affordability test dropped by the Bank of England.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:13:01 +0100
Fuel tax cut for UK drivers among lowest in Europe – RAC
Only Luxembourg has done less than the UK Government out of 13 European nations that have cut petrol taxes

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:18:47 +0100
Redbridge wins nine Green Flag awards for its parks
The borough of Redbridge has won nine Green Flag awards for its parks.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:17:42 +0100
Loughton woman footballer 'emotional' at Lionesses' Euro win
A woman who made the paper for getting into a boys' football team in the 1960s has spoken about watching the England women's team win Euro 22 at Wembley.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:16:06 +0100
Mitcham: Homeless men jailed after man stabbed
Two homeless men have been jailed after one stabbed a man in the side of the head during a fight, causing life-changing injuries.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:45:23 +0100
West Hill Dartford: Teenage suspect charged after bus assault
A teenager from Scotland has been charged with racially aggravated offences following an assault on a bus in Dartford.



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